SMS, or simply short messages, are used for communication between users, as well as for marketing - promoting goods and services, promotions, and even spamming. In this article, we will consider several examples of software that allows you to send SMS messages from a PC.
This program allows you to send bulk SMS. It includes the functions of using templates and address books, setting up exclusions and viewing detailed statistics. The service with which the software is associated allows sending anonymous letters and provides SMS gateway services.
SMS Organizer
SMS Organizer is another software for sending messages on an industrial scale. It is distinguished by simplicity, more flexible settings, informative statistical reports and a function that allows you to blacklist subscribers.
iSendSMS
The main feature of this program is absolutely free use. iSend can work with templates and contacts, stores the history of sendings, allows you to use a proxy to access the network, has the function of setting up anti-gate - automatic captcha recognition.
It is difficult to overestimate the merits of such programs. Their use allows you to save a significant amount of money on sending SMS. In the case of IceSendSMS, this is the ability to send messages completely free of charge, but to one subscriber. If you need to frequently send a large number of letters, then you should pay attention to the first two participants in this review.
1. Using email-to-sms gateways
Cellular operators have the ability to create an address of the form [email protected], and bind it to a phone number.
When a letter arrives at this number, it will automatically turn into SMS. Therefore, this method is only suitable if you want to send SMS to your acquaintances who, at your request, will set up such addresses. Well, or for your employees who will lead such addresses on your order.
2. Using free forms for sending SMS on the websites of operators
On the websites of MTS, Megafon, and Beeline there are forms for sending free sms. And they can really be used for mass mailing, But cellular operators do not allow to do this - there are restrictions on sending SMS from one IP address, captcha must be entered, and so on - in general, it is quite difficult to automate this process, and you can use these forms only manually and for very small volumes.
3. GSM modem + cheap SIM card
From some operators, especially regional ones, you can buy SIM cards without a limit on sending SMS. Therefore, theoretically, you can buy a GSM modem, connect a program for bulk SMS sending to it, and send SMS almost for free.
However, the operators cellular communication block such attempts. After sending several dozen SMS in a short period of time, the SIM card is usually blocked.
4. Own SMS center
Until recently, it was possible to send SMS for free by making your own SMS center. All mobile operators are united by one OKS-7 network, which is why any subscriber can send SMS or call from Beeline to Megafon or even to any foreign operator.
Therefore, it was possible to buy a special software, install it on the server, pass the necessary certifications, connect the server to OKS-7 and send SMS to any operators for free. That is why until recently it was possible to send SMS at very low prices, up to 2 kopecks.
But since November 2013, this method has ceased to work. All operators now accept SMS only through their own direct connections, and they charge a lot for it. more money. For example, Megafon has a minimum price of 30 kopecks, and to get that price, you need to send at least 150,000,000 (one hundred and fifty million) SMS per month.
In general, on this moment it is impossible to make a mass SMS mailing to strangers for free.
Today we will tell you about free program for spam messages on the phone. It is called SMS Bomber and is suitable for spam to Russian cell numbers. All you need to start is to download and run the software, enter the phone number of the "victim", indicate the number of messages and click "Start". You can use this software against competitors, ill-wishers, or just to prank friends. I also heard that with this software some people make money from spam services. You can try this direction of earning using the information from the article on making money on promoting accounts in social networks.
Features of the SMS Bomber program:
- Free software
- Does not require work skills
- Can run multiple windows at once
- Makes a mailing immediately after the start
- Simple and clear interface
How does SMS Bomber work?
The principle of this program is that specified number messages are sent from various services on which accounts are being restored/registered. There are 8 such services in total. Each of them receives a request after you click "Start". Within one minute, a large number of messages will be sent to the number of the "victim" and even an incoming call often comes.
How to start spamming SMS? Setting up SMS Bomber
Unzip the archive and open "smsMoBomber.exe". Now it is necessary to produce very simple setup this program. To do this, enter the values in the fields:
VIRT field- specify the number of messages to be sent from each service separately.
TIME field- time in milliseconds between sending SMS (delay).
Field REAL- this is the number of messages actually sent simultaneously from all services.
Now write the number (to which you want to send spam) in the field under the logo of the program. Check all services using checkboxes and click "Start". It's done, the messages have gone!
Is your mobile phone next to you right now? If you receive an SMS, will you read it immediately?
Personalization can also help in statistics. Send different promo codes to different segments and find out which user group had the highest conversion.
Automate
We have already talked about what time of day is best for mailing. But timing is also important. and always test how long it takes to deliver. So you will not be late to wish a happy birthday and not notify about the end of the promotion.
You can not send SMS if the client did not agree to it
Laws on advertising and personal data protection exist in almost every country. By law, just because you have a phone number doesn't mean you can send ads to it. This requires the express consent of the client.
Andrei ordered a book in the online store, which is not available. He left his number to find out when the book would be in stock. The store sent him this alert, and then began to send promotional offers. Andrei complained to the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation about the violation of the law on advertising, and now the store, as a legal entity, faces a fine of 100,000 to 500,000 rubles.
Advertising cannot be sent to numbers from purchased bases found on the Internet, specified during registration or to notify about the status of an order. Roughly speaking, you should ask the person: “Can I send you ads on mobile phone?”, and he must agree.
This is how it is framed on the website of the Dyulatur operator. Not too elegant, but all according to the law.
Consent to the mailing list can be obtained in different ways, the methods are not prescribed in the law. A separate checkbox can be added to registration forms: for example, when a person registers on a website or in a loyalty program. Do not hide your consent to the newsletter in the user agreement, which usually few people read. This is a tricky move, but not profitable - SMS advertising, which you did not seem to agree to, is usually sent to spam.
Examples of successful SMS mailings
The Podruzhka cosmetics store knows how to send SMS correctly. Alpha name - the name of the store. Newsletter - just one message per month, which contains information about the discount. One of the discounts is nominal, it's nice. At the same time, several promotions are constantly launched on the store’s website, but they are not notified by SMS. Their marketer knows that spamming is bad and chose this strategy.
An example of a good SMS mailing from the Podruzhka store Nice newsletter from La Redoute. Also everything is in order with the name and content, there is a message with a short link to the discount section. The only negative is that two messages came one after another, on September 4 and 5. This may seem intrusive.
An example of a good SMS mailing from the La Redoute store The ideal SMS mailing comes only after the person has agreed to receive it. The sender has a short recognizable name, and the messages themselves are small, written neatly and in the language of the recipient, addressing him by name.
Newsletter does not come often, once a week or less. She talks only about the most interesting offers that are relevant to the client's requests. If a person does not want to receive the newsletter, then he can easily refuse it in several ways.
And expect high conversions. And SendPulse will make sure that your messages reach almost any country in the world!
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