Mobile phones are now a part of our everyday lives, and according to Global Web Index, 80% of internet users have a smartphone, making SMS marketing perfect for any business. Whether you are thinking about starting a mobile marketing campaign, or if you are in the middle of running one, there are many things to think about when it comes to ensuring your campaign is doing as well as it possibly can. Whilst there are many things you can do to make the most of your SMS marketing campaign, we’ve given you five tips to help make your text message marketing a success.
Keep track of how effective a campaign has beenAnalyse the data, and see what results you get from your text campaign, and if many people opt out. This can help to identify what is working and what could use improvement. |
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Personalise texts for better experienceSaying “Hi John” as opposed to “Dear Customer” is a start, but personalisation can go much further. Get to know the ins and outs of customers and send messages that are relevant to them, rather than generic text messages. |
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Keep it short and sweetText messages have a limit of 160 characters, so it’s vital to keep messages short and to the point, but with a clear call to action. Make it clear why you are sending the message in the first place, and why the user should follow it up. Using a link shortening tool such as goo.gl or bit.ly can also help messages look less untidy |
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Segment your audienceThere’s nothing worse than receiving a text message that is completely irrelevant to you. Make sure you target your audience correctly and that you’re sending appropriate content. |
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Timing is everythingWhilst the open rate of a text message tops 99%, sending a text message in the middle of the night could be damaging to end results. There is no right or wrong time to send a message, but careful consideration as well as trial and error will ultimately help in understanding when the best time is to send your text message. |
Following these few tips is just the start to improving your text messaging campaign and potentially increase online sales and foot traffic to your shop as well as brand trust. Text message marketing can take time and trialling before it is perfect, but it can be very effective when executed correctly.
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