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Close + Claude: One Chat to Run It All

Eliminate CRM busywork with Close + Claude. Pull data, update records, and create leads instantly—all via natural prompts, no coding required.

Christine Sotelo

September 30, 2025

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Best AI Voice Agents for B2B Sales Teams (2025 Guide + Pricing)

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The Hail Mary Email That Turned “Dead Leads” Into Gold

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What We’d Want to Know If We Were Buying Close

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Why Apple’s New Call Screening Is Only Killing Lazy Cold Calling

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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy Close CRM

Not every CRM is the right fit. Here are five honest reasons Close might not work for your team, and why that’s exactly why some customers choose us.

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Less Admin, More Closing: Q2 Updates That Sell for You

Discover Q2 updates in Close CRM that reduce admin and boost sales: AI notes, enrichment, pipeline guidance, custom workflows & dark mode.

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How to Write Better Inbound Sales Emails (Without Sounding Like a Bot)

Inbound leads are a gift, so don’t waste them. Learn how to write short, smart, personalized sales emails that convert your prospects into customers.

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To Automate or Not? How to Automate the Sales Process, Not the Relationship

Not all automation is smart. Learn when AI boosts your CRM pipeline and sales—and when it makes you sound like a strange robot.

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.

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Software Sales Salary & Commission Structures Explained: Ranges, Averages & How Much Reps Make

Explore software sales salaries, commissions, and job roles in 2025. Learn average pay, compensation structures, and growth paths in SaaS sales.

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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

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No B.S. CRM Comparison: Close vs. Go HighLevel

We tested Close and Go HighLevel features, support quality, documentation, and many more to see how they stack up. See what we’ve learned.

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56 Shocking Sales Statistics That'll Change the Way You Sell in 2025

56 up-to-date sales stats for 2025—email, cold calling, follow-ups, productivity, training—plus practical takeaways and tools.