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After a first date with someone special, it can be tempting to send too many texts. That kind of desperation could easily scare them away. Here’s the thing… Businesses can make the same sorts of mistakes with SMS frequency and their customers.  You could certainly be texting customers too much, and new consumer research from Sinch suggests overdoing it is a major dealbreaker for plenty of people.  Like Goldilocks traipsing through the three bears’ home, complaining about porridge and chairs, the people who sign up for your texts expect you to get SMS marketing frequency just right. H ..read more

We recently surveyed 1,400 consumers, small business owners, and marketers to gain insights into the marketing strategies driving success for small businesses in 2024 and to identify the most effective marketing approaches for reaching and engaging consumers. Whether you’re a small business owner looking to refine your marketing tactics or a marketer seeking the latest industry insights, this report offers valuable perspectives and actionable strategies to help you thrive in 2024’s fast-paced market.  Key small business marketing statistics The three most influential marketing tactics fo ..read more

When you’re tasked with finding an SMS app for your business, you have a lot of options to sift through. As I write this guide, the software review site G2 has 412 listings for SMS marketing software. And that doesn’t even cover all apps that count as texting tools. With the help of real users, I found seven of the best text messaging services for business to reduce the overwhelm for you. Let’s find a good fit for your company. How I decided on these business texting apps The best app recommendations come from extensive knowledge and use. So, I chose these apps based on stories from users like ..read more

You’ve likely received text messages from 6-digit phone numbers before. By now, you may have figured out that these phone numbers are used by organizations to communicate with their audiences all at once. Case closed, right?  There’s a little more to it than that. While these numbers may look odd next to your 10-digit phone number, they’re actually quite powerful–and popular. Every day, these shortened phone numbers enable Amazon to send verification codes to confirm new accounts, FedEx to share delivery notifications, and SouthWest to promote its flash sales. So, what’s special about a 6 ..read more

When you’re tasked with finding an SMS app for your business, you have a lot of options to sift through. As I write this guide, the software review site G2 has 412 listings for SMS marketing software. And that doesn’t even cover all apps that count as texting tools. With the help of real users, I found seven of the best text messaging services for business to reduce the overwhelm for you. Let’s find a good fit for your company. How I decided on these business texting apps The best app recommendations come from extensive knowledge and use. So, I chose these apps based on stories from users like ..read more

Everyone needs to block a text message from time to time, whether it’s spam or just an annoying message. After all, Americans received 19.2 billion spam texts in January of 2024 alone.  Thankfully, you can block unwanted texts to make sure the person sending them can’t contact you again. In this article, we’ll break down the steps you can take to block text messages on iOS and Android. You’ll also learn how to block texts your business is getting and how to make sure your customers never block you. 01. Ways to block a text message as an individual 02. How to block a text message as a ..read more

Call me Captain Obvious, but it’s clear that business owners want to get their customers’ attention.  The hitch here is that there’s a lot of static to cut through first. Currently, the average US smartphone user receives nearly 50 notifications per day. So, how can you stand out?  Digital marketers need to be aware of all the tools they have at their disposal to reach their audiences. Two of the most effective tools out there are SMS notifications and push notifications. [ToC] Pus notifications vs. SMS notifications Let’s go over what they are, when to use them, and how to choose be ..read more

There are over 3 million podcasts out there, almost as many as the number of businesses registered in the United States every year.  Finding a small business podcast isn’t hard, but figuring out which ones are worth your time can be. As a self-proclaimed podcast nerd, people often ask me for small business podcast recommendations. But “business” as a topic is so broad that right show for you will depend on the stage of your small business, the information you need, and the style of show you prefer. To make things easy, I’ve broken this list down into three sections: the best overall, the ..read more