Best text message marketing apps?

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What are the best text message marketing apps you recommend? And please talk about your experience using this tactic!

Account Closed · Answer

Well, if you're talking about the best text message marketing apps, let me clarify—there’s no such thing as a “best” in anything. Every tool has its pros and cons. The real question is: Which one is the right fit for you?

There are plenty of text message marketing apps available, and almost all of them claim to be the best. But speaking from my experience in the marketing field, I’ve personally used TXTImpact mass texting tool,

and I found it easy, simple, impactful, and affordable. It’s relatively new and lesser-known, which makes it feel like a hidden gem.

Braden Smith · Answer

Beware of using SMS marketing without prior consent. See here:

SMS Marketing for Real Estate boasts an impressive 98% open rate and has become a go-to marketing method for many Real Estate Investors. However, text message marketing requires adhering to specific guidelines and best practices to remain compliant and avoid facing SPAM complaints and/or potential lawsuits.

Those who do not comply with the strict SMS guidelines and regulations can not only face angry customers, suspension from messaging platforms, and unwanted legal action. Companies like Wal-Mart and Jiffy Lube, as well as Realtors have already been hit with multi-million-dollar lawsuits for sending non-compliant (illegal) text messages without proper (required) consent, or opt-in.

You don’t want to risk finding yourself in the same situation, which is why adhering to compliance regulations is so important, so make sure if you are using SMS Marketing for Real Estate, be sure your next campaign is compliant.

https://reimachines.com/sms-compliance-for-real-estate/

Account Closed · Answer

@Braden Smith

Exactly what Braden said. SMS is one service I sell/manage as a consultant and if you don't know how to stay compliant, you shouldn't do it.

Braden Smith · Answer

That post was from 4 years ago. Today unsolicited text message marketing is 100% illegal without prior written opt-in consent from the recipient per the TCPA.

The TCPA considers text messages to be the same as calls. This means that businesses must obtain explicit written consent to add customers to a subscription list and send them marketing or promotional communications. Transactional messaging, such as order confirmations or shipping updates, also requires a distinct opt-in.

Businesses that violate the TCPA can be fined per violation, with penalties ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. For example, the most common punishment for non-compliance is a fine of $500 to $1,500 per unsolicited message.

Jodie Cordell · Answer

@Braden Smith It's true, texting can be tricky. But the truth is, cold texting is what gets people in trouble. As long as you're avoiding the "cold text" to people you've never made first contact with, you should be able to avoid any issues. Just make sure you're practicing transparency. Don't treat people in ways that you know would annoy you. I hate getting text messages from people I didn't sign up to get info from. So, if you want to send out listings to your list, make sure they know that's what you are going to do.

Stephen Keighery · Answer

Lead Sherpa is a quality program, but its not cheap. They believe they are compliant but think you should read what @Braden Smith wrote and be aware. I used it and found it very effective. I don't know how long it can last though as it is the sort of channel that once to many people start doing the whole channel will become ineffective. You can already see the carriers working harder to filter out these type of messages. You might be able to milk the channel why you can but I wouldn't rely on it as a long term strategy.

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