Posted by Holly Barber on December 19th, 2016
We already know that our smartphones are the first place we turn to for communication or to search for info and now the clever chaps over at Google have found yet another way to combine the two. If you’re using AdWords for your business, you’ll love this new extension which allows you to receive text […]
Posted by Holly Barber on September 19th, 2016
Sometimes you need to add just that little more content into your campaigns and iOS 10 has enabled you to do that by adding previews to their standard SMS messages.
Posted by Holly Barber on August 22nd, 2016
We’ve all done it, sent a message, checked back and realised damn auto-correct has made us look very silly indeed! It can be a bit of a joke between friends or family, but don’t make the same mistake with your customers…
Posted by firetext on July 15th, 2016
On November 30th, 2016, we’ll be deprecating some of the older security protocols (TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1) used to make connections with FireText’s API & App. Upgrading to TLS 1.2 will generally not involve any changes to your code, but may require that you update your operating systems, system packages, or language runtime libraries. (The […]
Posted by Holly Barber on April 1st, 2016
SMS provides an invaluable communication channel for healthcare practices. It can be used for several purposes, including appointment reminders and healthcare updates. It is cost-effective, easy to use, and a majority use texting for personal and business purposes. Incorporating secure NHS SMS into your health practice isn’t difficult, but it does take some planning to […]
Posted by Holly Barber on March 23rd, 2016
There are many different categories of messages you can include in your text marketing campaign, including offers, coupons, surveys, tips, and polls. Some businesses may omit polls in their text marketing, but by doing so, they miss out on one of the best ways to engage customers and learn more about customer expectations. If you […]
Posted by Holly Barber on March 4th, 2016
One of the most important aspects of any text marketing campaign is that it actually provides value to your audience. This motivates people to not only sign up but also remain a loyal and engaged subscriber. Developing messages that impart value for your subscribers does not have to be a strenuous task. The following practices […]
Posted by Holly Barber on February 4th, 2016
Our friends over at Zapier this week announced something really exciting; multi-step zaps.
Posted by Holly Barber on February 3rd, 2016
Non-profit organizations benefit from including mass text messaging in their programs, whether for fundraising or to spread the word about events. It is a great way to stay connected with your subscribers and increase engagement. Although a well-crafted texting campaign can bring in a lot of support, it is still important to follow text messaging […]
Posted by Holly Barber on February 1st, 2016
Effective patient-doctor communication is an important component of overall care. It is also a key element of a successful healthcare practice. GP practices that communicate well with their patients achieve higher levels of patients satisfaction, as well as a reduction in missed appointments. If you are looking for a simple way to improve communication at […]