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Recommend me a web-enabled, automated telephone advertising system that I can purchase for 2-months usage.

I have 10 products I wish to be able to give callers more information about, using short 1 to 2 minute messages on a telephone answering system.

I'd like people to be able to dial a phone number and get an answer that asks them to enter a code (or mailbox number) for the item they'd like more information. Example: press 1 gives a 1-2 minute advertising message with information about item #1, etc.

I need to rent/purchase this type of service for a period of 2 months for an advertising campaign. The phone number should preferably be a toll-free number.

I'm finding a lot of services that offer live receptionists, faxing, voice-to-text messaging, and other features which I don't need at all. I realize this is a very limited use that I need, but I'm having trouble finding a service that can do this. Multiple callers need to be able to call at the same time.

Ideally the system should be web-enabled so I can upload sound files of the 1-2 minute advertising messages, and swap in new messages as needed. I should have complete control of the system via the web if possible.

Does anyone know of any such system? Ideally such a system could be rented as a service for under $200 per month, without requiring a 1-year term of service. I need 2 months.
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geekmiser | 2 years, 8 months ago
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I use Grasshopper at my company. We can do stuff like this if we want. You get 20 mailboxes/extensions with each account (you can buy more if you want). There are plenty of options for voicemail and fax delivery. I'm not sure about being able to upload an audio file for the mailbox greetings/messages - I know you can for the hold music.

I think it about $50/month for up to 2000 minutes. Check their pricing. They are a month-to-month service.

The system is all controlled via the web.

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jonnreeds | 2 years, 1 month ago
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If you want to utilize the power of the internet with your small business phone system then check something like a click to call feature which converts a simple web visit into a potential business call for sales, inquiries or support.

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bugsi | 2 years, 1 month ago Report

I went with OneBox.com, which took care of everything I needed, and supported every single feature I was looking for. I had completely control over each mailbox, and I could upload audio files for the outgoing messages in MP3 format any time I wanted to. It was fantastic, and inexpensive, without requiring a long contract.

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kathykeeps | 2 years, 5 months ago
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You can try a free 30 day trial period from RingCentral. They have this RingMe button that you can include on your website, emails or other web pages. They even offer a unified communications system that may be of good help to your marketing needs. Check it out!

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jamesdarrens | 2 years ago
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Have you checked with some phone and fax system providers like RingCentral, Grassshopper, etc...

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nelsonjudds | 2 years, 2 months ago
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If your office phone systems provider offers a click-to-call me feature then you can use this as a way to advertise. It transforms a web traffic into potential phone calls for sales, inquiries or support.

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christophermikels | 2 years ago Report

Is this the same as Google's Click to Call service on mobile phones?

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cheapgamer | 2 years, 8 months ago
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If you are in the US be very mindful of the Do Not Call lists, it could be very easy to run afoul of this. Just for the record I would not trust "autocheckers" for accuracy.

Personally I listen to automated sales calls just long enough to find out what the product is so that I know NOT to buy it in the future. Tons of my friends do the same. This has been less of an issue since I signed up for do not call but every once in a while one slips through. This is the hidden risk of the system.

That being the case there are other better ways to reach people. Targeted adds through Magazine, Radio, and Website come to mind. (I did not mention TV as it is waaay over priced and people tend to walk away or ignore TV adds)

I know that wasn't the answer you were looking for, so I did still research it.

If you are still interested after reading the above:

http://autocallersystem.com/ May be what to look for.

Looks like $99 to set up $0.012 per call and $59.92 a month w/o a contract.

What are you looking to sell?

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bugsi | 2 years, 8 months ago Report

Geekmiser is correct, I'm not looking for a system that calls anyone. To the contrary, people call the system, punch in a number, and listen to the information they requested.

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cheapgamer | 2 years, 8 months ago Report

Well, um that makes me feel sheepish. Dear Bugsi, never mind the anti-telemarketing rant at the beginning if that is the case.

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geekmiser | 2 years, 8 months ago Report

I didn't think the poster was looking for a service to cold call anyone - it was a number for people to dial in voluntarily. Otherwise, I would have answered much like you did. :)

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kevinmaxe | 1 year, 11 months ago
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Oh great. Because if you still need an option you can check pbx101.com for a lots of list for the service you need.

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terrybabbs | 1 year, 10 months ago
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@Bugsi:

These guys are thirsty for answering questions. They don't even realized that this post is almost a year old.

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bugsi | 1 year, 10 months ago Report

Seriously. I think this exposes a weakness of Mahalo.com: There ought to be a way to lock your question after a certain point, or delete it, or something.

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samwentcher | 1 year, 9 months ago Report

I don't know why Mahalo left questions lying around to be spammed like this.

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johnbraumer | 1 year, 12 months ago
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You can take advantage of the web and toll free numbers as marketing/advertising tools. For web use a click-to-call feature that visitors can visit to get instant connection with your business. Toll free numbers works great as a main business number.

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bugsi | 1 year, 12 months ago Report

Seriously, this question is now 9 months old. Project is over. I already posted the service I went with.

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