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Why ACT! Users Are Rethinking That $500/Year Renewal — and Looking at Zoho Instead
For many long-time ACT! users, the software has been a reliable companion—tracking contacts, managing relationships, and keeping sales efforts organized…
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Creating Custom Reports: ACT! vs. Zoho CRM — A Tale of Two Eras
Reporting is where a CRM either earns its keep or exposes its age. On paper, both ACT! and Zoho CRM…
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Zoho One Includes a Virtual Smorgasbord of Products
Zoho One includes a virtual smorgasbord of 40+ products, but these are my favorites: Zoho CRM: The heart of Zoho…
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Installing ACT! v27 Premium Desktop: A Journey Through Time (and Reboots)
Installing software in 2025 should be simple. Click a button. Maybe wait a few minutes. Get coffee. Done. Installing ACT!…
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Exporting ACT! Notes and Histories: Why Most Users Can’t — But Tech Benders Can
If you’ve ever tried to move from Act! CRM to another CRM platform, you may have discovered a frustrating truth:…
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Why Zoho CRM Plus Crushes Act! CRM: A Deep Dive
Choosing a CRM isn’t just about tracking contacts — it’s about enabling your business to sell smarter, market better, and…
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How to Export Your Data from ACT! CRM
If you’re ready to move on from ACT! CRM, you may be wondering how to export your data. The truth…
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Tech Benders Achieves 159% Growth in Zoho Sales
This year has been a milestone for Tech Benders—we’ve experienced an incredible 159% increase in total revenue as of 8/27,…
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Importing and Exporting: It’s So Much Easier in Zoho CRM Than in Act! CRM
Data is the lifeblood of any CRM system. Whether you're switching platforms, updating contact info, or simply backing up your…
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🧹 Database Cleanup: ACT! CRM vs Zoho CRM – Who Does It Better?
Act! CRM has been around for decades—over 30 years! And many businesses have loyally used it just as long. But…
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The End of Windows 10 Support on October 14: What It Means for ACT! Software Users
As the tech world marches forward, a significant milestone is approaching: Microsoft will officially end support for certain versions of…
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The Great CRM Size Showdown: ACT! CRM vs. Zoho CRM
When it comes to choosing a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, one factor that often gets overlooked is database size….
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Migrate from Act! CRM? Are you Serious?
Back in 2017 I had to make a difficult decision. After many, many years invested in Act!, it was finally…
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ACT! Pro is Gone, But Zoho CRM is Here to Save the Day!
For decades, ACT! Pro was a trusted name in customer relationship management (CRM) software, helping businesses track leads, manage contacts,…
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Act Scheduler vs. Zoho Cadence: What’s the Difference?
Having the right task scheduling tool can make all the difference when trying to automate your business. Both Act! and…
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Tech Support: From Act! Desktop to Zoho CRM
Ah, the 1990s—a simpler time when your biggest tech worry was whether your dial-up modem would scream its way to…
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Recent Email about Your Act Software
You might have received an email this week regarding the relationship between Act! LLC and Tech Benders. Act! LLC, formerly…
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The Act! Attachments: A Nightmare Waiting to Happen
Act! has been around for 40 years. You might think of it as an old house; new features were sometimes…
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ACT CRM: What You Need to Know
There have been a lot of changes going on in the Act! world. In addition you’ve probably been receiving some…
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Act to Zoho Conversions: More Questions from Act Users Wanting to Convert to Zoho
I've been doing a lot of Act to Zoho conversions lately. I have written several previous articles on what to…
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