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Well the great news is all mobile phones support SMS messaging, even the original mobile phone handsets. So if you don't want to limit your marketing reach you should use SMS and consider MMS - depending on your experience.

Other types of mobile marketing technology includes:

• Bluetooth (proximity) marketing - http://www.nextgenbluetoothmarketing.co.uk/
• GPS (proximity) marketing - http://www.gps-marketing.co.uk/
• Smartphone applications and advertising
• Mobile Internet websites
• QR code and mobile bar code marketing

None of the above are supported by all mobile phones in your target market. So if you want to be absolutely sure everyone gets your message, choose SMS messaging.

Something that's worth mentioning is the percentage of people opening and reading their messages. At least 98% of UK based mobile phone users opened any text messages according to Event Mobile Marketing Blogs research.

What can I do to start SMS messaging?

If you want to dip your toe in the SMS messaging world then the next thing to decide is whether or not to just send or to send and receive messages.

If you think sending, or one way, messages are perfect for your needs then you should take a look at our SMS broadcasting service.

Alternatively you might want to send and receive in which case out SMS marketing section will help.

Definition: Bulk rate means the cost per SMS message in pence.

With the Text Works you will not be charged for your standard allocation of SMS messages. The bulk rate only applies when you are topping up your account.

To see how many message you will receive for free with each package visit our mobile marketing price page.

Definition: A bulk, or free message, is an SMS text message sent from an SMS marketing service provider to a phone without any charge to the end user.

The best way to use bulk SMS messages

We recommend using bulk SMS messages for service related campaigns such as SMS broadcasts, SMS alerts and SMS group messages.

Another powerful use for bulk SMS is to send targeted promotions for your products and services.

If you want to know more about our SMS campaigns why not visit our SMS services page.

Some providers insist you install their software or allow access to your network for integration. The Text Works offers a very different service. All of our services are available online here are just a few things you can do with our high powered texting services:

• Send bulk SMS broadcasts - sending lots of text messages to lots of mobiles in one batch
• SMS loyalty schemes
• SMS vouchers for your business
• Opinion poles
• SMS alerts and reminders
• Generate new leads - use our automated profiling and incentive campaigns to attract, get to know and target potential customers
• And the list goes on...

For a full details of our services visit our SMS services page.

Using our SMS gateway API.

No matter what programming experience you have or what language you are using our systems allow you to easily create your own campaign and plug it into your website seamlessly.

Visit our text messaging software page for more information.

We do offer an introductory free trial for mobile marketers using SMS but none of our services are completely free forever.

Our service best suites small to medium businesses who are trying to use the simplicity and accessibility of SMS to reach their prospects, existing customers and draw brand attention.

If this is right for your business why not view our SMS marketing prices page for more information.

I am pleased to tell you that we our SMS web interface allows you to create your own SMS business and even take payments on line through our white label SMS payment gateway.

Because we have worked with various types of businesses spanning various industries our interface has grown to accommodate any type of mobile marketing campaign. You can resell our services as if they were yours.

If you are interested why not get in touch with an account manager or view our mobile marketing prices and specifications page.

In short yes you can. However, if you are trying to find a website to send text messages to your friends The Text Works is NOT for you.

Our SMS computer to mobile service is designed for small to medium businesses who want to send bulk SMS broadcasts or set up two way SMS campaigns.

I recommend you visit our mobile marketing prices page; if you want to test our service visit our mobile marketing introductory trial page.