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Mobile World Conference: First Day

The Mobile World Conference has kicked off, which means there are a lot of new and exciting technologies being announced and shown off. There are sure to be many exciting things announced in the coming days, but today there have already been some great mobile devices seen. Here is a quick rundown of the most …

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Cat S60 phone to push limits with thermal camera

Every year, mobile phone makers have been pushing the limits and trying to find new and improved ways to use a smartphone. This has led to a lot of new inventions in the last few years including things such as fingerprint scanning passwords, Apple’s exceptional locking functionality (the same one that is being argued about …

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Monopolizing on smartphone use with marketing

Of all Americans, 64% now own smartphones and 90% own a cell phone at all. There are few people who don’t have access to mobile technology. A Pew Internet study in 2015 looked at the different ways people use their smartphones, and the results were amazing. The question is, how do people use their smartphones, …

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Making mobile marketing work for you

Over 90 percent of Americans own a mobile phone, and a large majority of those own smartphones. That’s why mobile marketing is such a great way to reach your customers. You are able to reach out to and access all of your customers at their fingertips (literally). Unfortunately, not everyone knows exactly how to get …

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How to reach customers on mobile

It took a few years, but smartphones have been adopted almost completely in the United States and throughout the world. They aren’t just a tool used once in a while to get access but are constantly in the hands of every person who can get access to them. No matter what your target audience is, …

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Mobile communication: Essential for your business

Smartphones have become the center of most everyone’s life. They are where we store all of our most important information and the sole way we contact one another. We even use smartphones to do a good portion of our web surfing. That is why it is so important for businesses to monopolize on mobile. Facebook …

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Instagram adds a “switch accounts” feature

Though it hasn’t been officially announced, Instagram users have been reporting that a “switch accounts” feature has started showing up on their apps allowing them to stay signed in to multiple accounts at once. A lot of people don’t understand why a person might want access to using multiple accounts at a time, but there …

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The truth about AI in marketing

Every company, no matter how big or small, has at least one person dedicated to marketing their product or service. It’s important to focus on getting new customers and making old customers feel welcomed back again. Now more than ever, incorporating the right technology into a marketing campaign can make or break your campaign, especially …

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Timed Messages – Drip Campaign Funnels

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Web App Notifications

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Landline Scrubber in the Web App

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Improvements to Web App November 2015

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Backup & Restore Web App Data

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Sleep Timer for the Web App

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Android API Help

Zendesk Text Brought to You by Equiitext

Start texting your customers through your Zendesk account today. Our integration allows you to create tickets in your Zendesk instance automatically by triggering an Automatic Reply in Equiitext Mobile Texting Platform. So, you can program any and all keywords you’d like to create Zendesk tickets. In addition, we’ll pass on the phone number and the …

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Zendesk SMS Integration Announcement

Thank you for stopping by and taking a moment to read this post. We are excited to announce our Zendesk SMS integration. Zendesk SMS integration allows you to fully integrate texting into your customer service and troubleshooting tasks. It also comes with API integration for landline scrubbing and sending. Great for integrating the power of …

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GDP Growth In The USA (Or Lack Thereof) & Text Messaging

The Economy is not Growing, it’s Actually Contracting The statistics for the first quarter of 2015 were updated again a few days by the Commerce Department. Instead of a .2% increase in GDP for the US economy between January and March, the Commerce Department updated that figure to -.7% for the first quarter. What does …

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Tips for a Successful SMS Survey

As a business owner, you know that success of your business depends on knowing what your customers want. It’s impossible to know enough about your audience. In order for businesses to survive, they need to constantly gather information about their audience, discover their likes and dislikes, and adapt to reach their needs. There are several …

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Mobile Marketing Predictions for 2015

Mobile marketing is changing every day thanks to advancements in mobile technology. Here’s a look at some mobile marketing trends you can expect to see in 2015. More mobile optimization As more and more people purchase smartphones and tablets, mobile optimization will become even more important than it already is. Relying solely on a traditional …

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How to Avoid Modern Customer Service Mistakes

Over the years, customer service has changed drastically, which has partly been because of technological advancements but partly because businesses have changed what they value most. But is modern day customer service costing you business? Here are a few ways you can avoid modern customer service mistakes. How modern customer service is sacrificed It used …

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