BlackBook Blog
Guides on personal CRMs, remembering people, and keeping your promises.
How to follow through on promises
A seven-step habit for keeping the small commitments you make to people.
How to keep in touch with people
A six-step system for staying close to the people who matter, with message examples.
How to remember names
A six-step habit for remembering names and details, plus what to do when one slips.
How to follow up after a networking event
A simple post-event habit and four follow-up templates you can adapt.
UpHabit shut down: a private iPhone alternative
UpHabit removed its apps on April 9, 2026. How to save your data and restart in five minutes.
A native iPhone alternative to Monica
Monica vs BlackBook: open-source web app or a private iPhone app with nothing to host.
A simple, private Cloze alternative
For realtors, advisors and founders who want a personal CRM that never asks for their inbox.
Best personal CRM apps
A fair, sourced comparison of personal CRM apps, including BlackBook, Dex, Monica, and Clay.
How to remember birthdays and follow up with friends
A simple five-step system for never missing a birthday or a promised follow-up.
What is a personal CRM, and do you need one?
What a personal CRM does, how it differs from contacts, and a quick self-check.
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