True Vanity Numbers vs. Partial

Many toll-free service provider claim to have “vanity” numbers – but beware.  They may not necessarily be the best vanity numbers available, meaning they may be:

1. Partial vanity numbers that are a combination of numeric and vanity aspects (888-392-TOES).
2. Or, they may have a prefix other than 800, so they are not a true vanity number (866, 877 or 888).

You’ve probably noticed that some advertisers have to mention in their ad to make sure you dial “888″ and not “800.”  This is because “800″ is known as the true toll-free prefix and our brains automatically defer to dialing “800″ over the alternate prefixes.  It was the first toll-free prefix, and it is the most widely recognized toll-free prefix, as proven in research studies.

If you’re looking for a vanity number for your business, just know that “true” vanity 800 numbers are rare, but not impossible to find.  Search for a true vanity 800 number today!