Google Voice: Grand Central is Upgraded

A while back, I started using Google Grand Central for my business line.  To say that I love it is an understatement!  Then, this morning I read that they were upgrading the service, and it will be called “Google Voice”.  That’s the good news.  The bad news?  Yeah, if you don’t already have a number, you’re kinda out of luck.

Get your name in the hat.

Don’t have a Google Voice Number?  That’s ok, because you can get one… eventually.  Here’s where you can do that.

Here’s why you want a number.

I’ve been using this product for about two years-ish.  There are many reasons I like it.  A few of my favorite things:

Multiple ring locations. I can tell my Google Voice number to ring me wherever I am.  I can also choose different numbers to ring through to different places.  So, say you have a very important contact that you want to be able to reach you at all hours.  You give that number an all-access pass to all numbers listed in your account.  This also works great for emergency situations, if you give your number to your child’s school or caregiver.  There’s infinite possibilities!

One number. My Google Voice number is my main business line, with lots of flexibility.  I have one number I can give out, and it’s not tied to a physical location.  I’ve also been able to check voicemail when I am traveling overseas.
(One word of caution:  there have been a couple times the system has gone down, so make sure you list an alternate number on your business card and/or marketing materials.)

Call recording. I have a colleague I mastermind with on a regular basis.  We use Google Voice to record particularly important sections of our conversations, so we can remember them later.
(Another word of caution: DO NOT record any call without the other person’s permission.  It’s inconsiderate at best, and illegal at worst.)

Alright, so I’ve droned on enough.  Sold yet?  Go check it out!

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