When a CRM Upgrade Makes Old Problems Disappear

August 04, 2025 07:56 PM - Comment(s) - By Max Tyack

Sometimes the best part of moving off an old CRM is fixing the things you’ve been putting off for years.

Fixing the Things That Never Got Fixed

One of the best things about moving a business off an old CRM isn’t the migration itself. It’s what happens after.

That’s when we can finally work on the projects that kept getting delayed. The ones that never made it past "maybe someday" because the old system just couldn’t handle them.

A Portal That Wasn’t Possible

One client had been wanting a customer portal for years. Nothing complicated just a way for customers to:

  • Log in

  • See open quotes

  • Track orders

  • Check shipping details

With their old CRM, there was no way to make it happen. Every status update meant digging through files, sending PDFs, and hoping the information was still current.

What Changed With Zoho CRM

When they switched to Zoho CRM, we could finally build it. Zoho’s portal features gave us the tools, and we just had to set things up carefully permissions, data syncing, and a layout that made sense.

It took some planning and testing, but in the end, customers could log in and find what they needed without emailing the team.

The Quiet Win

Now the team spends less time answering the same questions over and over. Customers get faster answers, and everyone’s day runs a little smoother.

It’s not flashy. But for the people using it, it’s a big improvement.


Max Tyack

Max Tyack

Owner/Lead Developer Abstract Automation
http://www.abstractautomation.com/

Max Tyack ensures you get the most out of your Zoho apps. Specializing in Zoho CRM, Analytics, Books, Inventory, Desk, Campaigns, custom functions, Deluge scripting, and QuoteWerks, Max has performed many migrations from legacy CRMs like GoldMine and ACT! to Zoho CRM.

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