Item: Google Tasks
Rating: 10
Author: Shannen Sorenson

Overall Satisfaction with Google Tasks

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Google Tasks helps to keep my priority business ventures on track. Integrated with Google Calendar, I can easily add tasks and due dates, shift priorities, and manage projected timelines. Rather than writing everything down in a planner or loose Post-it notes, Google Tasks keeps my desk clear and reduces the need for printed materials. Google is my go-to for staying on track!

Pros and Cons

Pros

Daily reminders
Managing project timelines
To do list at your fingertips
Easily add tasks and check them off as you go

Cons

program visual aesthetics could be improved
Timer function
Adding multiple reminders

Return on Investment

freed up time that can be spent on other tasks
simplifies workstation startup operations
keeps projects moving forward

Usability

Google is simple to use and easy to understand. Having a one-click to add tasks via Google Calendar is a must for any busy business that manages multiple accounts and/or projects. Compliance and business standards are at the forefront, with notification reminders so you don't forget any of those annual certifications, for example.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft To Do

Microsoft To Do is also a nice reminder program if Outlook is the primary mail manager and calendar system; however, it is not as user-friendly in my opinion. For example, I have had a to-do task listed for over a year because I cannot figure out how to remove it.

Key Insights

Do you think Google Tasks delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Google Tasks's feature set?

Yes

Did Google Tasks live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Google Tasks go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Google Tasks again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Google Analytics, HawkSoft, Microsoft 365

Likelihood to Recommend

If Google Calendar is your primary work/office calendar, then Google Tasks will be readily available for use. Now, if you are using something like Microsoft Outlook, it might make more sense to use a different task manager and reminder program, such as Microsoft. I appreciate the ease of use with Google and feel it effectively meets my business needs.

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