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title: "2022 Blog Round-Up: Our Top 10 Most Popular Articles of the Year"
description: Before we say goodbye to 2022, we're taking a quick look back at some of our most popular blog posts from the past year.
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# [2022 Blog Round-Up: Our Top 10 Most Popular Articles of the Year](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/2022-blog-round-up-our-top-10-most-popular-articles-of-the-year)

 Written by [Euna Kim](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/author/euna-kim) | Dec 13, 2022

Before we say goodbye to 2022, here’s a quick look back at some of our most popular blog posts from the past year. We’ve covered quite a few topics, ranging from project management best practices and the downsides of using spreadsheets to imagining a world without email, and even Domino’s Pizza. So without further ado, here it is: the list of our most read articles of 2022. 

## 1. [What’s the difference between SaaS / IaaS / PaaS / aPaaS / HpaPaaS?](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/difference-saas-iaas-paas-apaas-hpapaas)

Overwhelmed by all the acronyms used to describe different types of software solutions? This post provides a quick breakdown of some of the most commonly used terms.

## 2. [Business Process Mapping: What It Is, Why It Matters & How to Use It](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/business-process-mapping-what-it-is-why-it-matters-how-to-use-it)

Did you know that our brains process visual imagery 60,000 times faster than text? That’s just one reason business process mapping is a powerful way to start visualizing your team’s workflows and improving them.

## 3. [7 Things Any Good Workflow Management Tool Needs to Be Effective](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/best-workflow-management-tool-features)

On average, office workers spend three hours a day sifting through emails. If sending internal emails is a typical step in your workflows, it’s time for something better. The answer to your email woes? A workflow management tool. This post covers the top features to look for.

## 4. [What Domino’s Pizza Can Teach Us About Workflows](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/what-dominos-pizza-can-teach-us-about-workflows)

If you’ve ever ordered a Domino’s pizza online, you’re probably familiar with their tracking system. Learn about what they've gotten right with this tracking system, and how we can learn from them.

## 5. [5 Business Processes You Can Run Better Without Excel Spreadsheets](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/5-business-processes-better-without-excel-spreadsheets-alternatives)

You've probably heard this before, but studies have found that 88% of spreadsheets contain errors. This (plus a lack of security and collaboration features) is why it’s time to move your core business operations off spreadsheets. Learn about the business processes that would benefit most from a switch. 

## 6. [‘A World Without Email’: Escaping the Workplace Monster of Our Making](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/a-world-without-email-why-our-current-way-of-working-is-ineffective-what-we-can-do-to-fix-it)

Email burnout is real. But just how bad is it really? And what can be done about it? Cal Newport, a NY Times bestselling author of 7 books and Georgetown University professor, explores these questions and answers In his latest book, "A World Without Email." 

## 7. [5 Kintone Features That Are Great for Project Management](https://blog.kintone.com/company-news/5-kintone-features-that-are-great-for-project-management)

While some project management challenges are unique to your business, there are a few common ones that show up time and time again. Learn how Kintone's customizable platform can help you spend less time managing your project and more time getting things done.

## 8. [3 Ways No-Code Platforms Help Startups Manage Software Costs](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/3-ways-no-code-platforms-help-startups-manage-software-costs)

When it comes to cutting costs, most startups focus on hiring, office costs, and that new espresso machine. But what about software? Learn how no-code platforms can give you the versatility you need while trimming down on costs. 

## 9. [Kintone: the Excel Alternative That'll Boost Your Team's Collaboration](https://blog.kintone.com/company-news/kintone-excel-alternative-boost-team-collaboration)

There’s no denying that spreadsheets are useful—and enable some wizardry if you wield the Excel know-how. This post covers the cases where you’d most benefit by switching over to a customizable database instead.

## 10. [The Challenges of Having Too Much Business Software](https://blog.kintone.com/business-with-heart/the-challenge-of-too-much-business-software)

Nowadays, there’s a software tool to help us do pretty much anything and everything. But there’s a downside: on average we use 35 different job-critical software tools to get our work done, switching back and forth over 1,100 times a day. Learn how simplifying, not multiplying, can be your answer to a more efficient workday. 

Ready for more? [Download our free eBook, "Too Much Software"](https://resources.kintone.com/too-much-software) to learn more about the downsides of using too much software and what you can do about it. 

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