How to Get Customers in Your Text Messaging List

Asking outright if it is okay to be included in the text messaging list of your company or shop would almost always get a negative response. Although it is true that text messaging is, by far, the most powerful medium in getting responses from customers and prospective clients, taking the first step is the difficult part.

It is not surprising that people are quite hesitant giving out their mobile numbers because of the fact that there are obstinate businesses who keep badgering them with unsolicited and no sense messages all day. With this in mind, you simply have to show that getting them on your text messaging list will actually be beneficial on their part.  Spamming your customer’s inbox is just as bad as sending spam mails. The best way to understand how this will work is to put yourself in your customer’s shoes.

Definitely, you would want to receive messages that will NOT turn you off. You certainly would like to receive notifications or messages about something that will benefit you. It should be something that would be of value to you.

Here are some ways to get customers in your text messaging list:

Coupons and Freebies

At this tough economic time, almost everyone would love to get hold of coupons and freebies. Instead of spending time hunting down coupons and freebies from ads and magazines that will give extra discounts, text messaging can be used. Mobile coupons are now in-demand as there is no need for cut-outs to present to the cashier.  All you need is to show text message like “Get 10% less on your next purchase. Just show this text to the cashier.” Surely, you will have a great number of customers wanting to be on your text messaging list.

Win Prizes

“Would you like to be included in our text messaging list as we consistently give out wonderful prizes to our customers?”Indeed, who does not want to win a prize? By encouraging your customers to be active in texting a certain number or keyword for more chances of winning, it will surely bring forth more customers and sales to your business. You can make it interesting by giving out extra rebates for those who did not win the prize. This way, everyone would be receiving something of value.

Surveys, Feedback and Reviews

This is another interesting way of getting your customers to be included in your text messaging list.  Other than the fact that you are showing your customers that you value their opinion, it is a great way to know what they think of your product or services and improve. You can get your customers to text by voting, answering surveys or leaving feedback and reviews.

There are other ways for you to get your customers included in your list. Just be sure that you do not clog their inbox with spam messages. Successful businesses would attest that good customer service and personal communication is a sure way for your business to thrive. Text messaging is a great way to achieve this.

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