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Insights, guides, and stories from the FrontDeskOS team.

Industry Insights
Industry Insights

Why Missed Calls Cost More Than You Think

The average small business misses 62% of inbound calls. Here is the real revenue impact — and how smart reception changes the math.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2025-01-156 min read
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Compliance
Compliance

HIPAA-Compliant Automation: What Healthcare Practices Need to Know

Navigating HIPAA when deploying automation tools in your practice. A practical guide to compliance, BAAs, and data security.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2025-01-087 min read
Product
Product

How Smart Scheduling Reduces No-Shows by 62%

No-shows drain revenue and waste provider time. Learn how automated reminders and smart rebooking cut no-show rates dramatically.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2024-12-205 min read
Technology
Technology

Sentiment Analysis: The Secret to Better Customer Experience

How real-time emotion detection during calls helps businesses de-escalate faster, retain more customers, and train smarter.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2024-12-056 min read
Best Practices
Best Practices

5 CRM Integration Mistakes That Kill Your Pipeline

Your CRM is only as good as the data flowing into it. Avoid these common pitfalls when connecting your phone system.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2024-11-187 min read
Engineering
Engineering

Behind the Technology: Lessons from 2 Million Calls

A behind-the-scenes look at the engineering decisions that let FrontDeskOS process 2M+ calls per month with sub-200ms latency.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2024-10-308 min read
Industry Insights
Industry Insights

How Dental Practices Are Saving 20 Hours Per Week with AI Reception

From appointment booking to insurance verification, dental offices are using AI receptionists to reclaim staff time and reduce patient wait times.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2025-02-107 min read
Best Practices
Best Practices

The Complete Guide to After-Hours Call Handling

After-hours calls represent 28% of new customer inquiries. This guide covers strategies, tools, and best practices for capturing every lead around the clock.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2025-02-038 min read
Industry Insights
Industry Insights

Why Real Estate Agents Are Switching to AI Receptionists

Speed-to-lead is everything in real estate. Learn how top-performing agents use AI reception to respond to every inquiry within seconds.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2025-01-278 min read
Engineering
Engineering

API-First Design: How Developers Extend FrontDeskOS

A technical deep-dive into the FrontDeskOS API, webhooks, and extension points that let engineering teams build custom workflows.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2025-01-207 min read
Best Practices
Best Practices

Measuring ROI on Front Desk Automation

A practical framework for calculating the return on investment of AI-powered front desk tools, with benchmarks from real businesses.

FrontDeskOS Editorial2025-01-139 min read