Why You Should Never Store Your ACT! Database in Dropbox or OneDrive If you’ve been using ACT! for years, you may have wondered whether you could move your database to OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive to make it easier to access from multiple computers. After all, your files are in the cloud, they’re accessible from just…
If you’re still running your business on ACT!, this might feel a little uncomfortable to read. Good. Because for many companies, their ACT! database isn’t just “old software.” It’s a single point of failure quietly sitting in the corner… humming… waiting… 😬 Let’s talk about why. 1. It Lives on One Computer (Usually the One…
If you’re still using an older version of Act! CRM—especially classics like Act! 6.0—you’ve probably noticed the cracks starting to show. What was once a powerful contact management system has become outdated, harder to maintain, and increasingly incompatible with modern business needs. Worse yet, upgrading to the latest versions of Act! often comes with higher…
Data is the lifeblood of any CRM system. Whether you’re switching platforms, updating contact info, or simply backing up your data, the ability to easily import and export records is critical. If you’ve ever tried performing these tasks in Act! CRM, you already know it can feel like solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. Fortunately, Zoho…
Act! CRM has been around for decades—over 30 years! And many businesses have loyally used it just as long. But even the most loyal Act! users have likely faced this recurring issue: database clutter. A few years ago, I shared some helpful tools available in Act! to help with cleanup—everything from deleting old histories to…