I use a tool called Social Networking for ACT! that works with older versions of ACT! and it turns ACT! into a social networking powerhouse
I called my client one day and Social networking for ACT! had searched for his name and that’s when I found out he was part of the local reefer society. I was shocked; my client is a pothead (or so I thought)! The reality is that he was a member of the local saltwater marine aquarium society and his name was listed on their website and Social Networking for ACT! found it. I love that story.
The best thing about this tool is the amount of information you can find, and the worst thing about this tool is the amount of information you can find. I say that because you will find so much that you’ll need to set time aside to deal with what you’ll find.
I recently found an email list with more than 200,000 email addresses. The list was a local company’s opt out list (that the web people had exposed on the web) and I happened to find it. The company was local so I actually called and spoke to the owner and told him what I found so he could remove it.
I previously wrote that I had not yet upgraded to ACT! 2010, even though it has a few new tools for built right in: social networking and SwiftPage. Let it be noted that you can get SwiftPage without upgrading by visiting www.swiftpage.com and you can also purchase Social Networking for ACT! from Durkin Computing that will help you embark in social networking via ACT!
If you are new to ACT!, I highly recommend it. If you are considering upgrading because of some of the new tools, let it be said that you have options.
Price: $39.00 and get an additional 30% off using the promo code tony. Note: I gain nothing by this transaction. www.durkincomputing.com/ACTAdd-onsSocialNetworking.aspx
