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Day.io + Basecamp
Track the cost and time of your Basecamp projects.
Why use Day.io while executing project tasks in Basecamp?
See below the benefits of using the Day.io integration for time management with Basecamp.
Task tracking for cost forecasting
With the combination of Basecamp and Day.io, you can monitor the time each team member spends on their tasks and which projects they're working on. This lets you calculate total project cost based on each employee's progress and performance.
Hour logging in Basecamp
Through Day.io's native integration with Basecamp, employees can start logging hours right inside the tool, without leaving the program or switching between tabs.
Dynamic activity approval
Every completed task is sent for approval, giving the manager full control over the time estimate for all tasks compared to what was actually finished. This lets the manager track project progress closely and make informed decisions.
Efficiency and productivity in Basecamp with real-time data
Get detailed, relevant data for strategic decisions with Basecamp and Day.io. Track every detail and see who's working, on which task, for how long, and the total cost. Filter and classify information by project, client, employee or location.
More advantages of time management with Basecamp
See more reasons to manage time with Basecamp and Day.io.
Project budget estimation and control
Monitor time and cost on your projects, and detect deviations from planned cost, budget and time estimates.
Security and reliability when logging hours
Get precise data and make strategic, assertive decisions in managing your projects.
Optimize your project delivery
By sharing information about the time spent on each task, team members improve communication and planning in project management.
How to manage time in Basecamp with Day.io?
Create your Day.io account and enable Basecamp
To manage time with Basecamp, create your free Day.io account, register your company, select the project-management feature and enable Basecamp.
Invite your team
Inside the Day.io platform, add the employees who'll manage time in Basecamp according to the projects they'll work on. You can also add each employee's hourly cost, service type and project location.
Download the Day.io extension for your browser
Once invited, every project member who'll manage time in Basecamp needs to download the browser extension.
Log the hours worked
Done! You can now log the time for each task in your Basecamp projects, and the hours will be reflected inside Day.io.
Frequently asked questions about the Basecamp time-tracking integration
Is the Basecamp and Day.io integration complex?
No, it just takes a few steps. Create a Day.io account, activate the Basecamp integration, invite your team, download the browser extension, and start time tracking in Basecamp.
What are the advantages of time tracking in Basecamp?
Visibility into project costs, task completion time, and team idle time or overload.
What kinds of reports will I get using Day.io?
Productivity and budget/cost reports. After the manager approves tasks, you'll be able to analyze the information through reports and make decisions about the project's next steps.
Is time logging in Basecamp reliable?
Yes — to guarantee accuracy, project managers should regularly approve the time recorded by team members.
How to ensure accurate Basecamp time-management data and avoid errors or fraud?
Team members' actions should be reviewed and validated to ensure records are accurate and complete. This involves checking whether the time dedicated to each activity matches the planned budget, and whether the time spent on each task is reasonable and justifiable.
How to use Basecamp data to optimize time management and increase team efficiency and productivity?
Examine task data to detect activities where less time was spent than expected. This allows project managers to take steps to make better use of the team's time, such as distributing members to additional tasks or those that require more time, making tasks more efficient and productive.