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3 Easy Steps to SMS Marketing

By , About.com GuideMarch 30, 2012

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SMS marketing is marketing using a mobile phone. SMS stands for short message server, otherwise known as text messaging or mobile marketing.

In short SMS marketing is done using a mobile device to transfer marketing communication to interested consumers. It's an area that is gaining a great deal of interest by businesses both small and large. Which of course is understandable, considering that 70% of the world population now have a mobile phone. In the United States alone that's 9 out of 10 people that carry a mobile device.

This is great information, but how do you take advantage of the direct and personal touch that SMS marketing can provide your customers with? Learn how to get started with SMS marketing in 3 easy steps.

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September 27, 2011 at 4:01 am
(1) Dr.Abdulsalam Jibril says:

I appreciate your educative work.This is truly a new method of marketing.It is significantly gaining ground in marketing,even in my Country,Nigeria.
Regards.

September 30, 2011 at 7:40 am
(2) Robin Cash says:

In today’s marketing era SMS marketing has become a powerful tool to reach out to the target audiences through call to action messages. Brands and marketers are increasingly incorporating SMS marketing strategies also utilize SMS into their mobile initiatives to communicate and engage with clients.

October 22, 2011 at 12:40 am
(3) Worli says:

Yes almost every individual has mobile phone. SMS marketing is best for local marketing where you have to spread the news about latest offers or any discount going around in any shop.

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