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Title: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: wpclean on May 23, 2011, 09:50:38 pm

I am getting some flyers designed and I dont know which phone number would be best to use . . . . . 0800 or local landline number ?     What do you think is best ?

Title: Re: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: Sean Dyer on May 23, 2011, 09:56:48 pm

i have 0800 because ive moved a few times and then fliers are useless

But if you are not moving local is fine

however i like 0800 as they can be permanent and redirected whenever needed

I get it free just signed up and pay 16 p  a minute i think

but i dont get calls all day and anything over than fresh inquiries i will give out my mobile/land line

On my next leaflet i have put my mobile and text "quote " to xxxxxxxxx and we will ring you , as i thought this might encourage any that were put off by having to ring???

my 0800 no is with these guys, have a look and see they are good

www.numbergroup.com

Title: Re: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on May 23, 2011, 10:00:21 pm

local ... i tried the 0800 number and never got a single call from it. People love someone local

I have an internet phone line that i can take anywhere in the world with me and people can still call me on the local number. I rent so this is perfect for me if i have to move

Title: Re: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: wpclean on May 23, 2011, 10:11:29 pm

I have the 0800 number already, but wondered if potential customers were a bit weary of using it because it is not free to ring from a mobile, and it doesnt show you are local !

Title: Re: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on May 23, 2011, 10:29:57 pm

I think people like a local window cleaner. Because im not from the area i get alot of people ask where i live - i explain i moved here and live local and there happy. People like to know your local for some reason.

Title: Re: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: bobby p on May 23, 2011, 10:34:58 pm

i only have a mobile number on leaflets and never have any probs. besides i dont want folk ringing bothering my home phone ,once the squeegees in the bucket im off duty

Title: Re: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: wpclean on May 23, 2011, 10:52:54 pm

Quote from: bobby p on May 23, 2011, 10:34:58 pm

i only have a mobile number on leaflets and never have any probs. besides i dont want folk ringing bothering my home phone ,once the squeegees in the bucket im off duty

Mobile only on a leaflet  :o

Title: Re: 0800 or local landline number ?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on May 23, 2011, 10:59:21 pm

i have my seperate line / internet phone / work line line for a few reasons.

1) i can turn it to mute when i want
2) i can take it where ever i want and not have to worry if i move house
3) people like local