Short Code Applications
Inbound Information Reporting
Use FreeText or a standard Short Codes to encourage citizens to report anti-social behaviour or any other non-emergency incidents to the local police or council departments. Examples include using a short code to encourage reporting of graffiti, abandoned cars, benefit fraud, etc.
Customer Enquiries by SMS
For simple enquiries that would otherwise tie up an operator in handling a call, SMS may be a more immediate and cost-effective means of allowing customers to make an enquiry and receive an immediate reply. Campaign Manager logs the originator mobile number for follow-up or future use.
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Examples uses:-
- Stock enquiry – text item number to 81234
- Brochure request – send your name, house number and post code to 81234
- Response to advertising campaigns, text CAR
- Recruitment – text in to register availability to work
- Call-back requests, text CALL to 81234
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Customer Registration
Use a short-code as a convenient way of customer registering for a particular service.
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Examples uses:-
- Temporary recruitment – register when available for work by texting AVAILABLE to 81234
- Register for monthly share tips by sending TIPS to 81234
- Register for new product launch information
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Status Updates
Use SMS alerts to improve customer communication as part of your normal business process. Keep customer informed, increases customer satisfaction and reduces inbound telephone calls.
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Examples uses:-
- Order confirmation
- Installation or delivery date confirmation
- Notification of key stages of process, e.g. mortgage application
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To save money and move with the times Contact Us for more information using our Short Code services. Text “Freetext” to 80081 or email marketing@pageone.co.uk