Managing a project without planning ahead of time is like going on a road trip without a GPS or directions. There’s a good chance you’ll take some wrong turns, get lost, and probably won’t end up at your final destination in a timely fashion. But unlike a road trip, project management has much higher stakes.Continue reading 
Project management software is a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to helping your team stay productive, organized, and on schedule with any project. But, finding the perfect software for the job can also be timely, costly, and downright frustrating. Especially when you’re already utilizing different Google apps to get the job doneContinue reading
“Project management” is a simple term used to describe a complex subject. With so many dimensions to consider, each project must maintain a certain level of rules to ensure its success. It’s the project manager’s responsibility to understand these principles and apply them to every project that they lead. Regardless of the scope, industry, orContinue reading
Being a project manager is not an easy job. Managing teams, clients, and resources are just a few of the many responsibilities of a project manager. To do this job effectively, you must sharpen specific skillsets. Whether you’re interested in becoming a project manager or just want to improve your management skills, this guide willContinue reading
The critical path management (CPM) methodology is a popular framework for project management. It can be applied to a wide range of potential project types, including construction, product launches, software development, debugging, manufacturing, and more. Critical path management is designed to optimize the sequence of tasks required to complete any given project. The methodology helpsContinue reading
In the 1990s, websites were a set-it-and-forget-it proposition. But now, running a website is a full-time job. You have to keep it secure, make sure everything runs properly, and ensure loading times under two seconds. It’s a lot like maintaining your vehicle. If you don’t give your website the care it needs, it won’t runContinue reading
With so many great web hosting providers out there, how the heck are you supposed to choose between them? We get it. That’s why we’ve decided to put two of the best, head-to-head. Both Bluehost and DreamHost are great web hosting providers and rightly recommended by WordPress, alongside SiteGround. They compete really well against otherContinue reading
At its core, project management is all about execution. From small projects to large, complex, and everything in between, proper execution comes down to following the right process. Project managers need to do much more than just remind their teams about deadlines and upcoming meetings—they must have a firm grasp of the entire project lifeContinue reading
If your team is looking for a free and easy-to-use project management tool, keep reading. Trello is a Kanban-style project management software geared for basic projects. We believe its free plan is the best on the market, but Trello has some serious competition. Its simple software is no match for more advanced software tools. ButContinue reading
Making mistakes when writing code is inevitable. But just one mistake can cause glitches, security issues, and countless other headaches. Trying to find an error in your HTML code manually with your own eyes is near impossible. For beginners and experienced web developers alike, HTML editors will improve your coding. These tools help check forContinue reading
Everyone browsing the web is worried about security. To put visitors at ease, site operators need to take steps to properly secure their sites and ensure safe browsing for users. SSL (secure sockets layer) certificates have become a must-have for all websites today. Aside from adding protection to your site for visitors, search engines likeContinue reading
Building a website essentially means investing in your career prospects. Even if you choose a free platform, you will always have to pay for certain components to build your website. WordPress is one of the most beginner-friendly content management system (CMS) options on the market. It’s flexible and intuitive, but there are costs involved ifContinue reading
Everyone in the project management space has heard of Scrum. But even though this project management methodology is so popular, there’s a lot of confusion surrounding the term. If you’re considering implementing Scrum with your team and projects, you need to have a firm grasp of how it works. This guide will walk you throughContinue reading
With over 3.5 million accounts, Basecamp is one of the more popular project management platforms. It offers many benefits, including a highly user-friendly design and multiple in-platform communication options to help streamline your workflow and keep team members focused and working within the platform. But Basecamp also has some downsides, like limited reporting and timeContinue reading
If you’re looking for a unique way to handle project management in your company, then Smartsheet may be for you. While other project management apps are somewhat similar and sometimes can only be differentiated by a few different feature add-ons, Smartsheet is something completely different. It is so different, in fact, that it technically isn’tContinue reading
