But that does not mean that you will automatically get more callers after registering a service number. You will have to do something for that. In a previous article we therefore gave you a number of tips for promoting service numbers among potential and existing customers. In this article we keep it as practical as possible with a clear checklist.

In which of the following advertisements does your service number appear?

Business cards

Crossing out a phone number on your business card with a pen and then putting the service number on it is not very professional. New business cards are therefore part of the inauguration of your 0800- or 0900-number. Not just for you, but for all employees in your company.

Billboards

Customers can hardly ignore a billboard, but is your service number also displayed large enough? If necessary, ask your advertising agency to make adjustments.

Flyers and brochures

When it’s time for new flyers or brochures, make sure your new phone number is clearly visible. The fact that a service number is easier to remember can generate more phone calls than a flyer campaign normally generates.

Yellow Pages

The Yellow Pages are only published once a year. It would therefore be a shame if you missed the deadline and ended up in this business directory with your local number again. Please provide your service number in time for the next year.

Gift vouchers and customer cards

With a customer card you bind customers to your organization and with gift vouchers you create goodwill with the recipients. Is your new phone number already on it?

Quotes and invoices

It is easy to overlook quotes and invoices. It is often a small effort to change this, especially when it comes to digital versions of these documents.

Vehicle lettering

Whether you are on the move or parked, your vehicle gives you the opportunity to have your company name accompanied by your service number. Take advantage of that as soon as your new number is known.

Signs

You attract the attention of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists with signs. Even if these potential customers do not enter your company, the service number can be a good reminder.

Company clothing

Whether it’s uniforms, overalls, polo shirts or caps - company clothing is a business card for your company and gives you a unique opportunity to share your phone number. If necessary, you can have the new service number embroidered over the current one.

Radio spots

With radio spots it can be a bit more difficult to talk over the old phone number. When it’s time for a campaign again, you hire that trusted voice to put your service number in the spotlight.

TV advertising

Mentioning your new service number in a TV commercial can cause major call peaks. Thanks to the handy extra functions of the Belfabriek, you are well prepared for this.

As you can see, there are many communication and advertising expressions that require a facelift when you register a service number. To make it measurable how many calls come in via your service number, we have them preceded by a short announcement tone. If customers still call your local number, you can ask them to use your new number from now on.

Register your service number today to benefit from the transparent rates of the Belfabriek. Have you already done this? Then work through the checklist above for maximum effect of your number change, and follow this blog for more useful articles on optimal use of your 0800- or 0900-number.