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Hello, I’m Michael Sliwinski, founder of Nozbe - to-do app for business owners and their teams. I write essays, books, work on projects and I podcast for you using #iPadOnly in #NoOffice as I believe that work is not a place you go to, it’s a thing you do.

Still Using WhatsApp to Manage Projects? Here’s Why That’s a Terrible Idea

✔️Productivity

WhatsApp is great for chatting with friends — not for running a business. Here’s why it’s time to ditch it for good when it comes to project collaboration.

Still Using WhatsApp to Manage Projects? Here’s Why That’s a Terrible Idea

🔐 Data Security: A Big Red Flag

WhatsApp is owned by Meta. While your messages are encrypted, all your metadata — who you talk to, when, and what you share — is analyzed and tracked…

🧩 Zero Structure, Zero Scalability

WhatsApp might work for small teams… for a while. But as your team or project list grows, so does the chaos. In Nozbe, every task and project has its place — searchable, organized, and easy to follow.

📆 No Planning or Prioritization

WhatsApp doesn’t let you assign tasks, set deadlines, or track priorities. In a productivity app like Nozbe, you can delegate clearly, add due dates, and build real plans — not just talk about them.

💬 Chat ≠ Execution

Chats create noise. Action requires structure. Nozbe turns every comment into a task if needed — so things actually get done.

🔍 You Lose Context in WhatsApp

Try finding that one important message from last month — or last year. Nozbe keeps everything in one place: comments, decisions, files, and deadlines are always tied to the task.

🚫 Personal + Work Messages Mixed Together

Using WhatsApp for work means constant distractions from friends, family, and hobby chats. Nozbe keeps work and personal life separate — with dedicated workspaces for each.

🔔 Notification Overload

WhatsApp gives you two choices: total silence or non-stop pings. Nozbe lets you follow only what matters. Customize your notifications and reclaim your focus.

🔄 No Async Workflow Support

WhatsApp pushes instant responses — not thoughtful async communication. Nozbe is built for calm productivity: write when you’re ready, respond when you can.

📉 No Progress Tracking

You can’t measure work in WhatsApp. In Nozbe, you can see what’s done, what’s overdue, and what’s coming next — plus get automated reports and run reviews.

👋 Bottom Line? WhatsApp is a messenger. Nozbe is a productivity platform.

If you want your team to get things done — not just talk about them — you need the right tool for the job. More details and examples on our podcast:

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