Personalization in AI prospecting: What actually works


The market is flooded with tools that promise “personalization at scale.” But in reality, most solutions just slap tokens into templates and call it personalization. No wonder prospect email reply rates hover around 1-5%. Prospects can sense the automation. Real personalization in AI prospecting means using relevant, real-time data to craft outreach that speaks to […]

Automated knowledge base suggestions that reduce repeat tickets for subscription businesses


Reps who have worked in high-volume support environments say that the biggest point of frustration is answering the same questions again and again. An automated knowledge base can reduce that friction. I’ve seen the benefits firsthand. Early in my career, I manually answered hundreds of billing and access questions every week. The game changed once […]

AI for website performance monitoring: Top tools to optimize for conversions


Using AI for website performance monitoring is not just for web developers. As a marketer, I rely on all sorts of tools to check my websites’ performance and ensure they’re loading fast and functioning as expected. The cost of not doing so? Missed leads, hampered conversion rates, and lost revenue.

Tracking customer effort score improves satisfaction — why your CES matters from first touchpoint to last support ticket


Customer Effort Score (CES) has become a cornerstone for measuring friction across the customer journey. In fact, customer effort varies by journey stage, which means companies need unified tracking from first touch through renewal. When companies have this information, they gain clarity to address blockers and refine every touchpoint. Companies can track CES across pre-sales, […]

AI website content vs manual content writing: What marketers need to know


As a former journalist and current HubSpot blog staff writer, I admit it feels awkward to publish my thoughts on AI website content versus manual content writing. I’m torn. After all, I have my foot in two worlds: one with writers decrying the use of their work to train AI without their permission, another with tech […]

How professional services firms can transition from spreadsheets to a CRM with automated sales pipelines


Especially in the age of AI, professional services firms are in the business of relationships. People work with people, and once a certain bar of expertise is met, closing sales requires trust and a deep understanding of the people on the other side of the table. Despite this need, many organizations still rely on spreadsheets […]

Sales playbook automation for companies with 3+ product lines and vertical-specific messaging


In fast-moving markets, static sales playbooks aren‘t just outdated — they can be a massive liability. When sales reps can’t quickly access messaging tailored to their prospect’s industry and use case, they generalize their selling approach. In turn, deals stall, and competitors with more targeted approaches win. This problem scales exponentially with product complexity. To […]

A guide on real-time sentiment analysis for enterprise support teams


With the cost of enterprise software continuing to rise, renewal conversations have become more complicated than ever. Because of this, every customer interaction matters, and keeping customers happy becomes critical to retaining business. Leveraging real-time sentiment analysis for enterprise-level support teams can help businesses meet the growing demand of today’s software customers. By surfacing negative […]

How to implement SDR coaching in remote sales teams with coaching triggers and conversation intelligence


High-velocity inside sales teams thrive on speed, consistency, and the ability to convert conversations into pipeline. But in a remote environment, coaching sales development representatives becomes more complex. Managers can’t overhear calls, feedback comes too late, and new hires take longer to ramp. The result is missed opportunities. Sales coaching and conversation intelligence change that […]