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Need Some Help Deciding A Vanity Number

Posted by Anonymous on 8/21/2008 at 12:16 PM ET 50 Points
thanks for all the great ideas for my "junk removal business" a cleanout hauling type company and its almost time for my team to hit the streets just meed to get opinions for a good number (remember most are already taken) but here are some i found
1866-REMOVAL-
888 OK -JUNK-IT
888 I JUNK IT
877-TEAM-JUNK
1800 DUMPSTER WICH IS A AMZING NUMBER BUT I DONT REALLY USE THEM WE LOAD AND TRUCK THE JUNK AWAY ANY WAY AROUND THIS ITS MY FAVORITE ONE BUT IM NOT SURE HOW TO USE IT.
thanks again this can make you nuts! im marketing against ginats like 1800 GOT JUNK any suggestions thanks for all the help friends much appreciated.
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  • Posted on 8/21/2008 at 12:25 PM Accepted
    Sorry, just one man's opinion, but I hate having to look at the phone to figure out where the letters and numbers correspond. I'd much prefer just the numbers so I can punch buttons without thinking too much. (I almost said "dial," which would have really made me an old guy!)

    I don't know if you need a vanity number - might save you a couple of bucks and let you buy yourself another round of direct mail postcards, or something. BUT, just my opinion.

    Good Luck!
    CVN
  • Posted by Jessica_Castro on 8/21/2008 at 12:31 PM Accepted
    I wouldn't do a vanity number at all Cnolte is right, there are more expensive and frankly it can get annoying trying to find the numbers and the letters, and remember what exactly the phrase was. We get so many customer calling for our competitor but calling us instead because the can't remember the exact phrase...

  • Posted by Mikee on 8/21/2008 at 12:34 PM Accepted
    I am also not very bif on the vanity numbers. I think people will call because they got a referral, have a card, saw an ad or postcard, etc. In this case they will have the number right there.

    If you are starting local, I wouldn't even do a toll free number as it will make you look like a big impersonal corporation. I think many people like to hire local companies when possible. If you branch out you can always add a toll free number later.

    Just my opinion. Good Luck.

    Mike
  • Posted by Frank Hurtte on 8/21/2008 at 12:59 PM Accepted
    Team Junk
  • Posted on 8/21/2008 at 6:27 PM Accepted
    I like Team Junk!!!
  • Posted on 8/22/2008 at 10:14 PM Accepted
    hi. unlike some of the self professed "oldies" who replied above, i am young, still at uni and have grown up with vanity numbers and email on my mobile...
    and from my pov, and those in my age group, sort out your website first, dont worry about a vanity number. we will look you up online first, and whatever number listed there will be used.
    if you 're competing with GOT JUNK, it gets too confusing and you may inadvertently create business for them through your advertising.

    so. i think website. and just any old number will do.
  • Posted by obrewton on 8/24/2008 at 5:51 AM Accepted
    Vanity numbers are a bad idea. Most people use cell phones and more and more of those having QWERTY keypads, this make it impossible for letters and numbers to line up.
  • Posted on 8/25/2008 at 3:21 PM Accepted
    I have a blackberry and as obrewton above notes, the keys do not match up to a regular phone number. Twice I have picked up my phone to make an impulse call and both times I became very frustrated because they didn't have the numbers typed out below the vanity number.
    I would look for an easy number to use (1-800-800-8000) and what about the possibility of throwing out your own text number on the side of your trucks to respond to? As pointed out, this younger generation is text happy and a lot of the news/radio organizations seem to be doing very well with it. Even if they texted you, you could auto-text your phone number right back to them.
  • Posted on 8/27/2008 at 4:10 PM Accepted
    I'm one of the "almost oldies" and I'll pop in and throw my points behind Tove. Go for the great website with links and any phone number will do. You might get more contacts through the website than the phone. Heck, some great video on You Tube might bring you great results too!

    Good Luc (or 466-3582 for those punching phone buttons.)

    CVN
  • Posted by babbsela on 9/1/2008 at 3:59 PM Accepted
    I would stay away from vanity numbers for all the reasons already stated.

    You can, however, work with your phone service provider to find an easy to remember number. Of course, most are taken, but if you can find one that has duplicate digits, or ascending or descending digits, it is easier to remember.

    For example, a local cab company has a number that is all the same digit. They get more calls than anyone. Another company has the last digits ending in 4321.
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