Anna Tarasova Tech & Travel Writer

Anna Tarasova

Marie Smith is a marketing specialist at Traqq, a leading productivity tracking platform for remote and hybrid teams. With a passion for both technology and travel, Marie brings a unique perspective to her work at Traqq.

After studying marketing in college, Marie has spent the past several years honing her skills in digital strategy, content creation, and brand building. She’s particularly drawn to companies that are innovating in the remote work space, as she believes the future of work will continue shifting towards more flexible and location-independent models.

When she’s not crafting campaigns or analyzing marketing metrics for Traqq, you can find Marie planning her next adventure abroad. She’s explored Asia, Europe, and the Americas, always seeking out new cultures and experiences to inspire her work. Marie believes that the freedom to work remotely has opened up a world of possibilities, and she’s excited to help Traqq empower teams to thrive in this evolving landscape.

With her blend of marketing expertise and lived experience as a digital nomad, Marie offers a fresh take on workplace productivity and employee engagement. She’s committed to sharing Traqq’s vision of a more transparent, privacy-conscious, and employee-centric approach to performance tracking.

Articles

Time Tracking Policy 101: A Practical Guide for Smart Managers

Time tracking done right creates accountability, makes workloads easier to understand, and helps managers see where projects actually spend their hours. But for it to work, you need a system. And no system works well …

Managing Freelancers in Different Time Zones: Accountability Without Micromanagement

When you’re managing freelancers across different time zones, time tracking helps bring work back into focus. Productivity becomes visible, work hours don’t spread into “always online” territory, and coordination becomes less of a guessing game. …

One-Click Time Tracking: Effortless Time Management in 2025 (with Traqq)

What Is One-Click Time Tracking and Why It Matters One-click time tracking is the simplest way to capture work hours: you start and stop timers instantly, with minimal or no effort. By eliminating complicated setups …

The Hidden Benefits of Remote Employees That Traditional Workplaces Often Overlook

Remote work isn’t a new concept, but its popularity has skyrocketed over the past few years. Successful enterprises like IBM, Zapier, and Google have long been offering fully remote jobs, giving employees the flexibility they …

Traqq vs Clockify: Which Time Tracking Solution Is Right for You?

Ever stared at your timesheet on Friday wondering where the week went? Or tried explaining to clients why a “quick task” turned into a 12-hour sprint? If questions like “What did the team actually accomplish …

Traqq: The Best ActivTrak Alternative

Choosing the Right Time Tracking Software Looking to move away from constant screenshots and surveillance? Time tracking shouldn’t feel like a digital prison. After testing both tools across different teams, here’s what we found: While …