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Introduction In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for businesses of all sizes. Local search engine optimization (SEO) is particularly important for small businesses, as it can help them to be found by potential customers in their local area. Optimizing your business phone number for local SEO is one way to…
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As businesses continue to adapt to new work arrangements, virtual phone systems have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional phone systems. A virtual phone system, also known as a cloud phone system, is a phone service that operates entirely over the internet, offering a wide range of benefits to UK businesses. In this article,…
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The 087 number range is a premium rate rebate number range that can create an additional income stream. With an 087 number, organisations can earn up to 9.5p per minute as rebate. Therefore organisations receiving a high volume of calls can create a profitable income stream with an 087 rebate number. 087 numbers are utilised…
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What Is A Surcharge? A Surcharge is an additional fee to the costs of a good or service which extends outside of the initially quoted price. As surcharges extend beyond the quoted price, they are classified as hidden fees. The rate is often found in the small print of contracts and outside of the quoted…
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From 1st July 2015 Ofcom are changing the way calls to 08 numbers are charged. This move has been made to clear up public confusion on exactly how much many non-geographic numbers cost to call. All companies who use an 08 number should now have been informed of the changes, and the correct way to…
read moreOver the next few weeks we will bring you some great case studies from our clients. Here you can learn how our products and services have helped a wide range of different businesses. First up, is A4Labels who have been a customer of ours for just over a year. The Challenge A4 Labels launched back…
read moreAt 08Direct we specialise in providing a wide range of businesses with complete inbound call solutions. By choosing to work with us you don’t need to worry about credit checks or setup fees, and all new customers will receive our FREE Call Management Package worth £199. We offer a full range of 08 numbers, including…
read moreOn Friday, Google announced a new development which is of massive importance to anyone that uses Adwords to promote their business and includes a phone number in their advert. In the coming weeks, Google is introducing ‘click to call’ functionality, so that phone numbers displayed in AdWords ad text will be automatically converted into a…
read moreSo, N-Power has been fined £2million for not handling its complaints properly. The energy regulator Ofgem said Npower had not recorded complaints properly or given dissatisfied complainers details of the Energy Ombudsman’s redress service. But, with news of the company’s fine all over today’s news, the damage to N-Power’s reputation now goes way beyond the…
read moreYou might not realise it but your phone number can help you make money in many different ways. Here are just 5 reasons why your finance director would thank you for using non geographic numbers: 1) Earn a rebate on your inbound calls If your business receives over 50 calls a day, you could be…
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