Free Directory Assistance Calls from Google!
“Tidbits of Rockford” Internet Helper Article #11
If you have been following my “Internet Helper” weekly articles, then you are well aware that I am a fan of Google! Google has created another free service for you to use; you do not even need a Gmail account in order to utilize it. This new service is called 1-800-Goog-411.
1-800-Goog-411 is a new directory assistance helpline that you may call at anytime. Once you call the number 1-800-GOOG-411, you are asked to state the name of the business as well as your city and state. For example, if you are not sure about the name of the business, then you can say “pizza delivery” in Rockford Illinois, and it will bring back multiple pizza options for the Rockford area. After you have chosen one of the results, it will automatically connect you with that particular business.
From a marketing aspect, Google is pulling these results directly from their online search engine. For example, if you went to Google.com and typed in “pizza delivery” in Rockford Illinois, then you would receive the exact same ordered results as you would receive from the new 1-800-Goog-411 directory assistance service.
As an internet marketer and as a person who knows how to get businesses higher in these results, I must say that this is a very important concept for local businesses with foot traffic. If you have a pizza business in Rockford, then you need to get your business into the results of this Google directory service. The only way to do this is to get your business higher in the Google search engine results. This new directory assistance service could be sending free targeted traffic to your business phone number.
If you are a consumer, then remember the new 1-800-Goog-411 directory assistance phone number before you pick up that old, outdated phone book. If you are a business, then remember this new service the next time the phone book representative walks into your establishment wishing for you to purchase an advertisement in the listings.
With the evolution of Google powered phones like the Verizon Wireless Droid, be sure that Google has a plan to promote this free directory assistance service. More local consumers will be using this service as Google acquires more of a foothold on the cell phone market.
Dial 1-800-Goog-411 or 1-800-466-4411 to utilize this free service. If you have a business that you wish to get higher in the Google directory service listings, then please feel free to visit my website www.InternetMarketingHelpline.com and contact me. I will see you in the next Internet Helper!