Using SMS to send bulk text messages to contacts is a communication technique that has become common thanks to SMS delivery solutions.

SMS Provider: practical for your marketing campaigns

Text messaging is increasingly replacing traditional communication channels when it comes to implementing promotional or commercial communication campaigns. It stands out for its speed of delivery and mobile reach, as well as its immediacy, allowing professionals to be responsive in their communication with mobile contacts. Using a web-based solution to send SMS is very practical for many reasons. You can send messages in bulk both in France and abroad, allowing you to transmit information on a large scale. You can send messages from your computer, mobile phone, or even your tablet. You can send an SMS to different customers all at once, which saves you time. The message sent will be delivered and remembered more quickly because it is received on a mobile phone, a device that never leaves its user. It is also a highly appreciated mode of communication for its discretion. Using a service provider ensures reliability and secure delivery of your campaigns to customer mobile phones. You can also use this provider for other tasks such as administrative reminders, marketing surveys, payment receipts, etc.

SMS Provider: diverse and effective solutions

For professionals, the SMS gateway service provider offers numerous possibilities for executing campaigns according to your target and objective. With the Internet as a bonus, you can reach a vast majority of contacts and take advantage of free or competitively priced solutions. An effective service provider must offer several solutions for your mailings. You should be able to import your mailing list or create one online. If possible, you should be able to create contact groups to run highly targeted campaigns. The web provider you use must provide you with solutions to personalize your SMS : in terms of content by allowing you to integrate information specific to your recipient, and even in terms of the sender ID, by allowing you to replace the number with your name for quick recognition. From your provider's website, you should be able to easily manage and monitor your campaigns through real-time statistics, management of unsubscribe requests, and processing of responses from each customer, etc. The web service provider must guarantee the security of your information and that of your contacts, as well as the confidentiality of your exchanges.

SMS Service Provider: use a law-abiding service

To avoid being considered spam or sanctioned by law, it is advisable to use a web service provider that complies with French regulations regarding marketing message delivery. Several rules have been put in place to protect every customer receiving information on their mobile phone. Before contacting a user on their mobile, you must have obtained their authorization. Once consent is given, you must inform them of the possibility of removing their mobile number from your opt-in database or modifying their details upon simple request and free of charge. Consequently, the only commercial or advertising messages you send must be consented to by your recipient. They must be strictly related to your business. The provider you use must include general terms and conditions for the use of text messages for marketing purposes. They must also publish the rights and obligations of advertisers. Delivery providers must include the word "STOP" in all text messages they send. This allows recipients to unsubscribe if they wish by replying with this keyword from their mobile. They must also respect their contacts' preferences and not send SMS during these time slots: between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM from Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.

SMS Service Provider: use a platform like Octopush

To send advertising or commercial campaigns, use a secure delivery operator or provider like the pro SMS platform Octopush. It is a simple and effective solution for carrying out impactful operations. You can use the platform's tools without commitment after free registration. You get 5 free text messages to test the services. You have a personal interface where you can build your SMS marketing campaigns with ease. The services at your disposal allow for impactful delivery to your contacts' mobile phones and help you reach your goals quickly. The platform offers credits at sliding-scale rates based on the volume purchased. With these credits, you can carry out SMS sending in France and anywhere else in the world, thanks to the platform's partnerships with global carriers. Credits do not expire, so you can keep them for use the following year. Professional technical support is available for free 24/7 via chat or phone to assist you whenever needed. With Octopush, you can send bulk messages from the platform that suits you best: via our online interface, by email using the mail-to-SMS solution or from your own internal tool via our API.