Introducing Platypus

Introducing Platypus. A new product from Phototropic Productions designed to simplify time-tracking and billing.

Published in Web Development on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 by Ben Vallack
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Born out of a need to accurately track time spent on tasks and bill our clients, Platypus was created.

It's built using live, instantly editable functionality. Clients and Tasks can be created and deleted without reloading a page. Timers can be started and stopped, recording time to the minute while you work.

Platypus is also intuitively programmed so that wherever you see the standard 'Text' cursor when you mouse over text, you can click on the text to edit it live. Normally the Text cursor is used in web browser to signify any normal text, but in Platypus it means a lot more.

It has a built in invoice creation tool which automatically rounds your time to intervals specified by you, either 15/30 or 60 minutes.

The whole application is stylishly packaged in a pleasing but intuitive interface.

You can start using Platypus with just an email address and password and can then enjoy an extended 30 days free demo when you set up a subscription through PayPal. It's only $5/Month and you can cancel anytime.

Why not start your free trial now!

About the author

Ben Vallack is Creative Director at Phototropic Productions. His many roles include web design, photography, camera operating and editing.

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