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Time Tracking: Why Every Freelancer Needs It

If you're a freelancer and you're not tracking time, you're almost certainly undercharging.

Built-in time tracking eliminates the friction of switching to a separate tool. Start the timer when you begin work, stop it when you're done. Your hours are automatically logged against the task.

Over time, you'll build a data-driven picture of how long tasks actually take versus your estimates. Most freelancers find they underestimate by 30-50%.

Time reports help you create accurate proposals for future projects. Instead of guessing, you can say 'Based on past projects, this will take approximately 40 hours.'

Opero Smart's time tracking is available on every task for Pro users. Start tracking today and see where your hours really go.

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