An ESL Academic Writer? Get a Virtual Phone number

Over the past several years the number of custom writing services providers has greatly increased. Consequently, the number of academic writers has also increased. While some of the companies that provide essay writing services pay their writers well, some custom writing services companies pay their writers poorly. This is okay if one does not know how much exactly the companies charge their clients. However, if you are nosy enough and happen to dig and find out how much the client's one is writing for are charged, the first word that comes to one's mind is "exploitation". Yes, it is common for companies that offer college custom essay writing services to charge their clients $55 and pay their writers $5. When most of the writers realize how much they are netting the online essay writing companies, they often start to figure out how to work for clients directly.

Enhanced Online Image

The next step in such a case is to set up a website through which one can take orders. A search through essay writing forums reveals that there is great opposition towards the set up of custom writing businesses by people who are not native English speakers. In fact, it is not uncommon for some companies to go to great lengths to warn their clients against ordering custom written papers from websites that are not owned by people from US, UK, and Australia (English Speaking Countries). Armed with the conviction that he or she can offer custom writing services despite opposition from competitors from English speaking countries, some people set up websites to take orders.

Some well established companies warn their clients against custom writing services providers without UK, US or Australian phone numbers. This is where virtual phone numbers come in. Getting a local phone number for each of the countries can greatly boost one's online image. Those who know how the essay writing services industry is understand the importance of staying ahead of the game; it is a highly competitive multibillion dollar industry.

With a US virtual phone number or a UK virtual phone number, one can comfortably run a custom essay writing services from the comfort of their home in India, China, Africa, or any other place. The clients will think that you are located in the US or any other English speaking country. The clients will dial a phone number that is local to them and you will pick the call from any part of the world. What's more? You can subscribe for toll free virtual phone numbers and display them on your website. This would boost the clients' perception of your writing company. 

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Earning What you Deserve

Apart from starting a custom writing company, policies that discriminate against ESLs have made many people to fake their identities online. For example, some writing companies pay ENL writers better than ESL writers despite their writing abilities being similar and at times ESLs being better writers than ENLs. While some people argue that such discriminatory practices are  essential due to differing exchange rates and standards of living, they are demotivating. As part of faking one's identity one can get a virtual phone number from an English speaking country such as US, UK, and Australia.

That said, I believe one should only opt for this option if one is sure of delivering quality custom writing services. Academic writing is very demanding and the students seek academic assistance mainly because they want a high grade. This means that you should be able to deliver. A virtual phone number will not help if your writing skills are poor.

•  How to get a virtual telephone number

4 Top Benefits of Virtual Telephone Numbers

Virtual telephone numbers are increasing being used in today's world. This is because they offer users several benefits that are unavailable when using telephone numbers that are non-virtual. The most important reason as to why virtual phone numbers are gaining increasing popularity is their money saving capacity. That's right! It's possible to save money with a virtual phone number. This is particularly so for international calls. The following are the top 4 benefits as to why you should get one for yourself.

1. Loved Ones can Call you for Less

Normally, placing an international call is usually pretty expensive. At times the cost of international calls keeps people from keeping in touch with their loved ones as they would like. This problem is solved with a virtual phone number as loved one's can call you at their local call rates. To experience this benefit just get a virtual telephone number in the country where your loved ones are located. For example, if your loved ones are located in the US and you live in Kenya, just get a virtual local US telephone number. There are many companies that offer virtual phone services and these can be accessed through search engine searches. Even better, such companies allow one to choose the exact US state for increased savings on calls. This means that loved one's make calls to a local telephone number and so they do not incur international calling expenses. On your side, you are able to receive the calls from anywhere in the world through international call forwarding services. Subscribers are often spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing how to receive their calls as virtual telephone services providers give their subscribers the option of having their calls routed to: their mobile phones, landline, Google Talk, VOIP, Skype, IAX, H.323, and SIP.

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2. Businesses get a Local Presence in their Targeted Locations

Virtual telephone numbers give businesses the opportunity to increase their presence all over the world. This is particularly important for businesses that have operations outside their country. For such businesses, all they have to do is to simply apply for a telephone number in their preferred country. For example, a company in Kenya that targets customers in the UK, US and Australia can get a local US virtual phone number, a UK virtual phone number, and an Australian virtual phone number. This implies that customers from the three countries will be calling at their local rates and thus they will not incur international calling rates. Even better, some virtual telephone companies give businesses the option of choosing toll free virtual phone numbers which means that the customers place calls to the businesses at no cost. Needless to say, this boosts the  public image of a business and even encourages customers to place calls to the business. Even better? A business can receive several calls concurrently. The exact number depends on the virtual phone services provider. For example, globalnumbers.de allows one to receive 30 calls concurrently using one virtual phone number. Some industries lock out people from certain geographic regions. For example, essay writing services industry tends to lock out competitors from ESL countries. To get around this problem, essay writing services providers from ESL countries should consider getting a virtual telephone number.

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• Why every ESL Academic Writer should Consider Getting a Virtual Phone Number

3. One's identity is Protected

To access certain web-based services, one may be required to provide his or her telephone number. Some people feel uneasy when giving out their phone numbers and for a good reason; some people harvest the phone numbers after which they harass the owners. An instance in which one is required to provide a phone number is online dating. To ensure your privacy and protect your identity, get a virtual phone number and give it to the online dating agency of your interest. This way, you will receive calls without giving out your real number. The best thing is that most of the companies that provide virtual phone services give their subscribers the option of cancelling the subscription at anytime for free. This means that you can easily avoid stalkers by opting out of the subscription service.

4.  Traveling

When traveling abroad, one may want to keep in touch with customers, business associates and loved ones. This can be possible through roaming. However, this option is usually very expensive. The solution? To get a virtual telephone number. This means that one gets to avoid roaming charges

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• How to avoid roaming charges with a virtual phone number