Internet Freak

Recently I was given the opportunity to take Wrike out for a test drive. “What’s Wrike?” Very good question, in fact it’s the question I was trying to get you to ask. Reason being I plan on answering it. Wrike is a feature rich, online project management software. It’s convenient (online), fast, and easy to use. That’s the short and sweet version, but let me give you the rich and full version in the next quick paragraphs.

I’m going to start off by giving you my initial reaction when I logged in for the first time. As with any new software, program, service the first time you log in can be very overwhelming, this was the case here. However, I began clicking around trying to break something so I would be forced to figure out how to fix it, I was unsuccessful. The creators at Wrike made it so that by the time you read through their introduction folders, tasks, and reports you will have learned how to use their product. Within 30 minutes I had set up folders for current projects, future projects, and even had tasks set up for those projects. It’s a very simple program to use; allowing you to get the most out of your time. (After all that’s the purpose of project management software).

I’m just going to hit on a few of the features that I feel are the most cutting edge or take the most advantage of internet services.

The first being the obvious; it’s online. Simple idea, maybe, being able to access; control; and manage your project teams from anywhere at any time. Not so simple, but an amazing convenience.

Another feature that struck me is the ability way Wrike is able to update, inform, and share deadlines and ideas for the projects. They do this is two ways. The first being e-mail; when a project is created for you or your group/team you are e-mailed and informed. Also, each day you are a sent an e-mail that gives you a to-do list; including things due today and in the next couple days. There is also an RSS option which is sent directly to your feed reader that will keep you up-to-date much like the e-mail system does.

These are just the two main features that I feel will separate this service from the others. Wrike also has a useful timeline, calendar, import and export (excel documents), comprehensive task manager, and a simple interface. All these features combined create a very strong and useful product that many businesses can and should take advantage of.