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Beside

The AI operating system for your local business

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Beside is an AI operating system for local businesses that combines a business phone line with an AI receptionist, lead follow-up, CRM, website building, SEO, ads management, scheduling, reminders, re-engagement, and review management. It addresses the administrative work of attracting customers, converting inbound leads, and keeping existing customers engaged, so operators can focus on their core work. Actions are proposed as drafts for approval before execution.

Key capabilities include Business Phone (calls and SMS on a portable or forwarded number), AI Receptionist (24/7 answering, qualification, booking, and escalation), Lead Follow-Up, CRM, Website Builder with maintenance, SEO and GEO, Ads Manager for Google Ads, Reviews Manager, Scheduling with a public booking link, Reminders, and Re-engagement. Beside Phone is available on iOS, Android, and Web. Integrations span CRM, support, invoicing, marketing, and operations tools including HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, QuickBooks, Zapier, and Google Workspace.

Beside is built for trades and local shops that run on inbound calls, such as contractors, salons, realtors, and home services. Beside and Beside Phone share one account, with access determining available products. Free tools including the Review Writer and website audit are available without an account.

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