What is the best CRM software for you?

By Woven Agency, Wednesday September 19, 2018

In a previous blog, we espoused the benefits of a CRM and how it can improve your business. If you haven’t read it, and don’t have the time to read two barnstorming Woven blogs today, the tl;dr version is that a well-run CRM boosts sales, scales growth, keeps your organised and supports your marketing activities.

Not bad, right?

What with all these incredible benefits, you may well be thinking that now’s the time to take the CRM plunge. But how do you know which one is right for you? As usual in the business world, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution – what works for Peter might not work for Paula. But when working out which is the best CRM software for you, there are some common themes to bear in mind:

CRM logo in a blog explaining what is the best CRM software

What’s your budget?

CRM tools, and the various packages within them, can range from costing nothing to hundreds of pounds a month. Work out how much you’re willing to spend and go from there. The good news is that many vendors offer free trials so you can try before you buy.

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What functionality do you need?

Also known as: what goals are you trying to achieve? Do you want to optimise your sales pipeline management or is email marketing more important? Do you need call-centre features or in-depth analytical tools? Work out what you need and find a CRM tool that best suits those requirements. Just remember, the more functions the software has, the more it will cost…

How easy is it to use – for me and my team?

How much time can you commit to learning the software – and will all members of your team need to do so? If you have a large team you might consider using CRM software that is intuitive and user-friendly, even if being so comes at the cost of some functionality. But if you have the time to invest in more complex software then doing so will pay rich dividends further down the line.

HubSpot logo highlighting what Woven think is the best CRM software

Woven: HubSpot Marketing Agency Partner

Here at Woven, we think the choice of CRM is clear: with its powerful learning tools, wealth of information and simple user interface, HubSpot easily enables you to attract interested prospects, convert prospects into customers, close deals to generate revenue and then delight customers with gold-star after-sales service.

In fact, we like it so much, we’re a HubSpot Marketing Agency Partner, which means we’re HubSpot-certified to give our clients the best inbound marketing experience. We even offer HubSpot training to our clients so they can see for themselves what a game-changer it is.

Still not sure?

If you’re still wondering what the best CRM software is for you, give this handy CRM questionnaire a try, courtesy of Business News Daily. It will take you through all the possible permutations and help you find the right CRM solution for your business.

And if you come to the conclusion that HubSpot is the right CRM for you, then get in touch and we’ll help you make the most of your inbound marketing.