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Vanity 800 numbers are one of the great ways of improving the image of one’s business. It is a great way of getting good returns on your investment in advertising. It is a great means of branding and advertising. Some of the most common vanity numbers are 1-800-FLOWERS and 1-800-MICROSOFT. The mnemonic words which are […]

  If your business uses a toll free number in your marketing, then it is important that you have an 800 number and not an 877 or 888. Instinctively people will dial 8-0-0 even if you are advertising your 8-7-7 number. The amount of misdialed calls alone is detrimental to your business, but could have […]

  Have you wondered why some numbers are so easy to remember and some you just can’t pick up? The Science of Number Chunking explains why: science indicates that people are only able to remember two to three pieces of information at a time with our active, short-term memories. When advertisers use chunkable numbers they […]

What makes an agency unique? We believe it’s the people. Lucio Maramba, the Manager of Advanced Services, explains his transition from Dial800 client to employee and what the Dial Difference meant to him. Often, you’ll find very competent agencies to help your business grow. But, you might have issues connecting with the people helping you. […]

  Call Tracking, Call Routing, and 800 Numbers Dial800 observed its 25th anniversary recently. The Los Angeles company, which specializes in call routing and call tracking for advertisers, began as a service bureau specializing in memorable 1 800 numbers. Today, that bank of toll free numbers has grown to over 50,000 and helps fuel response […]

  Toll Free Numbers and 800 Numbers When you hear “toll free number” what do you think of? Do you think of an 877 or 888 number? More often than not, people think immediately of an 800 number. Scott Richards briefly explains the history of toll-free numbers in the video above. As Scott said, 800 […]

Response reliability can be a critical issue when companies route inbound calls to more than one location. Back in the 90s, call centers packed with cubicles were the optimal choice for most reputed companies. Today, the meaning has changed, albeit a bit radically! The term “call center” now refers to cube cities or work-from-home responders, […]

Many businesses need help choosing 800 numbers to help promote growth of their business and increase sales. 800 numbers are useful for suggesting credibility and if they are easy to remember, they are one of the most powerful marketing tools available. Before choosing an 800 number, there are a few things to keep in mind. Keep It Memorable! An 800 number that […]

Today’s customer is constantly on the go. They like to be able to do most things quickly and from different places. Your customer might not always have the ability to do research on your company and find your contact information. You want to make sure that your target audience can easily and quickly recall your […]

Some businesses think that having an 800 number may not be a viable investment for them. However, Dial800 has worked with small, entrepreneurial organizations to large, international corporations that have seen an increase in sales due to using 800 numbers. Investing in a toll free 800 number can be beneficial for businesses, small and big. […]