Three Reasons To Try Web 2.0, Web-Based Project Management Software

by Mark Phillips - August 21st, 2006

Behind the buzzwords of Web 2.0 and web-based software, there is a specific approach to ease-of-use and friendliness. Its reflected in the way the software is designed and, in the best cases, in the company’s attitude towards users. This approach makes a compelling business case for web-based software.

These should resonate loudly with buyers of project management software. In this space, buyers face a crowded market. And a lot of people have been burned or turned-off by other types of project management software in the past.

These are cut-throat, quick-to-the-chase, cost/benefit type reasons. There are many other advantages to web-based project management software. But here is a short-list for the risk aware, business side of things.

1) Cheap to Try. The dollar cost of a pilot or test-drive can run anywhere from cheap to free for this kind of project management software. You don’t have to waste a lot of time with sales pitches or slide shows. You can try it and see if it fits.

2) Easy to Pilot. The tools are easy-to-use and generally can be learned quickly. You can do a live pilot without the pain and managerial pushing required with some older project management software.

3) Low Risk to Failure. You don’t have to put your career on the line to try it out. Since it doesn’t take a ton of money or time you don’t have to spend a lot political capital to try out this kind of project management software. If it doesn’t work, so be it, at least you tried to solve a problem.  If it does work, you’re a hero who solved a problem without betting the farm.

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3 Responses to “Three Reasons To Try Web 2.0, Web-Based Project Management Software”

  1. Vertabase Blog » Blog Archive » Choosing Project Management Software for Marketers Says:

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  2. Terinea Says:

    I think for businesses to feel comfortable with web applications they must offer data extraction in a raw format of some type, CSV, Excel etc. A way of doing the task offline in case of communication failure.

  3. Jack Humphrey Says:

    Now a days web 2.0 websites are becoming a primary target of state censorship in more and more countries. web 2.0 tools are distributed by various countries worldwide, is resistance from numerous anti-Internet filtering movements. .I believe because of the same reason that we no need to put our career online.

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