Communication

Email, SMS, and messaging features to stay connected with customers.

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How-To

How to Select and Acquire a Phone Number for Your AI

Get a dedicated phone number for your AI receptionist. Choose your area code and select a number that's easy for customers to remember.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

Call Forwarding Not Working? Check These Settings

Troubleshoot call forwarding issues between your business line and AI receptionist. Verify carrier settings, number format, and forwarding type.

Intermediate6 min read
How-To

Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up Mid-Call Forwarding Groups

Create forwarding groups so your AI can transfer calls to the right team members. Set up sales, support, emergency, and department-specific groups.

Beginner6 min read
How-To

How to Configure Ring Time Before Call Returns to AI

Set the optimal ring time for transferred calls. Balance between giving team members time to answer and not keeping callers waiting too long.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

Why Are Calls Going Straight to Voicemail?

Troubleshoot calls bypassing your AI receptionist and going directly to voicemail. Check ring time, forwarding, and carrier settings.

Intermediate5 min read
How-To

How to Enable Outbound Calling for Your AI Receptionist

Enable your AI to make outbound calls for appointment reminders, follow-ups, and confirmations. Accept terms and configure outbound settings.

Beginner5 min read
How-To

Best Practices for Organizing Forwarding Groups by Department

Optimize call transfers by creating department-specific forwarding groups. Structure groups for efficient call routing and faster resolution.

Intermediate6 min read
Troubleshooting

Customers Hearing Silence When Transferred - Here's the Fix

Fix silent transfer issues where customers hear nothing while waiting to be connected. Troubleshoot hold music and transfer audio settings.

Intermediate5 min read
How-To

How to Port Your Existing Business Number to Local Business Pro

Transfer your current business phone number to Local Business Pro. Step-by-step porting process, timelines, and what to expect.

Intermediate6 min read
Troubleshooting

A2P Registration Denied? How to Fix and Resubmit

Fix a denied A2P registration for SMS messaging. Understand common denial reasons and how to correct your submission for approval.

Intermediate6 min read
How-To

Step-by-Step Guide: Completing A2P Verification for SMS

Complete the A2P registration process to enable SMS messaging. Detailed walkthrough of brand and campaign registration requirements.

Beginner7 min read
Troubleshooting

Why Is My A2P Registration Stuck on Pending?

Understand A2P registration review timelines and what to do if your registration seems stuck. Normal wait times and when to escalate.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Write Sample Messages That Pass A2P Approval

Write effective sample messages for A2P registration that demonstrate legitimate business use and pass carrier review.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

EIN Not Found Error During A2P Registration - How to Fix

Fix the 'EIN not found' error during A2P SMS registration. Verify your EIN format and IRS registration status.

Intermediate5 min read
Concept

Understanding A2P Registration: Brand vs Campaign Registration

Learn the difference between brand and campaign registration in the A2P verification process. What each step verifies and why both are required.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

SMS Delivery Failing After A2P Approval? Check These Settings

Troubleshoot SMS delivery failures when A2P is already approved. Check recipient numbers, message content, and carrier filtering.

Intermediate5 min read
How-To

Best Practices for Business Name Matching in A2P Registration

Ensure your business name matches IRS records for A2P approval. Common formatting issues and how to find your exact legal name.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

A2P Registration Blocked? How to Contact Support for Help

What to do when A2P registration is blocked due to too many failed attempts. How to get support assistance to complete SMS setup.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

Messages Missing from Inbox - How to Fix

Fix missing messages in Local Business Pro inbox when conversations don't appear or contact history is incomplete.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Use the Unified Inbox for All Customer Conversations

Manage all customer conversations in one place with Local Business Pro's unified inbox, combining calls, texts, and chats.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

Inbox Not Showing Recent Calls? Check These Settings

Fix inbox issues when recent calls don't appear in Local Business Pro conversation history.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

Step-by-Step: Replying to Customers from the Inbox

Reply to customer messages directly from Local Business Pro inbox using SMS, email, or in-app messaging.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Search and Find Conversations in the Inbox

Use search and filters effectively in Local Business Pro inbox to find specific customer conversations quickly.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

How to Add Notes to Customer Conversations

Add internal notes to customer conversations in Local Business Pro to track important details and share context with your team.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Star and Manage Favorite Contacts in Inbox

Star important contacts in Local Business Pro inbox for quick access to VIP customers and frequent communicators.

Beginner3 min read
Concept

Understanding the Conversation Detail Drawer

Use the conversation detail drawer in Local Business Pro inbox to view call recordings, transcripts, and AI summaries.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

Best Practices for Filtering and Organizing Your Inbox

Organize your Local Business Pro inbox effectively using filters, stars, and efficient workflows to manage customer conversations.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Prepare for Customer Callbacks Using the Inbox

Prepare for customer callbacks effectively using Local Business Pro inbox to review conversation history, notes, and appointments.

Beginner4 min read
Troubleshooting

Website Chat Widget Not Loading - How to Fix

Fix website chat widget issues in Local Business Pro when the chat bubble doesn't appear on your website.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Add the AI Chat Widget to Your Website

Add Local Business Pro's AI chat widget to your website so visitors can chat with your AI receptionist 24/7.

Beginner5 min read
Troubleshooting

Chat Widget Colors Not Matching Brand? Customization Fix

Fix chat widget color issues in Local Business Pro when colors don't match your website branding.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

Step-by-Step: Customizing Your Chat Widget Greeting

Customize the initial greeting message your AI shows to website visitors in Local Business Pro's chat widget.

Beginner3 min read
Concept

Understanding Chat vs Phone AI Behavior Differences

Learn how your AI receptionist behaves differently on website chat versus phone calls in Local Business Pro.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Copy and Install the Chat Embed Code

Copy the Local Business Pro chat widget embed code and install it correctly on any website platform.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

Chat Icon Options and Customization Guide

Choose and customize the chat widget icon in Local Business Pro from receptionist avatar, paper plane, or conversation bubbles.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

How to Hide or Show the "Need Help?" Chat Prompt

Control whether the "Need Help?" bubble appears next to your chat widget in Local Business Pro.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

Best Practices for Testing Chat Widget on Mobile

Test your Local Business Pro chat widget on mobile devices to ensure a great experience for smartphone visitors.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Match Chat Widget to Your Website Design

Customize Local Business Pro chat widget colors, icons, and style to seamlessly match your website branding.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Set Up Your Voicemail Greeting

Create a professional voicemail greeting in Local Business Pro. Choose between AI voice or personal recording for your backup message.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

How to Record a Personal Voicemail Greeting

Record your own voice for a personal voicemail greeting in Local Business Pro. Step-by-step recording guide.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

How to Write an Effective AI Voicemail Script

Create a professional AI voicemail greeting script in Local Business Pro. Best practices for voicemail messages.

Beginner4 min read
How-To

How to Listen to Voicemail Messages from Customers

Access and listen to voicemails left by customers in Local Business Pro. Review caller messages and follow up.

Beginner2 min read
Troubleshooting

Voicemail Recording Not Playing - How to Fix

Troubleshoot voicemail playback issues in Local Business Pro. Fix audio problems with voicemail messages.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

How to Update Your Voicemail for Holidays

Change your voicemail greeting for holidays and closures in Local Business Pro. Inform customers about special hours.

Beginner3 min read
Concept

Voicemail vs AI Receptionist - When Each Is Used

Understand when callers reach voicemail vs the AI receptionist in Local Business Pro. How the backup system works.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

How to Upload a Pre-Recorded Voicemail Audio File

Upload an existing audio file as your voicemail greeting in Local Business Pro. Supported formats and upload steps.

Beginner3 min read
How-To

How to Preview Your Voicemail Greeting Before Saving

Listen to how your voicemail greeting will sound before saving in Local Business Pro. Test before activating.

Beginner2 min read
How-To

Best Practices for Professional Voicemail Greetings

Create effective voicemail greetings that convert callers into customers. Professional tips for Local Business Pro users.

Beginner4 min read

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