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How to Find a Cell Phone Number via Searchbug.com
Jan
20

How to Find a Cell Phone Number

Over half of Americans have only a cell phone number and less than 40% of US households have a landline. So, if you need to get someone’s phone number using a name, city, and state, you’re most often trying to find a cell phone number. Unfortunately, it’s more difficult to find a cell phone number […]

Jan
13

Can You Really Find a Phone Number Free?

Incomplete or incorrect contact information is one of the biggest time and money wasters for businesses. If a lead is missing a phone number, a salesperson might spend 30 minutes or more trying to find a phone number free on the internet. That’s paid time that could be spent talking to customers, closing sales. And, […]

How to Use Text Messaging for Political Campaigns via Searchbug.com
Dec
12

How to Use Text Messaging for Political Campaigns

Using text messaging for political campaigns can be tricky. You must send messages that get a response. But, political campaigns must also deal carefully with compliance and personal data issues. Consumer data protection violations are most often reported by consumers themselves. And, people are even more willing to complain to the authorities about unwanted political […]

How to Validate Phone Numbers for Apps
Dec
05

How to Validate Phone Numbers for Apps

If you have an app, you need phone numbers. If you’re not using phone numbers in your app, you need to start. Phone numbers can simplify your app and make life easier for your users. And, that’s in addition to increasing security. Some companies, like the Affirm lending company, use phone numbers instead of usernames […]

How to Do a Reverse Phone Lookup - Searchbug
Jul
16

How to Do a Reverse Phone Lookup: The Beginner’s Guide

Caller ID is an amazing tool. However, caller ID often doesn’t tell you who the number belongs to. If you see a phone number, and want to know who owns it, you can do a reverse phone lookup to find out who’s phone number it is. But, a missed call or an unknown number on […]

Aug
11

How to find a phone number from name, city, and state

This is a very common question. And, I figured I would answer and explain here. The question comes in many forms but one of the most common requests is: QUESTION: Can you get me a valid phone number if I provide you with someone’s name, city, and state? Most of the other sites I’ve tried […]