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Getting a Vanity Number
January 29, 2010Courtesy of Ezine Articles
If you’re a businessman, you surely know the value of your business name. This is how people know you, remember you and think of you enough for them to buy something from you. In other words, as long as people know you’re around, there is a possibility that they will consider you for something they need which you offer.
In other words, when you want to compete in a market where similar products and services are offered by different vendors or providers, you have to stand out with your brand name. Anything you do that strengthens your market presence by way of strengthening the impact of your brand name on consumers is called branding. Of course, you’ve heard about the multimillion dollar branding campaigns of such multinational companies such as Coke or Gillette. And you’ve heard about the advertising agencies who are notorious for their insanely and exorbitantly priced services. What if you were to get as much branding edge for a comparably negligible price? What about a vanity 800 number?
A vanity number is a regular toll free number except that you have your business name spelled out on it. Or you can have any term relevant to your business spelled out on it. So instead of your number being 1-800-1234567, it could be 1-800-FLOWERS if you’re in the floral business or 1-800-COMPUTE if you’re dealing computers. Imagine how much easier it would be for people to reach you just because your vanity number is so much easier to remember. Now imagine if that vanity number were all over your radio, TV, print and online ads. That’s great branding edge for so much less expenses.
If you’re convinced you need a vanity number, it’s not that simple getting one, though. In fact, it can get a little serious. First, you need to research which companies offer the cheapest 800 numbers. You also need to look into how you will be billed. Some will charge a flat amount while others can give you more freedom by charging per amount of time used.
Vanity numbers also have different features so you need to look into each one to know what you need or don’t need. This way, you avoid spending for something unnecessary. And then, of course, you need to consider the quality and accessibility of customer service you can expect from the company that provides you the vanity number. This is essential because if and when you run into problems, you should be able to resolve it as much as possible. Some companies will give you a free trial for a certain period, say, 30 days. This is for you to decide whether or not you would like to continue their service. Obviously, it’s wise to take this trial and see for yourself.
The most important thing to do before signing anything is to sit down and think about a short and catchy term or terms for your vanity number. Definitely, this must embody your company ideals and must be interesting and quick enough to be remembered. Otherwise, vanity numbers just won’t work.
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