How to send business SMSes with BulkSMS.com
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How to send business SMSes with BulkSMS.com

We get it - trying to communicate with your customers in today’s world can be overwhelming. With so much digital noise to compete with, it can be difficult to make sure that you are seen and heard.

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How to run an effective abandoned cart SMS campaign using BulkSMS.com

Did you know that about 70% of all shoppers abandon their carts at checkout? Abandoned carts are an extremely frustrating hurdle for...

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How to buy SMS credits with BulkSMS.com

Credits are the “currency” of BulkSMS. To send an SMS, you will need a certain number of SMS credits in your account;...

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How to send bulk messages using BulkSMS.com

Sending bulk messages is a powerful way to communicate with all your customers in one go. Whether you're a business sending out...

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How does A2P messaging work?

A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging is the process by which messages are sent from an application, usually a web-based platform, to a mobile user....

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How to send an SMS with a name instead of a number

Do you want your brand or company name to display instead of a number when sending SMSes?

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What are the benefits of SMS?

Text messaging, or SMS, is a staple communication tool for many businesses because it is simple to use, and every device already...

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Multi-factor Authentication on your BulkSMS.com account

If you’d like to add an extra layer of security to your BulkSMS.com account, we recommend activating Multi-factor authentication.

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How to register for BulkSMS

If you’re looking for a trusted bulk SMS provider with over 20 years of experience, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s...

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Five ways SMS is being used by charities

Working for a charity is no easy task! Other than the actual charitable work that needs to be done, volunteers and team...

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How to enable RCS on your Android or Huawei device

Enabling RCS (Rich Communication Services) can vary slightly based on your device and carrier support. Here are the general steps you can...

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Seven SMS templates you can use for your Black Friday campaigns

For many businesses, Black Friday offers the perfect opportunity to engage with customers, build brand loyalty and create hype around your products...

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How do I generate my API Token and Secret

You may need to generate an API Token to set up an integration with your BulkSMS account. These are the steps you'll...

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All you need to know about Opt-ins and Opt-outs in the US

Did you know that you need consent when messaging your customers based in the US? And, when it comes to marketing or...

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What is the DNC List and how does it work?

Something we’re serious about at BulkSMS.com, is making sure that our clients only send messages to people who want to hear from...

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Reverse Billing | What is it and how does it work?

Typically, in standard SMS communications, the sender and recipient both pay for the SMS messages they send. However, with reverse billing, businesses...

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Improve your airline’s customer service with SMS
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Improve your airline’s customer service with SMS

Air travel is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of travel. With the increased competition in the sector, airlines are...

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How to send a customised SMS with BulkSMS

Whether you’re looking to simply address your customers by name or send unique information to each recipient in a group of contacts...

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How to upload bulk SMS messages

Do you want to upload and send hundreds, or thousands of messages at once? Perhaps you’ve got a long list of customers...

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How to block promotional SMSes

We get it, sometimes promotional SMSes can get a bit much! Which is why we’ve made it easy for you to block...

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How to do bulk SMS marketing

Bulk SMS marketing is a powerful way to increase customer engagement and enhance brand experience. But the key to successful SMS marketing...

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Improve customer loyalty with SMS

Loyal customers should be treated a little differently, don’t you think? More personalised communication, more discounts, more rewards, more of the things...

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How to send group SMS messages

Do you want to send the same message, or personalised messages, to a predefined group of contacts? Sending group SMS messages is...

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How to attach PDFs to your messages

Do you need to add something extra to your text messages? Perhaps you’ve got important documents to send to your contacts, or...

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Promotional vs. Transactional Texts

If you had to pick up your phone right now and scroll through your text messages, you’ll likely have a few messages...

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How to SMS enable Power Automate

Power Automate is used to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks and workflows. You can now send triggered SMS messages using our new...

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How to personalise your SMSes in our Web App

Do you want to add a personal touch to your text messages? Using our Web App, you can personalise your messages.

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How to sign up with BulkSMS

Welcome to BulkSMS! Follow these simple steps to get signed up and sending today!

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How to import a group of contacts to the Web App

Importing a group of contacts to the Web App is quick and easy, here is a step-by-step guide to get you sending...

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How to send SMSes using the BulkSMS Web App

Using our Web App you can send SMSes from any device with access to the internet, including your desktop computer.

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When do I need to register the URL in my message?

Some countries have rules and regulations about what type of SMS content can be sent within the country and across borders.

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How to schedule a text message

Do you want to schedule your SMS messages to be sent at a later date or time? We’ve got just the thing...

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How to transfer SMS credits

Did you know that you can transfer credits on an ad-hoc basis to another BulkSMS account?

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How to set up a low credit notification

Do you want to know when you’re running low on SMS credits?

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All you need to know about applying for a Sender ID
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All you need to know about applying for a Sender ID

The rules around Sender IDs can be quite confusing, where do you need one, where can you have one etc. This page...

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I haven’t used my SMS credits; how do I apply for a refund?

If you won’t be using your purchased credits, you can either request a refund or donate unused credits to a non-profit organisation...

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When do I need to register a Sender ID?
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When do I need to register a Sender ID?

A Sender ID is a unique name or standard mobile number that shows in the “from” field of your text messages on...

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How to send SMSes from your computer

Sending SMSes from your computer has never been easier! All you have to do is download the BulkSMS Text Messenger onto your...

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How to build an SMS database the right way

So, you’ve got a great SMS marketing campaign idea and you’re all set to hit send, but do you even know who...

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What is consent?

Understanding the details of SMS compliance, consent, and regulation is crucial for any business using SMS to communicate with customers. While it...

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How to Send SMSes from your Website

If you'd like to send an SMS directly from your website, you'll need to use an SMS API.

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Six Ways to SMS

If you’re unsure of how to start using SMS in your business or marketing processes, we’ve outlined 6 simple ways to SMS...

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What are SMS credits and how do I buy them?

Before you can start sending SMSes, you need to buy SMS credits. Read more about the different payment options we offer to...

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How to Send a System Generated SMS

If you’d like to send system generated, or automated, SMSes, you’ll need to use an SMS API. An SMS API is a...

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How to Send an SMS With a Company Name

You can send SMSes from a company name or brand name using a Sender ID. A Sender ID is a unique name...

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What is Transactional SMS and Why Should You Use it?
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What is Transactional SMS and Why Should You Use it?

A transactional SMS is typically an automated SMS message sent in response to an event or action triggered by a customer.

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SMS in Salons

Does it annoy you when someone misses their appointment? The wax is ready, or the nail polish laid out, everything is prepped,...

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SMS in Retail Stores

SMS is now proving to be a vital tool in the monitoring of in-store systems and processes. From temperature management to security...

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SMS Assists in Online Sales

The e-Commerce industry relies heavily on efficient delivery, reliable communication and ultimately, customer satisfaction, which is why many key players in the...

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How to choose an SMS service provider

In the increasingly competitive space of SMS technology, choosing the right SMS provider for your business demands more than a simple price...

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How to integrate with the SMS API from PHP

Our most popular API is the HTTP to SMS API. This is a RESTful API that uses simple query parameters via URLs,...

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The Difference Between A2P and P2P SMS Messaging

Application-to-person (A2P) and Person-to-person (P2P) messaging are two different types of SMS traffic. We've outlined what they mean and what makes them...

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What is an SMS API?

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a means by which the functions of a computer program (such as the BulkSMS service) can...

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What is bulk SMS messaging?

Bulk SMS messaging is a legacy description for application-to-person SMS messaging services. It refers specifically to the sending of large number of...

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SMS Shortcode. An explanation

An SMS short code is a 5 digit number to which an SMS text message can be sent. Short codes are often...

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Two-factor authentication and what are the benefits?

Two-factor authentication (2FA), also known as multiple-step verification, is a process by which a user's identity is double checked to determine their...

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How to Send Bulk SMS Messages From Your PC

Bulk SMS messaging, as of the late 1990's, has become a central communication tool for businesses and organizations across the globe. Due...

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How to Send Bulk SMS Messages from the Internet

Unlike most SMS messaging solutions available, using the internet to send bulk SMS messages means that you can access your account and...

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