In the initial days when the internet was only emerging into the public domain, the web was a rather unwieldy space. For one thing, you needed to type in the specific URL to visit a website. Also, the options to search out the information you need were next to non-existent. But then, innovations happened.

Search engines made finding information something you could do literally with one hand. And apps made utilities, not just efficient but more fun to use.

But throughout the Net’s evolution so far, one trend has remained static: delivering tailor-made experiences for users. In the current iteration of the web, that is perhaps the most visible streaming service. They bring you customized suggestions for your next view, based on viewing history. Ads are also shown to you based on your search history.

At I’m Productive, we think hard about how to make project management more efficient in the digital world. Customization being such a mainstay on the web, we naturally considered how we could use it, to make your work easier.

One of the ways we incorporated the trend is with customizable tabs.

As easy to use as a browser

Our idea was simple: make a project management tool that’s not just efficient but also easy to use. As easy as a browser.

Just like in a browser, you could add the features that you want as your tabs- projects, shortcuts or anything else that would help you with your job. This is possible not just for project managers but for all users. But how could it help with your project execution? Read on to find out.

Two reasons why custom tabs are necessary

There are two key reasons why custom tabs are more than just an ornamental feature

1. Every user is unique

This is the underlying principle based on which the customizing trend on the internet was set in motion in the first place. This is true with project management as well. Every team member would be doing a different task with distinct levels of complexity. This being the case, it would be illogical to assume they would all need quick access to the same features on their tabs. Supporting customization enables the users to do their tasks at the earliest.

2. Users improvise as they go along

No matter how rigidly planned out a task is, users almost always would encounter unexpected challenges on the way. Solving these challenges, you could say, is part of the fun of working. But to do so, you would need the right features or documents. It then makes sense to have these on quick-access. Adding them to the tabs is the easiest way to accomplish the same. Features that are no more needed could be removed from the tabs, and new ones can be added, as and when needed.