Where to go to learn about SMS marketing?

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I have been reading the threads here about SMS marketing and I'm intrigued. But I am having trouble making heads or tails of it. I tried the WSO section but didn't see anything that looks like something that would explain it to me.

Does anybody have a recommendation as to where I could go to learn about this? Or a WSO to buy that doesn't cost an arm and a leg that has good reviews? Thanks in advance!
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  • Profile picture of the author mouseffects
    I'll be happy to talk to you about it. I provide it to my local clients and do well with it.

    Write to me at larry at innovedia dot net if you'd like.

    Originally Posted by thenextlevel View Post

    I have been reading the threads here about SMS marketing and I'm intrigued. But I am having trouble making heads or tails of it. I tried the WSO section but didn't see anything that looks like something that would explain it to me.

    Does anybody have a recommendation as to where I could go to learn about this? Or a WSO to buy that doesn't cost an arm and a leg that has good reviews? Thanks in advance!
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve Holmes
      Originally Posted by mouseffects View Post

      I'll be happy to talk to you about it. I provide it to my local clients and do well with it.

      Write to me at larry at innovedia dot net if you'd like.
      Would you consider writing a proposal or WSO on it?

      I would like to see how you have applied it successfully to local business rather than general principles that I already know.

      Steve
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      • Profile picture of the author criniit
        Originally Posted by Steve Holmes View Post

        Would you consider writing a proposal or WSO on it?

        I would like to see how you have applied it successfully to local business rather than general principles that I already know.

        Steve
        I am releasing a Video Series on Monday that goes into detail step by step, how to get appointments, how to pitch, what questions to ask, exactly how to set up campaigns for the clients. It also includes presentation/marketing materials for many different verticals as well as sample contracts, pricing and scripts.

        Shoot me an email at stevie.brodsky at gmail dot com if you would like to be notified when I release it.
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        • Profile picture of the author ADukes81
          Originally Posted by criniit View Post

          I am releasing a Video Series on Monday that goes into detail step by step, how to get appointments, how to pitch, what questions to ask, exactly how to set up campaigns for the clients. It also includes presentation/marketing materials for many different verticals as well as sample contracts, pricing and scripts.

          Shoot me an email at stevie.brodsky at gmail dot com if you would like to be notified when I release it.
          What is the cost on this Steve?

          I cannot wait till Monday!
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  • Profile picture of the author bombasdeagua
    i Am not sure jet about sms marketing. Is like when someone call to your home to sell things.
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  • Profile picture of the author Steve Holmes
    I'm not too concerned with pitching, how to get appointments etc but would love to analyse some REAL case studies on successful campaigns; what people did, what worked what didn't just to get additional info as I know this will be the web design/adwords of 5 years ago.
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  • Profile picture of the author OfflineMan
    I am launching a super full out course on how to create a six figure income with sms text message marketing... with the platform I built and all stay tuned!
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    • Profile picture of the author tdorland
      Originally Posted by OfflineMan View Post

      I am launching a super full out course on how to create a six figure income with sms text message marketing... with the platform I built and all stay tuned!

      Hey OfflineMan,

      When do you think this will be available?
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  • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
    Originally Posted by thenextlevel View Post

    I have been reading the threads here about SMS marketing and I'm intrigued. But I am having trouble making heads or tails of it. I tried the WSO section but didn't see anything that looks like something that would explain it to me.

    Does anybody have a recommendation as to where I could go to learn about this? Or a WSO to buy that doesn't cost an arm and a leg that has good reviews? Thanks in advance!
    Hello thenextlevel,

    Why don't you do a google, or any search engine for that matter, search for SMS, text message marketing, text messaging, etc and read what all the articles have to say about it? There are tons of people who spill their guts and it is all free.

    You will want a program from a very reputable reseller to white label. The Internet has a gadzillion people offering their programs. Simply read their terms of service to see what you actually get for your time and/or money. It is that easy.

    If you are familiar with today's cell phones, you won't have to bother with finding a reseller. It is easier to do it that way but you aren't forced to use any of the services. For example, I have a phone that allows me unlimited everything as does my plan. If I was smart, I'd develop a presentation for local business people to show them how to turn their own cell phones into their own mobile message command center. But, I am not smart. Hopefully I will get smart next week.

    I have a white label site that appeals to many in our local biz community so I use it to generate some nice revenue for myself. You don't have to use it or anyone else's if you know how to turn their phone into an instant SMS center. I may put this info into a report some time in the future especially since I've learned how truly broke some wanna be SMS marketers really are. They could take this info and turn it into an instant revenue stream. It would be win-win-win.

    That isn't a slam, it is pure fact. Everyone can see the money possibilities but not many have the money to enter the possibility jungle. Trust me, I've talked to a lot of people so I gave them my white label program on the honor basis, ie no upfront money and they didn't get off their duff to do anything even w/a free program.

    You see, no matter what program or whose program you use, you must sell it. Nothing sells itself. It takes face to face, nose to nose, toes to toes contact. That's all there is to that.

    Again, not slamming anyone just reporting the facts as I live them. If you truly want to sell SMS do your homework, weigh and scale the costs you'll incur and charge forth. Some people are already doing it with great success. They took the time to become as expert as they could be in SMS.

    That probably was more than you wanted to hear or read but that is the state of affairs in SMS marketing today. Truth is, a lot of the players won't be around by the end of the year because they are pricing themselves way too high and the cell phone companies are getting smarter and smarter about SMS text message advertising.

    As soon as sprint or verizon actually realizes what they have in their grubby mobile arsenal, you can kiss some of the chest thumpers good bye. Believe me, they will create an app and start charging for it and nobody will be able to match the pricing. In fact, truth be known, you can't match their pricing now if you do it right.

    I've gone on long enough and do apologize for being windy. However, get educated and jump into the water while revenue is there for the picking. Good luck to you.
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  • Profile picture of the author prasanth5
    You can learn about SMS marketing only by participating in it. It is an effective marketing method though.
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  • Profile picture of the author xlfutur1
    I've been messing around tonight with the Twilio Open VBX application, and within a couple hours I created a killer application I'll be presenting to a local pizza shop on Monday morning. It does everything I need it to do for them for setting up SMS campaigns.

    For someone looking to get into SMS marketing, Twilio is a platform that you should seriously consider. Rather than "white label", consider doing your own thing using the Twilio Open VBX software. If you are familiar with Wordpress, you will love Open VBX.

    Next week, I will do some videos showing the process that I used to set up my own SMS platform using Open VBX and Twilio. If you are interested in learning how to set this up yourself, send me an email at xlfutur1 (at) gmail.com and I will send you the video links.
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    • Profile picture of the author SirThomas
      Originally Posted by xlfutur1 View Post

      I've been messing around tonight with the Twilio Open VBX application, and within a couple hours I created a killer application I'll be presenting to a local pizza shop on Monday morning. It does everything I need it to do for them for setting up SMS campaigns.

      For someone looking to get into SMS marketing, Twilio is a platform that you should seriously consider. Rather than "white label", consider doing your own thing using the Twilio Open VBX software. If you are familiar with Wordpress, you will love Open VBX.

      Next week, I will do some videos showing the process that I used to set up my own SMS platform using Open VBX and Twilio. If you are interested in learning how to set this up yourself, send me an email at xlfutur1 (at) gmail.com and I will send you the video links.

      Do you have to use their SMS system or you could replace it with other texting company?

      Twilio's rates are fine at 2 cents per text. I just don't like that you have to pay for sending and receiving... but I am not sure if it really matters that much?

      Thomas


      PS. I will be sending you an email regarding your videos.
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      • Profile picture of the author FreeBird85
        Originally Posted by SirThomas View Post

        Do you have to use their SMS system or you could replace it with other texting company?

        Twilio's rates are fine at 2 cents per minute. I just don't like that you have to pay for sending and receiving... but I am not sure if it really matters that much?

        Thomas


        PS. I will be sending you an email regarding your videos.
        I think you mean 2 cents per text, not call.. ?

        I don't find it too problematic that they charge for that. It does raise costs, but those costs do get passed on to your customer. It does raise the costs all around a little. Until I find a better solution than Twilio for long code numbers, I can deal with it, no problem.
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        • Profile picture of the author SirThomas
          Originally Posted by FreeBird85 View Post

          I think you mean 2 cents per text, not call.. ?

          I don't find it too problematic that they charge for that. It does raise costs, but those costs do get passed on to your customer. It does raise the costs all around a little. Until I find a better solution than Twilio for long code numbers, I can deal with it, no problem.
          yes, it is 2 cents per message not per minute

          I agree, it's not much. I just wonder if you can set up twilio to only sent a given number of messages per month?

          In other words, you can charge a set monthly fee instead of charging per message on the end of the month...


          Thomas
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  • Profile picture of the author TrumpiaTim
    Much learning can be done, by going through a trial period and learning from a hands on perspective.

    Trumpia also just launched a series of tutorial videos which will make learning and execution for mobile marketing much easier.

    You can view Trumpia Tutorial Videos here: http://trumpia.com/blog/?p=1539
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  • Profile picture of the author Moneyerr
    Now a day, almost all the mobile operating companies are offering a bulk messaging packages for SMS marketing. They send your information through SMS to their network users. You just have to purchase a suitable package according to your budget and provide them with a short description of your company, products or services to be delivered to your expected customers in SMS.
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  • Profile picture of the author brian2610
    sandalwood i can't pm yet. can you pm me with info about text messaging.
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    Remember...You are the only game in town.

    Just take action!
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  • Profile picture of the author MelanieUP
    how well does SMS marketing work? Anybody have any stats?
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  • Profile picture of the author team74
    Now a days sms marketing is growing very faster in various countries, people often text to other peoples to advertise their Bussiness.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dentistsinuk
    SMS marketing can help to promote your business as well as websites traffic thus can prove to be an important SEO tool.
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  • Profile picture of the author nophin1
    Check out these training videos. http://rvabusinesses.com/opt4text/
    If you want to try the system out for 30days go to fiverr and buy the gig.

    I will text message marketing setup for $5 on fiverr.com

    Let me know what you think.
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