Thanksgiving is nearly here. Time to relax with family and friends, watch some football, and, of course, eat, eat, eat! Whether or not you’ll be taking calls from customers over the long weekend, there are plenty of other businesses that will be busy offering culinary advice and tips with the help of their toll free [...]

The benefits of having a toll-free number for your business are obvious. Having an 800 number enables you to attract business from outside of your local calling area. It can also help build credibility, and it’s portable if your business should ever relocate. So, is there really a need to have a local number? The [...]

So you have the website with search engine optimized copy. You’re on Facebook, Twitter, and diligently update your business blog. You’ve even sent out a press release or two. Yet, you’re still not getting as many customers calling as you’d like. Now is the perfect time to consider getting a toll-free number. An 800 number [...]

Pet prescription company creates a publicly traded brand with their toll free number Another in my series of posts highlighting companies who have made incredible use of their toll free vanity phone number. Founded by Marc Puleo in the go-go days of the internet, 1800PetMeds is yet another perfect 7 digit mnemonic for a toll [...]

The toll free 800 number has come into its own as a recognized sign of a serious business. These numbers, however, are showing surprising strengths, even in markets where you wouldn’t expect them to make such a difference. For instance, you’d think that people doing business with local businesses would prefer to dial the local [...]

The 1800 number got its start in 1967, the same year Che Guevara was executed and Aretha Franklin recorded “Respect”. The idea was to cut down on collect calls, which could be labor-intensive since they often required a live operator. The early adopters were primarily hotels and car rental companies that took lots of reservations [...]

There’s been a lot of digital ink spilled about the usefulness of having a toll free number. 800 numbers make a business appear more professional and reachable, and offer new avenues for marketing. Once you have them, you’ll want to make the most of your 800 numbers. 800 Numbers Everywhere Most freelancers and small businesses [...]