vTiger features
Configuring SMTP using App-Password
May 19, 2021
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A very common problem with setting up SMTP is that it cannot save data and error occurred while sending mail. It is because the SMTP configuration required app passwrord to be functional. In this article we will learn the process of configuring SMTP using app-password The reason behind this that email service provider now use app passwords to allow logging into some less secure applications Setting up SMTP in VTiger This problem is also faced in VTiger CRM. Let’s take an example and set up SMTP for gmail using app password How to get app password?? App password is only available on those email I.D’s which have enabled 2-Step verification. to get the app password follow the instructions mentioned below Log into your Gmail account Click on the manage account google account A new window will open, select security option Scroll down and select app password It will again ask
Round Robin now Supports Groups as well
May 19, 2021
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Round Robin is great extension, which is used to assign tickets/records to the users. Now, VTExperts Round Robin supports groups as well How to assign a record to the group Following is the method to assign a record to the group Go to the Settings Choose Extension Pack Choose Round Robin Click on “+ Add a New Round Robin” Upon clicking following page will open Now, while assigning the members, you can assign groups as well. Previously it only supported individuals Example Let’s take an example and try to assign tickets to the groups instead of the individuals first configure a round Robin policy for the tickets and make sure to select groups in members field 2. Now take tickets which are unassigned. In this example, the tickets with open status are unassigned 3. Now trigger the scheduler for round robin Once the round robin scheduler is executed,
Benefits of Using Internal Chat in Vtiger
May 18, 2021
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The key to manage a business or organization is effective communication. it helps employees and managers to carry out their job tasks more proficiently. Managers have to communicate the business plan and other organizational strategies effectively to the other staff members, only then the organizational goals can be achieved. Planning, organizing, implementation, leading and controlling, all the core operations of a business need excellent communication process to achieve desired results. In this article we will look at benefits of using internal chat in Vtiger For functional communication process, organizations needs efficient communication channels. Good communication channels in an organization can do wonders for the organization and one such channel is internal chat. Internal chat or instant messaging is considered to be one of the most important modern day communication tool, that is taking over the traditional communication processes. What Benefits do Internal Chat yield for a business? List of the benefits of internal chat
Data Duplication & VTiger CRM
May 11, 2021
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Data Duplication is a problem that is faced by almost every business organization. Especially in case a firm is handling their database using a CRM, duplication of data can cause major problems. For example, two of your sales staff members got intact with a same person, both of them generated two different contacts of the same person in the CRM and both of them started to pursuit the same opportunity separately. Firstly, it gives a bad impression to the client that the people of same organization are persuading him/her independently for the same opportunity. Moreover, it is a wastage of resources and time of the business as two of the staff members are working on the same lead. Similarly, data duplication & Vtiger CRM go hand in hand Problems that data duplication causes Data duplication causes following threats Inefficient business processes:Â Duplicate data makes the business process inconsistent. It makes the
VTExperts Mobile App a Better Way to Manage your CRM
April 29, 2021
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A computer is not always accessible to a person, there are times when the users are away from their pc’s. At such times mobile apps provide instant access to the data stored to read and edit it. Mobile apps are a critical part of digital revolution, because of their improved accessibility, increased productivity and cost reduction. Suppose you just left the office and suddenly a client called you and inquired about the update on their recent project. You told him that it is in progress, by checking the status of the project on mobile app. Their are several similar scenarios, where mobile apps prove to be really handy and save people a-lot of hassle.VTiger CRM can also be accessed through different mobile apps e.g. VTE mobile app, Vtiger 360 etc. VTExperts Mobile app helps in managing your CRM on mobile deviced in a better manner, so we can say that
VTiger Providing SMS Marketing
April 21, 2021
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SMS is a major source of communication all around the globe. It is one of the oldest and most frequently used texting technology. Marketers use SMS to reach their potential clients. It is common practice of people to avoid marketing emails by setting up filters. Here comes SMS in play and bypass filters. The reason behind using the SMS is to conduct close range marketing practices. They are used to let your customers know about the instant offers with-in a vicinity. Vtiger is providing SMS feature for marketing anf other communication purposes. Another major advantage that SMS is that, with-in three minutes of delivery 90% of the texts are read. This shows how good of a marketing medium SMS is for the marketers. That is why, VTiger is providing an excellent tool for SMS marketing Following are some of the benefits of using SMS in marketing practices. Text messages possess
VTiger Providing Telephony Solutions
April 15, 2021
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Telephony is not a very new technology, in-fact it exists for more then a century now. It existed in pre-internet era and back then used to connect to the internet. In todays digital business environment, good communication process is the key to success. CRM offers a wide range of communication tools, ranging from PBX to instant chat to improve communication. VTiger providing telephony solutions, that can be used by aany business (wheather it is a small or a large business) Consider an IT solution provider, they have sales team and a support team. Both of them need a good telephony solution to make calls. For example the sales team need to make cold calls, follow up calls, sales calls etc. On the other hand support team will be asked about various support queries through calls. Telephony integrations is a perfect solution for such businesses. Some small sized firms consider telephony
Use of Conditional Layout in Vtiger
April 15, 2021
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All of us have came across scenarios, where a VTiger CRM record is bombarded with a number of different fields. In such situations some of the fields are necessary and some of them are only to be filled if a specific condition is met. For example, in below provided screenshot, all the fields related to the signal will only be filled, if signals enabled is set to “yes”. It would be far much better if all the fields like Signal Reach, Signal screen, Signal Strength are kept hidden and only made visible to the user once the choose “yes” option for the Signals enabled. In this article, we will discsus a great tool for Vtiger named as Conditional layout extension developed by VTExperts. There are countless examples in which businesses have various field for a record, but in most cases not even half of them are being used. Such scenarios
Measure Client’s Satisfaction with VTiger
April 3, 2021
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It is not wrong to say that a satisfied customer is the biggest asset for a business. Customer satisfaction can act as a make or break for a business. Managing satisfaction is a complicated task. Measuring customer loyalty helps businesses to provide better solutions to their valued customers. It is observed that firms with high customer satisfaction gets more business. Many goods just failed because of poor customer satisfaction, because if you do not care for customer’s satisfaction in return they will not care for your products and goods. In the world of CRM systems, it is very easy to measure Client’s Satisfaction with VTiger. Advantages of getting Feedback Following are some of the main advantages that customer satisfaction yields for a business Selling to a satisfied is alot easier as compare to the new customer or customer who has a bad experience with your company. A satisfied customer generates
Integrate MS-ADFS with Vtiger CRM
March 26, 2021
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VTExperts believes and always focuses on providing better solutions to the VTiger CRM community. That is why we offer a range of different VTiger integrations like QuickBooks, google drive, HubSpot, authorize.net etc. We always keep on bringing new integration for our valued clients and this time it is Microsoft ADFS. Integrate MS ADFS with Vtiger CRM and log into multiple compatible device Before taking a look at MS ADFS integration with Vtiger CRM, let’s understand what is SSO (Single Sign-On). Also we will be looking at MS ADFS (Active Directory Federation Service) What is SSO? SSO (Single Sign-On) is used to login into multiple apps using a single user name and password. It streamlines the overall process of log into different apps and also saves users from remembering multiple passwords. It works on the principle of identity provider, using it websites skips the user to prove their identity by
Inventory Management in Vtiger CRM
March 23, 2021
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Inventory is a major component of product based businesses. Mismanagement of inventory can cause huge losses both in term of reputation and monetary value. There are numerous instances when business loss huge sum of money because of inventory mismanagement. Inventory management is one of the biggest challenges faced by the expanding businesses. For example, a local sports goods business expanded and opened a new branch in another city. Now they have inventory stored in multiple locations which is being sold in two different cities. So, with the expansion, managing inventory also became complex and if not handled properly can cause serious troubles. VTiger CRM provides comprehensive inventory management tools, in the shape of its inventory add on. Following are some of the disadvantages of poor inventory management Overstocking/Understocking: Poor inventory management causes overstocking. If you do not know how much quantity of a product should be ordered, it is very
Forecasting made easy using VTiger CRM
March 18, 2021
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Forecasting is core practice, that is carried out by every business in order to survive and excel in current competitiveness of business world. Firms gain competitive edge based on more informed decisions. In order to carry out the activity of forecasting past data is used and analyzed to predict how will future trends shape up. A good forecast improves every step of a business, ranging from planning of a project to the reconciling the revenue. In the CRM world, Vtiger made forecasting easy by providing a-lot of different tools Here are some of the advantages of forecasting It is seen, that businesses practicing forecasting make far more improved financial and managerial decisions as compare to the businesses who refrain to practice forecasting. Process of forecasting requires input from all the departments of a business, hence results in creating a sense of participation among the staff members and different departments of a organization
vTiger Customer Portal Demo
July 11, 2014
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Customer Portal VTiger Customer Portal is a controlled, private, and secure platform that allows your customers to interact with their related records in CRM as well as your team. The Contacts and Organizations can access their tickets, invoices, assets, product details and order information, calendars, and what not. It also allows the Portal users (Contacts and Organizations) to easily search, view, and edit their relevant information in the VTiger CRM. The Customer Portal also enhances customer relationships by providing access to complete and up-to-date information 24/7. The Customer Portal is convenient and relevant – it contains everything that customers need in one place online. Through the well-designed customer portal, we provide customers only to access to the modules and records that is needed. Features of Customer Portal Here is a list of some of the most prominent features of VTiger Customer Portal: Controlled and secure access to Customer data from
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