800 Number Call Capture by: blog-editor2, May 11, 2010 800 number call capture is a toll free services feature that has proven itself as a powerful marketing tool across a number of industries. 800 number call capture has been most prominently used in the real estate and mortgage industries to provide companies an excellent, low cost way to cultivate leads and new prospects. It can just as easily be applied to almost any business concept. You have probably already seen this form of marketing in action on "For Sale" signs and display advertising without even knowing it. Read More
Why Having Vanity Numbers Is More Crucial Than Ever by: blog-editor2, May 10, 2010 Vanity numbers have always proven to increase brand awareness, improve response rates to marketing campaigns, and raise closing ratios, but now rather than being a luxury, vanity numbers have become a necessity. More and more companies now realize what they have been missing out on by not having a toll free number or vanity number, and they are creating a frenzy for the best vanity numbers they can find, especially now that the new 855 toll free number prefix is launching and 855 numbers can be reserved. Read More
800 Numbers for Display Advertising by: blog-editor2, May 7, 2010 Display advertising is an important element in the success of any marketing initiative. It sends a strong visual message to the target market that enables people to retain the brand in their minds. You can take advantage of display advertising in different ways. Using toll free numbers is one of the most popular methods. 800 numbers provide an immediate and effective way to boost business recognition. Read More
Forwarding Toll Free Numbers For Internet Companies by: blog-editor2, May 6, 2010 Launching your enterprise as an Internet-based company has many benefits, and for many entrepreneurs, it is the only logical and cost effective way to start a new venture. Thanks to toll free numbers and vanity numbers, your Internet-based company can still maintain a strong and credible presence. However, if you lack extensive experience, launching a company in a virtual environment can be a minefield of expensive mistakes that can crush your dreams before they are realized. The main issue (even with brick and mortar local businesses) is finding reliable staff and outsourcing to companies you can count on. Read More
1-800 Numbers for Offshore Companies by: blog-editor2, May 5, 2010 More often than ever before, entrepreneurs and companies are opting to register and move their operations offshore. This trend is not only due to the tax advantages always offered by such relocations, but because in these economic times, an increasing need exists for a better return on investment and because technology has now become reliable enough to operate effectively across borders. The one obstacle many of these companies faced in the past was credibility and agility with their business phone lines. Fortunately, the latest tools and features for 1-800 numbers mean that the enterprises can now operate seamlessly and more efficiently. Read More
Five Ways To Use Your Toll Free Number by: blog-editor2, May 4, 2010 So you are aware of the huge advantages of having a toll free number for your business and the large impact it can have on maximizing marketing effectiveness. However, if you don't put it to good use by getting your toll free number out into the public's eye, then it isn't going to increase your advertising effectiveness as much as you expect. Your toll free or vanity numbers should be on everything you do from your business cards to website to letterhead. Below are a few specific examples of essential places to use your toll free numbers. Read More
Toll Free Number Growth by: Custom Toll Free, May 3, 2010 The Number Administration Summary Report for the week ending Saturday, May 1, 2010, shows a total of 4,001,861 numbers remaining in the spare pool. The quantity of numbers in use increased by 175,891. Please see CSB NUM-10-18 for full details. A statistical analysis performed in February 2010, relying on data from August 1997 to January 31, 2010, indicates the current pool of Toll Free numbers will exhaust in second quarter 2014. The forecast also indicates that the 90% threshold of the current pool, or 28,629,000 Toll Free numbers in use, will be reached in fourth quarter 2011. Toll Free number utilization will continue to be monitored and the forecast will be updated as required. Toll Free number growth has risen significantly since the statistical forecast was conducted. If usage continues at the same level as the average growth rate for the last six (6) weeks, the estimated exhaust date for the current Toll Free number pool is as follows: (A) Total Spare Numbers = 4,001,861 (B) Average Growth/Week = 72,822 (C) Spare/Average Growth = 55 Weeks (estimated exhaust date of 05/14/11) Credit Line: © Elena Icenko | Dreamstime.com Read More
Choosing Your 800 Number – Keep It Simple by: blog-editor2, April 30, 2010 The benefits of using an 800 number for your business are undeniable. It comes as no surprise that the most catchy custom toll free numbers are already taken. But those who are just looking into this option right now should not be discouraged because there are still a lot of custom toll free numbers to go around. Just make sure to get the number you like immediately. Read More
Using Your Toll Free Number with Skype by: blog-editor2, April 29, 2010 The total number of Skype users hit 521 million people as of the fourth quarter of 2009. That is an astounding figure no matter which way you look at it. Serious business owners who want to expand their market and be easily reachable to their customers should thus look into the opportunities it presents. There are many possibilities to explore. While some opt to sign-up for a Skype account to manage VOIP calls, others have decided that the best way to take advantage of Skype is to get a toll free number. Read More
What Does Your Business Phone Number Say About You? by: blog-editor2, April 28, 2010 According to new statistics, 27 million companies are doing business in the U.S., with approximately 553,000 new businesses being filed each year. While only a percentage of these may be competing in your specific industry, that is still a lot of competition for your prospects’ hard earned wages and profits. The one piece of crucial information involved in any marketing campaign, advertising message, or conversation with a potential prospect is your business phone number. What does your phone number say about you and your company? For those thinking it is “just a number,” nothing could be further from the truth. No matter where you operate or with whom you do transactions, toll free numbers and vanity numbers have proven to make a huge impact on an enterprise’s success or failure. Read More
