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 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: Introduction to Using Skype For Your Online Marketing Busine |
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By Bob B. Hamilton
Skype is an online voice chat program that can be used to make crystal clear phone calls through your PC. They offer both inbound and outbound services, long distance and online marketing business applications. Skype takes voice chat to the next level and is considered to be a VOIP application.
Skype is simple and easy to use. You simply head to the website. Create an account, choose the services you want, then pay for them and download the program. It is as simple as that. You will need to have a headset microphone or have a Skype compatible phone to use Skype services.
Skype works the same as voice chat or Instant Messenger programs. Once you have downloaded and installed the application you simply load it and then you can make phone calls. There is a pay per call application. It does not however accept incoming calls.
There are a few benefits to using Skype for your online marketing business. First, the purchase of an inbound number is less they you pay a month for regular phone service. Then calls are only a fraction of what it costs to make traditional long distance calls. They do have packages that allow for unlimited long distance. Because Skype is using data lines to transmit they do not have the same taxes and fees that are associated with traditional phone services.
If you have a stable high speed internet connection you also have the ability to have calls that are clearer and better quality than what you can get from an analog line. There is another added benefit. Skype and your number go where you go. Whether you are in the office or working from home if you use Skype as your business contact then you can easily answer the phone no matter where you are and no one needs to know that you have even left the office.
Skype also offers business features such as conference calling and voicemail options are available. You also have the benefit of being able to send text messages directly from your computer. Now you can text whoever you need to from the comfort of your computer keyboard rather than the hunt and peck and constant button pushing to catch the right letter that comes with cell phones.
Skype is one way that you can save money and still provide the best in quality to your customers. The program is easy to use and easy to install. It only takes a few minutes and a high speed internet connection to get started using Skype. The best part is that computer to computer calls are free. This means that if you are calling from your username and computer to another username rather than a phone number you pay nothing at all.
This makes it great for inner office phone calls or making phone calls to employees who may be telecommuting. Skype can also make international phone calls at often reduced rates giving you the opportunity to stay in touch with the entire world. With crystal clear calling and a feature packed interface and service Skype is one of the best small business phone applications available. Consider using Skype in your online marketing business.
To Your Online Marketing Success!
Interesting in learning more about this topic? Download my free ebook on internet marketing.
Bob Hamilton is an entrepreneur, author, writer, business consultant and trainer.www.OpeningADollarStore.com
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