6 reasons why you should send text messages online with Textlocal

Want to send SMS online, but you’re a little unsure on what platform to use? Learn whether Textlocal is right for your business or organisation, and how you can get the most out of SMS marketing.

Before you take out a loan with a bank or purchase a new television, what do you do?

I think it’s safe to say that most of you will do some element of research or ‘shop around’ before acting. As consumers, we like to know that we’re getting the best deal. Google’s research on ‘micro-moments’ also reiterates these same consumer habits, with reports stating that 82% of smartphone users turn to their phone before making a purchase.

That’s why, whether you’re considering sending your first SMS online, or just browsing the internet for a better deal from business text messaging providers, it might be wise to consider these 6 points before you commit…

Pedigree and experience

Having just been nominated for the ‘Business of the Year’ accolade at the Cheshire Business Awards, we pride ourselves on delivering an excellence for our customers.

Since 2005, we’ve helped over 165,000 businesses and organisations send text messages online. When you sign up for a free account with us, you’ll be able to tap into our team of experts and use the best platform in the UK.

Whether you want to reduce appointment ‘no-shows’ or boost sales this Black Friday, we have the features, knowledge and resource to help you achieve your goals.

First-class support

When it comes to trying something new, having the reassurance that help is available is paramount. Luckily, our business ethos places customer service as a core principle in everything that we do.

Once you sign up for an SMS account with us, we’ll follow it up with an onboarding call. During this talk, our team will get to know you and your personal requirements. We can then recommend certain features included with our free online platform or walk you through the process of sending your first text message.

Just recently, Andy Griffin, a user of ours left this stellar piece of feedback about the support he received:

“Simple, quick, effective. Connected with Seb on LinkedIn, he took the time out the ring me and talk me through Textlocal. I thought I’d give it a try for our company. It’s great to be perfectly honest. Seb walked me through the website and made things clear and easy. I purchased 500 credits and have been sending texts out weekly. Can’t complain.”

And if that wasn’t enough support, you can also access exclusive daily #SMSTips via Twitter, relevant content on our blog page and systematic guides on our Knowledge Base.

Price-match guarantee

With Textlocal, you can send text messages online for a highly-competitive rate. As we’re so passionate about getting businesses and organisations using SMS, we offer new users a price match guarantee. So, if you’ve seen a better price on one of our competitors’ websites, just speak to one of our team and we’ll match it for you. Quality and value!

Tap into industry-leading features

When you send text messages online, you shouldn’t be restricted to plain text. As consumers, we all enjoy a little more bang for our buck, and with our free online platform you get exactly that.

From accessing our free API and SMS gateway, to sending MMS online, there are so many features to explore.

An award-winning, SMS online platform

Our online SMS platform has garnered multiple national awards and has helped us established ourselves as true industry-leaders. With a team of superlative developers behind us, you’ll always get a smooth and user-friendly experience every time you log in.

Choose an SMS marketing platform you trust

Trust goes a long way in all aspects of life, whether it’s sharing a secret with a friend or investing resource and money into a new marketing exploit.

With Textlocal, we’re proud to broadcast the fact that we have an average 9.5 score on TrustPilot after 1,100 reviews.

So, when it comes to choosing a platform to send text messages online, try one customer’s trust.

98%
open rate

Over 98% of the text messages sent from our SMS tool are opened and read. That’s unmatched communication power for your business. Try it for yourself.