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CRM (customer relationship management) means managing relationships with customers in a structured way. In practice it usually refers to software that stores all contacts, deals, emails, calls and tasks in one place.
What a CRM is used for
- One overview of every customer and every open deal.
- Sales pipeline with stages, values and next steps.
- Reminders, so no enquiry is forgotten.
- Reports on where customers come from and how long deals take.
CRM and marketing
A CRM closes the gap between marketing and sales. When enquiries from the website go straight into the CRM, you can see which campaign brought a lead and whether it turned into a paying customer. That data can be sent back to Google Ads or Meta Ads, so the algorithms optimise for real sales, not just form fills.
How to choose a CRM
For small teams a simple tool is enough, as long as people actually use it. Check how easily it connects to your website forms, email and ad platforms, and whether it supports your sales process without manual work.
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