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
In Tough Times, Customers Prefer Companies with Toll Free Numbers by: blog-editor2, April 27, 2010 Tougher economic times across the globe are forcing businesses and customers to be more cautious with their spending and to reevaluate with whom they do business. The failure of many companies and the scandals surrounding a number of industries have taught consumers powerful lessons about choosing with whom to work. Having toll free numbers and vanity numbers for your main business lines and marketing campaigns means presenting a more credible and professional image to give your potential customers confidence in your business. Read More
Vanity Numbers that Close Deals by: blog-editor2, April 26, 2010 Even if you are able to drive a large volume of calls into your call center, that volume does not always convert into a lot of sales. The result equates to throwing your money down the drain or even worse, mailing a check to your competitors, because that is where your lost customers are going. The main reasons why customers fall out of your business cycle are either 1) your marketing was not on target and well tested or 2) your prospects do not have the confidence in your company they need to make the commitment. Using toll free and vanity numbers, however, can create huge improvements in your closing ratios. Read More
Get a Toll Free Number You can Answer Anywhere by: blog-editor2, April 23, 2010 At first glance, it is easy to overlook the drawing power of toll free numbers. But savvy marketers know their importance is undeniable. Toll free numbers do three things simultaneously: Read More
Vanity Toll Free Numbers and Verbal Branding by: blog-editor2, April 22, 2010 Businesses use vanity toll free numbers for a wide variety of reasons. Foremost, vanity toll free numbers are a great tool to aid in verbal branding and company recognition. Similar to any promotional tool, an 800 number cannot reach its optimum potential unless the public is aware of its existence. That’s why it is important to combine this initiative with other marketing efforts including advertising and public relations. Read More
Using 800 Numbers To Improve Employee Effectiveness by: blog-editor2, April 21, 2010 The many branding and marketing advantages of using 800 numbers are well known. However, many businesses are unaware of the many other ways toll free services can be used to improve operations and to create a better oiled profit making machine. Most 800 number providers offer a range of toll free number tools that can be used to increase employee effectiveness, which in turn can lead to lower operating costs, higher closing ratios, and larger profits. Read More
Who Should Have a 1-800 Vanity Number? by: blog-editor2, April 20, 2010 The simple answer is–anyone who wants to be successful! Far from just being about vanity, besides creating a solid brand identity, 1-800 vanity numbers have been proven dramatically to increase response rates and closing ratios for businesses. Now get your 855 toll free numbers here! Read More
