Overview
This guide explains how to use Perfex CRM for managing web development projects across websites. The system helps track what needs to be done, what's in progress, and what's completed - serving as both a planning tool and work report for management.
Quick Start: Adding Your First Website Project
Step 1: Create a Customer
Each website should have a customer record:
- Go to Customers → Add New Customer
- Fill in the details:
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Company | InterProperty Phuket |
| info@interpropertyphuket.com | |
| Phone | +66 XX XXX XXXX |
| Website | https://interpropertyphuket.com |
| Address | Phuket, Thailand |
- Click Save
Step 2: Create a Project
- Go to Projects → Add Project
- Fill in the project details:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Name | InterProperty Phuket Website |
| Customer | Select from dropdown (created in Step 1) |
| Description | Website development and maintenance |
| Start Date | Select date |
| Deadline | Select target date (optional) |
| Billing Type | Fixed Price / Project Hours |
| Status | In Progress |
- Click Save
Step 3: Add Tasks
After creating the project:
- Go to the Project page
- Click Tasks tab → Add Task
Example Tasks:
| Task Name | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fix critical bugs | High | Not Started |
| Update SSL certificate | Medium | Not Started |
| Performance optimization | Medium | Not Started |
| SEO review | Low | Not Started |
| Weekly backup | High | Not Started |
| Mobile responsiveness check | Medium | Not Started |
| Security audit | High | Not Started |
Task Status Guide
Use these statuses to track progress:
| Status | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Not Started | New tasks, haven't begun work |
| In Progress | Currently working on |
| Testing | Development done, testing phase |
| Awaiting Feedback | Waiting for client/staff feedback |
| Complete | Task finished |
Weekly Workflow
For Developers:
-
Start of Week
- Review assigned tasks
- Update task statuses
- Plan work for the week
-
During Work
- Mark tasks as "In Progress" when starting
- Add comments/notes for important updates
-
End of Week
- Review completed tasks
- Update remaining tasks
For Management:
- Check Dashboard for overview
- Review Projects for detailed status
- Check Reports → Project Reports for summaries
Best Practices
Task Naming
Be specific and clear:
- ✅ "Fix contact form submission error"
- ❌ "Fix form"
Priority Levels
- High - Critical issues, client-urgent, security
- Medium - Regular updates, improvements
- Low - Nice-to-have features, optimizations