Route Planning Made Easy with WiredContact & Google My Maps
Get More out of WiredContact with Google My Maps
One of our clients asked how to upload many contacts at once to Google Maps from WiredContact because he wanted see all of them so he can visualize what’s in his territory to plan road trips.
After a couple days of research, we discovered Google My Maps. This tool allows you to save custom maps and share them with your colleagues.
- How to export crucial data fields from WiredContact for mapping purposes.
- Step-by-step instructions for importing WiredContact data into Google My Maps.
- Techniques for using unique IDs in WiredContact to maintain up-to-date and duplicate-free maps.
- Strategies for selecting and exporting specific data sets, illustrated with a practical example of mapping Florida vendors.
Whether you’re looking to optimize your sales routes or gain a visual overview of your client distribution, this guide will equip you with the skills to transform WiredContact data into dynamic, interactive maps on Google My Maps.
How to Reset The WiredContact Application Pool
Reset the WiredContact server without a server reboot.
If your WiredContact site displays an error like “Access violation at address 06C843D0 in module ‘WCEWeb.dll’. Read of address 0000006C” on the home page, and you run your own WiredContact server, follow the steps in the video. You can also reboot the whole server, but we find this more efficient.
If you host with MondoCRM (US or UK), contact our support desk and we’ll fix it for you.
Embracing Change: MondoCRM and WiredContact UK Come Together
From the States to the Isles:
MondoCRM and WiredContact's USA-UK Partnership
As we reflect on a year of significant transformation, we’re excited to share the journey of MondoCRM and WiredContact UK coming together. This union marks not just the merging of two companies but the fusion of innovation, customer commitment, and a shared vision for the future of CRM technology.
A Year of Growth and Expansion
January 2023 was a landmark month for us at MondoCRM as we welcomed WiredContact UK into our family. The months that followed were a testament to our commitment to growth. With new hardware, expanded teams, and the launch of our podcast, “Getting Down to Business,” we’ve set the stage for an even more customer-centric approach to business solutions.
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Year Founded
A Glimpse into Our Roots
MondoCRM’s inception was driven by a vision to create a world of opportunities for businesses seeking growth through technology. “Mondo,” meaning “world” in Italian, encapsulates our global approach to delivering top-tier CRM solutions. Our roots are deeply embedded in innovation, and as we grow with WiredContact UK, we’re bringing a legacy of excellence to an even broader audience.
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Additional CRM and Enterprise Platforms
Branding Transition and New Horizons
The integration phase is an exciting time for us as we transition our branding to MondoCRM. This change will be reflected across all platforms, reinforcing our global identity. Moreover, we’re enhancing our service offerings with the introduction of Zoho CRM, Zoho One and Constant Contact to our UK market, ensuring our clients have access to a wide array of tools to thrive in a competitive business landscape.
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Years of WiredContact Partnership
Our Commitment to WiredContact Continues
We understand the value that WiredContact brings to its users, and we want to assure our clients that we are dedicated to its continual development. Exciting new features and updates are on the horizon, and we’re eager to share these advancements as they unfold, ensuring that WiredContact remains a cutting-edge solution within the MondoCRM suite.
Staying Connected
Communication is key during this transition. We’re making sure that while our branding evolves, your points of contact do not. WiredContact sites, email addresses, and the UK office phone numbers will remain as they are, providing you with the continuity you need.
Accounting Updates
With change comes the need for updates in our accounting processes. We’re making these transitions as smooth as possible, with clear communication on invoice branding and payment details. Additionally, we’re in the process of acquiring a VAT number to align with financial regulations and ensure a seamless billing experience.
Conclusion
The path ahead is bright with the promise of innovation, growth, and an unwavering dedication to our clients. We’re grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us and look forward to continuing our journey together.
Act! Pro License To Be Sunset on 9/15/2023
On September 15, 2023 you will no longer be able to purchase an Act! Pro license. It’s the end of an era. From April 1st, 1987 until September 15th, 2023, you could buy an Act! Pro license for a one-time price and install it locally. If your business process or technology stack didn’t change much, you can leverage it for 3+ years. The business software pricing landscape has changed. no matter the application.
With the advent of rapid changes by Microsoft and the web as a whole, desktop technology for a complex program like Act! is simply too expensive to develop and support with a one-time license. Other industry giants like Autodesk, Adobe and Sage have migrated desktop software to a subscription model as well. Quickbooks desktop offers a one-time fee, but they discontinue services like payroll or credit card processing to force those upgrades. Moreover, in 2024, Intuit has phased new licenses for Quickbooks desktop in favor of Quickbooks Online. Oh, don’t forget Microsoft as well with Office 365.
We have laid out some options here, but feel free to contact us to evaluate your unique situation.
Recommended for:
- Clients that want to remain on Act! for 3+ years.
- Clients that want the database on their own server.
- Clients that need software updates for Microsoft compatibility and new features of Act!.
- Clients that want to integrate with additional applications via Zapier or the Web API. with our hosting services.
- Clients that don't want radical change of business process and invested heavily in custom programming or commercial addons.
- Clients that prefer a desktop software experience with web-based access to the database as an ancillary feature.
Changes Required:
- Act! will be billed on an annual basis.
- Upon cancellation of the subscription, the software will no longer access the database.
- No walk-away one-time license purchase is available.
For Act! Pro users, you can upgrade to Act! Premium CRM for $468/user/year (Year 1 promotional price could apply to reduce this cost). Year 2+ , budget $468/user/year.
Recommended for:
- Clients that want to remain on Act! and dislike the hard and soft costs of converting data and systems.
- Clients that want to outsource managing the server.
- Clients that want Act! to keep adding new features including:
- Online appointment scheduling
- Interactive quotes
- Online event management
- Web lead capture forms
- E-mail list verification
- URL shorteners (good for social media)
- Online surveys
- Online customer portals
- Project management
- Website chat integration
- Accounting Link (QBO)
- New mobile app
- Clients that want to integrate with additional applications via Zapier or the Web API.
- Clients that prefer a web-based software experience with installing desktop software with offline access as an ancillary feature.
Changes Required:
- Act! will be billed on an annual basis.
- Upon cancellation of the subscription, the software will no longer access the database.
- No walk-away one-time license purchase is available.
Act! Advantage pricing starts at $360.00 per user per year.
Recommended for:
- Clients that have 3+ users to manage.
- Clients that want to keep an Act!-like user interface without radical change for the sales reps.
- Clients that no longer want to deal with desktop support issues.
- Clients that want to automate more processes.
- Clients that simply don't believe in paying a subscription and prefer a one-time fee.
- Clients that want custom integrations to accounting software or ERP systems.
Changes Required for Self-Hosting:
- Clients need to install a dedicated Windows server.
- Clients need either an in-house I.T. department or a MSP (Managed Service Provider) to maintain the server.
- An evaluation to make sure all the features you want will translate into WiredContact.
WiredContact Enterprise is available as a one-time purchase, a buy once+hosting fee model or a monthly subscription.
Recommended for:
- Clients that want to integrate CRM with their ecosystem of 40+ applications known as Zoho One.
- Clients that want to outsource CRM hardware and software management.
- Clients that want an affordable alternative to SalesForce.
- Clients that want to automate more processes.
- Clients that want a DIY approach to CRM customization and programming before hiring a consultancy like us.
- Workgroups less than 3 users who need a basic edition of Zoho CRM for free.
Changes required:
- An evaluation to make sure all the features you want will translate into Zoho since its a different approach to CRM vs. Act!.
- Budget a fee for conversion, database re-design and training on a new platform.
Recommended for:
- Clients that a basic CRM that's easy to customize without a consultant's fee.
- Clients that want to outsource CRM hardware and software management.
- Clients that want a contact centric approach, not an account-centric approach like Salesforce or Zoho CRM.
Changes required:
- An evaluation to make sure all the features you want will translate into Zoho since its a different approach to CRM vs. Act!.
- Budget a fee for conversion, database re-design and training on a new platform.
How to modify Drop-Down Menus in WiredContact
In WiredContact, the drop-downs aren’t modified on each field. Instead, you use the menu system. If you don’t have access to menu system or the option to modify the drop-down menus, contact your WiredContact administrator.