Bulk SMS provider
A bulk SMS provider gives you the platform to send thousands of messages to your contacts at once. This can be for marketing purposes, reaching out to church members, wedding invitation etc. We all use mobile phones every day, so the information sent directly to a mobile phone by bulk SMS message will get a lot of attention. That is why people resort to using a bulk SMS provider to give them access to the bulk SMS platform.
How To Send Bulk SMS Using A Bulk SMS Provider.
This article hopes to guide you on how to send bulk SMS in Nigeria using a bulk SMS provider. The procedure of opening a Bulk SMS Account and usage is alike for all services, however, tariffs plans and pricing could be different. For example, at 141SMS, to send Bulk SMS to all networks costs N1.85k/SMS. But other services may offer a different price, so it is only for you to decide what to chose.
Firstly, you need to read the terms, conditions of use for each Bulk SMS Provider, and decide if you are comfortable with their conditions.
Secondly, on the tab of any web site, you will find bulk SMS service subscription or a link for it. Use it and fill in personal data. You may be asked to fill in an e-mail address, phone number, name and surname, password, etc. Then decide on the number of SMS Units you would like to purchase and fill this information in too. Remember, that selecting the bundle, you decide on the price and the number of items (texts).
Thirdly, you will be redirected or asked to pay for the service online using your credit card. You get a message on your e-mail with a link or the note of activation of your account. So, log in using your password.
At last, you will be redirected to the web page where you can create your text messages.
At 141SMS, you can either send Single, Bulk or Schedule message as the case may be. Below are the steps on how to successfully send your bulk SMS.
How to use 141sms.com
Bulk SMS can be sent easily just like registration and login on www.141sms.com.
The secret lies in understanding how the platform works and what each element represents.
Of course, everyone can pick up a phone or a laptop to register on 141sms.com and also Login. But not everybody will with success send Bulk SMS at first attempt. And it is perfectly okay to ask for assistance and guidance.
Moreover, finding your way around sophisticated gadgets for the first time might be a huge challenge. So you will need a little bit of help.
Lucky you! There is always a manual to guide you and help you find your way around the gadget. They will prefer asking for guidance from someone who is already conversant with the gadget or tries to figure out every component and its function on their own.
Well, I believe everything in life gets perfected with consistent practice, that is why I will be your manual today on how to send Bulk SMS on www.141sms.com
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Steps for sending Single SMS
Step1 Sign up on www.141sms.com with a valid email address and mobile number.
Step2 Upon successful registration, Click the LOGIN Icon on the website and enter your email address and Password you used to signup. You will automatically be directed to your Bulk SMS page.
Step3. On the page, you will see the’’ Send SMS Icon’’ click on it.
Step4. Click on the Single SMS Icon – if you intend to send the message to just one person or contact. And then enter your 11 character Sender ID. Note: Sender ID is the name that appears on people’s phones as the sender of the SMS / message. This could be your name – ABIODUN, your organization’s name – CYON etc
Step 4: enter the recipients’ phone number e.g 08062145589 or 2348062145589
Step 5: Type in the message you want to send into the SMS MESSAGE FIELD
Step 6: Click on the Send SMS Icon.
Steps for sending Bulk SMS using 141sms.com
Step 1: Sign up on www.141sms.com with a valid email address and mobile number.
Step 2: Upon successful registration, Click the LOGIN Icon on the website and enter your email address and password you used to signup. You will automatically be directed to your Bulk SMS page.
Step 3: On the page, you will see the’’ Send SMS Icon’’ click on it.
Step 4: Click on the Single SMS Icon – if you intend to send the message to just one person or contact. And then enter your 11 character Sender ID. Note: Sender ID is the name that appears on people’s phones as the sender of the SMS / message. This could be your name – ABIODUN, your organization’s name – CYON etc
Step 5: enter the recipients’ phone number e.g 08062145589 or 2348062145589
Step 6: Type in the message you want to send into the SMS MESSAGE FIELD
Step 7: Click on the Send SMS Icon.
Steps for Sending Schedule bulk SMS using 141sms.com
Schedule message can be used when you do not intend to send your Bulk SMS right away. You can follow these steps to schedule your messages to deliver at the time you want it to.
Step1: Sign up on www.141sms.com with a valid email address and mobile number.
Step2: Upon successful registration, Click the LOGIN Icon on the website and enter your email address and password you used to signup. You will automatically be directed to your Bulk SMS page.
Step3: On the page, you will see the’’ Send SMS Icon’’ click on it.
Step4. Click on the Bulk SMS Icon – if you intend to send the message to two or more people or contacts. And then enter your 11 character Sender ID. Note: Sender ID is the name that appears on people’s phones as the sender of the SMS / message. This could be your name – ABIODUN, your organization’s name – CYON etc
Step 4: Type in the message you want to send into the SMS MESSAGE FIELD
Step 5: Click on the SELECT CONTACT LOCATION.
• Choose option A if the phone numbers are already saved as a file in your laptop and then click CHOOSE FILE Icon. This will take you directly to where the file is located. Select the file and click OPEN and finally click SEND SMS.
• Choose option B if you intend to type/paste the numbers in the recipients’ box. Type or paste the numbers and click SEND SMS.
• Choose option C if the phone numbers have already been saved on your 141bulksms page and then hold down CTRL to select the numbers you want to send the Bulk SMS to, and then click SEND SMS.
• Choose option D if you already have your contacts saved as a GROUP LIST on your 141bulksms page. Click on the preferred GROUP LIST to upload and then click SEND SMS
Step 6: Click on the small box to select “Date” and “Time” choose the date and time you will like the message to send, click on “Send SMS” right below.
You are good to go!
Although, we feel typing the numbers manually can be very time consuming and exhausting except we are talking about a few numbers like ten (10).
Rather than stress yourself typing hundreds of numbers or more, create a contact file. That is if you do not have the contact list already saved on your 141sms account. We suggest you find time to type all the numbers you need somewhere and copy them.
As a result of that, this brings us to how you can add numbers to saved numbers on 141SMS.
How to Save Numbers on 141SMS Account
To save one number at a time:
Step 1: Log into your 141sms account with your username and password
Step 2: Click on Distribution List
Step 3: Click on Contacts
Step 4: Click on the plus sign close to Add Contacts
Step 5: Type the name you would wish to save the contact list with. Example: “Rose”
Step 6: Type the phone number
Step 7: Type the e-mail address of the recipient (N.B: For the e-mail, you can use your e-mail address for all the contacts you intend to add)
Step 6: Click on Add Contact.
Repeat these steps until you have completely saved the numbers.
FOR GROUP LIST
Numbers must first be typed in an excel sheet or notepad and saved on a laptop or phone.
Step 1: Log into your 141sms account with your username and password.
Step 2: Click on Distribution List
Step 3: Click on Broadcast List
Step 4: Click on the plus sign close to Add Group
Step 5: Enter the Group Name
Step 6: Click on Browse Icon to upload the already saved file containing the phone numbers you wish to save
Step: Finally, click on Create Group at the bottom of the page
You have contact list on www.141sms.com!
Now to send messages to these saved contacts, go back to the messaging section by selecting the “Send SMS” Icon.
And take the rest from there. Seems like it sounds easy right? Yeah, it sure is…
CONCLUSION
The importance of Bulk SMS provider to an entrepreneur or organizations cannot be overemphasized. Wouldn’t you rather use this groundbreaking marketing tool, to increase your sales? Sign up today at www.141sms.com or call 08062145589 for further enquiry. Click here to read more on how bulk SMS can help your business
