MainWP Time Tracker is an add-on for MainWP, a WordPress management dashboard that allows users to manage multiple WordPress sites from a single installation. The Time Tracker add-on is designed to help you track the time spent on tasks or activities on each of the websites that you manage via the MainWP dashboard.
Key Features of MainWP Time Tracker:
- Time Tracking for Tasks:
- You can use Time Tracker to log the amount of time spent on tasks, making it useful for agencies, freelancers, or anyone who needs to track time on multiple client websites.
- Track time for tasks like updates, content creation, design work, and troubleshooting.
- Track Multiple Projects:
- If you are managing multiple websites, MainWP Time Tracker allows you to track time for each individual site or project, providing a clear overview of how much time is spent on each website.
- This feature is particularly useful if you’re working with several clients or managing a large number of websites.
- Manual and Automatic Time Logging:
- You can either manually start and stop a timer when working on a task, or you can log time manually by entering the time spent on a task.
- This allows for flexible time tracking according to your working style.
- Detailed Time Reports:
- MainWP Time Tracker provides detailed reports on the time tracked for each task and project.
- The reports can help you analyze your workflow and assess the time investment in different areas.
- Customizable Task Tracking:
- You can customize task names, descriptions, and the time logged for each task.
- This helps you categorize the work you're doing, making it easier to analyze your time spent on various aspects of website management.
- Team Collaboration:
- For teams working on multiple websites, the add-on allows team members to track their time individually and contribute to overall project management.
- Each user can log their time on specific tasks, providing visibility into team performance.
- Integration with MainWP Dashboard:
- The Time Tracker integrates directly into the MainWP dashboard, so you can manage your time tracking along with your other website management tasks.
- You don't need to leave the MainWP environment to start tracking time.
- Invoices and Billing (Optional):
- If you’re an agency or freelancer, MainWP Time Tracker can help in generating time-based invoices for clients. You can invoice them based on the time you’ve logged for various tasks.
- Multi-Site Compatibility:
- MainWP Time Tracker is designed for managing multiple WordPress sites, so it’s perfect for web developers, agencies, or freelancers managing multiple client websites.
How to Install MainWP Time Tracker:
- Install MainWP Dashboard:
- Before using MainWP Time Tracker, you need to have the MainWP plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site. It acts as the central management hub for all the other sites you manage.
- Go to Plugins > Add New and search for MainWP Dashboard to install it.
- Download the MainWP Time Tracker Add-On:
- Purchase or download the MainWP Time Tracker add-on from the official MainWP website or authorized vendor.
- Once downloaded, you’ll receive a ZIP file for the add-on.
- Install the Add-On:
- Navigate to your MainWP Dashboard on WordPress.
- Go to MainWP > Extensions.
- Click Add New and upload the Time Tracker ZIP file.
- After uploading, click Activate to enable the add-on.
- Configure and Start Tracking Time:
- After activation, you can access the MainWP Time Tracker from the MainWP Dashboard.
- Configure the settings (e.g., task names, time intervals, etc.) and begin tracking time for tasks across the sites you manage.
Benefits of Using MainWP Time Tracker:
- Improved Productivity: By tracking your time, you can identify areas where you're spending too much or too little time. This allows you to optimize your workflow and focus on high-priority tasks.
- Client Billing: As a freelancer or agency, the time tracking data helps you create accurate invoices based on the actual work done.
- Team Management: For teams working on multiple sites, this add-on provides insights into how team members are spending their time on different tasks.
- Comprehensive Overview: With detailed reports, you can analyze the time spent on each website and client, helping you assess if your time management practices need improvement.
