Does Your Phone Number Spell Success?

Looking at a set of digits doesn't usually evoke any great feeling or prompt any deeper thought. Most of the time, it's either a contact line that you're about to dial or a bunch of numbers that you'll inevitably forget in a few short seconds.  That might not be the case when you run your digits through PhoneSpell, however, which can take your existing number and tell you whether there are any memorable terms lying beneath the surface!  

Uncover a More Memorable Number

To use the service, you simply enter your current contact number - or multiple numbers, for larger businesses - into the tool at phonespell.org. The algorithm will  digest your digits and serve up as many recognizable words and phrases as it can. Why would this make your contact details more memorable? Well, there's obviously a chance that it won't. Your number is a random set of digits to start with and no intention went into creating it, other than providing a unique point of connection for your own use. There are almost always results, however, and for individuals, the chance to turn a forgettable number into a memorable word or two might well be of value. Even making the final four characters memorable can make a difference, aiding recall and increasing call volume, which is what custom numbers are all about. For a business, of course, alignment with the company name (or brand values) is crucial.   If the results that PhoneSpell throws up don't match up with something that your business has to offer, it's probably time to search for a new number that does.  

One Digit Makes a Difference!

An interesting element of PhoneSpell's results is the 'Extra Digit' that the algorithm adds. You might reasonably think, "what use is an extra digit that isn't already in my number?" Well, we'll let the service's founders explain that themselves:

In addition to mnemonics with the same number of digits you entered, we also provide mnemonics with one extra digit at the end, for a couple of reasons. First, they still work from many phones: if you were to dial the extra digit at the end you would still be connected to the right number. Second, some phone numbers have very few mnemonic possibilities, and allowing a random final digit can open up a lot more options.

This extra digit can offer more flexibility to the vanity options your current number provides. It's not necessarily going to give you the exact branding match we talked about earlier, but the potential for individuals or startups with a tight budget to find a more memorable number is at least increased. The reality if you do need a new number, however, is that there's an affordable option for almost any marketing budget. [search-tag] When you think about the potential to immediately increase inbound calls and also raise brand awareness in the long-term, a more memorable number is an investment that quickly pays for itself. We recommend that you play around with PhoneSpell and see what your current numbers come up with. There's a small chance that you're sitting on a number that could be a gold mine and, even if you're not, it might prompt you to explore a powerful marketing tool that you'd previously overlooked. In either case, it's fun to see what your current phone number spells!