Grasshopper Virtual Phone System
Keep personal and business calls separate
Grasshopper is a virtual phone system designed primarily for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs who need a professional phone presence without the overhead of traditional phone systems or physical office setups.
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App, Business, Productivity
About
📌 Best Practices
- Use custom greetings and call menus for a polished first impression.
- Assign extensions to team members for streamlined communication.
- Use the voicemail transcription feature for easier follow-up and record-keeping.
- Pair with a CRM or helpdesk system for better customer service workflows.
🔧 Key Features of Grasshopper
FeatureDescriptionVirtual Phone NumbersChoose toll-free, local, or vanity numbers. You can also port existing numbers.Call ForwardingRoutes calls to any phone — mobile, landline, or VoIP.Business TextingSend and receive text messages using your business number.Voicemail TranscriptionConverts voicemail messages to text and delivers them via email.Custom GreetingsRecord professional greetings and call menus (e.g., “Press 1 for sales…”).Mobile and Desktop AppsManage calls and messages from anywhere.Simultaneous Call HandlingManage multiple calls at once with extensions or forwarding.Call AnalyticsBasic reports on call activity and performance.
💼 Who Uses Grasshopper?
- Solo entrepreneurs or freelancers who want to separate personal and business calls.
- Startups and SMBs looking for a scalable and professional phone system.
- Remote teams who don’t want to invest in traditional PBX hardware.
🛠️ How It Works (Step-by-Step)
- Sign up and choose your number(s).
- Set up your call flow (e.g., forwarding rules, voicemail, extensions).
- Download the mobile or desktop app to make/receive calls or texts.
- Use your number for business while keeping personal numbers private.
