So, read on, and find out how to build your first project in Plaky in less than 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Plaky is a cloud-based task management tool<\/a>, meaning you can create projects on the go, no matter if you\u2019re at the office working on your laptop, or at the beach using your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also highly intuitive and easy to use, so you can set up your first project in just 6 simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 You don\u2019t have to start projects from scratch every time. Instead, you can use one of our pre-built templates<\/a> designed to meet the needs of various industries, businesses, and teams like marketing, IT, sales, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you sign up for Plaky<\/a>, you need to set up your space first. This space generally represents a home base for your department, team, or project group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To add a new space, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: <\/strong>We\u2019ve created a space for a marketing department and will use it to show you how to take all upcoming steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Check out Plaky\u2019s Organization & Hierarchy<\/a> article to find out how Plaky\u2019s structure works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Plaky, project boards<\/a> are where the real work takes place. Once you build it up, you\u2019ll get a visual representation of your team\u2019s tasks, assignees, dates, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to create your first project board from scratch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plaky will automatically generate the first item group for your newly created board. All boards belonging to a particular space will be listed in the sidebar. As you can see below, we created a Content board as an example.<\/p>\n\n\n As one of our loyal customers, Matevz Lovko<\/a>, Production Manager at Lepton Quark, points out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou could be a cook in a restaurant or a production manager, and you could create a task management board that suits your needs. The most important thing is that you can always change or add another fixture to it if you need it, it takes just a minute of your time.\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Plan projects in Plaky in no time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 PLAKY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Plaky also allows you to create your project board from a CSV file. Check out our detailed guides on how to migrate your data to Plaky from some of the most established platforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we\u2019ve created our first board, let\u2019s add groups to keep related tasks together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fill in Plaky\u2019s default item group first, and if you want to add more groups, you can add them in 2 ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Plaky, item groups are sections within a board that you can use to group items (single tasks) effectively. A group can represent a time frame (like Q1 or Weekly Sprint), project phase<\/a>, product category, or any other criteria meaningful to you. Make sure you name your item group according to its purpose. You can even color-code the groups so that it’s easier to distinguish between them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s time to add the key ingredients to your project i.e. to add items to your groups. These can be tasks, activities, goals, or simple to-dos that you actually work on and track their progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding items is a piece of cake as all you need to do is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just keep in mind that item names should be action-oriented and clearly defined. <\/p>\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Your Plaky items can have subitems<\/strong><\/a>. As their name suggests, subitems break down bigger items into smaller, more manageable pieces. Subitems help you manage complex tasks step by step so nothing falls through the cracks. You can add them by clicking to the task name, or from the task card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By adding items to your board, you plan actionable steps for your project. But, listing your items is only the starting point. With Plaky, you can add more details to your list to make a firm action plan and define who does what, when, and how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To do this, Plaky offers you 9 different types of custom fields<\/a> that you can use to add specific information relevant to your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To add fields to your board, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mind you, the chosen fields will be applied to all your item groups within your board.<\/p>\n\n\n Here\u2019s a brief overview of each custom field\u2019s role in Plaky:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 PLAKY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Plaky\u2019s constantly being improved by our dev team, so if you want to stay in the loop with recent or upcoming features, visit the pages below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plaky allows you to add assignees to your tasks through the Person custom field. But, first, you have to invite your team members to a specific board, and this is how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once your team members accept the invitation, they will appear in the dropdown menu in the Person field of your board. <\/p>\n\n\n And that\u2019s it \u2014 your board is done. Now you are ready to tackle any project that comes your way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know how fast you can set up your project in Plaky, check out the answers to some of the questions that might pop up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No, Plaky\u2019s not another clone of Trello or Asana. Plaky is task management software designed to offer simple and visual project planning and management for free or at an affordable price for all you who need advanced features to track and manage projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, along with Trello and Asana, Plaky belongs to the group of tools that help you plan your projects, align teams and departments, track deadlines, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind that each of these apps has its pros and cons \u2014 Plaky stands out for its simplicity, generous free plan, and top-notch customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you can set up a useful project in Plaky in 15 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re about to create your first project in Plaky, make sure you follow the steps we listed in this article. The initial setup of the board, item groups, and tasks won\u2019t take long. And, adding dates and assignees takes only a few clicks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, 15 minutes is<\/em> enough to generate the basic project board from scratch in Plaky \u2014 even if you\u2019ve never used it before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yet, adding task descriptions, files, or numbers will certainly take some more time as you might want to add more value and develop a comprehensive project game plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Definitely yes! Spreadsheets can help you organize data, but are more prone to human error and difficult to collaborate on. Also, they lack automations and activity logs, which are super helpful when you need to reduce repetitive tasks and see who has made changes and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s exactly why users look for more flexible alternatives like Plaky that can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For sure! Once you customize your board in Plaky and adapt it to your needs and preferences, you can easily save it as a template and use it over and over again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can easily get an insight into all tasks assigned to you via Plaky\u2019s My tasks<\/a><\/em> section. Here, you can see everything that\u2019s relevant to you, easily organize work, and manage priorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plaky is a versatile tool that you can easily customize from top to bottom to establish a perfect centralized hub for all project activities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the latest Project management software statistics<\/a>, users consider 3 factors when they choose a PM tool: functionality<\/strong>, price<\/strong>, and ease of use<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You rarely find this trio in one tool, but, with Plaky, you get all of this and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of Plaky\u2019s features that help you boost productivity and cooperation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udca1 Want to use Plaky like a pro? Check out our detailed guide for total beginners<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n Plaky is designed to make project management a breeze, but you should know that you can rely on Plaky\u2019s customer support<\/a> if any issues pop up. You can get 100% human support via email, phone, or chat. What\u2019s best, support is available 24\/7, even on holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n And, in case you\u2019re looking for a budget-friendly tool to manage your projects, Plaky won\u2019t let you down as it offers 3 generous plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, you can opt for the CAKE.com Bundle<\/a>, which includes Plaky, Clockify<\/a> (a time tracking tool), and Pumble<\/a> (a team communication tool). For only $12.99\/seat\/month, you get a powerful productivity suite with access to 3 fully upgraded tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n#1 Create a space <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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#2 Create your first project board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is <\/em>Plaky? Is it just another Trello\/Asana clone?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can I really<\/em> set up a useful project in 15 minutes, or is this just clickbait?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Will this be simpler than the spreadsheet I\u2019m already using?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Can I save my board as a template? I don\u2019t want to do this set-up for every new project.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do I see all my tasks from all projects in one place?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Plaky sets your team up for success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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