{"id":380,"date":"2019-12-07T10:55:18","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T07:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celcomafrica.com\/blog\/?p=380"},"modified":"2023-10-09T10:04:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T10:04:28","slug":"bulk-sms-in-e-commerce-business-how-important-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celcomafrica.com\/blog\/bulk-sms-in-e-commerce-business-how-important-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulk SMS in E-commerce Business: How Important is it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Supercharge Your E-commerce Business with Bulk SMS Marketing! Boost sales, enhance customer engagement, and drive growth through effective SMS campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1) Fast<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether promotional or transactional, SMS messages can quickly send and users typically read them immediately, with 90% of SMS messages being read within 3 seconds of delivery. They are probably the fastest means to send information to the maximum number of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2) High Conversion Rate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since SMS messages are read quickly, there are high chances of converting them into sales. The average\u00a0SMS marketing\u00a0click-through rate is 36%. That means that for every 100 customers that receive an SMS message with a hyperlink in it, on average 36 of them\u00a0will click\u00a0on that hyperlink and also visit your e-commerce store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3) Hitting the Bull\u2019s eye<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With bulk SMS, you can decide whom to send the information to, and you won&#8217;t be left wondering whether your message reached the target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4) Convenience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, With well-timed SMS alerts, you can keep customers in the loop on their order and delivery status.Brands that provide customers with instant information without requiring their efforts draw them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5)<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Low Cost<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Affordable bulk SMS advertising enables even the smallest businesses to reach customers effectively, unlike costly traditional media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With bulk SMS, e-commerce stores can reach more than thousands of people in no time at a lower cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6) No Spam boxes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about SMS is that it doesn&#8217;t involve spam boxes.Meaning your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulksms.com\/countries\/k\/kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMS<\/a> will not go unread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For e-commerce success, consider Celcom Africa Bulk SMS as your go-to marketing choice. 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