Latest posts by Jim Gustke

Celebrating National Telephone Day: from string phones to cell phones and beyond
  • April 21, 2025
April 25th is National Telephone Day! Because of this, now is a great time to think about the telephone, a truly amazing technology that has shaped civilization through its fascinating evolution. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
The award for Top VoIP Provider in 2025 goes to … Ooma!
  • April 10, 2025
PCMag readers called it. Each year, PCMag polls its readers for their Business Choice awards and Ooma Office took top honors as the Best Business VoIP Phone Service! [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Use Google business listings to grow customer leads
  • March 26, 2025
Each day, there are billions of searches on Google, and for each of those searches, your small business has the potential to match with a prospect. Did you know that creating an online business profile can help you increase your visibility without needing to spend any extra money? Check out this post to learn more. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
How to craft legitimate emails and texts that won’t be flagged as spam
  • February 19, 2025
Explore helpful tips to make sure your important business messages reach their intended targets. From composing personalized and professional subject lines to authenticating domains with SPF, DKIM and DMARC, there are many ways to keep your emails and texts from landing in your customers' spam folders. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Stay focused while working from home
  • December 17, 2024
Many home-based workers have difficulty staying on task when presented with the option to spend time scrolling social media, doing household chores, shopping online, running errands or even watching TV. In this article, we’ve compiled working from home tips to help you stay focused and be more productive in a remote work environment. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
2025 New Year’s resolutions: Ring in the New Year with Ooma
  • November 10, 2024
While it may feel like 2024 started yesterday, 2025 is just around the corner. You know what that means: New Year’s resolutions. It can be a lot to think up of goals you won’t abandon six months from now, so here are some resolutions to inspire you. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
How to run effective meetings in a hybrid workplace
  • October 25, 2024
Check out these helpful tips to ensure your hybrid workplace meetings are well-run, more effective, enjoyable and productive. No matter where your team members are located, you can get everyone involved in the important conversations. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
Suicide awareness two years after the 988 Lifeline rollout
  • September 4, 2024
The second anniversary of the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers the opportunity to clarify what it is and reflect on its impact as a crucial resource for individuals seeking support during their most vulnerable moments. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
VoIP or landline phones: Which is best for your business?
  • July 18, 2024
In this guide, we’ll explore how both VoIP and business landline phone solutions work and go over the advantages and disadvantages of the options available. You’ll learn whether VoIP is better for you or if your business might come out ahead with a traditional system, and you’ll be able to make the best decision for your company. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
How fax machines work and how to fax using VoIP
  • March 21, 2024
As fax machines improved, so did the transmittal time. This was a boon to businesses that depended on sending or receiving sensitive documents. Fax machines became so popular that “fax” became a verb, as in “Fax me your order and we’ll ship it today.” The sales of stand-alone fax machines peaked in the U.S. in 1997 and three years later in Japan. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
How VoIP home phone service can help
  • February 22, 2024
With every member of your household having a cell phone in their pocket, it’s reasonable to consider cutting the cord on your landline. After all, isn’t having a landline and cell phones a duplication of services? [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
What to do before big telecom gets rid of your home phone service
  • February 16, 2024
If your current home phone provider is pushing you to switch to their VoIP phone service as a result of the demise of traditional copper phone lines, you may wonder if it is really the right choice for you. This post explores some frequently asked questions on the topic and shares information on making the move to VoIP phone service successfully. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
Why your landline home phone is getting more expensive and less reliable
  • February 6, 2024
Landline phone service over copper wires is going the way of the horse and buggy. Find out how to keep your landline, switch to a 21st century service and save money! [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
VoIP industry trends to watch in 2024
  • January 11, 2024
Happy new year and welcome to 2024! The new year can mean fresh starts, but they also mean taking time to prepare for potential changes. Check out what’s new in the telecom industry with the latest in voice over IP solutions from Ooma. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
Mastering business communications: the ultimate guide to business phone etiquette
  • September 5, 2023
Telephone etiquette is how you conduct yourself on a phone call. Historically there have been distinct do’s and don’ts for telephone etiquette. With the emergence of mobile devices, things are definitely more relaxed these days. However, it’s still crucial to use proper phone etiquette for business conversations. [Read More]
Posted in Business Blog
When did area codes become a thing?
  • August 4, 2023
We use phone numbers every day, and we’re well accustomed to dialing area codes. In fact, we’re so used to them that area codes have become part of our identity, and you may even be able to recognize where someone hails from based on their area code alone. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
6 tips on how to lower your home phone bill
  • July 17, 2023
Empower yourself with six tips on how to lower your home phone bill. We saved the best for last—switch to Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
7 tips on how to break cellphone addiction
  • June 6, 2023
Cellphone overuse, especially when it comes to social media, is getting a lot of news coverage lately, and rightly so. We’ve learned that too much of a good thing can harm both our physical and mental health. While smartphones entertain and delight us, they can also distract us, raise our anxiety levels and be a time-suck. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
The 411 on 911: Separate the truth from the myths
  • January 23, 2023
How exactly does the 911 emergency system work? There is a complex set of procedures and infrastructure behind the scenes that makes sure you get the help you need. Take a few minutes to find out how 911 works and make sure you are fully protected. [Read More]
Posted in Home Phone Blog
The 411 on 988: How this valuable new resource can help save lives
  • October 19, 2022
Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the 988 initiative is a joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to put crisis care in greater reach for people in need. [Read More]
Posted in Blog
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