For Australian businesses with high messaging volumes, sending SMS messages efficiently is crucial. This doesn’t just mean targeting specific customers, but also reliably automating the process. Using an Application Programming Interface (API) is one such way to do this. Doing it in Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) is another. The bulk SMS Australia API at 160.com.au uses […]
How to Send SMS Using API in PHP
November 29th, 2024Why Aren’t Your Texts Sending? A Guide to Fixing SMS Issues
November 26th, 2024Sitting there watching those spinning wheels on your messages can drive you mad. Whether you’re in Sydney’s CBD or out in the bush, text delivery issues can hit anyone. Delivery faults show up faster in volume, so check your bulk SMS delivery reports first. You’re not alone – roughly 1-5% of texts never make it […]
SMS Marketing for Non Profits (Everything You Need To Know)
November 23rd, 2024A nonprofit’s success hinges on meaningful connections, and text message marketing offers exactly that. Non-profits pay per message on a bulk SMS service, with no monthly fee and credits that last as long as one message is sent every 180 days. Whether you’re coordinating volunteers for an upcoming event, launching a time-sensitive fundraising campaign, […]
SMS Marketing For Travel Agencies
November 20th, 2024You could be losing potential bookings every time you rely solely on email. Here’s why: while your carefully crafted travel promotions sit unopened in crowded inboxes (average open rate: 21.5%), SMS messages are typically seen within 3 minutes of hitting send. Travel agencies can send fare alerts and booking reminders through a bulk SMS provider […]
Best Time For SMS Marketing (By Industry)
November 17th, 2024If there’s one question I hear more than any other, it’s “What’s the best time to send marketing messages?” Scheduling on a bulk SMS sender lets you set the send time to the hour for each list, which is the core of good SMS marketing timing. The answer might surprise you – and it’s not […]
SMS Marketing For Childcare Centres
November 14th, 2024Whether it’s sharing a heartwarming photo of a child’s first painting or sending a critical facility update, text messages cut through the noise of overcrowded email inboxes and reach parents where they’re most attentive – their phones. Centres can send one update to every parent at once through a bulk SMS service, with replies forwarded […]
SMS Marketing for Bars: Get More Bookings, Revenue & Customer Loyalty
November 9th, 2024While email inboxes overflow and social media feeds blur past, text messages cut through the noise with a simple “ping” that’s almost impossible to ignore. A bar can send bulk SMS to its whole list before a quiet night, paying only for the messages sent. And the numbers back this up – an astonishing 98% […]
SMS Marketing For Hotels: What To Do & Mistakes To Avoid
November 6th, 2024This guide will walk you through how to use SMS marketing to transform how you engage with your guests and how to leverage text message marketing so that it can become a true revenue driver for your hotel. Core Benefits of SMS Marketing for Hotels Communication Efficiency In the hospitality business, timing is everything both […]
How to Schedule A Text Message (For Personal And Business)
November 3rd, 2024Have you ever forgotten to send an important text because you were caught up in meetings? Scheduling is great for: Wishing someone a happy birthday at the right time (rather than texting them at 3 am due to different time zones). Sending meeting reminders when they’re most likely to be seen. Coordinating with people across […]
SMS Marketing for Gyms (12 Text Promotion Strategies)
October 31st, 2024Running a successful gym and fitness centre isn’t just about having great equipment and skilled trainers—it’s about building and maintaining meaningful connections with your members. While email and social media play their part, there’s a more direct and powerful way to reach your fitness community: text messaging. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn: Why […]