Simple Status

Introduction to Simple Status

Simple Status is a client portal designed for freelancers and small agencies to share project status, timelines, and assets with clients. It consolidates updates, files, and milestones in a single, read-only dashboard that clients can access without creating an account. The focus is on clarity and transparency rather than full project management complexity.

Clients receive a secure, unique link (with optional password protection) to view real-time progress, review milestones, and leave feedback. Teams can customize branding, manage access, and export data, enabling consistent client communication across devices.

Key Takeaways

• No-login client access via secure, unique links; optional password protection
• Visual project timeline and status tracker with quick progress updates
• Centralized repository for project assets, notes, and roadmap
• Client feedback and approvals directly on milestones
• Branding options: standard, custom branding, and white-label (plan-dependent)
• Mobile-friendly dashboard for viewing on any device
• Data export (projects, client lists, invoices) in JSON format
• Encryption in transit and at rest for data security

How Simple Status Works

Teams create a project dashboard using a template or a custom setup. Each dashboard includes a visual timeline, progress indicators, milestones, notes, and a section for project assets. Status updates are posted with minimal steps, keeping the client-facing view aligned with internal progress.

Sharing is handled via a secure magic link, and clients are not required to log in. For additional control, projects can be protected with a password. Clients can review milestones, leave comments or approval notes, and monitor progress in real time on desktop or mobile. Access is read-only for clients, with commenting enabled where configured.

Core Benefits and Applications

Simple Status reduces email back-and-forth by providing a single source of truth for project status and assets. It replaces spreadsheets and scattered attachments with a structured, branded portal, helping teams set expectations and track progress transparently.

Common applications include:

• Web design and website redesign timelines with asset handoff
• Video production status tracking and review checkpoints
• Marketing agency reporting on campaign progress and deliverables
• Software development updates without exposing internal commits
• Interior design project timelines with milestone approvals

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