The SMS module, available in the SARE system, allows you to easily and conveniently carry out SMS messages to GSM numbers in your database. With this module, you can take advantage of an effective communication tool that will help you reach your customers in a quick and personalized way.
Check your account balance and top up your SMS account
Before you start sending SMS messages, it’s a good idea to check your SMS account balance. You can do this by selecting the SMS module and then the “New” option. At the top of the page you will see information about your available account balance and any debit. If your account balance and debit do not allow you to complete the shipment, use the “Top up account” option. After clicking on the button, you will be taken to a new page, where you will find information about the SMS account balance and the current SMS rate. You can top up your account via bank transfer or online transfer.
If you choose a bank transfer, specify the amount of recharge in the form (field “I want to recharge the account with the amount:”). After clicking on the “Get pro-forma invoice” button, a document will be generated, which will serve as the basis for the transfer.
Alternatively, you can use online transfer. In this case, the form requires you to enter your first name, last name, email address and the amount of the recharge (the “I want to recharge my account with the amount” field). When you click on the “Top up your account online” button, you will be shown a payment confirmation with the transfer details. Then, you will be redirected to the payU page, where you can complete the transaction. Once the payment is credited to the system, you will be able to proceed with shipments.
Create personalized SMS messages
Going to create an SMS message, you have the option to choose the type of message. You can create a “pro” message with a dedicated sender (up to 11 characters, requesting a dedicated sender is necessary), or an “eco” message without a sender.
In the “Message content” section you will find a tool for creating message content. You can enter the message content directly in the text field. If you want to personalize the message, click on the green text “personalization” and select the appropriate feature from the database. In addition, it is possible to load previously sent SMS messages from the archive.
As you write the message, you will be informed in real time about the number of characters remaining. If the content exceeds 160 characters, you can check the “allow multi-part SMS” option. This will automatically split the SMS content into several parts.
Select the type and group of recipients
In the “Shipping Type” section, you can choose how you want to send the message. You have a choice of a one-time SMS dispatch or a recurring option, which allows you to schedule messages to be sent at specific intervals, such as monthly, weekly.
To send a test message (optional), check the box next to “Send test SMS” and enter the GSM number to which you want to send a test message. Before sending a test message, you will receive information about your account balance and the costs associated with sending a test SMS.
Before the final sending of the message, you will be asked to confirm and a message will be displayed with the current balance of your account, the number of messages to be sent and the total cost to complete the mailing. After confirmation, the message will be sent to the selected group of recipients.
The SMS module in the SARE system is a comprehensive tool for easy and effective SMS messaging. With it, you can reach your customers in a fast and personalized way, increasing the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns.