AT&T'S redesigned toll-free Internet directory makes it even easier to go shopping on the Web.PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1996--AT&T's newly redesigned Toll-Free Internet Directory makes shopping on the Web as simple as turning on your computer. The directory (http://www.tollfree.att.net) is the World Wide Web's only online yellow pages that's updated twice monthly and contains the toll-free telephone numbers A toll-free, Freecall, Freephone, or 800 number is a special telephone number, in that the called party is charged the cost of the calls by the telephone carrier, instead of the calling party. of more than 150,000 businesses across the country. A redesigned "Easy Search" feature enables users to find toll-free numbers by category, business name, city, state or telephone number, or any combination thereof. Additional enhancements include a streamlined home page, hotlinks to specialty travel and gift directories and an on-line media kit with sample advertising. AT&T's Toll-Free Internet Directory receives about 130,000 hits a day, and links directly from more than 10,000 other web sites. "Surfers can find acupuncturists and antique dealers antique dealer n → anticuario/a antique dealer n → antiquaire m/f antique dealer antique n → or yacht rentals and yoga yoga (yō`gə) [Skt.,=union], general term for spiritual disciplines in Hinduism, Buddhism, and throughout S Asia that are directed toward attaining higher consciousness and liberation from ignorance, suffering, and rebirth. instruction in the directory," said Patricia Selden, general manager and publisher of AT&T Yellow Page directories. "Savvy Savvy® Gynecology A contraceptive vaginal gel that ↓ transmission of STDs–eg, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea. See Contraceptive. business people know that time is at a premium for consumers. Providing a toll-free number for potential customers is good for the bottom- line." "Conversely con·verse 1 intr.v. con·versed, con·vers·ing, con·vers·es 1. To engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings; talk. See Synonyms at speak. 2. , businesses advertise in AT&T's Toll-Free Directories because they understand that technology is a great equalizer," said Selden. "A toll-free number instantly transforms a small, local company into a national business. The directory's advertisers can have their listing hotlinked to their own home page, opening their electronic storefront." AT&T also offers print versions of the Toll-Free Directory: The Business Buyer's Guide and, for consumers, the Shoppers Guide. Both can be ordered from the website, or by calling 1- 800-426-8686 or are available for purchase at most major bookstores including B.Dalton Dalton, city (1990 pop. 21,761), seat of Whitfield co., extreme NW Ga., in the Appalachian valley; inc. 1847. It is a highly industrialized city in a farm area. and Borders. AT&T is running a banner advertising Banner Advertising A common form of advertising on the internet. The banner is an advertisement of 460x68 pixels, usually placed at the top of the page Notes: For an example, just look at the top of a page on almost any popular web site. campaign on the World Wide Web through December 15. The ads link users to the revamped internet directory. For more information about AT&T Toll- Free Directories call 1-800-562-2255. CONTACT: Janet Wyles 908-221-8790 (office) 908-356-7315 (home) or Mike Cuno 908-221-5563 (office) 201-252-8582 (home) |
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