By Olivia Yang
Google Voice is a telephone service that provides users a second phone number for use through your web browser. There are key advantages to using Google Voice for your business.
- Device Variety
Google Voice can be used through a variety of devices– including laptops, iPads, and more– meaning you do not need to rely on only your phone to make and answer calls.
- Affordability
Google Voice is completely free for calls over WiFi to the United States, Mexico, and Canada and charges a slight per minute rate for international calls, depending on the country.
- Voicemail Transcriptions
Google Voice allows users to automatically transcribe voicemails into text, removing the hassle of audio voicemails.
Google Voice for Business Benefits (for those subscribed to Google Workplace)
- Synced Communications
Because Google Voice operates through the cloud, calls are synced to all Google Voice devices. This means that as long as you are online, you will never miss a call. You can also transfer calls between devices.
- Google Calendar Integration
Google Voice has the option to sync with Google Calendar– meaning calls made when you are out-of-office will automatically be sent to voicemail.
Interested? To sign up for Google Voice, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your gmail account and go to voice.google.com.
- Enter your city and state to claim a phone number.
- Verify your new number using your current phone number, which will be linked to your account.
- You’re in! Now, you can use Google Voice to make and receive calls, send messages, and more