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Types of Businesses That Benefit From 1-800 Numbers.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

The various types of subscribers of 1-800 numbers has changed dramatically over the past 40 years.When toll free was first introduced, large corporations were generally the only toll free number subscribers.

1-800 numbers were considered expensive and the number of subscribers started out low, then grew steadily over the next decade as the 1-800 numbers proved themselves to be a very effective means of attracting new customers.

Smaller businesses took notice when toll free 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers became more readily available and were easier to obtain and far more affordable than the original 1-800 numbers. Government agencies and human service organizations began using 1-800 numbers along with the hospitality and travel industry. Meanwhile, big business continued to sign on and it became rare for a national company not to have a 1-800 number.

These days, with 1-800 numbers so popular and so affordable, toll free service is used by all types of businesses, small and large. Retail, service industry, consultants, Internet businesses, real estate agents, and even doctors and lawyers are all now using toll free phone numbers. (1-800-LAWYERS and 1-800-HRBLOCK for example)

Over the past decade, churches and non-profits have begun offering 1-800 numbers. And toll free hotlines are also routinely used for disaster relief programs worldwide.

And recently, personal use of toll free phone numbers is increasing at a rapid rate.

The reason that toll free service has expanded to virtually every type of business, cause, and organization is that it has proven itself as the premier way to communicate with existing customers, clients, and supporters and to reach new ones nationwide. And it is affordable for anyone.

With toll free service plans from providers like Tollfreenumber.ORG, telecommunications features and prices can be matched to meet the needs of anyone for any reason. 1-800 numbers are right for every type of business.

Cost-Free Tax Assistance With 1-800 Numbers.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

When the Internal Revenue Service announced a couple of years back that it would provide two new toll free telephone numbers for taxpayers, no one could have predicted just how successful those phone numbers would be.

Small businesses, corporations, partnerships and trusts who need information or help preparing business returns can call -800-829-4933 to receive help on employment taxes, partnership, corporation, estate, gift, trust and excise taxes or other small business issues. People looking for their refunds or want to check on the status of their tax submissions, can call 1-800-829-1954.

Rather than paying hefty long-distance fees while waiting on hold for assistance, taxpayers were given the convenience of a toll free phone call to reach administrators who could answer all the questions.

With tax season just around the corner, these phone lines will likely be swamped once again this year. The IRS toll free lines are among the most-used of all the federal toll free phone numbers. And of course, for help preparing tax returns, companies like H&R BLOCK also provide toll free services for their customers--1-800-HRBLOCK.

Federal and state governments over the past decade have begun offering toll free phone numbers for all kinds of inquiries and assistance—from health-related inquiries, to social security applications, to reservations at the national parks. In recent years, small governments—towns, counties, and villages—have followed suit, providing toll free assistance in even the smallest communities.

The Four Toll Free Area Codes--800, 888, 877, and 866.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

All four toll free area codes (800, 888, 877, and 866) work the same way—calls are charged to the receiver of the call, never to the caller.

The 800 pre-fix is the most recognizable toll free number, the first to be introduced four decades ago. But public awareness has grown over the past decade about toll free 888, 877 and 866 numbers. In fact, in recent polls the majority of U.S. adults recognized all four numbers as toll free. These toll free area codes are becoming increasingly popular. Big companies are regularly using 866 and 877 numbers (1-866-MY-MOBIL and 877-SAFEWAY for examples)

Since 800 numbers are the most coveted and the most recognizable, they are often the most difficult to obtain. And while the others are widely known as toll free, in some instances when advertising, you may decide to take the time to remind consumers that 888, 877, 866 numbers will cost them nothing. In other words, if you are wary that some of your potential customers may not recognize the 866 pre-fix, write “Call Toll Free” in bold letters before the number to clear up any uncertainties.

When you are advertising on radio or television this can be especially important. When your customers hear the number over the airwaves, they need several reminders. (Vanity numbers are particularly effective on the air because people tend to recall the words more easily than a string of numbers). When preparing a radio spot or television commercial make sure to repeat the number at least three times, remind the listeners it is a toll free call.

All four toll free pre-fixes have the same end result—they increase your customer base and your revenue. And these days, more and more small and mid-sized businesses are securing good toll free numbers with 877 and 866 numbers.

Federal 1-800 Phone Numbers

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Over the past decade or so, the United States government has instituted hundreds of 1-800 numbers for constituent use. The numbers can be used for information on all types of services and resources, from reservations at national parks to disaster relief resources.

Here are a list of some of the most popular numbers:

Center For Disease Control 800-232-7468

Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772

Dept of Health and Human Services 800-447-8477

Dept of Justice 800-869-4499

Dept of State, Passport Info 888-362-8668

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 800-669-4000

Federal Election Commission 800-424-9530

FEMA 800-462-9029

FDA 888-463-6332

Immigration Services 800-755-0777

IRS, General Information, 800-829-3676

National Park Service, Reservations 800-365-2267

Patent and Trademark Office 800-786-9199

Small Business Administration 800 827-5722

Social Security Administration 800-772-1213

United States Postal Service 800-275-8777

XEROX Keeps In Touch With Customers With Toll Free Phone Numbers

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

When a corporation like Xerox opens the lines of communication with a great toll free phone number like 1-800-ASK-XEROX, smaller companies looking for new ways to connect with customers should pay attention.

It’s this type of customer service phone number that provides convenient and efficient customer relations while simultaneously establishing brand image. A great toll free phone number can do wonders for any business-no matter how big or how small.

New businesses and small companies can promote their own customer service and establish their brand and company recognition with a great 1-800 number of their own.

These days customers expect a toll free phone number for support services and billing inquiries. A good vanity toll free phone number can distinguish the mediocre companies from the solid, successful businesses that thrive and expand their customer base from beyond just their local community.

Customized vanity numbers available through Tollfreenumber.ORG are a proven way that a small company can establish public recognition of a brand image in the same way that the larger corporations do.

A toll free number lends credibility to any business, enhances customer service, and increases customer confidence. By using a great toll free number, just like XEROX does, small businesses can add an additional marketing tool to attract new customers and retain repeat business. They are using the same wide-reaching strategies that big corporations have been using for decades.

Toll free providers like Tollfreenumber.ORG can offer plans with the perfect level of flexibility needed by the owners of small companies. Business owners acquiring a 1-800 number from Tollfreenumber.ORG can have their customer inquiries routed to their home or cell phones, giving them the advantage of communication with potential customers 24 hours a day, and can have eFaxes and voicemail options too.

The experienced staff at Tollfreenumber.ORG can help you find the perfect number for all your customer relations needs.

Cellular Toll Free Phone Service

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

If you are definitely not the type to be seated at a desk all day, but you want to stay connected to customers and clients, then it is time to consider signing up for cellular toll free service.

Your cell phone is always in your hand, your bag, your briefcase, or attached to your belt, right? So what better way to make sure you never miss a call than to have a 1-800 number that rings right to your cell phone? This is a great option for on-the-go salespeople, real estate agents, and professionals with several businesses in different locales.

When signing on for cellular toll free service, make sure you subscribe through a carrier that has the ability to deal with every cell phone service provider and every type of cell phone. (Tollfreenumber.ORG for example). Then look for a variety of plans, prices, and features that fit your individual needs.

Cellular toll free is also a perfect match for personal toll free use. The FCC reports that personal use of toll free service has become increasingly popular. Parents are getting an easy-to-remember number for their young children, their college-aged kids, and their elderly parents. If these numbers automatically ring on a cell phone, parents never have to worry about missing a call. And on the rare occasions that a subscriber is somewhere that their cell doesn’t work, the toll free calls can be routed to another phone line.

By offering a toll free number to customers, small and mid-size business owners can connect to customers nationwide. The use of a toll free phone number extends market reach and increases potential clients who are lured by the benefit of a free call. The opportunity to attract new customers is limitless because the 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are not connected to a specific location.

And tying all these terrific advantages together with cellular toll free service adds yet another beneficial marketing tool to help your business thrive.

It has been said before, but it bears repeating: when signing up to get a 1-800 number—whether it is for cellular service of any type of toll free service—make sure the carrier you choose offers the option of full ownership of the number. Don’t risk losing your number by opting into a shared use lease.

More Than One Toll Free Number?

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

If one toll free phone number can dramatically help your business, how about two, three…..or more? For many businesses, a series of toll free numbers can help boost revenue and enhance customer relations even more than one 1-800 number already does.

The benefits of having a 1-800 number are clear—increased customer response, wider potential market, better customer service, national appeal, and instant brand image. With more than one toll free number, the advantages grow.

Depending on what type of business you have, securing more than one toll free number, each with a different purpose, can have a very productive result.

With two numbers, each one can be routed to different customer service representatives prepared to help the customer with specific questions or issues; or maybe one number can go directly to the company’s owner while the other number is linked to a customer representative. Plus, different features can be attached to the various numbers—one number might have auto-attendant, the other goes to the fax line.

Some businesses, non-profits, and churches have subscribed for numerous 1-800 numbers--one or two which are used for direct contact and another that has a taped informational message. Other businesses obtain similar numbers with different pre-fixes, 888-MYSTORE; 877-MYSTORE and 866-MYSTORE for example to cover all the bases.

There are many advantages to having more than one toll free phone number. If your business is growing and you want to keep your communications up to speed, multiple toll free numbers may be right for you. To decide whether your business would benefit from an additional 1-800 number, contact Tollfreenumber.ORG to review all your toll free options.

Keep Track Of Your Incoming Toll Free Phone Calls

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Competition in business can be fierce. We hear stories of rivals tying up competitor's phone lines, harassing them with fake calls and appointments. One notorious realtor made an entire day’s worth of fake appointments, away from the office, for her strongest sales competition. Then she stole all the new business that day. It can get ugly.

To ward off this type of business sabotage or harassment, use the Call Capture feature available standard with every toll free phone account from Tollfreenumber.ORG. Using Real-Time Automatic Number Identification (ANI) every single call to your 1-800 number can be identified. ANI provides a business owner with the caller’s ten-digit phone number, even if the call came from a blocked number. With this tracking feature these blocked calls can be unblocked and made available to you.

Some toll free providers charge their customers for this service—but with Tollfreenumber.ORG, basic call capture services are free with your account.

Call Capture can be invaluable if you are being harassed by a rival. Stop them from wasting your time, your assistant's time, and from attempting to thwart your business. Get a detailed list of every caller and identify your harasser.

And additionally, there are numerous marketing benefits to this distinct tracking feature. With every call to your number accounted for, you can track new leads, enact a follow up strategy, and develop charts and sales plans.

For every type of business, the Call Capture feature is an indispensable tool that can be used in a variety of ways. Get it with your Tollfreenumber.ORG account.

Veterans Day

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Today is November 11, Veterans Day. This annual celebration helps us to remember all the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers.

While looking at veterans services available online, you may notice that almost every veterans’ advocacy groups and health service agency offer 1-800 phone numbers for inquiries, appointments and for all other types of resources for vets. In fact, there are several dozen toll free numbers listed exclusively for organizations and agencies offering some type of service for U.S. veterans. (866-VETS-NJ4U and 800-273-TALK are just two examples.)

This is a much-needed service--especially for our older veterans, World War II and Korean War vets in particular. Seniors now, living perhaps on fixed incomes, they could be relying on the medical and human service opportunities available by calling these 1-800 numbers. There are also toll free numbers for reunion groups and other organizations that assist soldiers.

These types of listings are a reminder how many ways toll free phone service can be utilized. Toll free area codes have no geographical connection—they can be advertised throughout the nation, and are available for everyone. The organization or agency pays for the calls, never the caller, so there are no concerns that someone in need may worry too much about the expense to reach out.

Veterans can receive all types of services, referrals and counseling through 1-800 numbers. The numbers are available online through the United States Veterans Affairs website and through private organizations.

5 Myths About Toll Free

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

There are many misunderstandings about toll free phone service. Let’s clear up some of the myths:

1.) “It’s Too Expensive”
False. Having a toll free phone number can often be less costly than paying for long distance and collect calls. Toll free phone service is very affordable-- you pay only for services you use.

2.) “Only Big Corporations Benefit From Toll Free Numbers”
False. Millions of small business owners have a 1-800 number. In fact, toll free phone numbers give small and home-based businesses a big advantage because they draw a national customer base and establish instant credibility.

3.) "Connections Are Not Clear"
False. If you sign on for toll free phone service with a company that uses only fiber optic connections, you can be assured of clear, quality sound. Fiber optics are far more reliable than broadband (VoIP) connections which are often associated with dropped calls and poor quality.

4.) "There Are No Good Toll Free Numbers Available."
False. It is true that available toll free numbers supplies are declining as popularity of 1-800 numbers grow. But carriers like Tollfreenumber.ORG have access to a plentiful supply of good toll free phone numbers.

5.)”I’ll be locked in for years.”
False. Providers like Tollfreenumber.ORG won’t lock you into long contracts that prohibit change. In fact, Tollfreenumber.ORG encourages you to pick plans and features that meet your needs, then add new features as your company expands.

Are "Free" Minutes Really Free?

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Be careful…..“free minutes” negotiated in a long distance phone plan can actually end up pretty expensive. You either need more than allocated—and the additional minutes can be expensive. Or you don’t use all the “free” time and you waste money. Frequently with long distance plans, it’s a “use it or lose it’ deal.

So, wouldn't it be better to just pay for services you actually use? Of course it would.

With toll free phone service from carriers like Tollfreenumber.Org, that is exactly how it works. No gimmicks. No wasted money on unused phone time. You get a call—you pay just pennies a minute. It’s that easy.

Long distance phone packages can be complicated and they can be pricey—perhaps they don’t appear so at first glance but the details of the long distance contract can prove otherwise. The devil, as they say, is always in the details. With toll free service from Tollfreenumber.ORG, all the features, information and prices are up front. You pay for exactly the features you want—and nothing more.

Relying on long distance phone service and collect calls could mean losing valuable business. Using 1-800 phone numbers are an affordable alternative.

With a toll free number, small and mid-size business owners can connect to customers nationwide. The opportunity to attract new customers is limitless because the toll free 800, 888, 877, and 866 area codes are not connected to a specific location. And toll free service is typically more affordable than long distance packages and pricey collect calls. Most importantly, customers will never have to pay to contact you.

Tollfreenumber.ORG won’t spring any surprise fees on you the way some long distance companies do. No wasted minutes, no hefty fees if you surpass your allotment. With a toll free number, you just pay for the services you use.

Tollfreenumber.ORG

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +0000

Heard about Tollfreenumber.ORG and all they can offer you? Want to know a little more?

Tollfreenumber.ORG has been around since 1999 and now serves more than 100,000 businesses in all 50 states. They have 24-hour customer service and a professional, experienced team who will help you find the right custom 1-800 number and an affordable plan.

The California-based company has a longstanding good reputation within the telecommunications industry and a global customer base. They have one of the largest pools of available 1-800 numbers and offer state-of-the art technologies and features. With Tollfreenumber.ORG you can have ownership of your number, choose from a menu of plans including a basic plan with no-monthly fees and charges of just 3.9 cents per minute for your incoming calls.

And there are no stringent contracts that will lock you in for long periods of time and prohibit any change. Tollfreenumber.ORG encourages the flexibility you need to make your business grow and thrive.

Tollfreenumber.ORG has a 100% fiber optic network. This reliable technology produces clear connections so you never have to worry about dropped calls and bad connections that often come along with broadband service.

Need to know the owner of a particular number? Tollfreenumber.ORG can help you try and track it down.

Not all carriers offer cellular and international toll free plans—but Tollfreenumber.ORG does. Also, every account comes with a call-tracking system that allows you to access a list of every number that called into your toll free line. They can even “unblock” blocked numbers.

With Tollfreenumber.ORG your 1-800 number can be listed in a directory for any potential customer or client to easily access. And they can offer you all the features you need to match your specific requirements—on-hold music, voicemail, eFaxes, auto-attendants, call routing and so on.

Testimonials from some of their customers—national companies—refer to Tollfreenumber.ORG as “helpful” “affordable” and “fast.”

There are plenty of carriers out there, but for the most reliable and affordable toll free service, contact the provider with a decade of experience and a global customer base. Go to Tollfreenumber.ORG or call 1-800-951-9411.

Why You Must Return Your Phone Calls The Same Day.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Business and law school professors routinely advise their student entrepreneurs and attorneys to always, always, call back a customer or client the same day they call you. It’s considered a tenet of good business practice and a show of respect.

But unless you have a full-time receptionist and answering service to quickly forward your messages—or if you give every customer and client your personal cell phone—this can be very difficult with standard phone service. There is a solution however—get a toll free phone number from a provider like Tollfreenumber.ORG who can arrange for every call to your 1-800 number to be forwarded to wherever you choose—your cell phone, your home, your office.

With a 1-800 number from Tollfreenumber.ORG, you can indeed return every call the same day. And your customers will never have to pay for calling you. This level of attention to your customers and clients is one of the best ways to keep your business busy and your professional practice going strong.

Here are just some of the ways that you can make sure all your customers and clients hear back from you quickly:

• Cellular toll free phone service allows calls to your 1-800 number to be instantly forwarded to your cell phone so you are always reachable.

• Faxes can go straight to email so you can access them from anywhere. You will no longer have to wait at your office for a paper fax—or pay an assistant to wait there for you.

• International toll free service will keep you in touch with customers even if you are traveling, or living, outside the United States.

• Voicemail and answering services can take over when you are in a situation when you absolutely cant answer calls. Check in for your messages whenever you get the chance.

Research Shows that Parents Saved Time by Calling 1-800 Numbers For Back-To-School Clothes.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:58:00 +0000

Parents have saved time, and money on gas and shipping, by getting pro-active with back to school shopping by contacting clothing companies to get a handle on exactly what products are available before they waste time bouncing from one crowded shopping mall to another.

Read more here.

Bill Quimby is a Liar

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:32:00 +0000

Taking The Reins Of Your Toll Free Phone Service.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:04:00 +0000

Your toll free phone number is your best marketing strategy. It can generate revenue, help establish your company image, enhance your customer service and keep your company strong for years to come.

But you must utilize your number the best way possible. You should have control of how your toll free service fits the needs of your business. When you let the service provider take over control of your number, you lose opportunities, customers, and revenue.

Keep control of your toll free service by owning, not leasing, your 1-800 number (or numbers) and by picking the perfect customized number.

Choose a service provider that allows you to sign on for full ownership of your number. Once you own your number, it will follow you if your company moves or expands. You never want to risk the loss of your existing customers because of a new phone number.

The trouble with leased numbers is that there is always the risk that you could lose your preferred number if you relocate or change carriers.

Next, carefully select a number that suits your company’s image. A series of letters, or similar numbers, are easier to remember than random digits. Tollfreenumber.Org has one of the largest selections of toll free numbers and their professional team will help you choose the right number. Other companies might rush you or push an inferior number on you—by working with Tollfreenumber.ORG you will get a good number.

Be sure to include your 1-800 number on your business cards, brochures, website, and in all ads. Make it easy for your customers to contact you by including a memorable word or phrase in your toll-free number.

Toll free numbers can be one of the most effective marketing tools available. Use them to your advantage by staying in control of your number. Don’t lose control of your 1-800 number by dealing with a mediocre carrier.

What does 600% mean?

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:31:00 +0000

Bellcore Research Agency did some research awhile back and concluded that advertisements that use a toll-free phone number VS. a local phone number saw an average of 600% increase in business. Probably because people prefer to call an 800 number over a local number. That is why so many U.S.A. small businesses use a toll-free number as their primary phone number.

You may say WOAH JOEY! HOW MUCH IS 600%?
-------BEFORE----------|------AFTER--------
Local Number - no calls | 800 number - 6 calls
Local Number - 10 calls | 800 number - 60 calls
Local Number- 100 calls | 800 number - 600 calls

600% is mathematically equivalent to SIX times more calls.

This is exactly what the national research firm BELLCORE RESEARCH found when they ran tests that charted the callers of toll-free numbers VS a local number.

Here are some LOW figures totaling a 30% increase
-------BEFORE----------|------AFTER--------
Local Number - no calls | 800 number - 1 call
Local Number - 10 calls | 800 number - 13 calls
Local Number- 100 calls | 800 number - 130 calls

Even a 30% increase will make a toll-free number a great investment for your business. But if you are only getting a 30% increase then you should work on your marketing more because you still have a lot of room to advance and improve yourself.

The deal on Toll-free hotlines

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:55:00 +0000

Toll free 1-800 numbers became popular nearly 20 years ago. At first, a few, select, hotlines were set up by the federal government, drug prevention groups, and for health related concerns. Now, there are millions of 24-hour hotlines worldwide offering assistance for people in almost any circumstance, dealing with myriad issues.

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Bill Quimby trys to confuse you about Toll-free numbers

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:09:00 +0000

Normally we don't discuss gossip but this one is really out there. Bill Quimbo, owner of the website Tollfreenumbers.com wrote a blogpost on his site today claiming that Tollfreenumber.ORG is "faking" a statistic about toll free numbers on the Tollfreenumber.ORG blog: link . What's ridiculas is that he knows that this is a nationally known and recognized statistic.

This ad-response statistic is a widely known and proven national statistic obtained through research from the BELLCORE RESEARCH AGENCY and Bill knows this.

It's sad that Bill Quimby is stooping so low as to slander his neighbors in the community so that he can garnish negative attention which he says "Works better than positive messages." What's disturbing is what was found buried deep within Quimby's website where he quotes the same statistic that he says is false?!#$#?!...

Bill Quimby's site reads:
In a study accomplished by Bellcore, paper ads that were almost identical were displayed and monitored. One group had an 800 toll-free number and the others didn’t. The toll-free number ads received six times the number of calls as did the regular long-distance listings.
click here for a screenshot

As you can see, even Bill Quimby says that you have a potential of 6 times the calls by using a toll free phone number. The statistic holds to be true. Perhaps Bill Quimby doesn't know that "6 times" and 600% are the same thing. Surly Quimby can do simple math, so the only conclusion is that he is trying to confuse people and mislead them.

Try us out and you'll see for yourself.

Click here to get your own toll-free 800 number

4 Reasons Why You Need a 1-800 Number On Your Website.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Want to increase traffic to your website? Including a toll-free phone number in all advertisements and promotional material about your site is a sure-fire way to bring more attention to your Internet business or website.

Without including a 1-800 number, you put yourself at a disadvantage. It’s a competitive World Wide Web out there…in this Digital Age you can’t afford NOT to combine toll free phone service with your websites and blogs. And here is why:

Increase Customer Contact: By including a toll free number, you increase your customer contact. Remember, not everyone is comfortable sending emails—many people prefer to speak in person. But, they may not want to pay for a long distance call.

Enhance Personal Service: A conversation is far more personal than an email exchange. By including a 1-800 number, customers will be more likely to call you---a personal exchange can increase your business and create a connection that will result in more revenue. During phone conversations, operators and salespeople can suggest other products and services you offer that the customer may have missed while browsing the website.

Better Customer Service: Customers with questions about the product, billing, or service can call any time of day for a quick answer. Feedback from customers is vital to the success of any business.

24 Hour/7 Day Access: Toll free phone calls can be forwarded to your home, office or cell phone any time of day. You can be in constant contact with everyone who wants to discuss your ads and your website.

By combining websites with toll free numbers obtained from Tollfreenumber.ORG, increased traffic to your website and improved personal customer service will work together to bring more attention to your business, campaign, or cause.

Using Only Standard Phone Service Is A Disadvantage.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

response to Bill Quimby

Any business still only using standard phone service is at a disadvantage to those who have incorporated a 1-800 phone number into their marketing plan.

Standard phone service limits your customer base, causes problems if you relocate (you may have to get an entirely new number) and discourages long distance business. These days any company that is still only using a standard number is falling steadily behind in the overall competitive business race.

A standard number is a standard number. Either the customer will remember it and call it or they won’t. But a toll free vanity number will increase ad response rates by as much as 600%. And an increased response rate of that size translates into a potential increase in revenue by the same amount--600%.

With standard phone numbers you can’t provide free communication for customers in distant locales. To contact you from afar, your customers will have to pay long distance charges. With a toll free number, you pay for the call. Long distance consumers will be more likely to contact your business.

If your business expands and you want to relocate to a new headquarters in a different area code, your standard phone number could change. This leads to problems retaining old customers and confusion in advertising. With toll free service, your number goes with you no matter how many times you move. (Just make sure to look into full ownership of your toll free number through Tollfreenumber.ORG.)

Getting a toll-free number from Tollfreenumber.ORG is affordable and easy and a far better marketing tool than using only a standard phone number.

Establish Your Business Reputation.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

First impressions are crucial—especially in a competitive business market. Consumer expectations are higher than ever before. The reputation of your business is the most important element of your success.

Successful and established companies all have appealing images. Owners of successful businesses have had years to perfect a vision of their business in order to attract interest. They use effective marketing strategies, including toll free phone numbers, to create the type of image necessary to draw new clients and to hold onto their existing customers.

A simple and inexpensive way to improve the image of your company is to include a 1-800 number on all your advertisements, websites, brochures, and business cards. When you offer a free phone call to your customers, you create the perception of a legitimate business and you eliminate and dispel any negative concerns a customer might have about dealing with a business they have not dealt with previously.

A permanently assigned toll free number from a carrier like Tollfreenumber.Org provides standing for your company. These numbers boost customer confidence and secure brand recognition. Customers will associate the free phone call with the product.

When getting a new 1-800 number, always be sure to sign on with a toll free carrier that can offer you full ownership of your phone number. Renting or leasing a number can be risky if you want your number to stay with you indefinitely. Call 1-800-951-9411 and ask about Tollfreenumber.ORG’s variety of affordable plans and features.

A toll free number lends credibility to any business and establishes a solid reputation for even the newest companies. 1-800 numbers will enhance your customer service, and immediately increases customer confidence. Secure your reputation by offering a toll free number for all your valued customers to use.

What Exactly is SMS/800?

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

As we have mentioned here many times, the SMS/800 manages the main database of available toll free numbers. Here’s a little more information on the role of the 800 Services Management System.

The SMS/800 Data Center houses the main database of available toll free 800, 888, 877 and 866 phone numbers for the United States and Canada. The SMS/800 maintains and updates the database and keeps records of the owners of each number. Available numbers on the database are assigned to subscribers on a first-come, first-served, basis. SMS/800 keeps records on the status of all 800 numbers.

When an 800 number is disconnected, it goes into what is referred to as the aging process. After several months, it becomes available on the SMS/800 database. Then, carriers like Tollfreenumber.ORG can access the numbers and assign it to a customer.

The SMS/800 management team works with toll free service providers and with the owners and operators of the 800 numbers. The team has final authority on all issues that arise at SMS/800.

The popularity of the 1-800 number, launched in 1967, led the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to add the new pre-fixes 888 and 877 in the mid-1990s. When availability of those numbers plummeted, 866 was added in 2000 to overcome the shortage. SMS/800, started in the mid-1980s, manages all these numbers.

Consumers Expect Toll Free Phone Service.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:00:00 +0000

It has come to the point, I am sure you will agree, where American consumer expectations about 1-800 numbers are pretty stringent. Consumers expect a toll free call when reaching out for technical support and billing questions. A company that does not offer 1-800 numbers to assist customers with tech support or payment assistance may not succeed.

Toll free phone service has become such a staple of retail and service companies that they are now expected by most customers. Consumers paying for products and services do not want to pay to contact the company with questions, concerns, and comments. Toll free numbers have become a basic tenet of good customer service and consumer relations.

1-800 numbers are expected. And successful U.S. businesses and corporations are meeting that expectation.

These consumer expectations have extended to the travel industry-when is the last time you saw an ad for an airline or car rental company that did not include a 1-800 number? When is the last time you made a reservation at a major hotel chain and had to pay for the call?

Meeting customer anticipation is key to good customer service. The cost of a phone call for questions about billing should never appear on the customer’s phone bill. Many companies have several toll free numbers—some for service, others for sales, and still others for payments and receivables.

And while 1-800 numbers have been used for years by larger companies, now the owners of smaller businesses are also rapidly signing on for toll free service. They, too, want to meet consumer expectations.

Small companies that want to provide this service will find that they can obtain affordable 1-800 numbers from carriers like Tollfreenumber.ORG. At one time, toll free was cost prohibitive for small businesses but that is no longer true. Tollfreenumber.ORG offers low rates, just pennies per minute, and no monthly fees.

1-800 Number Supplies Remain Low.

noreply@blogger.com (Tollfreenumber.ORG) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0000

There has been a lot of discussion about concerns that the supply of available 1-800 numbers is nearly exhausted. Indeed, there have not been any new toll free numbers introduced in the past eight years. And it is estimated that each day more than 8,000 numbers are assigned to a new toll free subscriber.

With demand high, supplies low, and the new toll free phone numbers remaining in reserve, telecommunications leaders are worried that this will create a real economic problem for United States businesses-especially for new companies.

Toll free numbers enable callers to reach businesses, organizations, and non-profits without having to pay for the call. This marketing tool has been so successful that the available 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers are decreasing while demand is growing at unprecedented rates. In fact, Tollfreenumber.ORG, one of the leading toll free service providers, reports that 2007 was one of the busiest years ever for new toll free service. And so far in 2008, the valuable 1-800 numbers are even more in demand.

The popularity of the 1-800 number, launched in 1967, led the Federal Communications Commission to add the new pre-fixes 888 and 877 in the mid-1990s. When availability of those numbers plummeted, 866 was added in 2000 to overcome the shortage.

It appears there are no immediate plans by the FCC to release the reserved 855, 844, 833, and 822 pre-fixes. Still, the government agency acknowledges on its website how toll free phone service has increased drastically in recent years. According to the FCC website, toll free numbers are becoming increasingly popular for business and personal use.

The best way to obtain a toll free number before the supply runs dry is to contact a reliable toll free service provider that has access to a large pool of available numbers. Tollfreenumber.ORG can assist subscribers in finding a quality toll free number at a very low cost. Tollfreenumber.ORG can get their clients the newly released phone numbers as soon as they become available.