Archive for April, 2010

Ning Turns Pay-Only, But Free Software Here to Stay

Ning, a popular online provider of social network platforms, recently moved to discontinue its free service and focus only on paying customers.  This has raised questions about the future of free online applications in general. Ning may offer a service that is sufficiently valuable and reputable at this point that they can survive with a paid-only model, but “free” isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.  On the contrary, there are more and more free (and free versions) of online applications being offered every day. More >

Zoho CRM: Manage Your Business Information Online for Free

While most online CRM software providers offer very limited or no free versions, Zoho continues to offer a full-featured Customer Relationship Management software that is free for up to 3 users.

Arguably one of the most valuable of Zoho’s online productivity applications, Zoho CRM allows you to organize and manage all of your sales, marketing, and customer service activities for your business.  Their free edition has an abundance of functionality that is more than sufficient for many entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses.

Read more details in my article at MakeUseOf.com:  (Read More)