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Stop the back-and-forth. Real-time project tracking your clients can see.

Your clients get a live view of their project and know what you are working on right now. No more 'just checking in' texts pulling you out of your work.

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Started 11/10/2025

Kitchen & dining area

Counters disinfected, appliances polished, floor scrubbed

Completed9:45 AM

Living room & entryway

All surfaces dusted, vacuumed, and glass cleaned

Completed10:30 AM

Master suite

Linens changed, dusting, and deep vacuuming

In Progress11:45 AM

Found a ring behind the nightstand! Placed it on the dresser for safekeeping.

Guest bathrooms

Full sanitization, mirror polishing, restocking

Not Started

Final walkthrough

Quality check and aromatherapy finishing touch

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You created the timeline.

7 months ago

John Doe viewed the timeline.

5 days ago

John Doe viewed the timeline.

5 days ago

Your clients want updates. But every interruption pulls you out of the work.

A 'just checking in' text here, a follow-you-around question there. It doesn't just waste time; it breaks your rhythm, blurs your boundaries, and makes it harder to do your best work.

Clients hover for updates

Whether it is texts, calls, or following you around, every check-in pulls you out of your flow. Reclaiming that focus means better work and getting home sooner.

Boundaries get tested

Last-minute add-ons. "While you are here..." requests. When clients cannot see the plan, it is easy for the job to grow and your patience to shrink.

Your hard work goes unseen

Without a clear timeline, clients only see the final result, not the care and steps you put in.

Professionalism made simple.

Give clients the visibility they crave, without giving them a reason to interrupt.

Deep Clean for Sarah

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Kitchen & dining

Counters disinfected, appliances polished, floor scrubbed

Living room & entryway

All surfaces dusted, vacuumed, glass cleaned

Master suite

Linens changed, dusting, deep vacuuming

Guest bathrooms

Full sanitization, mirror polishing, restocking

No more mid-job texts

Mark a step done. They see it. You keep working.

When you finish a step, your client's view is updated instantly. No stopping to send an update, and no phone buzzing with the same question.

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Sparkle Clean Co.

sparkleclean.co

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Deep Clean for Sarah

1/3
Kitchen & dining
Living room & entry
Final walkthrough

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Look like the pro you are

Your logo and name on every timeline you share.

Timelines carry your branding, not ours. Clients open the link and see your business, which builds trust before the first word.

Update Received!

"Living room & entryway" has been completed by the Sparkle Clean Co. team.

Project: Deep Clean for Sarah

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Updates without the chatter

Notifications that do the talking for you.

Choose which steps trigger a notification and let them do the talking. You finish the job in peace while clients stay in the loop.

My phone used to ring constantly during jobs. Now clients just check the link. We finish faster because we're not stopping to answer calls.

Shiloh Dilts, Owner of Soapy LLC
Shiloh Dilts
Owner, Soapy LLC

Set it up in minutes.

A simple plan to work in peace and keep your clients happy.

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Build your timeline

Map out the project with clear steps. Use your own custom templates to save time on repeat jobs.

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Send the link

Send your client a timeline link. No logins or accounts needed for them; just instant visibility.

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Get back to work

Mark steps complete as you go. We handle the updates so you can finish the job strong.

Built for the pros who keep homes running.

Whether you're a house cleaner, pet sitter, or nanny, our features are designed to save you time and keep your families happy.

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Kitchen & dining
Living room & entry
Master suite
Guest bathrooms
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Kitchen & dining
Living room & entry
Master suite
Guest bathrooms

Updated just now

Real-time sync

Changes appear instantly.

Mark a step done and your client’s view updates in real time. No refresh needed; they always see the latest status.

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Master suite completed

Deep Clean for Sarah · Sparkle Clean Co.

Browser notifications

Updates that find them.

Alerts clients when timelines start, finish, or when a step of your choosing changes.

Send timeline

Share this timeline by entering their name and copying the link.

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Sarah

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Easy sharing

One link. No logins.

One simple link. No accounts, permissions, or user management.

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Sparkle Clean Co.

sparkleclean.co

Deep Clean for Sarah

2/3
Kitchen & dining
Living room & entry
Master suite

Brand consistency

Your brand, front and center.

Your logo and company info appear on every timeline with Hotlyne Pro.

Timeline templates

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Weekly standard clean

Kitchen, baths, dusting, floors

8 steps · 2 shares

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Deep clean

Full top-to-bottom reset

12 steps

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Timeline templates

Build once, reuse forever.

Create reusable templates once. With Pro, share them with your team.

Start for free. Upgrade as you grow.

Everything you need to manage your first 5 projects, on us. No credit card required.

Free

Perfect for getting started and building trust with your first clients.

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  • Up to 5 active timelines
  • Unlimited timeline sharing
  • Browser notifications
  • 2 timeline templates
  • Company branding
  • Image attachments
  • Template sharing with partners

Pro

For pros who want to scale their business and custom branding.

$9.99/month
Upgrade to Pro
  • Up to 1,000 timelines
  • Unlimited timeline sharing
  • Browser notifications
  • Unlimited timeline templates
  • Custom company branding
  • Image attachments
  • Template sharing with partners

Everything you need to know.

Can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our friendly team.

Do my clients need to create accounts to view timelines?

No! Your clients can view timelines instantly with just a link. No sign-ups, passwords, or downloads required.

Can I customize the appearance to match my brand?

Yes, with Hotlyne Pro you can add your logo, company name, and website information to create a professional, branded experience.

How do notifications work?

When a timeline is started or completed, anyone viewing it gets an automatic browser notification. You can also manually set individual timeline steps to trigger notifications as you finish them. No email spam or extra apps needed.

Can I reuse timelines for similar projects?

Absolutely! Create timeline templates for your common project types on any plan. With Hotlyne Pro, you can also share templates with partners and collaborators.

How does template sharing work?

With Hotlyne Pro, you can add partners to your account and share timeline templates with them. Partners can use your shared templates to create new timelines, perfect for agencies working with freelancers or teams collaborating on projects.

What happens to my data if I cancel my Hotlyne Pro plan?

Your existing timelines remain accessible, but you won't be able to modify them or create new ones beyond the 5 timeline limit for free accounts. You can reactivate anytime to regain full access.

Is there a limit to how many people can view a timeline?

No limits! Share your timeline link with as many stakeholders, team members, or clients as needed.

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Give your clients the peace of mind they want, so you can focus on the work you actually love to do.

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