Project Management has always been an obstacle for most industries. Web Design, Marketing and Business Consulting is certainly no exception. We’re always surprised when we hear that our new client first thought they’d have their website built by their neighbor who seems to know a lot about computers. It’s less surprising to hear that months went by with no progress, so they finally decided to seek a more professional (and reliable) solution.

At JSN, we’ve researched many different options for project management. We were specifically seeking a system that would be simple, almost effortless, for both ourselves and our clients.  Isn’t it amazing how many project management systems actually create more work?  We made the choice to implement Basecamp by 37 Signals, and here’s why.

Basecamp: Why We Love It…

• Highly Recommended: “Tens of thousands of small businesses, agencies, and entrepreneurs worldwide depend on Basecamp to get their projects done.”
• Smartphone Compatible: Since the system is Internet-based, we can access our projects online or by mobile phone.  We’re always connected, and that’s how we like it.
• Quick & Simple: Adding tasks, files, milestones is simple to set and complete.  We don’t spend all day managing data entry so we can focus on what’s really  important.
• Time-Saving: At the end of the day, the system is actually saving us time… just like it’s supposed to.  It’s amazing how rare this characteristic is in the land of project management tools.
• Our Clients Love it! We work with a variety of clients including small businesses, PR firms and more.  Since Basecamp is the most popular of the Internet-based systems, many of our clients are already familiar with, and sometimes using the system when they come to us.  For them, we simply link up their current account.

Basecamp: Why Clients Love it…

• Security: We all rest easy knowing that our files and company information are highly secured.
• Stay in the Know: Clients can actually track how projects are coming along rather than sitting on the sidelines wondering. What a novel concept.
• Access Anywhere 24/7: The system is easily accessible online.  You can login through our homepage or by going straight to http://jsncafe.basecamphq.com.
• Keep It Simple: This is Basecamp’s philosophy, and they make it easy on all of us.  We don’t have time for complex systems that are difficult to understand, and we’re assuming you don’t either.
• Email Notifications: Although it’s simple to log in and follow along with updates, it gets even simpler.  Clients are notified by email when a new status or message has been added to their project.  When they reply back to that email, it’s automatically tracked in the system and alerts the project team, as well.

At the end of the day, it’s the client’s decision whether or not they’d like to utilize the Basecamp system to track our progress each step of the way.  We take pride in our high level of customer service, regardless of your fondness for computers.  Give us a call or shoot us an email.  What works for you, works for us.