Bulk sms is the new age technology that has not only caught the fancy of youngsters but also business organizations, firms etc. lets refresh our memories with what it implies. Bulk sms allows you send a message to multiple recipients[mobile numbers]with just the push of a button on your computer system.

Companies shouldn’t be afraid of using the bulk sms to aid their marketing campaigns, it does help a long way. Research shows that sms messages are read more than any other types of messaging services provided by the telecommunications company.
The concept of bulk sms has gained maximum popularity for its simple, reliable and speedy functionalities. It is extremely budget friendly and cost effective compared to a call. It also caters for around 30-40% of promotional purpose.
Bulk sms providers really needs to improve their services here in Nigeria because, it has in other countries, here are few tips on how that can be achieved;

• Offering incentives to sign up:
Offer an exclusive incentive that will make people feel special and want to sign up. Tempt intending/aspiring customers with special codes which are only sent to sms subscribers. With these done customers tend to sign up and refer the products to friends, as well as business partners.

• Promos/bonuses
Once in a while promos should be made e.g; send an sms and get 1 free. Nigerians get easily connected to things like this because everybody wants a situation whereby he gains not losing. So with the help of the bonuses it draws the attention of Nigerians, firms, business organizations, etc.

• Low cost:
When you want to refer bulk sms to a customers don’t be in a rush to give them at a huge price. Starting up with a lower price is preferable to connect to the audience. This enhances the improvement of bulk sms and makes it grow in a broad way.

If you are an individual or business and you want to try bulk sms marketing today, try out any of these sites, www.5starsmsng.com, www.smsgator.com or www.smsmarketingportal.com.
The last site in particular integrates all the above benefits mentioned. Enjoy!

Still relevant and effective as always. FTC.