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Capturing After-Hours Calls from Third-Party Call Centers
Capturing After-Hours Calls from Third-Party Call Centers
There are two methods for capturing leads when a call center answers on your behalf after business hours:
I. Capturing Calls via Virtual Phone Numbers
Overview:
Use virtual phone numbers in all marketing channels and your website.
Redirect calls from the virtual number to your VOIP system.
Your office VOIP system forwards after-hours calls to the call center.
Benefits:
Automatic Lead Capture: All calls are automatically logged in LeadCenter.AI.
Recording & Transcription: Even after-hours calls can be recorded and transcribed.
CRM Integration: Transcripts and recordings appear under the contact record.
Use Case: Ideal for firms seeking automation and detailed call records during and after business hours.
II. Capturing Leads via Email Redirect (Parser Setup)
Overview:
Best for call centers that email lead details to your firm.
LeadCenter.AI parses the email and creates leads in the CRM.
Setup Steps:
Generate a forwarding email on the Campaigns Page .
Send a real sample email (not a screenshot) to support@leadcenter.ai .
The support team will create a custom parser (takes 1–3 business days).
Once confirmed, set up email forwarding to the generated LeadCenter email.
Notes:
A parser must be created for each unique email format/source.
If the format changes, notify LeadCenter support to update the parser.
This method captures data from the email but not audio or transcripts.
Comparison Table
Criteria
Virtual Phone Numbers
Email Redirect (Parser)
Full automation with call logs
✅ Yes
❌ No
Call transcription
✅ Yes
❌ No
Email-based lead generation
❌ No
✅ Yes
Speed of implementation
✅ Immediate
⏱ 1–3 days
Requires VOIP setup
✅ Yes
❌ No
Need help? Contact support@leadcenter.ai to assist with implementation.