{"id":5939,"date":"2022-11-01T13:34:04","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T20:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=5939"},"modified":"2026-04-12T23:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:57:15","slug":"five-ways-to-boost-your-contact-engagement-through-sms-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/five-ways-to-boost-your-contact-engagement-through-sms-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways to Boost Your Contact Engagement Through SMS Marketing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>\u201cYou have an appointment with Dr. Doe tomorrow at 3 PM. Text Y to confirm.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you rely on timely text reminders like these to help you keep your show on the road? You&#8217;re not alone. For some of us, (as in\u2026me) these text reminders have even saved us from inadvertent no-show fees for an overlooked appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between important reminders and that can&#8217;t-miss &#8220;BOGO fo\u2019 yo\u2019 fav fro-yo&#8221; notification, text message communications with our most-used companies keep us coming back for more. (In case you wondered, that&#8217;s &#8220;buy-one-get-one-free for your favorite frozen yogurt.&#8221; Yeah, we have a tough time keeping up with the latest acronyms, too.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 98% open rates in SMS marketing, amplifying your company\u2019s outreach with text-based communications offers opportunities you can\u2019t afford to miss.&nbsp;Generate leads, organize contacts, and maintain demand with keyword campaigns, individual and mass messaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With SMS Marketing you can<\/strong> &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#82bde1\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Easily segment audiences and announce:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Deals and discounts<br>\u2022 Booking confirmations<br>\u2022 Micro-content<br>\u2022 Events and Reminders<\/td><td><strong>Instantly send information-specific texts:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Property listings<br>\u2022 Customer loyalty rewards<br>\u2022 Special offers and more<br>\u2022 Concierge and reservation details<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing String: Your SMS Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximize your customer reach with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinstring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">String<\/a>, a sister company of NumberBarn. If you like&nbsp; NumberBarn\u2019s calling and forwarding options, you\u2019ll love String\u2019s intuitive text and voice solutions. String\u2019s cloud-based SMS platform provides ease of use and scalability for individuals, solopreneurs, and small businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send individual 1-to-1 texts, group or mass messages directly from your desktop or the mobile app. Keep your workflow efficient with customizable auto-replies for missed calls and texts, keywords for specific text campaigns, tools for segmenting your contacts, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s SMS Marketing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfamiliar with \u201cSMS Marketing?\u201d You may have more experience with it than you think. If you\u2019ve visited virtually any major retail store, you\u2019ve probably noticed an advertisement for loyalty rewards or deals for future purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cText REWARDS to automatically receive discounts sent directly to your cell.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admittedly, some brands and businesses keep us hooked with their outrageous and enticing deals. SMS marketing provides opportunities for your leads and customers to opt-in, subscribing to texts from your company or organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses across sectors, non-profits, hospitals, schools and churches use \u201cSMS Marketing\u201d text platforms to stay consistently engaged with their clients, customers, constituents and communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, many companies have found the response to text communications so significant that they\u2019ve paid hefty amounts for something called Short Codes. But cell phone carriers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/2021\/05\/11\/mobile-carriers-are-banning-shared-short-codes-heres-what-it-means-for-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving away<\/a> from expensive Short Codes (sometimes running at $1000 a month or more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, carriers have enabled \u201c10-digit long codes\u201d (basically, traditional 10-digit phone numbers) for text campaigns and marketing, with dramatically less-expensive pricing and more spam reduction safeguards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Future of SMS Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stats recently published by <a href=\"https:\/\/techjury.net\/blog\/sms-marketing-statistics\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TechJury<\/a> highlight the fascinating and rapidly expanding future of text marketing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There will be an estimated 7 billion mobile users worldwide by 2024. With much of the world having a cell phone, connectability lies in the palm of your hand. SMS marketing and outreach is becoming an invaluable avenue to immediately reach your audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nine out of 10 people open their text messages, most within 1 &#8211; 5 minutes of receiving texts. This gives your communications instantaneous visibility, versus lower and delayed open rates through traditional email marketing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>75% of people under age 44 prefer contacting businesses via text, which makes text marketing a necessity for communicating with this vast demographic.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surveys show that 74% of clients would prefer a person to respond to their text rather than a bot. If you are communicating by text, make sure to allow for individual communication (also called 1-to-1 texting.) String\u2019s 1-to-1 messaging lets you text and reply directly from your desktop, making it faster to respond to urgent questions, etc. while still staying personal and relatable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Five Ways to Boost Engagement&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that SMS response rates average <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retaildive.com\/ex\/mobilecommercedaily\/sms-has-eight-times-the-response-rate-of-email-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 8x\u2019s higher<\/a> than email responses? With text-based platforms like String, you can effortlessly turn your leads into loyal fans and faithful family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve cultivated a few value-rich marketing tips to use with your SMS outreach to keep your subscribers excited about your brand and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share the love.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Offer unbeatable, must-have rewards, discounts, and promos. Some of us are \u201csuckers for a good deal\u201d (ok, that\u2019s me, I\u2019ll admit it right now.) Text limited-time BOGOs, loyalty rewards, etc. to help your brand stand out. Multiply your network and expand your reach with referral incentives for your guests to spread the word about your awesome brand or product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Share-the-Love.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Share-the-Love.png\" alt=\"referral campaign using SMS marketing\" class=\"wp-image-5942\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Share-the-Love.png 314w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Share-the-Love-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Share-the-Love-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#144b6e\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> In String, easily send mass messages with compelling offers to your devoted customers. Catch their eye with personalization fields to tailor messages to automatically include your contact\u2019s first name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a community.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Community.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Community.png\" alt=\"community engagement through SMS marketing\" class=\"wp-image-5947\" style=\"width:257px;height:257px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Community.png 315w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Community-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Community-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Create an interactive family of faithful followers on your social media channels. Curate dedicated \u201cgroups\u201d to facilitate interaction and also share tips, trends and content. Integrate your text platform into your social pages to capture new contacts and respond to messages from directly within your text platform. Don\u2019t miss String\u2019s vast integration opportunities through Zapier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffafb1\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> In String, create a memorable tag to identify contacts who follow your social media community. Organize your contacts into specific groups with String\u2019s tags and lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep it consistent.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Keep text communications consistent, but not overwhelming. Let\u2019s face it, nobody likes spam. It&#8217;s a great way to get your contacts to send STOP and UNSUBSCRIBE messages, and in some cases, invoke legal trouble as well. But texting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/co\/grow\/marketing\/text-message-marketing-tips#:~:text=Don%E2%80%99t%20send%20too%20many%20texts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 &#8211; 6 times a month<\/a> with a fantastic deal or quality micro-content IS a great way to help your contacts remember you, get them in the door, and keep them using your product or service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Consistency.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Consistency.png\" alt=\"consistent SMS marketing communication strategy\" class=\"wp-image-5950\" style=\"width:260px;height:260px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Consistency.png 315w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Consistency-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Consistency-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#144b6e\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>String\u2019s intuitive software makes managing your opt-ins convenient for you by automatically filtering your opt-outs. You won\u2019t have to manually remove unsubscribes, or create a list of opt-ins \/ opt-outs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a response.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use keywords to create basic \u201cdrip campaigns\u201d which elicit responses from recipients. A \u201cdrip campaign\u201d is a very simple way to lead your contacts to specific funnels and campaigns triggered by the keyword they\u2019ve replied with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Drip.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Drip.png\" alt=\"SMS drip campaign for customer engagement\" class=\"wp-image-5952\" style=\"width:255px;height:255px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Drip.png 315w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Drip-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Drip-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For example, if you work as a Personal Trainer, you can send a \u201cGet to know you\u201d text to your new leads or clients asking them to enter a number that corresponds to their biggest fitness goal, i.e. \u201cReply with 1 &#8211; Bulk up; 2 &#8211; Slim down 3 &#8211; Get healthier.\u201d When a client replies with a number you\u2019ve designated as a keyword, your text platform will then send the next text with content that you\u2019ve pre-determined fits the corresponding category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffafb1\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Use keyword campaigns to lead to your call-to-action. You can also use keywords to better understand your subscriber demographics and client profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrate feedback.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Take advantage of insightful customer feedback. While we don\u2019t all look forward to \u201cconstructive criticism,\u201d listening to the voice of our constituents is essential for any company to grow and improve. We\u2019ve all experienced legendary customer service, as well as infamous customer service. Many of us are quick to return to companies that respond, resolve and integrate our feedback into a better customer journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Feedback.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Feedback.png\" alt=\"collecting customer feedback via SMS marketing\" class=\"wp-image-5951\" style=\"width:261px;height:261px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Feedback.png 315w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Feedback-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Feedback-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#144b6e\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Create basic feedback keyword campaigns. Include a link to a survey form or review site. String\u2019s integrations through Zapier let you connect String with Google Forms, Typeform, Survey Monkey and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who uses SMS Marketing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>String\u2019s customizable text features offer countless ways to multiply your contact engagement. We\u2019ve already mentioned how retailers use text marketing to keep their customers returning. Revolutionize your communications, in virtually any sector. See just a few examples of how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinstring.com\/industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">other industries<\/a> interact with their communities through SMS marketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Estate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate.png\" alt=\"real estate SMS marketing engagement strategy\" class=\"wp-image-5954\" style=\"width:248px;height:248px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate.png 315w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Real-Estate-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Never miss your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinstring.com\/industry\/real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate<\/a> leads with automated text marketing. Let your phone number work for you with keyword responses, auto-replies and mass messages. Create a keyword for specific property listings to simultaneously capture a contact lead and send more detailed information to a potential buyer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place a keyword on your sign riders. Couple it with one of NumberBarn\u2019s memorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/vanity-phone-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vanity numbers<\/a>, like 1 760 361 HOME to make it easier to remember. When someone drives by they can simply text your keyword. Perhaps it&#8217;s the name of the property\u2019s street (i.e. MAPLE). Set up your keyword responses to automatically reply with a text that includes property details and a link to more extensive info like your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manage your prospects for better follow-up with String\u2019s tags, lists and notes. Use mass messages to send leads listings, workshops, hot properties and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hospitality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Give guests a five-star experience from the moment they inquire and reserve to the time they depart. Built-in templates and keyword autoresponders help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinstring.com\/industry\/hospitality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotels and rentals<\/a> instantly share reservation details, important updates, prices and discounts, events and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hospitality.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hospitality.png\" alt=\"hospitality SMS marketing engagement\" class=\"wp-image-5955\" style=\"width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hospitality.png 315w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hospitality-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hospitality-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Expedite your communications with text-based guest service options. Use 1-to-1 messaging to immediately reply to specific questions like booking confirmations and travel updates. Create keyword campaigns to use as an easy \u201cafter-hours\u201d concierge tool. Let your guests reply with a specific keyword to receive automated information for specific local tours, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Segment mass messages and blasts to send vouchers and special offers to specific contact lists after your guests have departed. String\u2019s contact management tools help you organize contacts and conversations. Find guests, vendors and staff with global search and filters. Don\u2019t have time to check voicemail? Voicemail transcriptions enable faster follow-up for guest inquiries, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple user access and additional phone numbers with String also give your staff self-replicating superpowers. Keep visitors returning with rewards and benefits for regular guests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a Tour Operator? Avoid no-shows with booking confirmations and reminders. Send location map links, packing and gear lists and other important info. Increase bookings with \u201cRefer a Friend\u201d and \u201cBOGO\u201d campaigns. Notify guests of last-minute openings or weather delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health and Wellness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Health-Wellness.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Health-Wellness.png\" alt=\"health and wellness SMS marketing campaign\" class=\"wp-image-5956\" style=\"width:252px;height:252px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Health-Wellness.png 315w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Health-Wellness-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Health-Wellness-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>String\u2019s versatility enables flexibility at your fingertips. Stay ahead of the game with built-in templates and keyword autoresponders to text your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinstring.com\/industry\/fitness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health and wellness<\/a> clients scheduling options, virtual content, participant polls and more. Use 1-to-1 text messaging to communicate directly with individual clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm bookings and send appointment reminders. Blast SMS announcements and offers to specific groups of clients or prospects. Don\u2019t get lost in your inbox. Stay on track with contact organization tools. Transcribed voicemails make it simple to search, tag and list specific conversations and subscribers. Build your brand visibility with proactive automated text messaging. Generate ongoing demand and energize clients with competitions, new product images, special events and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximize your marketing and cultivate client connections with creative campaigns and automated keyword responders. Expand your referral base with \u201cBring a Friend\u201d and \u201cNew Member\u201d promotions. Send links to micro-content, ebooks, recipes, blogs and health improvement tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>From hauling, landscaping and construction, to pet grooming or automotive repairs, String\u2019s scalability empowers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinstring.com\/industry\/small-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small businesses<\/a> of all kinds to increase sales and attract customers. 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