How to Manage Productivity Ratings for Websites and Apps in Time Doctor
TL;DR:
Manage how websites and apps are classified—Productive, Unproductive, or Neutral—by adjusting settings on the Productivity Ratings page. Changes made by Admins or Owners help ensure accurate productivity reporting, especially when tailored by department or group.
Managing the Productivity Rating of Websites and Apps
Access the Productivity Ratings Page
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Go to the Settings / Productivity Ratings page in the web app.
Adjust Ratings
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Mark websites and apps as Productive, Unproductive, or Neutral based on how they are used in the organization.
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Unlisted websites and apps initially appear as Neutral after users visit them.
Admin Access Requirement
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Only Admins and Owners can modify productivity ratings.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Website or App Not Listed
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Visit the website or open the app to trigger automatic listing under Productivity Ratings.
Rating Changes Not Reflected
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If a change appears ineffective, group-level settings may override individual updates.
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Review and adjust group settings accordingly.
Group-Based Tracking (e.g. YouTube for Marketing)
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Set different productivity ratings per group.
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For example, mark YouTube as Productive for the Marketing department if it is used for campaign tasks.
Adding Commonly Used Websites
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Visit frequently used websites to ensure they appear on the Productivity Ratings page.
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After visiting, return to Settings / Productivity Ratings to adjust their classification.
Efficiently manage productivity ratings by classifying tools used in daily workflows. Ensure websites are visited before categorization and check for group overrides when changes don’t apply.
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