Like most products, 800 vanity numbers vary in price and effectiveness based on the distributor. So, it’s a good idea to shop around until you find the right company that will be able to meet your needs at an affordable price. You’ll be able to find a lot of resources online, but you can go to your local phone company, too, to find out more details on getting an 800 vanity number. You can also find out about charging policies for your new number.
There are a number of websites you can look at that have toll-free numbers for many different types of businesses. Simply click onto the category that best describes your business, and you’ll find possible number options. You’ll be able to see if another business has already taken your idea (or at least one close to it), and you’ll be able to either have your number toll-free for local callers only or nationally. The reason for this is that some businesses are smaller and don’t need to pay for a national number if most of their business is local, and larger companies want to get more coverage, so they’ll need a number more people will be able to reach them at. You’ll also find ideas for numbers for your business, and the site you select may show you which 800 vanity numbers have already been used, according to that particular website. Granted, there will be numbers that will be used more than once, but your company will have first priority with calls that are made within the local calling area of your business should you decide to pay for the number. You won’t have to fill out any complicated contracts for most sites, but you will have to give the company 30 days notice if you want to cancel your service. You can get a separate vanity number for technical support as well, so you don’t tie up the main lines, as well as a toll-free fax number if you need one.
There are even some toll-free number sites that cater especially to small businesses. You can read testimonials from people who have used the company, and you’ll see how business has increased. You don’t have to change your long-distance company to start using your 800 vanity number, your service will just be transferred, and you’ll pay a one-time fee for your number. The company will select the number for you, and you can change it if you don’t like it. If the company doesn’t respond with an hour (or other selected time frame), they may take a percentage off of your original bill.
Finding an 800 vanity number is easy and affordable if-- you know where to look. Visit as many sites and links as you can to find out more about how you can find a number that’s just right for your business. If you have some ideas for a creative 800 vanity number, be sure to share them with the company you want to do business with (you may even lower your rates).
By Tamiya King