0844 numbers

coe114c · #21 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008, 19:17

Sorry forgot to answer the original question - yes an 0844 number would put me off and I would look for an alternative on saynoto0870.com. I think 0870 costs the same as 0844/0845 now. Incidentally there is no such thing as a 'local' call rate. From my home phone calls to geographic numbers are free and from my office I pay 1p a minute so a lot cheaper!

Alvin · #22 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008, 19:39

o844 numbers are a big no,no.

the public percieve them as a premium no's and don't ring.

Best is 0800 followed by an area code.

The 0800 is a big winner and not that expensive.

Alvin

the buzz · #23 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008, 20:03

thanks guys

oh and octobeer:-)

Indizine · #24 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008, 22:31

If you consider that around 12% or so of the working poulation is self employed, and around 30% are sole traders (likely status of tradesmen) then from your 4000 you need to do your math to arrive at the true results of that projected .05-1%.

So roughly then, 12% of 4000 = 480.
30% of 480 = 144
1% of 144 = l.4 persons.

As I say, these are rough figures but wont be far adrift even if you are generous with those figures and increase them a few percent, this is the result when you dont aim it directly at your target market.

self-sale · #25 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

It's difficult to answer, but have to say I don't like making calls to 0844/0845 numbers - ask Khalid

Why don't you like making calls to 0845 numbers?

Fuzzy · #26 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by self-sale

Why don't you like making calls to 0845 numbers?

Because I don't get them free

Indizine · #27 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 13:16

and they cost more from a mobile so I also avoid them where possible.

coe114c · #28 (**permalink**) 09-08-2008, 16:34

And also the person you are calling is making money, so for example, if you call the tax office they are making money while they keep you on hold!

http://www.saynoto0870.com/

Alvin · #29 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 20:49

Dear Christian post a UK area code number and I will contact you,about a partnership that will make you rich beyond your wildest dreams.

Alvin

Mark-UK · #30 (**permalink**) 12-08-2008, 20:58

Oh interesting topic. I'm just in the middle of rebranding and launching my new website ad I have been thinking fi to use a local area code number or a freephone 0800 number.

I've heard they can be expensive though.