Bulk SMS marketing is the easiest, smartest and spam-free way of communication. With the majority of the modern civilisation owning at least one mobile phone, it has now become possible to reach thousands of people in this smart way. Choosing to use a bulk SMS campaign will allow you to send as many SMS messages as you want, with a single click. You will receive the advantage of instant delivery of messages and you may easily send advertisements along with the SMS messages.
Here are some practical examples of what SMS Messaging & Bulk SMS campaigns can be used for:
- Inform customers of product launches, specials or any product-related news
- Notify debtors about account balances exceeded or overdue
- Provide information services to customers or subscribers
- Send time-critical information to a mobile workforce
- Send price changes and stock information to clients or sales staff
- Inform staff of meetings, or schedule appointment reminders
- Run campaigns and competitions
- Build client relations by sending birthday wishes
- Inform clients and staff of any company changes or events
Bulk SMS is an excellent way of directly targeting a customer base. ProsperO Digital Agency creates customised, fully automated software through which you can send Bulk SMS messages. The software used for bulk messaging purposes is secure and comes with a user-friendly utility with Graphic User Interface (GUI). In this service you will have the advantage of choosing your own keywords, which will help you in promoting your business, products and services.
SMS campaigns hold several advantages. It is more discreet than a telephonic conversation, making it the ideal form of communication when you don't want to be disturbed. An SMS is less time consuming when compared to a phone call or sending of an email. Unlike an email, an SMS is considered to be a spam free mode of communication. The delivery of an SMS is more certain than an email which may end up as a junk mail. The ProsperO bulk SMS system provides reporting, campaigns, scheduling and individual SMS sending.
How does it work?
To get the system ready for you to start sending SMS messages, there are four simple steps. As the system is hosted online and you do not require any onsite setup or installations, your office can literally be sending SMS messages within an hour from contacting us.
Step 1
We will create user accounts for every business unit.
For example, your Durban office may have multiple departments or sub units. The system also caters for certain cases where you might have more than one business unit in Durban or in an area.
We will capture the invoice details and contact person details of the person responsible for raising PO numbers and placing orders. During this step a very important trigger is set that will alert the above-mentioned contact when your credits have reached a pre-determined level, this will ensure that you do not run out of credits.
Step 2
Once the business unit has been created, SMS credits must be purchased to activate the account.
Step 3
A tutorial will be sent to the contact person created in step 1. Telephone support will be provided during office hours. Additional training requirements onsite will be charged for.
Step 4
Now you are able to start creating campaigns and sending out SMS messages.
- Creation of campaigns
- The system allows you to create multiple SMS campaigns.
- Easy import feature from Excel allows you to import your database of recipients into the system quickly.
- The system also allows you to import recipients one by one.
- Scheduling of campaigns
- Campaigns may be scheduled to go out in the future or at a specific time that is built in.
- Reporting on campaigns
- Delivered SMS messages
- Failed SMS messages
- Replies on SMS messages
- Individual SMS sending
Business Units and Groups
The system allows for multiple business units to be created on the same account holder’s system, from where the SMS credits can be assigned to sub business units or cost centers. In this way, each cost center does not need to have a billings account with us.
Furthermore, purchasing SMS credits in bulk then sub dividing them within your business, will allow you to qualify for discounts. This is the tool you need to use your clients’ mobile phones to secure your business place in their minds.
