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SMB Tech & TrendsOctober 9, 2026

The 5 best AI shopping assistants for ecommerce in 2026

Five AI shopping assistants, five billing models, and why a live reference matters more than any demo.

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How-Tos
Best cloud phones for WhatsApp Business, and when to use linked devices or the API instead (2026)
Companion Mode, the WhatsApp Business API or a dedicated cloud phone: which fix fits your team, what each one costs, and the verification step most setups skip.
October 7, 2026
SMB Tech & Trends
Cold Calling Statistics: Connect Rates, Best Times and Call Length From 72,339 Calls
Same rep, same list, same pitch: dialing at 2 p.m. instead of 8 a.m. gets you 40 more conversations a month. Our 2026 cold calling statistics, from 72,339 real calls.
October 6, 2026
How-Tos
How to Send SMS Meeting Reminders with HubSpot and Allo
Text your contacts 30 minutes before a meeting booked on a HubSpot scheduling page, from your own Allo number. The trigger, the timing and the Allo action, step by step.
October 6, 2026
SMB Tech & Trends
The 8 Best LinkedIn-to-CRM Enrichment Extensions for B2B Sales Teams (2026)
We compared 8 LinkedIn-to-CRM enrichment extensions, from Surfe and Apollo.io to LoneScale and Cognism, on CRM-side enrichment, waterfall sources, deduplication and pricing.
October 2, 2026
How-Tos
How to set an AI phone system inside your own CRM
Embed the Allo dialer in your own CRM with one iframe, then use webhooks and the API to write AI call summaries, transcripts and recordings to your records.
September 28, 2026
AI & Answering Services
5 affordable AI receptionists (tested and priced all-in)
We added up base plans and per-call fees for 16 tools to find the 5 truly affordable AI receptionists. See who wins on all-in price.
July 23, 2026
How-Tos
9 ways to reduce missed calls (2026 guide)
Looking to stop losing leads? In this guide, we break down 9 methods to make the most of your missed calls (without working more)
July 16, 2026
How-Tos
How to Forward a Voicemail on iPhone and Android (Native + VoIP Methods)
Voicemail belongs to another era of communication. But sometimes you still need to share one. Here are the cleanest ways to forward a voicemail, on every platform.
June 16, 2026
Phone Systems
Best VoIP apps for business and personal use
Choosing a VoIP app shouldn't mean trusting vendor marketing. We benchmarked 28 providers against four manipulation-resistant rating sources (App Store, Play Store, G2, Trustpilot) and surfaced the 7 that actually deliver, sorted by who they serve best.
October 6, 2026
How-Tos
How to set up a business VoIP system
Setting up a business VoIP system takes 8 simple steps. Compare Allo, Ooma, Vonage, and Nextiva on price, features, and setup time to find the right fit.
June 16, 2026
How-Tos
5 creative ways to use the new Allo MCP
Discover how to use the Allo MCP to uncover sales & marketing opportunities while decreasing support tickets.
June 1, 2026