Product Information: A Business SMS Use Case
Using a Virtual Mobile Number customers can text in a keyword or code and receive specific information about that product direct to their phone. This is particularly useful for product reviews, dietary information and price comparison.
The following are just some of the sectors already benefiting from using SMS text messaging to send product information to customers: Libraries, Retail, Consumer Products
For more information on how you could be utilising SMS text messaging within your business call us on 0800 954 5305 or email helpdesk@fastsms.co.uk
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