BUILT FOR DIGITAL MARKETING & CREATIVE AGENCIES
Zero manual timers. Backlsh runs quietly in the background, recording the websites and apps your team uses. Configured rules map activity to Client A or Client B. Maximize your agency’s billable hours without annoying your creative team.
No credit card required · Self-serve onboarding · $2.99/user/month
Agency activity & client time
FigmaClient Alpha · Brand campaign2h 14mProductive
Google DocsClient Gamma · Content calendar32mProductive
SlackInternal · Team coordination14mNeutralSlackSocial · Non-work conversation4mNon-productiveTHE REAL COST OF TIMER AMNESIA
Every forgotten timer is a line item that never makes it to the invoice — and it’s quietly draining your agency’s revenue.
Designers jump between Figma, Google Ads Manager, and copywriting docs dozens of times a day. Each switch is a moment where the timer stops — or was never started.
Capture work context without asking creatives to restart timers.
When creatives reconstruct timesheets from memory at month-end, accuracy plummets. Client invoices shrink. Profit margins erode silently.
Review recorded activity instead of relying on memory.
Forcing creatives to manually log every task breeds resentment. You need accountability without the friction that kills flow states and creative momentum.
Explain what is tracked and who can see it.
Backlsh installs once on each desktop and captures application usage, website visits and activity context. Configured rules help map that activity to the correct client project without asking your team to operate manual timers.
Set rules for the apps and URL patterns associated with each client. Matching activity is organised into project time records, with ambiguous activity available for review.
Review each client project’s hours, activity and member contributions to support transparent invoicing.
Working on local design files or with intermittent internet? Validate offline recording and sync with the installed tracker during your trial.
Review captured hours and client activity before billing. Keep project records available for conversations about retainers and delivery effort.
Figma · Client Alpha campaignIllustrative configured ruleNo manual timers and no unnecessary interruption to your team’s established workflow.
Install the background tracker on each team member’s Mac or Windows computer. Managers review collected activity through the web dashboard.
Tell Backlsh which apps and URLs belong to each client using configured project rules. Review activity that could belong to more than one project.
Your team continues its usual work while Backlsh records websites, apps and time in the background.
Review the recorded project hours and activity before using the timesheets to support client invoices.
Websites, apps, screenshots and client time records for the way creative teams work.
Classify applications and websites as Productive, Non-productive or Neutral. Review the categories in the context of each team’s work.
Productivity InsightsFor client contracts requiring proof-of-work, review interval-based screenshots where enabled. Explain the capture settings and access to your team.
Optional Screenshot VerificationSee the latest recorded team activity—which tool, which project context, and how long. The view refreshes automatically to reduce constant check-ins.
Real-Time Activity FeedUse reviewed time records to support payroll calculations and client invoices without reconstructing the working day from memory.
Timesheets for Payroll & BillingSet rules to map application and website activity to the appropriate client project. Review ambiguous activity before billing.
Project Context MappingReview activity across distributed teams. If connectivity is intermittent, validate the installed tracker’s offline capture and sync behaviour during your trial.
Working Across LocationsWhat agency leaders say about using Backlsh.
“We were losing almost 2 hours per creative per day to timer amnesia. Since switching to Backlsh, our average monthly client invoice went up by 18%. The tool paid for itself in week one.”
Chirag DeolSpods TechView LinkedIn profile
“Our media buyers were resistant to any tracking tool. Backlsh changed that because they literally don't have to do anything. Now they actually love having proof of how much work they put into each client.”
Michael FalatoGTM Full ThrottleView LinkedIn profile
Compare your current timesheet process with background activity capture.
| Workflow |  Backlsh | Manual timesheets & timers |
|---|---|---|
| Time capture | Desktop activity is recorded in the background. | Team members start timers or enter their time. |
| Client allocation | Configured app and URL rules help organise project time. | People select the client and project for each entry. |
| Website & app context | Recorded activity helps explain where time went. | Timesheet descriptions depend on what people enter. |
| Productivity categories | Team-configured classifications for apps and websites. | Review requires a separate classification process. |
| Billing review | Review project hours alongside recorded activity. | Reconcile entered hours with the work delivered. |
| Team onboarding | Create accounts, install the tracker and configure rules. | Agree timesheet practices and remind the team to log time. |
For agencies, time is their most valuable asset. Time tracking software helps capture billable work, provides insights into which campaigns are profitable, and helps managers optimise resource allocation across multiple client accounts.
You set up rules linking specific apps, such as Figma, or URL patterns, such as Google Ads, to client projects. The desktop tracker captures activity in the background. Matching records can be mapped to the appropriate project; review ambiguous activity before billing.
Introduce tracking transparently: explain which websites, apps and screenshots are recorded, who can see them and how they will be used. Team members can review their own work summaries in their personal dashboard. Keep the discussion focused on accurate client time and clear priorities.
Yes. Tracking internal work—such as team meetings, pitch preparation, and administrative tasks—reveals the cost of running your agency, helping you set more accurate billing rates and understand how overhead affects profit margins.
Review project reports and timesheets showing hours, app usage and member contributions to support client billing discussions. Confirm the report format and any export requirements during your trial before promising a client-specific invoice attachment.
The standard Backlsh plan costs $2.99 USD per user per month and can be used by solo users and teams. Enterprise deployment and custom services are quoted separately. Start a 14-day trial with no credit card required.
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