SMS Text Messaging Platform w/ built in Client Log In Area?

13 years ago

Originally Posted by russellprisco

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone knows of any (1)Good & (2)Affordable SMS short code platforms that have a backend for clients to log into to do all their texting and to manage their accounts. A white label platform or a script that integrates with other companies even maybe.

I've seen one somewhere around, but am looking for other options to compare to.

Thanks in advance

Russell =)

Russell,
we have been working on this for 9 months, and will launch July 15th, feel free to PM me your email...and i can send you the details... There will be nothing on the market that can compete with this...and it fits exactly what your needs are.
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ceecee12

13 years ago

Originally Posted by BrashImpact

Russell,
we have been working on this for 9 months, and will launch July 15th, feel free to PM me your email...and i can send you the details... There will be nothing on the market that can compete with this...and it fits exactly what your needs are.
Regards,
Robert

Robert-
can you PM me? I don't have enough count to PM you.

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gdhamilton 13 years ago

Robert,

I would like for you to PM me. Thanks.

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Michael William

13 years ago

I am using OpenVBX and now have 2 clients who have paid me even before their 7 day free trial (that I set up for them) ran out. And this in just the last couple days. You can set it up with your own logo and impress the heck out of potential clients. I may use other services in the future, I don't know yet, but OpenVBX is working for me now.

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russellprisco

13 years ago

Originally Posted by BrashImpact

Russell,
we have been working on this for 9 months, and will launch July 15th, feel free to PM me your email...and i can send you the details... There will be nothing on the market that can compete with this...and it fits exactly what your needs are.
Regards,
Robert

Thanks Robert, PM Sent =)

Originally Posted by Michael William

I am using OpenVBX and now have 2 clients who have paid me even before their 7 day free trial (that I set up for them) ran out. And this in just the last couple days. You can set it up with your own logo and impress the heck out of potential clients. I may use other services in the future, I don't know yet, but OpenVBX is working for me now.

How are you setting that up then Michael? Are you integrating that with Twilio?

Either way, those are long codes not short codes then right?

Thanks again, and definitely interested in how you're doing this with OpenVBX =P

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Michael William

13 years ago

Originally Posted by russellprisco

Thanks Robert, PM Sent =)

How are you setting that up then Michael? Are you integrating that with Twilio?

Either way, those are long codes not short codes then right?

Thanks again, and definitely interested in how you're doing this with OpenVBX =P

Yes, I am integrating with Twilio. And so far only long codes (real phone numbers) but Twilio says they are rolling out short codes in the near future. So far I really like the set up using OpenVBX. I can see that I will probably getting gotomeeting or something similar to show clients how to use. I already did a video to show one - how to navigate and set up messages (not install, I did that for them), etc. I definitely recommend them.

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Nick Surran 13 years ago

Lime Cellular. They have a white label solution which has the capabilities you are asking for. They are the platform I chose after extensive reaearch.
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13 years ago

Originally Posted by russellprisco

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone knows of any (1)Good & (2)Affordable SMS short code platforms that have a backend for clients to log into to do all their texting and to manage their accounts. A white label platform or a script that integrates with other companies even maybe.

I've seen one somewhere around, but am looking for other options to compare to.

Thanks in advance

Russell =)

Hi Russell, You might want to check out Offlineman's WSO its a complete SMS Business in a Box...SOLD OVER 275 SHOCKING Mobile Text Message System Earns $100,000/Year Tons Of $Proof And Reviews!$

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TrumpiaTim

13 years ago

Hi Russell,

If you're looking for a white label mobile marketing solution, I'd recommend that you take a look at Trumpia SMS Texting service.

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AdappMedia

13 years ago

I have a free mobile marketing forum. We have a special deal for our forum members with a full white label SMS platform. There are too many features to list here but it comes with a very comprehensive client dashboard. The dashboard is completely branded with your company's logo so it looks like YOU ARE the platform.
For my forum we have the $400 set up fee and the $300/mo licensing fee WAIVED for life. The costs are $9.95 per active acct, $2/keyword, and 1.5¢ a message. You create your own resell packages and pricing and can do 30 day free trials as you only pay for the "active accounts".
Some of the features you wont find everywhere - you can post your SMS coupon to a FB page and customers wishing to receive it have to opt in to the campaign first. They also integrate with APIs directly to your fanpage or website. The biggest one is the fact they can track and monitor coupon redemption so that customers cannot reuse or share coupons with others who have not opted in. They also do beautiful mobile landing pages for specific product promotion or branding for larger companies. Here is the link to more info and again you would have to sign up for the forum to receive the above pricing but its free:
SMS Marketing White Label Service - Adapp Media Forum
You can PM if you have other questions. Hope this helps.

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vnr406

13 years ago

Hi Dennis,

If you ever launch this service in the UK can you keep us informed?

Regards

Vince

Originally Posted by AdappMedia

I have a free mobile marketing forum. We have a special deal for our forum members with a full white label SMS platform. There are too many features to list here but it comes with a very comprehensive client dashboard. The dashboard is completely branded with your company's logo so it looks like YOU ARE the platform.
For my forum we have the $400 set up fee and the $300/mo licensing fee WAIVED for life. The costs are $9.95 per active acct, $2/keyword, and 1.5¢ a message. You create your own resell packages and pricing and can do 30 day free trials as you only pay for the "active accounts".
Some of the features you wont find everywhere - you can post your SMS coupon to a FB page and customers wishing to receive it have to opt in to the campaign first. They also integrate with APIs directly to your fanpage or website. The biggest one is the fact they can track and monitor coupon redemption so that customers cannot reuse or share coupons with others who have not opted in. They also do beautiful mobile landing pages for specific product promotion or branding for larger companies. Here is the link to more info and again you would have to sign up for the forum to receive the above pricing but its free:
SMS Marketing White Label Service - Adapp Media Forum
You can PM if you have other questions. Hope this helps.

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AdappMedia 13 years ago

Originally Posted by vnr406

Hi Dennis,

If you ever launch this service in the UK can you keep us informed?

Regards

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Vince here is who some of my UK members suggested:
Bulk SMS, Mobile Marketing, SMS Gateway, Email to Text, UK Business - Txtlocal

I havent personally used them as I am in the US. Hope it helps though.
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Alton Hargrave

13 years ago

Originally Posted by AdappMedia

I have a free mobile marketing forum. We have a special deal for our forum members with a full white label SMS platform. There are too many features to list here but it comes with a very comprehensive client dashboard. The dashboard is completely branded with your company's logo so it looks like YOU ARE the platform.
For my forum we have the $400 set up fee and the $300/mo licensing fee WAIVED for life. The costs are $9.95 per active acct, $2/keyword, and 1.5¢ a message. You create your own resell packages and pricing and can do 30 day free trials as you only pay for the "active accounts".
Some of the features you wont find everywhere - you can post your SMS coupon to a FB page and customers wishing to receive it have to opt in to the campaign first. They also integrate with APIs directly to your fanpage or website. The biggest one is the fact they can track and monitor coupon redemption so that customers cannot reuse or share coupons with others who have not opted in. They also do beautiful mobile landing pages for specific product promotion or branding for larger companies. Here is the link to more info and again you would have to sign up for the forum to receive the above pricing but its free:
SMS Marketing White Label Service - Adapp Media Forum
You can PM if you have other questions. Hope this helps.

Well, this sounds much better than the platforms I have been checking out lately. I will give this a try.
Thanks,
Alton

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AdappMedia

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Alton Hargrave

Well, this sounds much better than the platforms I have been checking out lately. I will give this a try.
Thanks,
Alton

Alton I sent you a PM on my forum thanks. Let me know if you need anything else.

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Alton Hargrave

13 years ago

Originally Posted by AdappMedia

Alton I sent you a PM on my forum thanks. Let me know if you need anything else.

Well, I am a little confused. The email you sent me indicated I would be paying 300 dollars a month. But, your post above indicated the 300 dollar per month is waived. Can you explain that for me?
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13 years ago

Originally Posted by Alton Hargrave

Well, I am a little confused. The email you sent me indicated I would be paying 300 dollars a month. But, your post above indicated the 300 dollar per month is waived. Can you explain that for me?
Thanks,
Alton

I think you miss understood me Alton. There is NO $300/mo licensing fee. No set up fees. There IS a $300/mo minimum. This has no real bearing after you sign a few accounts. Like I said I do not own the company was just able to work my forum out a special deal. There is time that goes into creating your own branded dashboard, integrating your company into the system, setting up the ability to add clients dashboards, resellers and sales agents. This is also post billed 30 days and you have no upfront costs. Personally, I do not know of another white label SMS provider that charges less than $600 upfront and $300-500 month licensing fees - at least one that compares to the features in this platform. When I started I signed 3 clients in 10 days so the minimum had no effect on me. Also my 20 or so forum members who are using it have not had any issues with hitting the minimum.

The white label must know it is going to see some of a return on their investment in you. Like I said in my email many people are not ready for a white label. I will soon allow some of my members to set up reseller accounts through my agency's white label and the costs will be slightly different. This will be real nice for those looking to work up to a white label because when they are ready they just move their customers over and the customer never knows anything has changed as the short code and all the features remain the same.
You can PM if you need more of an explanation or would like more info on the reseller accounts. Thanks and hope this answered your question.

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Alton Hargrave

13 years ago

Thank you Dennis. How does the 300 dollar minimum per month work? I am sure there are many others here beside myself that are interested.
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Alton

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AdappMedia

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Alton Hargrave

Thank you Dennis. How does the 300 dollar minimum per month work? I am sure there are many others here beside myself that are interested.
Thanks,
Alton

Not sure what you mean. It is post billed meaning you have a 30 day ramp up period.
Your fees are:
$9.95/mo per active accout
$2 per keyword
1.5¢ a message

What ever these fees equal for your whole account are adjusted to $300. So for instance my middle package (most popular) costs my clients $80/mo my costs are about $30. Even though it would take 10 accounts at this pricing to reach the minimum I have the $300 covered after 4 accounts with the fees I charge and everything else is profit. The $300 remains the same until the costs reach that $300 min - so everything you write until your costs equal $300 is profit once you have the initial $300 covered from what you charge the client. Again this never came up for me as I actively sold it.(I am above the minimum pricing for some time now however).
i know this sounds confusing but it isnt - it is a minimum not a licensing fee - once your costs are above $300 it literally is obsolete a licensing fee is a fee you pay every month regardless of what you sell JUST FOR the white label rights.

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Alton Hargrave

13 years ago

Originally Posted by AdappMedia

Not sure what you mean. It is post billed meaning you have a 30 day ramp up period.
Your fees are:
$9.95/mo per active accout
$2 per keyword
1.5¢ a message

What ever these fees equal for your whole account are adjusted to $300. So for instance my middle package (most popular) costs my clients $80/mo my costs are about $30. Even though it would take 10 accounts at this pricing to reach the minimum I have the $300 covered after 4 accounts with the fees I charge and everything else is profit. The $300 remains the same until the costs reach that $300 min - so everything you write until your costs equal $300 is profit once you have the initial $300 covered from what you charge the client. Again this never came up for me as I actively sold it.(I am above the minimum pricing for some time now however).
i know this sounds confusing but it isnt - it is a minimum not a licensing fee - once your costs are above $300 it literally is obsolete a licensing fee is a fee you pay every month regardless of what you sell JUST FOR the white label rights.

So...if I understand this, if I make no sales at all, I am expected to pay 300 dollars. If I achieve 300 dollars in sales, gross, I pay nothing. Do I forfeit that first $300? Or, pay any expenses and keep any profits?

I tried getting more information from the Lime site, but did not find anything about this. Some may think this is a simple thing...it isn't really. There are many ways it may be setup and I am just needing more information before I invest any more time in it.

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Alton

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rjohnsen 13 years ago

It sounds like it could be a LimeCellular reseller account. They have the same price structure.
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  Originally Posted by rjohnsen
  
  It sounds like it could be a LimeCellular reseller account. They have the same price structure.
  
  yes that is who the reseller accounts would be with under my white label.
  
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AdappMedia 13 years ago

Originally Posted by Alton Hargrave

Thank you Dennis. How does the 300 dollar minimum per month work? I am sure there are many others here beside myself that are interested.
Thanks,
Alton

Alton - I will be helping out those looking at the white label next week. Here are the details:
Adapp Media SMS Reseller Accounts - Adapp Media Forum

I think this will make it easy for everyone to get started easily.
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AdappMedia

13 years ago

Certainly Vince - Unfortunately the way Short Message Service is completely different in Europe than here in the US, which is why (at least as far as Im aware of) there is no US provider currently offering services in the UK. I do know they are planning a Canadian launch but that is basically our ugly cousin here in the US (Im just kidding Canadians/ I love Canada

I have a mobile marketing forum I run and there are some UK members. I will see what kind of recommendations they give me and post what ever I find on this thread.

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Quentin

13 years ago

I am using Yeez.

SMS Reseller Program

Just contact Chris or Jay and they will help you with it all. Tell them I sent you.

They are great marketers not just SMS suppliers.

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AdappMedia

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Quentin

I am using Yeez.

SMS Reseller Program

Just contact Chris or Jay and they will help you with it all. Tell them I sent you.

They are great marketers not just SMS suppliers.

Q

Marketing with long codes? Wish you the best with that.

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13 years ago

Originally Posted by Quentin

I am using Yeez.

SMS Reseller Program

Just contact Chris or Jay and they will help you with it all. Tell them I sent you.

They are great marketers not just SMS suppliers.

Q

Thanks Quentin!

As you know, our Private Label solution has very competive pricing with a very robust platform. We welcome the comparisons.

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kiwichamp 13 years ago

Originally Posted by EatDrinkTextJay

Thanks Quentin!

As you know, our Private Label solution has very competitive pricing with a very robust platform. We welcome the comparisons.

Your option looks good - except it does not seem to have a short code - text "warrior" to 10 numbers. I think I would have trouble marketing that one.

I have my first client very interested - and I really want to serve them with a service that is solid. This forum is EXCELLENT support. I do have doubts about which SMS service to go with, and need to make a decision by tomorrow when I aim to close on my first client.
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  Kiwi,
  I have experienced no difficulty, ever, having someone text to a 10-digit number. And while you type an extra 4-5 numbers initially (just like dialing a phone number!), you way more than make up for by being able to give EVERY single client Unlimited and Premium Keywords. So every client can use Keywords like: WIN, VIP, FREE, ENTER, FAN, etc. Try doing that with Short Codes! The point is, there is a place for both Short and Long Codes, both have advantages for certain situations.
  
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GerryLee 13 years ago

Hi Quentin'

I am considering Yeez as well...they are on my short list

I believe that they use short codes, right? How is that working out for you?

Any issues to be aware of?

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LukePeerFly

13 years ago

I ran into YepText yesterday. Might want to check them out. YepText.com.

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AdappMedia

13 years ago

Originally Posted by LukePeerFly

I ran into YepText yesterday. Might want to check them out. YepText.com.

Id be careful with Adam Horowitz's Yeptext. There are numerous posts on here and other sites about spamming trial accounts as well as some paid accounts.

Just a word of advice. I believe there were a bunch of posts here on it:
http://www.warriorforum.com/internet...ly-review.html

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13 years ago

Originally Posted by AdappMedia

Id be careful with Adam Horowitz's Yeptext. There are numerous posts on here and other sites about spamming trial accounts as well as some paid accounts.

Just a word of advice. I believe there were a bunch of posts here on it:
http://www.warriorforum.com/internet...ly-review.html

Common feedback from Trumpia clients which have moved over from Yeptext has really been the fact that they don't have live customer support.

For SMS Marketing campaigns, people are looking for immediate support and without phone support unless you're answering emails in 15 minutes, nothing is as quick and efficient as phone support.

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kiwichamp

13 years ago

Originally Posted by LukePeerFly

I ran into YepText yesterday. Might want to check them out. YepText.com.

Yep Text is Local Mobile Monopoly - their service is good - and prices are going down - they seem to be experiencing great success. I have an account with them.

They are promising a Customer Service phone number very soon - email CS only is not a good idea for a service like this.

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AdappMedia

13 years ago

Originally Posted by kiwichamp

Yep Text is Local Mobile Monopoly - their service is good - and prices are going down - they seem to be experiencing great success. I have an account with them.

They are promising a Customer Service phone number very soon - email CS only is not a good idea for a service like this.

There are replies already about YepText. Be careful with them and with Local Mobile Monopoly/Coaching. I have many members on my forum that have had horrible experiences with both. Mary Wilhite actually admitted to one member that they KNOW they have horrible customer service. Feel free to PM me if you want some more info.

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Nick Surran

13 years ago

Alton, here's an example that might explain. Lime charges you 9.95 per active account, 1.5 cents per message, and 2.00 per additional keyword. If you add thirty active accounts that don't send a single message, your biil from Lime would be 298.50. Lime will add 1.50 to this and bill you $300. If you have 31 accounts tuat don't send a single message, your bill from Lime will be 308.45, so you've met the minimum volume requirement so all you will owe is the 308.45. Other providers will bill you the usage, 308.45 PLUS a $300 licensing fee.

This is wholesale pricing. You set your own retail price so you determine how much profit you want to make.

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Alton Hargrave

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Iolaus

Alton, here's an example that might explain. Lime charges you 9.95 per active account, 1.5 cents per message, and 2.00 per additional keyword. If you add thirty active accounts that don't send a single message, your biil from Lime would be 298.50. Lime will add 1.50 to this and bill you $300. If you have 31 accounts tuat don't send a single message, your bill from Lime will be 308.45, so you've met the minimum volume requirement so all you will owe is the 308.45. Other providers will bill you the usage, 308.45 PLUS a $300 licensing fee.

This is wholesale pricing. You set your own retail price so you determine how much profit you want to make.

Thanks Nick, I think I understand how it works now. And, thanks to Dennis for all your help too.
Alton

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AdappMedia 13 years ago

Originally Posted by desertsafari

sms marketing can help us for getting good pr on google?

Not sure what you mean. SMS (Short Message Service) is text message marketing. I dont think there is any way to use it to help your Page Rank with Google.
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lisakleinweber

13 years ago

I signed up with yeptext but it was way to IM for me (I am an internet marketer, and so is Adam Horowitz, the owner, and it was pretty obvious that he was an IMer at heart, not an SMS provider). So I switched to Trumpia. I just got my merchant account up and running yesterday so I go live hopefully on Monday. The white label reseller program may be what you are looking for.

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AdappMedia

13 years ago

Trumpia is a great company. They just require a lot of money out of pocket.

Originally Posted by lisakleinweber

I signed up with yeptext but it was way to IM for me (I am an internet marketer, and so is Adam Horowitz, the owner, and it was pretty obvious that he was an IMer at heart, not an SMS provider). So I switched to Trumpia. I just got my merchant account up and running yesterday so I go live hopefully on Monday. The white label reseller program may be what you are looking for.

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MitchKid

13 years ago

I am actually happy with YepText. It has worked great so far for me and I have had no tech issues that required their customer service as of yet. It is a little pricey, but imo it works totally fine. Also, you now get QR codes automatically generated for each yepword. I will say that local mobile monopoly was NOT worth $77, as it just goes over how to use yeptext in essence.

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Jay Moreno

13 years ago

@kiwichamp - i see your in Texas too!

You said you would have trouble marketing "warrior" to a 10 digit number - i dont think you will.... i am in Texas too and tested the water for the first time with long codes last week and spoke to 4 businesses and signed them ALL up for different packages - i also up sold my QR code tracking service and sold two mobile websites...

Just for doing those sales pitches i made approximately $700/monthly in new recurring fees, $1000 in mobile web site sales and $400 in setup fees thats on top of everything else i do - so overall pretty pleased with last weeks meetings

I dont doubt i will continue to increase week to week with these figures as i rinse and repeat

You said "I think I would have trouble marketing that one." change your mindset - how do you know till you try? It's almost like you have failed the concept in your own mind already... when in fact you could potentially make some good $$ and provide a great service to other business owners.

I am using my own custom developed openvbx script with twilio and it works great

I guess i am lucky too that i have access to a newly launched private shortcode too so have the best of both worlds if i need access to either resource ie shortcodes/longcodes

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13 years ago

Originally Posted by ukescuba

@kiwichamp - i see your in Texas too!

You said you would have trouble marketing "warrior" to a 10 digit number - i dont think you will.... i am in Texas too and tested the water for the first time with long codes last week and spoke to 4 businesses and signed them ALL up for different packages - i also up sold my QR code tracking service and sold two mobile websites...

Just for doing those sales pitches i made approximately $700/monthly in new recurring fees, $1000 in mobile web site sales and $400 in setup fees thats on top of everything else i do - so overall pretty pleased with last weeks meetings

I dont doubt i will continue to increase week to week with these figures as i rinse and repeat

You said "I think I would have trouble marketing that one." change your mindset - how do you know till you try? It's almost like you have failed the concept in your own mind already... when in fact you could potentially make some good $$ and provide a great service to other business owners.

I am using my own custom developed openvbx script with twilio and it works great

I guess i am lucky too that i have access to a newly launched private shortcode too so have the best of both worlds if i need access to either resource ie shortcodes/longcodes

Has Twilio finally launched their short codes? How much are they?

Thomas

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Jay Moreno 13 years ago

Originally Posted by SirThomas

Has Twilio finally launched their short codes? How much are they?

Thomas

Hi thomas - twilio is still on beta invites - we use a different company for the shortcode
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AdappMedia

13 years ago

I dont think the problem is in as much selling the services with a long code, as to what type of results the business will have, and thus how long will they be a client.

Originally Posted by ukescuba

@kiwichamp - i see your in Texas too!

You said you would have trouble marketing "warrior" to a 10 digit number - i dont think you will.... i am in Texas too and tested the water for the first time with long codes last week and spoke to 4 businesses and signed them ALL up for different packages - i also up sold my QR code tracking service and sold two mobile websites...

Just for doing those sales pitches i made approximately $700/monthly in new recurring fees, $1000 in mobile web site sales and $400 in setup fees thats on top of everything else i do - so overall pretty pleased with last weeks meetings

I dont doubt i will continue to increase week to week with these figures as i rinse and repeat

You said "I think I would have trouble marketing that one." change your mindset - how do you know till you try? It's almost like you have failed the concept in your own mind already... when in fact you could potentially make some good $$ and provide a great service to other business owners.

I am using my own custom developed openvbx script with twilio and it works great

I guess i am lucky too that i have access to a newly launched private shortcode too so have the best of both worlds if i need access to either resource ie shortcodes/longcodes

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Jay Moreno

13 years ago

Originally Posted by AdappMedia

I dont think the problem is in as much selling the services with a long code, as to what type of results the business will have, and thus how long will they be a client.

regardless if your using a shortcode or longcode you must support your client - educate and show them the best way to integrate their mobile marketing campaign to get the maximum return - get results - make them money - you make money - everyone's happy

@kiwichamp curious why would you think you would have trouble marketing a long code?

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danielp310

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Jay Moreno

regardless if your using a shortcode or longcode you must support your client - educate and show them the best way to integrate their mobile marketing campaign to get the maximum return - get results - make them money - you make money - everyone's happy

@kiwichamp curious why would you think you would have trouble marketing a long code?

Hello Jay,

Can you shed some light on the pricing structure for your sms services? Or PM me if possible

Thank you.

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kiwichamp

13 years ago

Originally Posted by ukescuba

@kiwichamp - i see your in Texas too!

You said you would have trouble marketing "warrior" to a 10 digit number - i dont think you will.... i am in Texas too and tested the water for the first time with long codes last week and spoke to 4 businesses and signed them ALL up for different packages - i also up sold my QR code tracking service and sold two mobile websites...

Ok - sounds like a plan - mmm I am in San Antonio too

My doubts on the long codes really stemmed from the fact that I have only seen short codes advertised, and actually wondered whether the long codes would be as readily accepted.

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Jay Moreno

13 years ago

typically when people call or text someone for the first time they usually have to enter the full number anyway... providing the call to action is in place and the service caters for the whats in it for me for the end user i don't see it being an issue to type in a few extra digits... besides that you can always use a QR code to pre-populate the sms message

i think you will find more people here in san antonio are more used to texting people on a regular telephone number and are more confused about whats a shortcode... just my observation...

i personally think the sales was more due to the dial in features... some people are still not comfortable with texting but calling... common now everyone knows how to make a phone call!

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scarab

13 years ago

We have built our SMS platform from the ground up. We wrote it, we own and pay no fees to anyone except for messaging costs.Features= Admin panel, client login so they can completely manage their accounts, all the keywords you want no costs, you build the packages you want and set the price. System is CAN-SPAM compliant, sends single message to the list, create as many messages you want, clients can build unlimited messages to send, clients can build as many different lists as needed, cell numbers organized as master list, groups, special groups, and has a lead generation module and scheduling module. Runs on any host and is a full multi-user internet platform.
Delivered completely whitelabel, changeable graphics, your branding.
1. You do not rent this application you can actually purchase it, own it and run it the way you see fit.
2. Has the option for you to set up the client or you can let the client purchase it from you and do the install.
3.Unlimited client accounts,
4.This platform is only limited to what your hosting provider is limiting your hosting account to diskspace.
5. No hidden fees of any kind. Purchase it and it is yours.

PM me for more details

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BrashImpact

13 years ago

Fusion Texting is Launching on July 15th, a True texting platform built by consultants for consultants... Pricing is Unmatched in the Industry...

For more info feel free to PM me...

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Luke Bishop

13 years ago

any decent ones popping up in Australia?

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BrashImpact

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Luke Bishop

any decent ones popping up in Australia?

Luke,
We looked into the Aussie Market but the Pricing is Ridiculous at this point for some reason, not sure why its so High. Canada has the same Challenge.

I have a Master Mind Group i run with several Aussies in it, i will ask them, i know a couple are doing SMS there...we just couldn't make the #s come close to working for consultants and our Fusion Texting Platform is geared specifically to Consultants.

To Your continued Success,
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Luke Bishop

13 years ago

Aussie companies are greedy.

bummer

Originally Posted by BrashImpact

Luke,
We looked into the Aussie Market but the Pricing is Ridiculous at this point for some reason, not sure why its so High. Canada has the same Challenge.

I have a Master Mind Group i run with several Aussies in it, i will ask them, i know a couple are doing SMS there...we just couldn't make the #s come close to working for consultants and our Fusion Texting Platform is geared specifically to Consultants.

To Your continued Success,
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ladymd 13 years ago

Another great thing about Trumpia is their Free 30 day trial, so you can familiarize yourself with the basic features and still have access to their support system.
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TheLocalCoach 13 years ago

Sorry can't help you guys in Australia, but we do offer Canadian accounts for similar price as US service. We charge an extra $10 one-time set up for a Canadian Local Long Code, other than that, the rates are same as U.S.
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russellprisco

13 years ago

Originally Posted by BrashImpact

Fusion Texting is Launching on July 15th, a True texting platform built by consultants for consultants... Pricing is Unmatched in the Industry...

For more info feel free to PM me...

Regards,
Robert

Hey Robert =)

I PM'd you a few times in the past week to find out the status on Fusion Texting but haven't heard from you so I figured I'd message you here.

Looking forward to those details!

Hope everything is going well with the project and I can't wait to learn more.

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javarog

13 years ago

Originally Posted by scarab

We have built our SMS platform from the ground up. We wrote it, we own and pay no fees to anyone except for messaging costs.Features= Admin panel, client login so they can completely manage their accounts, all the keywords you want no costs, you build the packages you want and set the price. System is CAN-SPAM compliant, sends single message to the list, create as many messages you want, clients can build unlimited messages to send, clients can build as many different lists as needed, cell numbers organized as master list, groups, special groups, and has a lead generation module and scheduling module. Runs on any host and is a full multi-user internet platform.
Delivered completely whitelabel, changeable graphics, your branding.
1. You do not rent this application you can actually purchase it, own it and run it the way you see fit.
2. Has the option for you to set up the client or you can let the client purchase it from you and do the install.
3.Unlimited client accounts,
4.This platform is only limited to what your hosting provider is limiting your hosting account to diskspace.
5. No hidden fees of any kind. Purchase it and it is yours.

PM me for more details

sounds pretty good ,, can't pm yet,,,

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Spybandit 13 years ago

Can't send PMs yet but I am interested in your SMS platform

Be Blessed, Doug AKA Spybandit
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Spybandit

13 years ago

Originally Posted by scarab

We have built our SMS platform from the ground up. We wrote it, we own and pay no fees to anyone except for messaging costs.Features= Admin panel, client login so they can completely manage their accounts, all the keywords you want no costs, you build the packages you want and set the price. System is CAN-SPAM compliant, sends single message to the list, create as many messages you want, clients can build unlimited messages to send, clients can build as many different lists as needed, cell numbers organized as master list, groups, special groups, and has a lead generation module and scheduling module. Runs on any host and is a full multi-user internet platform.
Delivered completely whitelabel, changeable graphics, your branding.
1. You do not rent this application you can actually purchase it, own it and run it the way you see fit.
2. Has the option for you to set up the client or you can let the client purchase it from you and do the install.
3.Unlimited client accounts,
4.This platform is only limited to what your hosting provider is limiting your hosting account to diskspace.
5. No hidden fees of any kind. Purchase it and it is yours.

PM me for more details

I am interested in your SMS platform

Be Blessed, Doug AKA Spybandit

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BuyGiftsItems

13 years ago

I am integrating with Twilio. And so far only long codes (real phone numbers) but Twilio says they are rolling out short codes in the near future. So far I really like the set up using OpenVBX. I can see that I will probably getting gotomeeting or something similar to show clients how to use. I already did a video to show one - how to navigate and set up messages

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scarab

13 years ago

Originally Posted by BuyGiftsItems

I am integrating with Twilio. And so far only long codes (real phone numbers) but Twilio says they are rolling out short codes in the near future. So far I really like the set up using OpenVBX. I can see that I will probably getting gotomeeting or something similar to show clients how to use. I already did a video to show one - how to navigate and set up messages

Twilio is a great service and the OpenVBX is fairly easy to use and demonstrate with, however it has it's limitations unless you are a developer of plugins/modules etc. I am impressed with the OpenVBX app but decided to build a complete SMS platform using their API. Yes it takes time and money but giving a client access to all the capabilities of SMS thru an Admin panel and application makes it easy for them and us.

Good luck and good selling.

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xlfutur1

13 years ago

Why not have the business owner just send out messages to the list directly from their cell phone? It easy with OpenVBX. To be honest, I really don't want my clients "logging" into anything if they don't have to. If they learn how to do that, they could just shop around and find a cheaper service to log into and send out their messages.

I just set up the OpenVBX flows so that my clients are able to send out messages to a list from their cell phone. Use the dispatch portion of Chad Smith's subscription plugin within your SMS flow. Give the business owner's cell phone sole permission so that messages sent other than your subscribe keywords, are then dispatched directly to their list.

Just be sure they know to keep it to 160 characters, and to include the unsubscribe info at the end of the text message. Anyone else trying to send or reply on their number will get a message saying they don't have permission to do that. Works great.

The advantage of this method?

In their eyes, I stay the programming guru. It also makes it super easy for them, because they never have to log into dashboards, etc, they just send the message to the entire list right from their own cell phone. At 1 cent per message, just figure out your pricing accordingly so you make a hefty profit each month.

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SirThomas

13 years ago

Originally Posted by xlfutur1

At 1 cent per message, just figure out your pricing accordingly so you make a hefty profit each month.

How do you control the pricing, if you allow them to send messages themselves? Can you create limits for amount of messages they can send out with Twilio?

Thomas

PS. I know that at 1 cent a minute, even 10,000 messages would only amount to $100/mo, but I just wonder if there is a way to limit the amount of messages...

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by SirThomas

How do you control the pricing, if you allow them to send messages themselves? Can you create limits for amount of messages they can send out with Twilio?

Thomas

PS. I know that at 1 cent a minute, even 10,000 messages would only amount to $100/mo, but I just wonder if there is a way to limit the amount of messages...

I don't know about the rest of you...Pay a per text charge and maintaining minimums are a tough road to climb. I have a simpler "NO Fee" way that works. Enough said...By the end of August, we will have a web based membership program to use YadaText but for now you can own your own system ...Get it while you can. See Below...

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tuscan

13 years ago

Originally Posted by proapc

I don't know about the rest of you...Pay a per text charge and maintaining minimums are a tough road to climb. I have a simpler "NO Fee" way that works. Enough said...By the end of August, we will have a web based membership program to use YadaText but for now you can own your own system ...Get it while you can. See Below...

Sounds interesting, I'll check it out, but for now, is the system on my server or yours?

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by tuscan

Sounds interesting, I'll check it out, but for now, is the system on my server or yours?

The system in on your server. You own it. I do the initial installation and send you a back up CD with all the files plus you can go in and right click any of the php files and edit the header title and the footers to reflect your own name if you wish. The code is open.

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dave_s

13 years ago

Originally Posted by proapc

The system in on your server. You own it. I do the initial installation and send you a back up CD with all the files plus you can go in and right click any of the php files and edit the header title and the footers to reflect your own name if you wish. The code is open.

Maurice,
This sounds a fantastic deal for you guys in the US. Can it be made to work for UK providers?
Also - can you get subscribers from a mobile phone using short code keyword /texts?

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by dave_s

Maurice,
This sounds a fantastic deal for you guys in the US. Can it be made to work for UK providers?
Also - can you get subscribers from a mobile phone using short code keyword /texts?

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Short answer...it's not available for UK at this time. We are working at rewriting the code to work with Vodafone but can't give a definitive date on that.

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Mo Goulet 13 years ago

Originally Posted by tuscan

Sounds interesting, I'll check it out, but for now, is the system on my server or yours?

I've had several emails regarding the word server. There are some who thought you needed to own your own server. This should have been stated more clearly so I apologize.

Since you are purchasing the software and not leasing it, I will install it on your domain where it is hosted. For example, today I've installed 2 on Host Gator. You'll also receive a back up of all the files (open source code) on a CD.

3 left before the price increase as of 3PM Mountain Time.

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kmalikis

13 years ago

I've been looking at Avid mobile and Lime cellular lately. I'm liking Lime cellular right now.

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StreetCopMillionaire

13 years ago

OK....I've purchased OfflineMan's program, and that's probably what you're looking for....I've been impressed with it so far, so you might check it out.

I'm definitely interested to see what BrashImpact is coming out with....

Now....to you guys that are all "white label sms" groups. Just a suggestion for you....there's a BIG customer base on here and it doesn't seem like you're "getting" them...

Here's what I'm looking for....
1. White Label Selling SMS Services AND Management to my Clients
2. Allowing my Clients the Ability to manage their account if they want to...and if I WANT THEM TO!!!
3. Maintaining CONTROL of my clients accounts so they don't slit their own throats by sending out too many texts at once, etc...

Here's what I see you selling me:
1. White Label Platform where I sell them SMS
2. They get their own login and I tell them "good luck"....

I don't want to sell them on that.....I want them to paypal me money, and I want to set it up!!! I sure as he!! don't want them to have to learn a system unless they want to! I want to give them a frigging code to market, and give them a box of table tops with their code on it, and train them to tell their customers about it! I WANT TO BE IN CONTROL!!! I WANT TO BE THE "MAGIC"!!! I WANT TO BUILD THEIR LIST!!!

He!! ... If I didn't go with OfflineMan's MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, then I'd just take the cheapest reliable system, buy one keyword, and just add to it when I sold someone...just buying the keyword myself. No need for a "white-label" if I'm not even going to give them the login for it, right??

Now, once they've seen success with me, I want to give them a login and the ability to add a text or change one without me in the picture. If a restaurant is having a slow day, I want them to be able EVENTUALLY to login with ease, and send out a text right then once I've already established a list and the power of the system.

Does that make sense??? I'm not selling them "SMS".....I'm selling them a complete done for you managed campaign....which I build for them...thereby building long-term security for them. White-Label doesn't mean a thing to me unless I'm able to manage EVERYTHING if I want to, and then allow them to do so at the point that I feel that they won't screw everything up! If I went with a different provider, I wouldn't even give them login info. They would just know to market their SMS code, and then "magic happens"!!

OfflineMan is the ONLY one I've seen so far that's offering a comprehensive SMS Sales AND MANAGEMENT tool that allows this!!!

Jason

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scarab

13 years ago

Originally Posted by StreetCopMillionaire

OK....I've purchased OfflineMan's program, and that's probably what you're looking for....I've been impressed with it so far, so you might check it out.

I'm definitely interested to see what BrashImpact is coming out with....

Now....to you guys that are all "white label sms" groups. Just a suggestion for you....there's a BIG customer base on here and it doesn't seem like you're "getting" them...

Here's what I'm looking for....
1. White Label Selling SMS Services AND Management to my Clients
2. Allowing my Clients the Ability to manage their account if they want to...and if I WANT THEM TO!!!
3. Maintaining CONTROL of my clients accounts so they don't slit their own throats by sending out too many texts at once, etc...

Here's what I see you selling me:
1. White Label Platform where I sell them SMS
2. They get their own login and I tell them "good luck"....

I don't want to sell them on that.....I want them to paypal me money, and I want to set it up!!! I sure as he!! don't want them to have to learn a system unless they want to! I want to give them a frigging code to market, and give them a box of table tops with their code on it, and train them to tell their customers about it! I WANT TO BE IN CONTROL!!! I WANT TO BE THE "MAGIC"!!! I WANT TO BUILD THEIR LIST!!!

He!! ... If I didn't go with OfflineMan's MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, then I'd just take the cheapest reliable system, buy one keyword, and just add to it when I sold someone...just buying the keyword myself. No need for a "white-label" if I'm not even going to give them the login for it, right??

Now, once they've seen success with me, I want to give them a login and the ability to add a text or change one without me in the picture. If a restaurant is having a slow day, I want them to be able EVENTUALLY to login with ease, and send out a text right then once I've already established a list and the power of the system.

Does that make sense??? I'm not selling them "SMS".....I'm selling them a complete done for you managed campaign....which I build for them...thereby building long-term security for them. White-Label doesn't mean a thing to me unless I'm able to manage EVERYTHING if I want to, and then allow them to do so at the point that I feel that they won't screw everything up! If I went with a different provider, I wouldn't even give them login info. They would just know to market their SMS code, and then "magic happens"!!

OfflineMan is the ONLY one I've seen so far that's offering a comprehensive SMS Sales AND MANAGEMENT tool that allows this!!!

Jason

Jason,

I don't recall doing a live demo for you, if I have then I apologize. However the platform we have developed does indeed have a client login and an Admin login. Does have paypal integration, can be set up automatically, can be managed by the consultant or client, reports client side and administrator side and offers unlimited everything - message,keywords,groups,auto-responders,scheduling system.
If you buy it you own it and never pay any fees except to the SMS gateway. Put it on YOUR host and run any business model you want, mix and match business models within the same system.

Now the best part- the interface is the easy, unclutered most intuituve interface available. Nothing to distract the user or admin

If you have not had a demo I invite you to try our system and get real rates without anything else added on.

send me a PM with your e-mail address and we'll connect

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SirThomas

13 years ago

Jason, what you've described above is easily achievable with many systems out there... TXT180 would be one of them. Check their reseller program. I think Avid and Lime also have it available.

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

As of this post, there are 6 system left before the price goes up $25.

No annual fees and no message fees.

One time $97 (6 more)

The AWeber of Text Systems...

For small communities, nothing beats our system.

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

FYI. There are 4 left at the best price you'll ever get for the YadaText Software.

Hurry Post Specials To Your Customers And Facebook Fans By Text

Questions? Call me direct. My number is listed on the website.

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BUFFALOBT

13 years ago

Maurice what's your email address? Thanks-

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Mo Goulet 13 years ago

Originally Posted by BUFFALOBT

Maurice what's your email address? Thanks-

maurice@cdbn.com
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BUFFALOBT

13 years ago

Got it emailed you thanks-

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BUFFALOBT

13 years ago

Maurice...what SMS provider are you using that we will be using if we buy your program? And is it short or long code? Thanks again-

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Mo Goulet 13 years ago

Originally Posted by BUFFALOBT

Maurice...what SMS provider are you using that we will be using if we buy your program? And is it short or long code? Thanks again-

My program is independent of any provider.

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xlfutur1

13 years ago

Looks like Yadatext uses SMTP gateway? So it sends out text through email servers? Can subscriber call or text in a keyword to subscribe? Subscribers should be able to opt out by texting back a keyword to get out of the database. I would be somewhat leery about sending via email servers. Carriers can filter those out pretty quick.

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by xlfutur1

Looks like Yadatext uses SMTP gateway? So it sends out text through email servers? Can subscriber call or text in a keyword to subscribe? Subscribers should be able to opt out by texting back a keyword to get out of the database. I would be somewhat leery about sending via email servers. Carriers can filter those out pretty quick.

We've been operating for 5 full months now in 17 states without 1 problem.

The software uses what is called the mms gateway which is the same gateway your images follow or videos. Spam is not an issue with our program. You can opt out by reply stop or by submitting your number to the unsubscribe form and you will be immediately removed. 4 years ago this was a problem but today with all the unlimited plans, there is simply no way this is an issue.

The only difference between my program and the iziggs of the world is cost. We fill the gap for businesses that simply cannot afford the fees and monthly commitments.

We're doing the same thing as AWeber does for email only were providing messaging to cell phones which has a much greater open rate.

By the time you invest the minimums in these other programs and then find out it's not so easy to get businesses to sign up, you could have already been making our service available to mom and pop businesses and make money doing it.

There is only one investment one time...

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scarab

13 years ago

Originally Posted by xlfutur1

Looks like Yadatext uses SMTP gateway? So it sends out text through email servers? Can subscriber call or text in a keyword to subscribe? Subscribers should be able to opt out by texting back a keyword to get out of the database. I would be somewhat leery about sending via email servers. Carriers can filter those out pretty quick.

Exactly right. Read the small fine insurance type of legalese in every Telco and Carrier out there.

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by scarab

Exactly right. Read the small fine insurance type of legalese in every Telco and Carrier out there.

I was using the same technology back in 2006. The only difference being, I was using Verizon's own software. I had a Verizon Wireless card and I paid $60 a month for unlimited internet access and I also had text capability through the Verizon Manager software. My account was tied to a phone number and they used the same gateway system I use. The bottom line is what I do is not spam it's the same thing AWeber does with email and the software itself uses the same coding developed by the top cellular provider in the USA. I think I covered this in a previous post so I'll leave it at that.

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zenyatta

13 years ago

Originally Posted by proapc

I was using the same technology back in 2006. The only difference being, I was using Verizon's own software. I had a Verizon Wireless card and I paid $60 a month for unlimited internet access and I also had text capability through the Verizon Manager software. My account was tied to a phone number and they used the same gateway system I use. The bottom line is what I do is not spam it's the same thing AWeber does with email and the software itself uses the same coding developed by the top cellular provider in the USA. I think I covered this in a previous post so I'll leave it at that.

Hi Mo,

I have some medium sized restaurant clients with lists that are 3-5000 does your system or the SMS gateway put any limits on how fast I can send messages? For example if I send 5000 texts does it take seconds, minutes, or hours?

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

For those of you who are interested in how the text gateways work, here is a link for you.

List of SMS gateways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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BUFFALOBT

13 years ago

Got it Maurice thanks again. So other than the upfront $97 or whatever your software charge might be when I choose to buy it...how do you make money?

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Mo Goulet 13 years ago

Originally Posted by BUFFALOBT

Got it Maurice thanks again. So other than the upfront $97 or whatever your software charge might be when I choose to buy it...how do you make money?

This is the last time this software will be available for private use. A membership program is currently in development by a member of this forum whom I cannot reveal at this time but who is well known. I am turning this over to their group and they are going to release a major program within the next 60-90 days which will include the coding for developing private text list development in the members area. I do not have the details but for now I am making 50 copies of this available for private license. I use the software in my own area and simply do not want the responsibility of maintaining areas outside of my community. I am already working full time developing Facebook business pages for companies and just recently began developing a new concept on Facebook called "Virtual Open House" See Virtual Open House - Real Estate - Hailey, ID | Facebook

When you have several businesses like I have, you have to decide which ones are worth working and which should be JV'd like I'm doing with YadaText.

My work developing Facebook pages and helping Real Estate Professionals and FSBO is more profitable and easier to handle nationwide.

I also have my own product which is about to be released to the 7/11 convenience store chain and Circle K. See the website Solutions For Smokers In The No Smoke Zone and the Facebook page for it where I use a live walk on presentation at Smoking Solutions | Facebook

For those of you who are doing Facebook page building, this is a huge seller (live walk on presentations on Facebook) and very easy to implement.

Well Bill is this enough personal disclosure for you? LOL

There is a lot of money to be made in the Text Marketing business but it works only if you work it in your local market.

Mo
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BUFFALOBT

13 years ago

Yes enough disclosure for one post...thanks Mo!

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russellprisco

13 years ago

Here's what I'm looking for....
1. White Label Selling SMS Services AND Management to my Clients
2. Allowing my Clients the Ability to manage their account if they want to...and if I WANT THEM TO!!!
3. Maintaining CONTROL of my clients accounts so they don't slit their own throats by sending out too many texts at once, etc...

I agree with this. Looking for something where the only thing that clients can do is to send texts and view reports.

@STEVE

I checked out your video about your system and had a question regarding the above. Was that video of OUR login or is that the way that the system would look to us AND the Client?

Are we able to choose what they see in the backend and what they're able to do?

Again, the only things I want a client to be able to do is to send a message and to view reports. While I think it's great that we CAN use unlimited keywords being that it's long code and all, I want to be able to set a set number of keywords for each client and even tell it what that keyword is going to be so the control is on my end.

Thanks =)

@Maurice

Is there any way for someone to join your system from a mobile phone, or is it just on a website?

Thanks,

Russell =)

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Mo Goulet 13 years ago

Originally Posted by russellprisco

@Maurice

Is there any way for someone to join your system from a mobile phone, or is it just on a website?

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Russell =)

Since they are signing up through an online form, they could do it from a phone. My first thought would be to set up a mobile site with the form. "FREE Coupons From Local Merchants" Then the html for the form. I like the idea...I think I'll set that up with a QRcode...
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scarab

13 years ago

Originally Posted by russellprisco

I agree with this. Looking for something where the only thing that clients can do is to send texts and view reports.

@STEVE

I checked out your video about your system and had a question regarding the above. Was that video of OUR login or is that the way that the system would look to us AND the Client?

Are we able to choose what they see in the backend and what they're able to do?

Again, the only things I want a client to be able to do is to send a message and to view reports. While I think it's great that we CAN use unlimited keywords being that it's long code and all, I want to be able to set a set number of keywords for each client and even tell it what that keyword is going to be so the control is on my end.

Thanks =)

@Maurice

Is there any way for someone to join your system from a mobile phone, or is it just on a website?

Thanks,

Russell =)

That is everyone's login, yours, the clients etc. We built the system so that we can sell the service to clients and whitelabel it as well. I don't understand why you want to limit your clients but if that is the way you want to do then go ahead. I don't see the advantage. We do not have a way and do not plan on building that into our platform. WE are going in another direction giving clients unlimited everything, that is our value compared to others. If they can't handle it then of course we offer managed services.
Steve,
PS I don't spend a lot of time on the boards so if I miss a post for several days I apologize

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russellprisco

13 years ago

Originally Posted by scarab

That is everyone's login, yours, the clients etc. We built the system so that we can sell the service to clients and whitelabel it as well. I don't understand why you want to limit your clients but if that is the way you want to do then go ahead. I don't see the advantage. We do not have a way and do not plan on building that into our platform. WE are going in another direction giving clients unlimited everything, that is our value compared to others. If they can't handle it then of course we offer managed services.
Steve,
PS I don't spend a lot of time on the boards so if I miss a post for several days I apologize

Well, it's kind of like giving the whole kit and kaboodle away for free. If this were a hosting service for example, just because you own a bunch of servers doesn't mean that there should be one hosting plan and each person gets their own server. Like a hosting company breaks down their packages into smaller plans, I'd like to be able to break this down into smaller packages so that I can create plans based not only on the number of messages, but also on the number of keywords that they'll be paying for.

Also, It makes it so that I'm handling everything else so that they don't have to (for their convenience), and simultaneously adds value to the packages.

It would be nice for them to be able to add keywords if WE want to add a package like that, and yet also to be able to choose to have packages based on the number of keywords.

I'd highly recommend reconsidering your position on this since you are also marketing to mobile marketers like us who wish to provide this type of service with features like this.

I'm sure I'm not the only one in here that sees the value in this, and I know it would be a great addition to your Self-Hosted platform.

Anyone else agree?

Thanks again for the response,

Russell =P

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keung0109

13 years ago

Originally Posted by russellprisco

Well, it's kind of like giving the whole kit and kaboodle away for free. If this were a hosting service for example, just because you own a bunch of servers doesn't mean that there should be one hosting plan and each person gets their own server. Like a hosting company breaks down their packages into smaller plans, I'd like to be able to break this down into smaller packages so that I can create plans based not only on the number of messages, but also on the number of keywords that they'll be paying for.

Also, It makes it so that I'm handling everything else so that they don't have to (for their convenience), and simultaneously adds value to the packages.

It would be nice for them to be able to add keywords if WE want to add a package like that, and yet also to be able to choose to have packages based on the number of keywords.

I'd highly recommend reconsidering your position on this since you are also marketing to mobile marketers like us who wish to provide this type of service with features like this.

I'm sure I'm not the only one in here that sees the value in this, and I know it would be a great addition to your Self-Hosted platform.

Anyone else agree?

Thanks again for the response,

Russell =P

Can I have some details about the sms platform

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cybercopy

13 years ago

Hi Maurice,

Just to be clear on the answer you have given russellprisco.

Would the person signing up via a mobile device, be sent an autoresponse with the offer attached (coupon or whatever) through your software?

Or would they be sent an autoresponse from our service (aweber,get response...)?, and subsequently sign up to the "system" on the page/email that was sent via aweber?

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by cybercopy

Hi Maurice,

Just to be clear on the answer you have given russellprisco.

Would the person signing up via a mobile device, be sent an autoresponse with the offer attached (coupon or whatever) through your software?

Or would they be sent an autoresponse from our service (aweber,get response...)?, and subsequently sign up to the "system" on the page/email that was sent via aweber?

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The first form would need to be from an Auto responder, however, there is a thank you page that the software automatically forwards to after each successful sign up with the text software. That page can be edited to also suit your needs. Think of an auto responder sign up form and then think of the possibilities here. Go to Post Specials To Your Customers And Facebook Fans By Text and see what I am referring to. Sign up and then click submit then you can return to the page and unsubscribe.

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13 years ago

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by pptmedia

russellprisco-

We have a SMS platform that can be white labeled. Our platform has all of the capabilities you mentioned in your original post.

PayProText: Mobile Marketing

A few other products we offer: PayProMedia.com

Email with any questions: info@paypromedia.com

What are your prices?

I checked your link above and the links on the bottom for pricing plans is not available.

Do you have a per text charge or monthly fees?

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russellprisco

13 years ago

Originally Posted by pptmedia

russellprisco-

We have a SMS platform that can be white labeled. Our platform has all of the capabilities you mentioned in your original post.

PayProText: Mobile Marketing

A few other products we offer: PayProMedia.com

Email with any questions: info@paypromedia.com

So does that mean that there is an admin login for me to manage all the campaigns/ businesses, and a client login where they can only send texts and view reports?

And also, same question as the one above, what's pricing?

Thanks a bunch!

Russell

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13 years ago

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by pptmedia

Wow. Our private message box is blowing up.

Anyone wanting the pricing for our SMS product that can be white labeled -- send an email to:

info@paypromedia.com

Please use "SMS Platform" as your subject line.

We will respond within a few minutes.

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PayProMedia.com

I'll send you the email but it would be easier if you just posted it here.

Monthly?

Minimums?

Per Text Charges?

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Mary Wilhite

13 years ago

Hi Russell ,
Trumpia SMS Texting service is good,this should do great for you. thanks.

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ScottW

13 years ago

Scarab

Could you send some details about the SMS platfom?

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scarab

13 years ago

Russell, I appreciate your view of how to build an SMS platform. We take all recommendations seriously and we are NOT limiting ourselves to what we have built. To date we have added at lest 5 features suggested by those who HAVE purchased our product. We do have admin defined packages where the admin limits the number of messages, user chooses the package and they system auto-builds the package and it connects to PayPal.

Todate this platform has cost of 32K, dish out that kind of money and you find that you can't please everyone but you can please some. My point being if I make every single change every one suggested I would never have a platform to sell. By the time it was built and finished, guess what..... mobile devices will be gone and we will be communicating telepathically.

I am not trying to hard nosed at all ... currently we have 3 more modules in development and I feel that is enough to put into a new release. I have built more software than most on this board and I know how it's done, not by stopping the presses and changing direction but thru a planned process.

Limiting keywords is not planned, maybe it will maybe it won't. Again I appreciate everyone's view but two things I do not believe in,,,, paying a monthly rental fee for a piece of software and limiting an end user in the functions of the software in question. I can guarantee you that end users of SMS Platforms like unlimited keywords, after all it their business they are trying to promote.

SAR

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danielp310

13 years ago

Originally Posted by scarab

Russell, I appreciate your view of how to build an SMS platform. We take all recommendations seriously and we are NOT limiting ourselves to what we have built. To date we have added at lest 5 features suggested by those who HAVE purchased our product. We do have admin defined packages where the admin limits the number of messages, user chooses the package and they system auto-builds the package and it connects to PayPal.

Todate this platform has cost of 32K, dish out that kind of money and you find that you can't please everyone but you can please some. My point being if I make every single change every one suggested I would never have a platform to sell. By the time it was built and finished, guess what..... mobile devices will be gone and we will be communicating telepathically.

I am not trying to hard nosed at all ... currently we have 3 more modules in development and I feel that is enough to put into a new release. I have built more software than most on this board and I know how it's done, not by stopping the presses and changing direction but thru a planned process.

Limiting keywords is not planned, maybe it will maybe it won't. Again I appreciate everyone's view but two things I do not believe in,,,, paying a monthly rental fee for a piece of software and limiting an end user in the functions of the software in question. I can guarantee you that end users of SMS Platforms like unlimited keywords, after all it their business they are trying to promote.

SAR

Could you send me more info on your platform please PM me!..
thanks..

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russellprisco

13 years ago

Fair enough Steve =)

Just keep it in the back of your mind somewhere for later since the software does allow for us to charge our clients monthly, and if we can set the number of messages allowed to be sent, it just makes good sense to me that we'd also be able to set the number of keywords as well.

Also, would you be so kind as to shed some light on the modules in your update coming up? Eager to find out more,

Thanks a bunch

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

With YadaText you can now schedule your auto-responder to send new subscribers a predetermined text just like the short code systems. I've also made it available to review the back office admin panel through an online demo system. See the website for access info.

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zenyatta

13 years ago

Originally Posted by proapc

With YadaText you can now schedule your auto-responder to send new subscribers a predetermined text just like the short code systems. I've also made it available to review the back office admin panel through an online demo system. See the website for access info.

Hi Mo,

Any limits on the number of texts your system can send per minute of per hour?

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by zenyatta

Hi Mo,

Any limits on the number of texts your system can send per minute of per hour?

I started using the Verizon management system which was the base code for this system in 2006 with single text messaging and we coded this system for multiple text in 2008 and rewrote it last year and have never had a problem sending messages. The largest list I have used is a little over 4000.

We are setting up a system for the POW support groups around the US. Yesterday we had a major rally here for Bowe Bergdhl who is a prisoner of war. I met with several of the leaders from the various organizations. The Motorcycle rally arrived in Hailey carrying flags from around the country. From Vietnam Veterans to Gulf Veterans and Veterans wounded in Battle groups all for the call to our political leaders and individual citizens to rise up in the cry for our Band of Brothers in Captivity. We're going to have several lists set up around the country where we will be able to communicate to hundreds of thousands of of the members of all the organized groups at anytime.

How powerful is that. This is what makes our texting software so unique and powerful for small businesses or organizations.

You can see Bowe's Facebook page here BTW...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring...e/105831760749

Mo

I'm going to upload a video I took of the rally as soon as I finish editing it.

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zenyatta

13 years ago

Originally Posted by proapc

I started using the Verizon management system which was the base code for this system in 2006 with single text messaging and we coded this system for multiple text in 2008 and rewrote it last year and have never had a problem sending messages. The largest list I have used is a little over 4000.

We are setting up a system for the POW support groups around the US. Yesterday we had a major rally here for Bowe Bergdhl who is a prisoner of war. I met with several of the leaders from the various organizations. They had over 150 Harley's and others come in carrying flags from around the country. From Vietnam Veterans to Gulf Veterans and Veterans wounded in Battle groups all for the call to our political leaders and individual citizens to rise up in the cry for our Band of Brothers in Captivity. We're going to have several lists set up around the country where we will be able to communicate to hundreds of thousands of of the members of all the organized groups at anytime.

How powerful is that. This is what makes our texting software so unique and powerful for small businesses or organizations.

You can see Bowe's Facebook page here BTW...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bring...e/105831760749

Mo

I'm going to upload a video I took of the rally as soon as I finish editing it.

Hi Mo,

That sounds like a cool rally! We really owe a lot to our Veterans. I definitely support them because it seems like our government sometimes neglects them.

On your 4000 # list how long did it take your system to complete delivery? Did it take seconds, minutes, or hours? Thanks for the info, I am always trying to keep tabs on whats available out there.

Zen

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

Originally Posted by zenyatta

Hi Mo,

That sounds like a cool rally! We really owe a lot to our Veterans. I definitely support them because it seems like our government sometimes neglects them.

On your 4000 # list how long did it take your system to complete delivery? Did it take seconds, minutes, or hours? Thanks for the info, I am always trying to keep tabs on whats available out there.

Zen

I cannot accurately say. The delivery depends a lot on your server. I'm on a cloud server that is probably a lot faster than most. I cannot track when anyone receives the message but we have several of my associates who are on the list who report to me. I also have the number included in the list 9999999999 which signals the software to send me a copy of all text messages to the admin email address plus I get a copy on my cell.

Here is a the video of our rally yesterday. This texting program is going to be a great communication tool for all the POW*MIA organizations around the country.

‪POW * MIA Awareness Rally For Bowe...

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Mo Goulet

13 years ago

I've now got a test program set up where you can go in and play with all the features before making a decision. Please be courteous of other warriors trial lists and when you are finished, delete any lists you have created.

We've got 8 left at the current price.

Mo

Post Specials To Your Customers And Facebook Fans By Text

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wheresivan

12 years ago

I use yeptext. You can open an account for only a dollar . It also has an affiliate program built into it . A back office and short code only. Great tracking software and a video classroom to help you get Started.

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