The problem isn't your work.
It's how you deliver it.
Great freelance work gets lost in bad communication channels. You need a tool that forces clarity without adding friction.
The Inbox Method
Re: Re: Feedback
"Did you see my text about the other thing?"
Lost history
Approvals buried in threads from 3 weeks ago.
Vague requests
Screenshots sent via WhatsApp with no context.
High Friction
The IssueClear Way
1
Centralized List
Every request is an issue. Nothing gets lost.
2
Clear Status
Open → In Progress → Review → Resolved.
3
Permanent Record
Approvals are recorded events, not just thumb emojis.
Zero Friction
Detailed Breakdown
Don't settle for tools that do too little or too much.
| Feature | IssueClear | Google Sheets | Jira / Asana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Client Access How do they get in? | Magic Link Sign-in Email link, no passwords to remember. | Email thread access | Shared link or sheet access | Account creation required |
Approvals How is work signed off? | Approve & Resolve Client approval is recorded on review. | "Looks good" reply | Manual checkbox or note | Complex workflow transition |
Organization How are tasks sorted? | Status + Waiting On List, table, or board with clear ownership. | Chronological (time) | Rows and filters | Backlogs, sprints, epics |
File Management Where are the assets? | Issue Attachments Files stay with the issue. | Buried in attachments | Linked files elsewhere | Buried in sub-tasks |
Notifications What gets pinged? | Intentional alerts Ready for review, comments, approvals. | Everything | Manual notifications | Everything + system spam |
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