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How to Know if a Landline or Mobile Phone is Right for Your Business

If you’re thinking about dropping your office landline and opting for a mobile phone plan, you wouldn’t be alone. At the current rate of crossover, all U.S. landlines are expected to be disconnected by 2025, according to Think Small Cell. But, in the immediate future, deciding whether to use mobile phones or a landline service […]

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Set Up a Secure Office Network

Businesses do a lot of work online, which is both convenient and risky. Online security has become a major concern for consumers and in turn is becoming a priority for businesses. There are a lot of things businesses can do to keep their network secure for their consumers and their employees. Here are a few […]

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5 Ways to Boost Your Local Online Search Rankings

Online searches are the backbone of lead generation for businesses. Whether customers are on their computer, tablet, or smartphone, searching for local businesses online is now one of the main ways customers find information to make their purchase decisions. But getting your business to be one of the first search results potential customers see can […]

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A Step-By-Step Guide on Switching to VoIP

As many people and businesses begin to move away from traditional landlines for phone service, it might be a great time to look into getting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for your home or office. Switching to VoIP is a simple process, which you can accomplish in four easy steps. Step 1: Check with your […]

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7 Tips for Writing Eye-catching Headlines

On average, eight out of 10 people will read your headline, but only two out of those 10 will read beyond it. To capture that 20 percent of people—and hopefully more—your headline must be interesting and engaging enough to incite the reader to either click that headline or continue scanning the page. Here are seven […]

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How to Use a Competitor Website to Boost Your Own SEO

In the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), there isn’t one magic trick to get your website to the top of Google’s results page. SEO requires close attention to every part of your website, and the work can seem overwhelming. When optimizing your website, a great place to start is by analyzing your competitors. You […]

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How to Handle Productivity During Major Sporting Events

Some of the most watched televised events are sporting events. The 2010 FIFA World Cup, for example, drew in 3.2 billion viewers, and more than 100 million people tune into March Madness tournaments and the Super Bowl each year. It’s safe to say that during any given sporting event, people will be tuning in at […]

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How to Integrate Faxing with VoIP (and why you should)

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) revolutionized business communication by combining voice, data and video into one cost effective, scalable, and easy to manage service. Another perk of VoIP is that it can be used to transmit a fax, however a VoIP server doesn’t automatically work flawlessly for transmitting faxes. That’s because faxing requires more bandwidth […]

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7 Things You Need to Know About PBX Systems

Businesses have become so inundated with options for communications systems that even traditional venues like Private Branch Exchange (PBX) systems can be confusing. PBX systems today have switched from analog technology to digital, and provide a wide array of options for business owners to choose from. Here are a few things you should know before […]

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Nine Ways to Improve Your Video or Phone Conferences

Holding business conferences over video or phone can often be awkward and uncomfortable. Similar to conferences in person, effective virtual conferencing requires preparation and etiquette. You want to make sure your virtual conference goes as smoothly as possible, and we’re here to help. Here are ten ways to make sure your video and phone conferences feel like you are […]

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