If you have a phone list but want to reach prospects via fax, here’s how to turn those phone numbers into usable fax contacts:
1. Identify Which Numbers Are Fax Lines
Use Fax Detection Tools: Services like FaxFinder or online fax verification tools can check if a number is fax-enabled.
Manual Testing: Send a brief test fax or call the number to ask if they receive faxes. Time-consuming but accurate.
2. Check for Business vs. Personal Numbers
Fax marketing typically targets business lines. Filter your fax lists phone list to keep business numbers more likely to have fax machines.
3. Update Contact Details
Enrich your data with company info, contact names, and roles to personalize your fax campaigns.
4. Use Public & Paid Databases for Cross-Referencing
Cross-check phone numbers against commercial databases or directories that list fax numbers for the same businesses.
5. Segment by Industry or Geography
Prioritize industries and regions where fax usage is still common (e.g., healthcare, legal, government).
6. Ask Contacts Directly
When calling, confirm if they have a fax number and if you can send marketing materials via fax.
7. Regularly Clean & Verify Your Converted Fax List
Remove invalid or non-responsive fax numbers to maintain high deliverability.
Bottom line:
Converting phone lists to fax lists requires verification and data enrichment, but it lets you leverage existing contacts for fax campaigns without buying new lists.
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