How Do I Set Up a Chat Line?
Chat lines are a fun way to make new friends or win business clients. They offer voice-to-voice real-time communication in an era when chat rooms---text-to-text real-time communication---rule the day for meeting new people. Chat lines are traditionally marketed for singles, erotic conversation, support and advice. However, they can attract any group of conversation seekers, including those looking for professional services. Setting up a chat line is an ideal way to find people to talk to on your subject of interest. It can also be a great way to make extra money.
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Determine the purpose of your chat line, such as if you are using the chat line to make friends or to make money. The distinction will inform where you set up your chat line and for how much.
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Decide on a pre-recorded service, a live line or a combination of both. You can opt to leave a pre-recorded message or allow callers to leave pre-recorded messages to you or each other. A live line allows real-time conversation.
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Price each call. Determining what you will charge or pay for each call will better enable you to shop for a service provider. Some service providers have a minimum price they will allow for each call. You will want to choose a provider that will allow you to price your services according to your business goals.
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Choose a service provider. Many established chat line dating services provide chat line numbers for free when you apply online. If you seek to set up a chat line for business purposes, you can comparison shop online as well as through traditional telephone service providers. Each provider will have certain limits to the number of voice mail boxes, audio features and settings. Be sure that the provider you choose can handle the volume of calls you plan to host. (See "Resources.")
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Place your order. Some companies take anywhere from five to seven days to provide your new chat line number. Others provide a number for you instantly.
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Set up a pre-recorded message or take calls.
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