Why Texting is a Big Deal for Your Business
Think about how you get messages. Emails can get lost. Social media posts db to data might not be seen. But text messages are different. Most people open text messages very quickly. This means your message gets noticed. It’s a direct way to talk to your customers. This is great for many things. You can tell them about sales. You can remind them about appointments. You can even ask for their ideas.
Texting builds strong relationships. When customers feel connected, they trust you more. Trust leads to more sales. It also makes customers happy. Happy customers tell their friends. This brings even more people to your business. Constant Contact SMS helps you do all this simply.
Getting Started with Constant Contact SMS
Setting up SMS with Constant Contact is not hard. First, you need a Constant Contact account. If you have one, that’s great. If not, you can sign up easily. Then, you find the SMS features. Constant Contact guides you through each step. You will need to get permission from your customers. This is very important. You can't just text anyone. They must agree to get texts from you. This keeps things fair and legal.
Building Your SMS List the Right Way
Building your list is key. How do you get people to sign up for texts? You can ask them when they buy something. You can have a sign-up form on your website. Maybe you can offer a special deal. For example, "Text JOIN to get 10% off your next order!" This gives people a reason to join. Always tell them what kind of texts they will get. Will it be sales? News? Event updates? Being clear helps.
Sending Your First Text Message
Once you have a list, sending a text is simple. You log into your Constant Contact account. You choose your SMS contacts. Then, you type your message. Keep it short and sweet. Text messages have a character limit. So, every word counts. Add a call to action. For example, "Shop now!" or "Learn more!" Then, you hit send. Your message goes out to your customers.