Do 1-800 numbers even matter anymore? - GoFuckYourself.com

VikingMan · 02-27-2010, 03:37 PM

With almost all calls made on cell phones and those cell phone plans not charging for long distance how much do toll free numbers matter anymore? I used to have a 1 800 number for my mainstream biz. Thinking about setting a new line up but wondering if it really still entices more calls like it used to?

CYF · 02-27-2010, 03:40 PM

Even with free long distance on my cellphone I still like 800 numbers so I can call from home and not use minutes.

baddog · 02-27-2010, 03:43 PM

A lot easier. I can forward it to wherever or whomever I want.

fris · 02-27-2010, 03:50 PM

dont think you will see them going anywhere anytime

BIGTYMER · 02-27-2010, 03:52 PM

I use a 800 # for my main non-adult biz and having it has without a doubt increased sales. I get triple the amount of calls now.

AaronM · 02-27-2010, 03:56 PM

I don't care if it encourages more callers or not. Bottom line is I don't have to give out my direct numbers and as baddog mentioned, I can forward to any number I like. I can also set up multiple options that my cell phone does not have. The best part is I never get blocked calls.

VikingMan · 02-27-2010, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

I was looking at this 1-800 phone service. Anyone know of anything better? http://www.virtualpbx.com/plans-and-.../800-usage.asp

BIGTYMER · 02-27-2010, 04:25 PM

I use RingCentral. Great service!

MrMaxwell · 02-27-2010, 04:41 PM

For now it just looks more professional
800 number .. Good idea

baddog · 02-27-2010, 04:46 PM

we use kall8

VikingMan · 02-27-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGTYMER

I use RingCentral. Great service!

Ringcentral looks awesome. Will check out Baddog's as well.

Sly · 02-27-2010, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronM

I don't care if it encourages more callers or not. Bottom line is I don't have to give out my direct numbers and as baddog mentioned, I can forward to any number I like. I can also set up multiple options that my cell phone does not have. The best part is I never get blocked calls.

True, but a lot of services offer this now. You don't need a 800.

I think the 800 has some value as it's easy to remember as opposed to some random area code.

02-27-2010, 03:37 PM	#1
VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,512	Do 1-800 numbers even matter anymore? With almost all calls made on cell phones and those cell phone plans not charging for long distance how much do toll free numbers matter anymore? I used to have a 1 800 number for my mainstream biz. Thinking about setting a new line up but wondering if it really still entices more calls like it used to?

02-27-2010, 03:40 PM	#2
CYF Coupon Guru Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 10,973	Even with free long distance on my cellphone I still like 800 numbers so I can call from home and not use minutes. __________________ Webmaster Coupons Coupons and discounts for hosting, domains, SSL Certs, and more! AmeriNOC Coupons \| Certified Hosting Coupons \| Hosting Coupons \| Domain Name Coupons

02-27-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
fris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 55,359	dont think you will see them going anywhere anytime __________________ Since 1999: 69 Adult Industry awards for Best Hosting Company and professional excellence. WP Stuff

02-27-2010, 03:43 PM	#3
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	A lot easier. I can forward it to wherever or whomever I want.

02-27-2010, 03:52 PM	#5
BIGTYMER Junior Achiever Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Walled Garden Posts: 17,066	I use a 800 # for my main non-adult biz and having it has without a doubt increased sales. I get triple the amount of calls now.

02-27-2010, 03:56 PM	#6
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	I don't care if it encourages more callers or not. Bottom line is I don't have to give out my direct numbers and as baddog mentioned, I can forward to any number I like. I can also set up multiple options that my cell phone does not have. The best part is I never get blocked calls.

02-27-2010, 03:59 PM	#7
VikingMan Exploiting human weakness Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: next to a salmon stream Posts: 6,512	Thanks for the info guys. I was looking at this 1-800 phone service. Anyone know of anything better? http://www.virtualpbx.com/plans-and-.../800-usage.asp

02-27-2010, 04:25 PM	#8
BIGTYMER Junior Achiever Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Walled Garden Posts: 17,066	I use RingCentral. Great service!

02-27-2010, 04:41 PM	#9
MrMaxwell Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10,057	For now it just looks more professional 800 number .. Good idea

02-27-2010, 04:46 PM	#10
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	we use kall8