SMS blasts are important because they allow businesses to quickly and effectively reach their audience with a high open rate, engage with their contacts in real time, and generate sales without the need for ad spend. Additionally, SMS blasts can be customized and integrated into various channels to enhance customer experience and increase conversions.
Key Points #
- Send a single SMS to a list of contacts.
- Easily choose an entire list, smart list, or specific contacts to send to.
- Send immediately, schedule for a specific date and time, or drip send in specified batches.
Key Benefits #
- Generate sales almost every time you send one.
- No ad spend required.
- Engage with your contacts in less than a minute and a few clicks.
- Track delivered, failed, and clicked statistics for your SMS blast.
- Pull contact replies directly into the conversations area for easy response.
- Include trigger links for more advanced click tracking or even automation.
Frequently Asked Questions #
What is an SMS blast? #
An SMS blast is a single text message sent to a list of contacts at once. It lets you reach your audience quickly with a high open rate and engage with them in real time.
Who can I send an SMS blast to? #
You can choose an entire list, a smart list, or specific contacts, giving you control over exactly who receives your message.
Can I schedule an SMS blast? #
Yes. You can send immediately, schedule it for a specific date and time, or drip send it in specified batches.
What statistics can I track for an SMS blast? #
You can track delivered, failed, and clicked statistics, helping you measure the reach and engagement of each blast.
How do I handle replies to an SMS blast? #
Contact replies are pulled directly into the conversations area, making it easy to respond to your contacts in one place.
What advantage do SMS blasts have over paid advertising? #
SMS blasts can generate sales almost every time you send one without requiring any ad spend, and they let you engage contacts in under a minute with just a few clicks.
