Stringing along programs and APIs?

John Reeve | January 10th, 2008 | , ,

The idea of a mashable web, a woven strand of APIs, is a good one, and we’ve seen a lot of great projects as a result. But how well does this idea translate to running a business? Is it effective to run your business using several different applications that require several different logins? What is the benefit of tracking your time in one app, your tasks in another, and invoicing in one more?

Some will argue that the availability of APIs allows you to seamlessly string together these various applications into a package that is a perfect fit for our business. The problem with that is most small business owners are focused on running a business. They don’t have the time, or the technical expertise, to establish an archipelago of web-based productivity applications.

As we’ve developed Intervals, we’ve discovered many small businesses like our own; companies struggling to find one application that does just enough, but not too much, and offers a workflow proven to be effective by other small businesses.

Our experience as small business owners, and invaluable feedback from our customers, has helped us to continue perfecting the Intervals workflow. We embrace the idea that process is one of community, and that Intervals is a tool for gaining new perspective and intelligence from our personal business data. Intervals would benefit greatly from an API, and we do plan on implementing one soon.

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John is a co-founder, web designer and developer at Pelago. His blog posts are inspired by everyday encounters with designers, developers, creatives and small businesses in general. John is an avid reader and road cyclist.
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Jennifer is the Director of Quality and Efficiency at Pelago. Her blog posts are based largely on her experience working with teams to improve harmony and productivity. Jennifer is a cat person.
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Michael is a co-founder and product architect at Pelago. His contributions stem from experiences managing the development process behind web sites and web-based applications such as Intervals. Michael drives a 1990 Volkswagen Carat with a rebuilt 2.4 liter engine from GoWesty.
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