{"id":517,"date":"2021-02-13T17:51:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-13T12:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vox-cpaas.com\/blog\/?p=517"},"modified":"2023-04-25T05:57:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T00:27:53","slug":"how-to-leverage-sms-across-the-customer-lifecycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vox-cpaas.com\/blog\/how-to-leverage-sms-across-the-customer-lifecycle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Leverage SMS Across the Customer Lifecycle?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is no denying that SMS is a very powerful medium of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a whopping 99% open rate, SMS can be leveraged across the customer lifecycle for effective marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three effective ways to leverage SMS to engage with customers at every stage of the customer lifecycle.<a href=\"https:\/\/vox-cpaas.com\/sms-solutions.html\">Integrate SMS with customer support<\/a>There are three effective ways to leverage SMS to engage with customers at every stage of the customer lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us look at these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 1: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SMS to capture the prospective buyers\u2019 domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by enticing the new prospects for your products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a success rate of 30% opens, SMS campaigns can immediately follow once the customers sign up for SMS on various channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, SMS campaigns complement email marketing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since lead generation is the goal, either way, an integrated campaign works better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said then, your SMS campaign with a prepopulated text can be sent using bulk SMS matching your other marketing efforts in branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, you can simply introduce the brand and allow the customers to feel the need for the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 2: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use SMS marketing for creating interest and generate leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you are in the fold of SMS start engaging with the prospects and existing customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the various pieces you can send to evoke the attention of the customers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Send product updates and new product launches <\/li><li> Ensure your customers get the first knowledge of special promotions and exclusive offers <\/li><li> Trigger messages to customers who had products in the shopping bag but did not complete the transaction <\/li><li> Share links to your website blog posts, and product-related information pages <\/li><li> Engage the customers with a branding story by including your employees in the story<\/li><li> Inform them first of the brand loyalty programs <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stage 3: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make SMS a brand loyalty booster <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>SMS is not just for generating leads and sales but building brand loyalty too! <\/li><li>Create a quick two-way communication channel with customers through SMS <\/li><li>Resolve their inquiries immediately by responding on SMS <\/li><li>Integrate SMS with customer support and help desk to serve customers quickly <\/li><li>You can also collect feedback via SMS by sending a survey link or have a rating method <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers are human beings who appreciate it if you care <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SMS is one such quick and effective method of engaging, retaining, and building trusting relationships with your customers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is no denying that SMS is a very powerful medium of communication. 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