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How to Reach Out to Leads Fast (Without Losing the Human Touch)

Speed matters in sales. Learn how to respond to leads instantly using Close CRM workflows, Smart Views, and automation without sounding robotic.

Close Features and News

How Close Built a New AI Support Tool in a Week—and Made Our Support Team Faster Than Ever

Move Faster, Sell More: Close Is 50% Faster Than Other CRMs

Business Advice

Your Biggest Competitor Isn’t Another Company. It’s You.

Close Features and News

Never Miss a Lead Again: Automate Every Follow-Up with Close Workflows

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Sales Operations

Stop Pitch-Slapping: How to Sell on Social Media Without Being Cringe

Want to sell on social media without the cringe? Follow these four tips to build trust online as you manage social media outreach like an expert.

Close Features and News

Move Faster, Sell Smarter: Q1 Product Updates You’ll Actually Use

Explore Close's Q1 2025 product updates: faster workflows, smarter views, better reporting, and new tools to supercharge your sales process.

Christine Sotelo

Prospecting & Lead Generation

How to Avoid Your Phone Number Being Marked as Spam on Sales Calls

No business wants to show up as “Potential Spam” on caller ID. In this post, we work through strategic and technical tips so you can avoid it.

How to Stop Getting Ghosted by Prospects

Always getting ghosted by your sales prospects? We asked businesspeople for their favorite tips to prevent ghosting and increase buy-in.

Meet the CRM built for how sales teams actually sell

Selling is hard. Your CRM shouldn’t be. Close is the easy-to-use CRM built with everything sales teams need to start closing deals today.

Sales Operations

Product-Led, Sales-Led, or Marketing-Led Growth: Which is the Best?

Discover how product-led growth (PLG) reshapes SaaS strategies, enhancing user engagement and cutting costs.

August 30, 2019

Aggelos Mouzakitis

Sales Management

A Comprehensive Guide to Qualifying and Scoring Leads Effectively

Unlock the secret to successful SaaS sales with our guide on how to qualify and score leads effectively.

August 28, 2019

Moritz Dausinger

When Should You Invest in a Predictive Dialer?

Discover when investing in a predictive dialer can maximize your sales team's efficiency, productivity, and reach. Learn the key signs to look for.

August 27, 2019

9 Ways to Improve Email Deliverability

To improve your email campaign ROI and ensure your sales emails reach the inbox, follow these critical deliverability tips and watch your engagement soar.

August 20, 2019