Rows · fields · manual updates
Compare / Linker vs spreadsheets
A spreadsheet is fine until the workflow outgrows manual control.
RFQ-1042
Owner · next action · outcome
Spreadsheets can be a perfectly sensible starting point for enquiry tracking. Linker becomes more relevant when ownership, handovers, deadlines and follow-ups are difficult to keep current through manual rows and separate reminders.
- Manual flexibility
- Structured workflow
- Better visibility at scale
- Spreadsheet
- Great for simple trackingStrong when one team can keep the list current with discipline.
- Linker
- Better for moving workMore useful once several people need clearer ownership and follow-through.
- Decision
- Do not add software for vanityAdd structure only when the workflow genuinely needs it.
Move from a status sheet to an operating record.
The point is not that spreadsheets are bad. The question is whether manual updating still gives your team enough confidence in ownership and next actions.
Spreadsheet
- Flexible fields and formulas
- Simple shared visibility
- Low setup effort
- Status depends on manual maintenance
Linker
- Explicit owner and workflow state
- Next action and follow-up date
- Activity history and handovers
- Views for due, overdue and unassigned work
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Bring the spreadsheet you use today.
Comparing Linker with the real tracking process is more useful than comparing feature lists in isolation.