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Track Ad ROI with Temporary Phone Numbers: Proven Strategy, Clear Costs

Track Advertising ROI with Temporary Phone Numbers: A Proven Approach with Transparent Costs

At Zero Noise Marketing, we use Twilio’s temporary phone number tracking as a best-in-class solution, proven by top car dealerships to maximize advertising ROI. By assigning unique phone numbers to each campaign, we help Canadian businesses attribute calls and texts with precision, ensuring you know exactly which ads drive leads. This powerful tool is designed to attract new clients by delivering clear insights into campaign performance at an affordable cost. Below, we outline how we set up tracking, forwarding, incoming call capture, instant voice transcription, and incoming text message capture and forwarding for as little as $107 per month using Twilio, with only a one-time setup fee. As Twilio prices can change, let us put a quote together for you to ensure accuracy.

Why Temporary Phone Numbers Are a Proven Solution

Car dealerships rely on call tracking to pinpoint which campaigns—radio ads, Google Ads, or billboards—generate high-intent phone leads. Temporary phone numbers enable precise attribution, allowing dealerships to optimize ad spend and boost sales. At Zero Noise Marketing, we bring this proven strategy to Canadian businesses, using Twilio’s flexible APIs to track calls and texts with minimal cost and maximum impact, making it an ideal product to attract new clients.

How We Set Up Call and Text Tracking with Twilio

Here’s how we implement Twilio’s features to deliver a comprehensive tracking solution tailored to your campaigns:

  • Provision Temporary Phone Numbers: We purchase local or toll-free numbers via Twilio’s Phone Number API, selecting numbers that align with your brand (e.g., local Canadian area codes like 604 or 416 for regional campaigns).

  • Campaign Mapping: Each number is assigned to a specific campaign (e.g., a Google Ads keyword or a direct mailer), with Twilio’s webhooks tracking incoming calls and texts.

  • Dynamic Number Insertion (DNI): For online campaigns, we use DNI to display unique numbers based on traffic sources (e.g., utm_source=facebook), ensuring granular attribution.

  • Call Forwarding and Capture: Calls are routed to your sales team or contact center, with detailed logs capturing caller data, duration, and source.

  • Instant Voice Transcription: Twilio’s Voice Intelligence transcribes calls in real-time, enabling analysis of customer intent and agent performance.

  • Text Message Capture and Forwarding: Incoming texts are captured and forwarded to your team or CRM, ensuring no lead is missed.

  • Analytics and Reporting: We integrate Twilio’s data with your CRM or analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Salesforce) and provide custom dashboards to visualize ROI.

Financial Breakdown: Estimated Twilio Costs for a $107 Setup

We’ve optimized our Twilio-powered setup to deliver robust tracking for as little as $107 per month for small-scale Canadian campaigns, with only a one-time setup fee to get you started. Below is an estimated cost breakdown based on Twilio’s 2025 pricing for a typical setup with one local Canadian number and moderate call and text volume. Since Twilio prices can change, let us put a quote together for you to confirm exact costs.

  • Phone Number Creation and Rental:

    • Cost: About $2.00/month for one local Canadian number.

    • Details: Twilio charges approximately $2.00/month for a local Canadian number (toll-free numbers may cost more). Additional numbers for multi-campaign tracking scale at the same rate.

  • Call Forwarding:

    • Cost: About $0.0085/min (inbound leg) + $0.013/min (outbound leg) = $0.0215/min per forwarded call.

    • Estimated Usage: For 2,000 minutes of calls (e.g., 100 calls averaging 20 minutes), the cost is $0.0215 × 2,000 = $43.00/month.

    • Details: Forwarding involves two legs: the inbound call to your Twilio number and the outbound leg to your team. Costs may vary by destination.

  • Incoming Call Capture:

    • Cost: Included in the inbound call rate ($0.0085/min).

    • Details: Call logs, including caller ID, timestamp, and duration, are captured automatically with no additional cost beyond the per-minute rate.

  • Instant Voice Transcription:

    • Cost: About $0.035/min.

    • Estimated Usage: Transcribing 500 minutes of calls (e.g., 25 key calls) costs $0.035 × 500 = $17.50/month.

    • Details: Twilio’s transcription service converts calls to text for analysis, ideal for identifying customer trends or training staff.

  • Incoming Text Message Capture and Forwarding:

    • Cost: About $0.0075/incoming SMS + $0.0075/outgoing SMS (forwarded message).

    • Estimated Usage: For 1,000 incoming texts and 1,000 forwarded texts, the cost is (1,000 × $0.0075) + (1,000 × $0.0075) = $15.00/month.

    • Details: Twilio charges per SMS segment, with forwarding requiring an outgoing message. Additional carrier fees may apply but are minimal for Canadian numbers.

  • Reporting and Analytics:

    • Cost: Included in Twilio’s base platform; no additional fees for standard call and message logs.

    • Details: We use Twilio’s APIs to generate reports, integrated with your CRM or analytics tools for real-time insights.

  • Zero Noise Marketing One-Time Setup Fee:

    • Cost: About $29.50 (one-time fee for configuration, DNI integration, and initial optimization).

    • Details: Our one-time setup fee covers all initial configuration, ensuring your tracking system is tailored to your campaigns with no recurring management fees.

  • Total Estimated Monthly Cost (Excluding One-Time Setup Fee):

    • Number rental: About $2.00

    • Call forwarding (2,000 min): About $43.00

    • Call capture: $0.00 (included)

    • Voice transcription (500 min): About $17.50

    • Text capture and forwarding (2,000 SMS): About $15.00

    • Reporting: $0.00 (included)

    • Total Monthly: About $77.50/month

    • One-Time Setup Fee: About $29.50

Note: Costs assume Canadian local numbers and moderate usage. International numbers, toll-free numbers, or higher volumes may increase costs. Regulatory fees (e.g., A2P 10DLC) may apply but are minimal and not included in this estimate. As Twilio prices can change, let us put a quote together for you to confirm exact costs.

Why Choose Zero Noise Marketing and Twilio?

Our Twilio-powered solution, proven by car dealerships, is designed to attract new clients with:

  • Precision Attribution: Track calls and texts to specific campaigns or keywords, optimizing your ad spend.

  • Cost Efficiency: Start at about $77.50/month with a one-time setup fee of about $29.50, with transparent Twilio pricing and no recurring management fees.

  • Seamless Integration: Sync data with your CRM or analytics for a unified view of campaign performance.

  • Compliance: We ensure adherence to Canadian regulations and A2P 10DLC standards.

  • Scalability: From one campaign to hundreds, our solution grows with your Canadian business.

Real-World Impact

Imagine your Google Ads campaign for “luxury sedans” generates 40 calls, while your billboard drives only 5. With our tracking, you’ll see this in real-time and shift budget to high-performing channels, saving thousands while increasing conversions.

Get Started Today

Ready to track your advertising ROI like top car dealerships? Call or text us at (613) 777-5001 to get the ball rolling! Visit our website or contact our team to set up your Twilio-powered tracking solution. Let us put a quote together for you to ensure accurate pricing tailored to your needs. With Zero Noise Marketing, every call and text becomes a step toward winning new customers and growing your business.

“The Bride”.  A an example of an experimental, or concept album project from 2022.  Painted in acrylic. (Private collection)

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About the Author

Jaeson Tanner is a Marketing Thinker at Zero Noise Marketing and a narrative artist once in a blue moon. You can see his work on Instagram at @jaeson_tanner.