How should a startup founder record their daily browser tasks to hand off to a virtual assistant?

Record each browser task once using a workflow capture tool. Perform the task at normal speed while the tool captures screenshots and generates step descriptions. Export the guide to a shared folder or Notion workspace. A virtual assistant can follow the visual steps without a live walkthrough. Most founders can document 5-10 daily tasks in a single afternoon.

Which tasks should you record first?

Priority	Task Type	Example	Time to Record
1	Daily repetitive tasks	Process orders, respond to form submissions	5 min each
2	Weekly reporting	Export analytics, update spreadsheets	5-10 min each
3	Customer communication	Send onboarding emails, follow up on invoices	5 min each
4	Tool administration	Update CRM records, manage subscriptions	5 min each
5	Social media posting	Schedule posts, respond to comments	5 min each

What is the recording workflow?

1. Install Glyde or a similar Chrome extension
2. Click record before starting the task
3. Perform the task exactly as you normally would
4. Click stop — review the generated guide
5. Add context notes: "Do this every Monday" or "Skip this step for international orders"
6. Export to your shared Notion workspace or Google Drive

How do you organize guides for a VA?

• Create a "VA Playbook" page — Link every task guide from one central page
• Group by frequency — Daily, weekly, monthly sections
• Include login instructions — Separate guide for accessing each tool (use a password manager)
• Mark priority — Which tasks must be done by 9 AM vs end of day
• Add a checklist — Daily task checklist the VA marks off as completed

The capture takes the same time as performing the task. The payoff is that you never need to explain the task again — not on a Zoom call, not in a Slack message, not in a follow-up email.

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This answer is part of our guide to screen recording to documentation.