It is a proven fact that having a toll free phone number for your business increases sales. In fact, simply advertising your toll free number in your sales ad can bring in 30% more orders than without the toll free contact accessibility. Additionally, statics show that product return rates can be decreased by as much as half if a toll free number is place directly on the product. Customers are more likely to call in to resolve their problems rather than return the items they bought without contact if a toll free number is provided.
When you use a toll free number for your business in your marketing materials, there are some things to consider for more effective marketing. Here are … (more)

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Not all consumers work a 9-5 job or are all located in the same time zone. If your company operates on a nationwide basis, you need to offer a communication system that meets everyone’s needs. If you are located on the East Coast but have a large client base out west, chances are good you are not looking to take calls at 10pm in New York when it is only 7pm in California.
Getting a toll free number with virtual PBX services can help solve two nationwide business problems for your company. First a toll free number is free for the customers to reach out to you, prompting them to do so more regularly. A toll free number in a national … (more)

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There aren’t too many services providers that provide service without a contract these days. Obviously a contract is created to protect both parties but in some cases, a contract can be limiting. Take a look at cellular phone plans for instance. Most providers require a one or two year service agreement, unless you get a pay-as-you-go type of phone. The contract may work for some people, but many may find it too constricting. Some contracts do not allow you to upgrade service or equipment the way you want to and you generally have to play by their rules. Plus, if you want to end your contract to pursue another option, it can cost you big time fees in penalties for … (more)

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When you are working through your list of vanity number ideas, it is important to remember a few things to ensure you get the perfect number for your business. First, you need to remember that a good toll free vanity number takes time. You can’t expect to develop ideas overnight. It may take days or weeks of brainstorming to come up with the perfect number.
Another thing to consider is how the vanity number you chose relates to your business. If your vanity number is too generic or doesn’t relate well to what services or products your business offers, the number can backfire on your marketing plan. You want to develop a number that is not only easy for your customers … (more)

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When you are trying to test the effectiveness of any marketing campaign you have created, it can be difficult without the right tools. One of the most convenient and inexpensive ways to do this is by getting a toll free number that allows you to track your call results in real time. Once you have your toll free numbers established for your businesses campaigns, you need to come up with several different marketing campaigns to promote your business.
Your different campaigns will then be tied to different toll free phone numbers. The campaigns can then be run head-to-head with each other. As you begin to track the results of each campaign, you use the online call tracking data from your toll … (more)

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As many businesses are fully aware, having a toll free phone number increases the marketability and accessibility of a company. But having a great toll free, perhaps even customized vanity number will not work as effectively as it can without the back end support of the company.
A toll free number is a great way to increase your business but there are other elements that must be present to make it as effective as possible. Here is a basic overview of things to consider when incorporating a toll free number into your business:
Reliable Phones
While the plans of Get800Today include additional PBX phone features, nothing will be effective or efficient if you don’t have quality phones to use. While there is … (more)

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When seeking out a vanity number, it can be difficult to find a true 800 number, meaning one that starts with the 800 prefix. To some that might pose a problem but know that the recognition levels for prefixes outside of the true 800 are way up in today’s society. The 866 prefix was first introduced in the year 2000 to accommodate the growing demand for toll free numbers by businesses and private residents. New studies show that nine years later, the prefix 866 is recognized and understood to be a free number for callers to make. The demographic age group that most recognizes the 866 prefix is between the ages of 18-55. If your business specifically caters to that … (more)

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Ever wonder what happens when a company goes out of business and gives up their toll free phone numbers? Well, it’s pretty simple actually. When a toll free number gets disconnected, it goes through what is commonly referred to as an aging process. The process goes on for approximately four months and will not be available to other consumers or businesses until that time period ends.
There are two main reasons why disconnected toll free numbers go through the aging process.
Rethinking Customers
when a customer gives up a toll free number for whatever reason, they can use the four month time period to decide whether or not to get the number back. In many cases, a disconnected number was the result of … (more)

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Statistically speaking, toll free numbers are proven to be a vital part of any business. Interestingly, toll free numbers were first created in the 1960’s so that big corporations could feel free to keep their customers on hold for longer periods of time. Since there was not cost involved for the customer, it worked well. Since then, the use of toll free numbers has skyrocketed and even today, there doesn’t seem to be any end of use in site.
Let’s look at some general statistics about toll free numbers and get a better understanding of why a toll free number is essential for good business.

More than 90% of Americans use toll free numbers, with more than a third of people making … (more)

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When you are looking to set up a business with both an internet presence and a toll free number, it is important to find a connection between your vanity number and your domain name before establishing either one. When you are just starting out with a new business, creating a brand for yourself will make your business more visible and recognizable.
The mistake many people will initially make is to establish a domain name first before investigating the possibility of a toll free vanity number. While it is not always easy to get the toll free number or the domain name you were interested in, there is many possibilities available if you put a little creativity into your marketing plan. A … (more)

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