The Allo blog

Practical writing on phone systems, AI receptionists and all the work a single missed call sets off, from the team building Allo.

Phone Systems
Best trucking phone system: 5 options compared for fleets and dispatchers
Five trucking phone systems compared by fleet size, with real pricing, AI, and routing notes so you never miss a load again.
September 11, 2026
Phone Systems
Best plumbing phone system: 7 picks for every crew size
Seven plumbing phone systems ranked from solo van to multi-truck, so you stop losing jobs to missed calls.
June 18, 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
How-Tos
How to analyze sales calls with AI (without breaking the bank)
I spent a week digging into the 5 main AI sales call analysis platforms: pricing, G2 scores, what they actually do. Plus a setup that costs nothing per seat.
September 1, 2026
Phone Systems
Best second phone numbers providers for business in 2026
Stop handing out your personal number. We tested 6 second-line apps (Google Voice, Verizon, Allo and more) so you don't have to.
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.
June 16, 2026
How-Tos
The Best AI Website Translation Tools for Expanding Internationally
Wondering how to translate your website easily? We tested the leading solutions and share our favorites.
June 15, 2026
Phone Systems
The best phone systems for insurance agencies in 2026
Seven insurance phone systems ranked by agency size, AI receptionist, and real cost, so you never miss another quote call.
June 12, 2026
Phone Systems
Best phone systems for construction firms (2026 guide)
Five phone systems tested for construction crews, so you never lose a job to a missed call again.
June 11, 2026
Phone Systems
Best phone system for real estate - Our selection
Six real estate phone systems compared on price, AI, and routing, so you never lose a deal to voicemail.
June 16, 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