We’re Back, Baby: Raleighwood Returns to Downtown (And We Brought Parking With Us)

After a few great years of calling Midtown home, we felt the pull to return to our roots. So we packed up the ring lights, the whiteboards, the snack drawer, and the wine—and the Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group team is officially back downtown! You can now find us at 311 1/2 E Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, a cozy, character-filled space just steps from some of our favorite Raleigh haunts.

Call Me Maybe: How CallRail Uses Call Tracking + AI to Create Quality Leads

“See how CallRail helps over 200,000 businesses get more value from their marketing spend.” This was my “you had me at hello” moment. As marketers, we know how tricky it can be to track where a lead comes from—especially through calls. So when I came across this line on CallRail’s website, I was hoping for love at first sight—and it didn’t disappoint.

We’ve been using CallRail for years and have loved the results it brings for our clients. My first experience with CallRail was back in 2019, working with a heating and air company that wanted to track the effectiveness of door hangers left at homes after service calls. Their main question was, “How will we know if it works?” Our answer: “Let’s put a CallRail tracking number on it!” This allowed us to easily monitor inbound calls, regardless of whether the customer mentioned the flyer or the offer. Since then, we’ve leveraged CallRail across a range of industries, from real estate and med spas to restaurants, bars, and custom home builders.

In this month’s blog, I’m excited to tell you more about a platform that our team truly believes in. We’ll show you how the Raleighwood crew can be your CallRail experts, guiding you through the entire process with best practices every step of the way. So, it’s time to “call me, beep me, if ya wanna reach me,” because we now can follow the journey from visitors to leads to customers. (Never thought I would get to include the “Kim Possible theme” song in a blog, so I could not pass up the opportunity. Shout out 90’s kids!)

First Things First, What is CallRail?

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Image from CallRail on Facebook

In today’s data-driven world, tracking the performance of your marketing efforts is essential—especially when it comes to phone calls. Enter CallRail, a powerful call tracking and analytics platform that helps businesses and marketing agencies capture critical insights from inbound calls, form submissions, and other communication channels.

“CallRail is incredibly valuable for website usability, as it effectively tracks and analyzes user touchpoints before, during, and after a call. This functionality helps businesses gain a deeper understanding of customer behavior and allows them to optimize their marketing strategies accordingly.” – Peyton Tucker, Design Associate, Raleighwood Media Group

CallRail’s platform is designed to help businesses track, analyze, and improve the performance of phone calls generated by their marketing efforts. It captures data on where calls are coming from (like specific ads, keywords, or campaigns) and turns those calls into insights you can use to refine marketing strategies. CallRail is especially useful to us to help demonstrate ROI to clients, showing the tangible impact of our efforts by tracking phone call leads back to specific marketing channels.

How Does CallRail Work?

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CallRail tracks calls by assigning unique phone numbers to each marketing campaign. When a lead calls one of those numbers, CallRail captures valuable data—such as the source of the call, the caller’s location, and their journey on your website—before forwarding the call to your business. This allows you to see exactly which campaigns are driving calls and leads.

Through AI-driven features like conversation intelligence, CallRail also provides insights into call quality, such as whether the call resulted in a conversion or what specific keywords were mentioned. This information helps businesses and marketing teams make data-backed decisions to optimize future campaigns.

“Utilizing CallRail has been an excellent tool for clients to see where their leads are coming from and track the progress of advertising efforts.” – MeLissa Nobling, Special Project Coordinator, Raleighwood Media Group

With over 200,000 businesses relying on CallRail, it’s easy to see why it’s become a favorite tool for marketers. By tracking the journey from lead to customer and connecting the dots between marketing efforts and real conversions, CallRail offers undeniable value. Whether you’re looking to prove ROI, improve client retention, or simply make your marketing more effective, CallRail provides the data and tools to get it done. Learn more about CallRial at CallRail.com.

CallRail Pricing

CallRail offers multiple packages to fit all budgets and needs.

Call Tracking: $45/mo

Measure, analyze, and prove the ROI of call-based marketing campaigns.

Includes:

  • Five Local Numbers
  • 250 Local Minutes
  • Call and Text Tracking and Attribution
  • Call Recording and Routing

Call Tracking + Conversation: $90/mo

Transcribe and analyze calls for even greater marketing insights.

Includes Everything in Call Tracking Plus:

  • Call Transcripts
  • Keyword Analysis

Call Tracking + Form Tracking: $90/mo

Attribute form submissions as well as calls back to marketing sources.

Includes Everything in Call Tracking Plus:

  • Form Tracking
  • Custom Form Builder

Call Tracking Complete: $135/mo

Track, analyze, and optimize calls and forms in one solution.

Includes Everything in Call Tracking Plus:

  • Call Transcripts
  • Keyword Analysis
  • Form Tracking
  • Custom Form Builder

This pricing is based on a yearly plan where you save 10%. Monthly plans are available. Additional usage is extra. They are currently offering a 14-day free trial for each plan.

We Are Your CallRail Experts

“It is really cool to dive into the analytics of CallRail and understand where the traffic of the calls is coming from with the different phone numbers. From there, we are able to decide where the best use of our marketing spend is.” – Lauren Mancini, Marketing Assoicate, Raleighwood Media Group

The Raleighwood Media Group team are certified CallRail experts, having completed CallRail’s CallRail Classroom to master every aspect of the platform. With in-depth knowledge from these training videos and hands-on experience, we are equipped to guide you through essential setup steps, from account creation to seamlessly integrating CallRail in your website. By fully utilizing CallRail’s call tracking features, we can help you drive more impactful results and optimize your marketing efforts. Ready to get started? Contact us today at Hello@RaleighwoodMedia.com and let’s find out what’s making your phone ring.

** CallRail kindly gives us a small token of appreciation when our referrals sign up for service.

WPForms: Conditional Logic for the Win

With AI at the top of everyone’s minds, our team is pleased to share the details regarding Wake Invests in Women’s upcoming event, “Harnessing the Power of AI to Ensure Equitable HR Practices Event,” on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Snubbed by Your Subs?

So you got ghosted… by your email subscribers? Don’t give up on them just yet—let’s try to win them back with a re-engagement campaign.

From Scary to Spooktacular!

Hey, all you guys and ghouls, the terrifyingly talented team at Raleigh Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group is ready to take your next project from scary to spooktacular—no matter how small or large.

Tips for Creating a Multi-Language Website

When we started working on Access Family Dental’s new website, we knew we wanted to figure out a way that we could make potential Spanish-speaking clients feel welcome and make the website useable for the practice’s current Spanish-speaking clients.

Recent Event Work: Southern Bank Barbecue

In 2017, we had the pleasure of working with Southern Bank on a hospitality event for clients, colleagues, and friends. What better way to show your appreciation than with a big, southern barbecue – complete with great food, craft beer, and live bluegrass music?!