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The Internet and Bail Bonds

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013

Online Bail Bonds The internet has changed nearly every industry in the world. We’re now reliant on computers in most industries, and the same is true with bail bonds. The great thing about the internet and bail bonds is that the internet has been able to increase the scope of some bail bond agencies.  It has given them a chance to offer their services in a wider area and also attract more customers. The internet has also revolutionized the way the bail bonds industry sees customer service. Whereas a number of years ago most agencies could get away with the odd customer complaint because there was no way for that customer to reach lots of people, every customer is now incredibly valuable to a bail bond agency’s reputation. If there is just one bad review on the internet, that review is soon syndicated to a number of different websites and can ruin a whole business if it becomes prominent.

This is why the bail bonds industry is now so heavily focused on making sure that the customers are happy. Any agency or bondsman that wasn’t offering a good service has been driven out of the industry, and any newcomers hoping to make a quick buck don’t stand a chance. The industry is now far more efficient and offers people are much more reliable level of service.

As in every industry, that doesn’t necessarily mean that there aren’t still people trying to take advantage of you. The internet has definitely allowed “scammers” to reach more people, so you still have to be weary about who you do business with, but it’s not a major issue in the bail bonds industry. It’s always amazing that some people are so negative about our industry, when in actuality it’s one of the most scam-free industries around.  All bail bond agencies are stickily regulated by the Department of Insurance in most states.

You can find dozens of agencies to choose from with the click of a button, and that has meant a great deal of extra competition. This means better customer service, and more experienced companies to deal with. It’s no longer the case that an agency can just throw up a website and get business.  They have to work hard to create a good website and build their reputation online, which means better quality of information for the customer.

The industry used to be quite asymmetric, with most of the information in the hands of the bondsman. This meant they had an unfair advantage over their customers, but that has all changed now. These days, someone can find a great deal about the bail bonds industry and the process in a matter of minutes.  Customers  have more information available to them when they talk to an agency.

The use of the internet has also made bail bond agencies more efficient. Large teams of people can now work with each other at breakneck speed.  This is great for customers on the receiving end. Overall, the internet has been a huge help to the industry, and it’s hard to see why anyone would be negative about the impact it has had.