Can a Toll Free Number Boost Small Business Growth? by: 00juno, October 31, 2013 So how do you grow a small business? Step one: Make it easy for customers to contact you. For some customers, it is all about calling a number for free with the ease and convenience of their mobile phones. For others, it’s about the ability to easily recall a number. Studies concur that toll free numbers increase brand recognition substantially. Perhaps this is why a large percentage of printed ads, including magazines, billboards and even newspaper advertisements, feature toll free numbers. It’s all about growing the business by expanding reach and connecting with existing as well as prospective customers in a unique, creative, and meaningful manner. Read More
3 Hidden Benefits of a New 844 Vanity Number by: 00juno, October 29, 2013 This December there is a lot more happening than just the holiday season or the New Year. The FCC will officially release the 844 prefix, which opens up a world of opportunities for small businesses to finally acquire that perfect vanity number—about 7 million. So what exactly are the benefits a new 844 vanity toll free number, and how can they be helpful to your businesses? Here are three hidden benefits small businesses can reap with a new 844 vanity number. Increase Inbound Calls Read More
Did You Hear About Geo-Targeting Toll Free Numbers? by: 00juno, October 25, 2013 Here is something that you probably do not read about every day: vanity numbers do not necessarily have to be national. In fact, there are plenty of vanity numbers that are tied to a specific region or state at the owner’s request. Now you might be thinking this is crazy, but is actually rather explainable. A unique and convenient feature to vanity and regular toll free numbers is the ability to assign it to specific regions. So, say your small business is a law firm and you want one vanity number for your firm, but you have offices in four different states. The good news is that you don’t have to go through the hassles of adding extensions or transferring callers. Your vanity number can be set to ring in multiple offices in specific regions, based upon the origination region of the caller. Read More
Less than 50 Days to Pre-Order your 844 Vanity by: 00juno, October 22, 2013 The official date of the 844 toll free number release is December 7th, 2013. That’s less than 50 days away, and if you’re on the fence about when to pre-order your 844 toll free number, our advice is to pre-order earlier rather than later. Getting the vanity number you desire for your business will prove to bring bigger opportunities your way. As a leading toll free number provider, Custom Toll Free has one of the fastest reservation systems available working around the clock pushing your request. You will also have the option to route your number to a different carrier or keep it with us for a wide array of amenities to boost your communication and conversions. Read More
How 844 Can Change Your Marketing Landscape by: 00juno, October 11, 2013 The marketing landscape is expected to change in the near future with the 844 toll free prefix release on the not-too-distant horizon. The FCC only releases new toll free prefixes once every few years to a decade or due to high demand, which is the case with the new 844 toll free prefix. The 855 prefix was released several years ago and due to popularity and high demand, the FCC is now about to release the new 844 toll free prefix. This is a clear testament to how effective toll free numbers are for small businesses. Monumental Moment for Small Businesses Read More
Why Your Small Business Will Struggle Without a Toll Free Number by: 00juno, October 4, 2013 Considering the wide availability and affordability of a toll free number, it’s silly to overlook this key marketing and branding item for your business (even for sole proprietors who may run their business from home). With a variety of options and plans to choose from, it’s not just an economical consideration, but it could also mean the difference in the number of sales or an increase in overall business growth and development. Measuring Up to Competition Read More
Why a Small Business Toll Free Number is an Integral Part of Your Brand by: 00juno, October 3, 2013 When most people think of branding, they think about a product they might buy at the store. They also associate a brand name with a particular product, inclusive of a logo and a slogan. But branding goes much deeper than just this; it’s an all-encompassing aspect that starts with the brand itself and stems deep into the branches of the marketing tree. Branding is incremental in the very existence of your small business. In addition to your brand, your marketing strategy should also include a small business toll free number, and here are a few reasons why. Make Your Business More Recognizable Read More
Increasing Brand Awareness: How a Vanity Toll Free Number Fits the Bill by: 00juno, October 1, 2013 There are numerous benefits to the vanity toll free number that are commonly overlooked. Most people assume that it’s a fancy way of spelling out a phone number while being inclusive to your overall slogan, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Associating Brand with Phone Numbers People associate brands with images and with words, hence why a brand requires a logo and a motto or slogan. It’s this vital imagery and poetry in motion that also helps them better remember your brand by associating the mental continence of it with an image and a short thought. A vanity toll free number also helps procure this by adding the invaluable telephonic brand to the mix. Expanding Overall Brand Awareness Read More
The Long Awaited 844 Number Release: What You Need To Know by: 00juno, September 25, 2013 If you have struggled in the past with effectively branding your business, there is some good news in store. In the very short and foreseeable future, the 844 number will become available to businesses of all scopes and sizes. December 7th, 2013 is the official release date for the new 844 toll free prefix. And for those eager businesses looking to improve their marketing strategy or brand recognition, the release of the new toll free number will make branding for your business a breeze. Custom Vanity Options Read More
Researching the Vanity 844 Toll Free Number That’s Best For Your Business. by: 00juno, September 17, 2013 With the official release of the 844 toll free prefix on the not so distant horizon, do you know how to research the perfect vanity phone number? Since you may not have to worry about your desired number being unavailable—which was often the case for other toll free number prefixes—there are some other elements that you may want to consider. Keep in mind that once the prefix is released the most primary numbers available are expected to be ordered and reserved quickly. All in all, time will be of the essence in acquiring your desired vanity number. Refer to these tips to decide on the best vanity numbers for your business. Conduct Market Research Read More