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SimpleTexting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023

SimpleTexting is a straightforward SMS service that connects you to your customers. It offers helpful tools, an easy-to-use dashboard and flexible plans.

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EZ Texting Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023

EZ Texting is an excellent service to help you control your text message marketing campaigns. Its many tools and resources are easy to find and use in the software's dashboard.

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Twilio Flex Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023
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Five9 Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023
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GoTo Contact Center Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023
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Call Center Sales Pro Review and Pricing
By Adam Uzialko | September 13, 2023

Call Center Sales Pro offers both answering services and call center services, as well as consultations.

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RingCentral Omnichannel CX Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | September 13, 2023
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Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | September 13, 2023

Keap is a strong contact management software with robust marketing, sales and e-commerce tools built-in. The functionality and interface are top of the line, but it's not a lightweight solution, and...

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ProTexting Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | September 13, 2023

ProTexting lets you run automated campaigns and send multimedia SMS messages to connect with customers.

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Experience Over Goods: The Millennial Shift in Spending
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2023

Millennials have markedly different spending habits from their predecessors. Learn how to shift your strategy to appeal to them.

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Hidden Costs of Restaurant Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2023

Restaurant marketing includes hidden costs for restaurant owners to consider. Learn about hidden restaurant marketing costs and tips on marketing budgets.

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10 Ways to Generate More Sales Leads for Your Business
By David Gargaro | September 08, 2023

Sales leads are important to your business. Here is how you can generate more leads and manage them better by choosing the best CRM system for your needs.

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Returning Customers Spend 67% More Than New Customers – Keep Your Customers Coming Back with a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Market Expert | September 08, 2023

It's common business knowledge that it's cheaper to retain a current customer than it is to attract a new one. A great way to retain customer loyalty is the recurring revenue model.

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Pipedrive vs. monday sales CRM
By Mark Fairlie | September 07, 2023

Pipedrive and monday sales CRM are full-featured customer relationship management platforms that can improve sales and marketing. Here's how they compare.

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HubSpot vs. monday Comparison
By Mark Fairlie | September 07, 2023

HubSpot and monday Sales CRM can help your business handle leads, marketing, reporting and more. Learn how these top CRM software packages compare.

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How to Make Your Direct Sales Business Explode in No Time
By Lucinda Watrous | September 06, 2023

A direct sales business sells products or services outside of a retail environment. Follow these tips and strategies to build your direct sales business.

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CRM Adoption, Market Size, and Usage in 2023
By Chad Brooks | September 05, 2023
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How to Reduce Abandoned E-Commerce Carts With Email Marketing
By Skye Schooley | September 05, 2023

Discover how you can use email marketing to reduce your abandoned cart rate and improve conversions.

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5 Strategies for Building Brand Trust Through Video
By Joe Forte | September 05, 2023

Video marketing brings brand exposure while building trust with customers. Learn five strategies for building brand trust and customer loyalty with video.

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The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media Explained
By Jennifer Dublino | September 05, 2023

Social followers don't always want a hard sell, but you must accomplish business goals. Learn what to post and how much of each content type is optimal.

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The Ads Affair: How the Industry Has Changed and Is Changing
By Julie Thompson | September 05, 2023

Marketing is still an important component to promoting a brand, but consumers are more savvy about the process. Here is what you need to know.

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Features of Call Center Systems
By Sean Peek | September 01, 2023

Call center systems can improve customer service and sales calls. Learn their features and capabilities and how your business can incorporate call centers.

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Make More Sales With More E-commerce Payment Options
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | August 31, 2023

Completing a payment should be the easiest part of your customer's journey. Try to make it as fast and straightforward as possible for them.

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9 Ways to Build a Positive Sales Culture
By Megan Totka | August 30, 2023

A successful sales team is the lifeblood of your company. Learn how to develop a healthy, positive sales culture that fosters success for your business.

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Is a Subscription Website Right for Your Business?
By Jared Atchison | August 29, 2023

Subscription websites foster recurring revenue and deliver content to your customers. Learn the primary components and benefits of subscription websites.

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The Ins and Outs of Customer Lifetime Value for B2B Industries
By Denis Zhinko | August 29, 2023

Examining customer lifetime value yields metrics that help you gain high-level customers. Learn how to make CLV part of customer relationship management.

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Marketing vs. Mobile Marketing: Where, When and How to Use Them
By Jennifer Dublino | August 29, 2023

SMS marketing is text message marketing and mobile marketing refers to a multichannel digital marketing strategy. Learn how to use both marketing methods.

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Follow These Rules to Improve Your Email Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | August 29, 2023

High-quality email campaigns help convert sales, and following the rules keeps your emails out of the spam folder. Learn how to improve your campaigns.

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One-Click Purchasing: How Click to Buy Is Revolutionizing E-Commerce
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | August 29, 2023

One-click purchasing allows customers to enter and save contact, shipping and payment information, making buying much easier and cart abandonment less likely.

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Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | August 29, 2023

Salesforce and monday are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.