Episode #760
Should You Place a Phone Number on Your Website? 
August 30, 2018

In episode #760, Eric and Neil discuss putting a phone number on your website. Tune in to hear if this is a necessary tactic.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Place a Phone Number on Your Website?
  • [00:38] Eric gets 10-15 calls per day.
  • [00:56] Neil thinks it’s a waste of time to field random calls.
  • [01:15] Use chat services instead.
  • [01:30] Most of the calls are junk.
  • [01:45] Consider segmentation and only reveal your number to US visitors.
  • [03:00] It’s easier to collect a lead and call them.
  • [03:35] You can use Drift or Intercom to help segment your visitors and leads.
  • [03:57] That’s all for today!
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