Who could benefit from SMS...

socialentry · 22nd Jan 2013, 08:29 AM

enough so that they could justify spending a decent amount on it?
Apart from the obvious (restaurants & nightclubs)?

MobileMarketingMogul · 22nd Jan 2013, 09:06 AM

A few niches that worked for me are dentists, doctors, physios and beauticians. Aim for other businesses that appointment based

socialentry · 22nd Jan 2013, 09:44 AM

How would these groups use those SMS blasts?

Aaron Doud · 22nd Jan 2013, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by socialentry

How would these groups use those SMS blasts?

Appointment reminders.

Curious what people charge for that as it seems like low SMS usage and they would handle it in house so you would basically be a utility.

slimads · 22nd Jan 2013, 12:23 PM

SMS is good for Just In Time Marketing . Restaurants could benefit very much with SMS .

slimads · 22nd Jan 2013, 12:26 PM

Speaking of SMS , it is just great tool , simple , yet very effective if done right. but the catch is again building the list. If you choose to use thirdparty provider than be aware that the regulation might bite you .. most recently Twilio , google and some others were sued for sending unauthorized messages and from what I read , fines could be as much as 250$/unauthorized message sent .. If you are doing it , do it right , being a small biz the last thing you want is some court cases to deal with.

MobileMarketingMogul · 22nd Jan 2013, 02:43 PM

Use it remind them of appointments coming up or have it timed so every 4-6 weeks they get a text saying about the service you own and that they havent seen you in a while or something.

malchiang · 22nd Jan 2013, 04:37 PM

Usually used for reminders or appointments, very helpful

xlfutur1 · 22nd Jan 2013, 10:56 PM

You can use SMS for tons of things, not just restaurants.

I put together an app for daycare centers and schools whereby the owner (or principal) can send out emergency or informative text alerts to subscribers from their cell phone. Parents/students subscribe via a widget on the website or by texting a keyword. Only select people have permission to broadcast to the entire list.

Or how about soliciting customer reviews via text message "conversations". Dave Iago had a terrific WSO recently concerning this, but you can build the same app with OpenVBX and a few plugins which are free. Take the best reviews collected and mark them up with Google rich snippet code and put on your client's websites. Collecting reviews via text message would work great for restaurants while customers are waiting for their checks.

MartinPlatt · 23rd Jan 2013, 07:44 PM

I used to manage an I.T. department who produced mobile sites.

We used to use SMS to notify people just a little while after they arrive at the event. The response rates to this were insane because we would tell the attendees they were about to receive a message, then they'd all come through and people would act.

Personally I think that there are more flexible channels to use these days though.

malchiang · 23rd Jan 2013, 08:57 PM

In my country, hospitals and clinics used them to alert of waiting time and queues.

alritch.merin · 24th Jan 2013, 12:01 PM

Yes, very helpful for Mobile Marketing Plan like sending broadcasts to your list for regular special offers. Offers that have a time urgency factor to keep things fresh and exciting. Example, "Tonight ONLY" offer.

Originally Posted by slimads

SMS is good for Just In Time Marketing . Restaurants could benefit very much with SMS .

cfperez · 24th Jan 2013, 12:12 PM

It is a numbers game in the tenths of pennies, which amounts to a monthly charge. For instance, about 100 contacts on your list, and three "blasts" per month costs around $48 to $59 per month, with several other variables that change this price. Overages, let's say another 100 texts go out, cost between $7 and $9 per hundred... something like that. It's all based on the numbers in your business. Catch a Mobile Nomad–Now!How 2 Catch a Nomad! -

WillR · 25th Jan 2013, 07:58 AM

Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, dentists, doctors, taxi companies.

But seriously, don't overcomplicate things. Yes, restaurants and bars are an obvious answer so why not go after restaurants and bars?! Make it easy for yourself.

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