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    Your CRM Is Broken: Here's How to Fix It in 10 Minutes

    January 7, 20263 min read

    Before you blame the software, let's check the usual suspects. 90% of CRM problems come from the same handful of issues—and most can be fixed in under 10 minutes.

    Email Problems

    Emails Landing in Spam?

    Check #1: Domain Authentication

    Go to Settings → Email → Domain Settings. All three records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) should show green checkmarks.

    Check #2: Sending Reputation

    Use mail-tester.com to score your emails. Anything below 7/10 needs work.

    Check #3: Content Issues

    Remove spam trigger words, excessive links, and ALL CAPS from your emails.

    SMS Problems

    SMS Not Sending?

    Most Common Issue: A2P Registration

    If you haven't completed A2P 10DLC registration, carriers are likely blocking your messages. This is non-negotiable in 2026.

    Check: Phone Number Status

    Go to Settings → Phone Numbers. Each number should show "Active" status and be linked to an approved campaign.

    Automation Problems

    Automations Not Triggering?

    • Check the trigger: Is it set to the right form/tag/pipeline stage?
    • Check the filters: Are contacts being excluded by conditions you forgot about?
    • Check the status: Is the workflow actually published and active?

    Pipeline Problems

    Deals Not Moving?

    If deals aren't moving through your pipeline automatically:

    1. Check if you have automation rules set up for stage changes
    2. Verify the trigger conditions are being met
    3. Look for conflicting automations that might be resetting the stage
    4. Check if there are required fields blocking the move

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