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Top 20 lead generation software: Features, Prices, and Benefits
Discover the top 20 lead generation software. We discuss their best features, pricing, and ratings to help you make an informed decision.
7 best Salesforce alternatives: Which features to look out for?
So, you’re looking for alternatives to Salesforce and want to know which you should use? Which features should you look out for in your ideal CRM? Let’s see, shall we?
What exactly is lead response time and why it matters?
Lead response time is perhaps one of the least talked about metrics. So what do you need to know about it? And why is it important to you?
We launched a new product! Introducing NovoChat
Introducing NovoChat, an omnichannel chat solution for business communication. Check out what some of our awesome features are!
What is sales acceleration and why you should care
Sales acceleration sounds like a big word, but it’s a LOT simpler than you think! In this article, we explain what it is and how it can benefit you.
What does conversion rate truly mean and how you can optimize it?
The answer to this question seems simple enough. But you’ll be surprised by the sheer number of people who don’t understand it well enough. Let’s find out what conversation rate truly means.
What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?
CRM seems to be a buzzword among businesses nowadays. But how well do you really know it? A do you know why it’s so important?
Top 13 B2B lead generation strategies you should implement 2021
While B2B and B2C businesses both engage in lead generation, they do it quite differently. So what are the top B2B lead generation strategies out there?
What is lead generation and how to easily generate leads?
I’m sure we all know how important this is, but how many actually do it properly? Here are some easy ways you can generate leads.
Customer satisfaction metrics you MUST measure in 2021
96.3% of all unhappy customers just keep quiet and never go back to you. If you don’t know if they are satisfied, how do you improve? Start measuring these metrics today.
Important lead distribution statistics you must know in 2020
This is a complete list of up-to-date lead distribution statistics for 2020. You’ll find data about inbound leads, lead behavior, and industry success.
11 simplest ways to improve customer satisfaction in 2020 | Novocall
Satisfying your customers can be hard. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are the 10 simplest ways you can improve your customer satisfaction.
13 experts reveal their best lead generation strategies
It’s hard to convince people to buy your product via cold calls. Here, we discuss the top 14 tips to help better persuade your prospects.
8 best cold calling scripts for insurance agents
Insurance agents usually dread cold calls. But here’s 8 cold call scripts that could make your experience better and achieve results!
12 real estate cold call scripts that agents need in 2020
Cold calling is a hard part of real estate agents’ jobs. Here are 12 real estate cold call scripts to help agents achieve better results!
What is Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) calling? An idiotproof guide
The term “SIP calling” can sound daunting. What does it mean? What do you use it for? Fret not. We’re here to break it down just for you.
11 tips for sales teams to book more calls and meetings
More meetings lead to more sales. But how do you make meetings happen in today’s busy world? Here are 10 pro tips from Cognism to help you to book more calls and meetings.
Top 19 cold calling tips of 2020 – Advice from an SaaS company
Cold calls are not going anywhere, so why not make it easy for yourself? In this article we discuss the tips and tricks to improve your cold calling.
How to convince customers to buy from you? Top 14 cold calling tips
It’s hard to convince people to buy your product via cold calls. Here, we discuss the top 14 tips to help better persuade your prospects.
Ultimate Guide to Outbound Calls: Benefits, Metrics, Software Comparison, Costs
What exactly are outbound calls? And how can they benefit you? In this comprehensive guide, we discuss its benefits, success metrics, software comparison, and how to successfully use it in your business operations.
What is a cold call? – Pros, cons, and should you use it?
It’s a popular claim that cold calls are dead. But are they? In this article, we discuss what they are, their advantages, disadvantages, and how you can use this strategy to your advantage.
How Parcel Perform secured a government deal in 2 years | 3 Growth Tips
In this exclusive interview with COO and Co-founder of Parcel Perform Dana von der Heide, she talks about Parcel Perform’s growth from its beginning to where it is today.
40 most important outbound call statistics you must know in 2020
Many seem to think that inbound calls are inherently superior. But is that really the case? Let’s examine this list of outbound call statistics to see if that is really the case.
Ultimate Guide to Lead Distribution: Definition, Benefits, and Metrics
What exactly is lead distribution? And can it benefit you? In this comprehensive guide, we discuss its definition, benefits, success metrics, and whether or not you should use it in your business operations.
How Horangi built a brand that has raised $23 million | 4 Growth tips
In this exclusive interview with Paul Hadjy, CEO and co-founder of Horangi, shares 4 lessons he learnt from Horangi’s growth and where he thinks the cybersecurity industry is headed.
Top 20 outbound call software of 2020 (Features, Prices, and Ratings).
Discover the top 20 outbound call software of 2020. We discuss their basic features and functions, pricing, and customer ratings to help you decide which is the best for you.
Inbound vs Outbound call centers: Comparing differences
Inbound vs outbound call centers. How different are they? In this article, we break down and compare their differences.
Cold❄️, warm🌞, and hot calls🔥: what’s the difference between them?
Cold calling isn’t the only type of outbound lead generation method. We discuss 3 types of outbound call methods – cold calls, warm calls, and hot calls, and the difference between them.
Outbound call software competitors: PhoneBurner, 8×8, Adversus
We explore 3 different outbound call software and compare its highlighted features and prices to help you make the best decision.
Spotlight on outbound call software: Five9
Five9 is one of the most popular outbound call software in the market. But is it the one for you? We examine its features and compare them to other outbound call software to help you decide which one suits you best.
What are outbound call centers and why do they matter?
It’s a popular myth that outbound calls are dead, but it can still be an effective lead generation method. We discuss its definition, benefits and metrics, and whether you should use them.
New Novocall Conversations Feature: Outbound Calls
This new feature allows your sales reps to make outbound cold calls. But that’s not all it can do. Find out how this fits into your entire lead management process.
Spotlight on lead distribution software: Distribution Engine
We examine the features of Distribution Engine and compare it to other lead distribution solutions to help you select the best solution for your business.
Important lead distribution statistics you must know in 2020
This is a complete list of up-to-date lead distribution statistics for 2020. You’ll find data about inbound leads, lead behavior, and industry success.
How different industries use lead distribution systems (Education, Finance, Real Estate)
We explore how lead distribution solutions can be used by businesses across 5 different industries and specific business functions.
Lead Distribution Software Competitors: Velocify, Kreato, and Direct Connect
We examine 3 different lead distribution software and compare their features and prices to help you make a better purchase decision.
Top 20 lead distribution software of 2020 (Features, Prices, and Ratings)
Discover the top 20 lead distribution software of 2020. We discuss their basic features and functions, pricing, and customer ratings to help you make an informed decision.
What is Lead Distribution: Benefits and How it works
What is lead distribution? We discuss what it is, how it can benefit your business, and how it works.
What are lead routing rules? – Automating lead assignment
Assigning the right sales rep to the right lead is essential in improving the customer experience. Lead routing rules do just that. Let’s see what types there are out there!
Tips from a Salesforce Account Manager & ex-startup team lead | Sales hacks and startup advice
With 5 years of sales experience, Edouard Obin, the team lead at Salesforce, highlights important sales hacks and gives some valuable advice to startups.
How Moovaz was able to acquire a company after just 3 years | 4 Growth tips
In this exclusive interview with co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Moovaz Jerry Chua, he talks about their growth strategy and how they managed to acquire a company in just 3 years.
Spotlight on call tracking software CallRail: Features, Cost, & Comparison
We discuss the key features and price plans of CallRail, and even compared it to other call tracking software to help you decide if it’s suitable for your business.
We’ve tried 5 CallTrackingMetrics alternatives (here’s our feedback)
We examine the features and prices of three different call tracking software to help you make a more informed purchase decision.
5 Growth Lessons from an 8 Digit Revenue Startup | Knorex Cross-Channel Marketing
This exclusive interview with Abhishek Kumar, VP of Engineering of Knorex, he shares 5 lessons learnt from Knorex’s growth to where it is today.
Call Tracking Competitors Showdown: CallTrackingMetrics VS CallRail VS DialogTech
We examine the features and prices of three different call tracking software to help you make a more informed purchase decision.
Top 26 Call Tracking Software of 2021 (Features, Prices and Ratings)
Discover the top 26 call tracking software of 2021. We discuss their basic features, pricing, and ratings to help you identify the best one.
Ultimate Guide to Call Tracking: Definition, Benefits & Metrics
This resourceful guide tells you all you need to know about call tracking. We dive into the benefits, implementation, and how it helps businesses maximize their marketing efforts and ROI.
New TimeSync Feature: Create Qualification Flows
TimeSync’s new feature allows you to set lead qualification questions to save time qualifying leads. Learn more about the feature and how it benefits your business.
Growing a Digital Agency: How Exabytes grew their small hosting service from $0 to $10M in revenue within 10 years
This interview series with Exabytes talks about their growth as a digital agency within 10 years, growing their small hosting service from $0 to $10M in revenue.
New Novocall TimeSync and Conversations feature: Salesforce Integration
Novocall Conversations and Timesync are now integrated with popular CRM tool, Salesforce. How does it benefit your business?
Ultimate Guide to Click-to-Call: Benefits, Implementation, Analysis, Software, Costs
We discuss the best practices of setting up and using click to call software to help you get the most out of it and optimize inbound leads.
The best setup for your Click to Call software to maximize your results
Setting up Click to Call tools with the basic features isn’t difficult. But how can you set up your software in such a way that maximizes results?
New Novocall TimeSync feature: Zoom Integration
TimeSync is a scheduler built to improve remote communications. It is now integrated with Zoom! How does it benefit the various business functions?
We tried 5 CallPage alternatives and here’s our feedback (USPs and more)
We analyze the unique features that these five callback software possess to help you make a more informed decision.
Can you benefit from click to call software? – Statistics from Travel, Education and Marketing companies
We examine the results that click to call solutions have helped businesses from various industries achieve.
A full, unbiased analysis of call-back software today – A comparison of 22 different features
We conducted thorough research on different call-back software to produce a competitive analysis on their prices and functions.
Cost Estimator: How Much will Automating Sales Processes Cost You in 2020?
This is an overview of the top 24 automated sales software and a list of their costs and Capterra ratings. Read to see if they suit you!
How to Use a Scheduling App for Different Industries – Tech, Education, Finance, Healthcare, and Travel
TimeSync is a scheduler built to improve remote communications. How does it benefit various industries? And how does it benefit all your business functions?
Is Discord a viable alternative to remote business meetings?
How viable is Discord for business communications? Let’s take a look at the video conferencing software landscape today and find out.
The full costs in deploying a sales call-back system
We explore the prices of call-back software, as well as the real cost of deploying such systems, taking into account the value it brings to your business.
Why the Virus Vanguard (Singapore’s COVID-19 Initiative) was Pulled; And Better Coronavirus Responses that Actually Worked
Taking a look at why the Virus Vanguard was shelved, and its contrast to well-received initiatives within communities grappling with the Coronavirus.
Analysis of Novocall vs Callpage: When to use which?
We compare the features and benefits of each software thoroughly, to help you decide which call-back service is best for your business.
Analysis of Novocall VS Livecall: When to use which call-back software?
Weighing in on the features and benefits of each software, this analysis will help you decide which call-back service suits your business best.
The statistical benefits of an intelligent call-back system for businesses in the digital age
We look at the numbers for a comprehensive analysis on the benefits of a call-back system, and its use for your sales and marketing needs.
The effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on sales, and business strategies to mitigate its impact.
Looking at key problems faced by sales teams through this outbreak, and exploring solutions to mitigate the effect of the Coronavirus on sales.
Customer call-back solutions for sales and prospects in the digital age
We find out what powers customer call-back solutions that enable sales teams to get direct call-backs from prospects and leads through a website.
How a Call-back Service Can Improve Your Customer Satisfaction
Let’s dive into some reasons why call-back helps you improve your customer service experience and manage your contact center operations better.
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