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Insights and tips on productivity, time tracking, and building better work habits.
macgill davis · April 27, 2026
Rize MCP: Chat With Your Time Tracking Data Using Claude or ChatGPT
Connect Rize to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP-compatible AI tool and ask questions about your time data in plain English. No exports, no dashboards, no pivot tables.
macgill davis · April 29, 2026
The 9 Best Focus Apps for Mac in 2026
Still disabling your blocker at 2 pm? Nine focus apps tested on a real Mac, with honest cons and clear guidance on which one suits you.
macgill davis · April 29, 2026
Time Tracking in 2026: The Data Behind a $6B Industry Shift
Original data analysis of time tracking trends in 2026 — market growth, AI adoption, the privacy pivot, utilization decline, and what it means for agencies and service teams.
macgill davis · April 13, 2026
Agent Profitability Tracking: How to Measure ROI When AI Does the Work
Your team is a mix of humans and AI agents. Here's how to track profitability across both — and why your current tools can't.
macgill davis · April 9, 2026
The Micro Agency Playbook (2026)
How 2-to-5 person micro agencies beat traditional agencies on margins, pricing, and delivery when AI handles 80% of the execution work.
macgill davis · March 30, 2026
AI Is Breaking Agencies — Here's What Comes Next
Fractional COO Tessa Rolfe breaks down how AI is reshaping agency operations, pricing models, and team structure — and what agency owners must do right now to stay competitive.
macgill davis · March 28, 2026
How to Choose a Time Tracking App (2026 Guide)
A practical framework for evaluating time tracking apps in 2026. Covers the 8 criteria that matter — from automatic tracking to privacy and pricing.
dan scheuerman · March 24, 2026
Rize for Improving Project Time Estimation
How automatic time tracking with Rize and ClickUp helps project managers build accurate time estimates and improve forecasting.
macgill davis · March 12, 2026
Best Automatic Time Tracking for Freelancers (2026)
The best time tracking apps for freelancers in 2026. Compare Rize, Toggl Track, Clockify, Harvest, FreshBooks, and Moxie on automatic tracking, invoicing, and billable hour recovery.
macgill davis · March 10, 2026
Best Privacy-First Time Tracking Software (2026)
The best time tracking tools that respect employee privacy with no screenshots, no keylogging, and no screen recording. Five tools compared.
macgill davis · October 31, 2025
ClickUp for Accounting Firms: Dos and Don’ts
Accounting firms manage hundreds of clients and thousands of tasks monthly. ClickUp can streamline workflows if implemented properly.
macgill davis · April 1, 2026
Best Automatic Time Tracking Software in 2026
The 6 best automatic time tracking tools in 2026, ranked by AI categorization accuracy, privacy, pricing, and billing automation. Rize is #1.