For many long-time ACT! users, the software has been a reliable companion—tracking contacts, managing relationships, and keeping sales efforts organized for years (sometimes decades). But lately, there’s a growing sense of hesitation when that annual renewal notice shows up, especially when it’s hovering around $500 per year. And the question is simple: Is it still…
For years, many loyal ACT! users enjoyed a simple arrangement: buy the desktop version of the software once, install it, and use it for years without thinking about another payment. It was reliable, familiar, and for many small businesses, it became the backbone of customer management. Then came the dreaded computer upgrade. Many longtime users…
Since the discontinuation of the Act! Pro product on September 15, 2023 my mailbox has been flooded with the same question: “Where can I buy an Act! Perpetual license?” In a nutshell, the answer is “nowhere.” Act Pro users are furious that they were once able to “buy” their Act Pro license and use it…
Sometimes I feel like a broken record. I am constantly receiving emails from Act! users telling me that they don’t want to purchase an Act! subscription because they “don’t want to have their data in the clouds.” Let me make this as clear as possible: having an Act! subscription does not mean your data will…
Since the demise of Act Pro on September 15, 2023 my mailbox has been flooded with the same question: “Can I still buy an Act Perpetual license?” In a nutshell, my answer is “NO!” To fully understand perpetual licensing you need to understand two key concepts: End User License Agreement (EULA): Most software has a…
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 @ 12:00 PM EST Do You Love Act? We love it too and can help you with anything from upgrading, training, customizations or even purchasing your Act software at a discount. Confused by all the new names and pricing? We have your back! This webinar is designed to answer all of…
I’ve been personally using Act! Premium v19 for my own production database since it came out earlier this month and feel that Act! v19 is “ready for prime time.” However, there are still many Act! users of prior Act! versions who have not as yet upgraded to Act! v19. My e-mailbox has been flooded with…
As one of the top Act! resellers, I wanted you to be aware of this news: Starting on May 15, 2015 Act! Premium moved to a Subscription platform. Starting then, you will have two options for purchasing Act! Premium software: Pay an Annual Subscription that you will need to renew annually. If you don’t renew…