{"id":2969,"date":"2021-09-07T17:21:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T22:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experttexting.com\/blog\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2021-09-07T17:21:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T22:21:07","slug":"tips-for-collecting-phone-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.experttexting.com\/blog\/tips-for-collecting-phone-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Collecting Phone Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the most direct ways of communication is texting. Marketers became smart about it and started text marketing to make this mode of communication more effective in marketing. Since phone numbers are private and personal, text marketing came with a set of strict laws<\/a>. The TCPA only allowed sending messages to the people who have given prior express consent to receive messages from a certain business. Even if you already have a phone number, you cannot send messages to the numbers unless they permit you. Hence, businesses have to make efforts in collecting phone numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collecting phone numbers may sound a little overwhelming. However, if you are using a service like ExpertTexting, you get several different list-building tools. These allow the subscriber to easily opt into your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we will bust the myth that getting customers to opt-in<\/a> is difficult. Here are a few ways for collecting phone numbers most legally and legitimately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should you collect numbers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, the rules around text marketing are very strict. They allow you to message only the people that have given you prior express consent<\/a>. This may sound cumbersome. However, it is for the safety of the privacy of your consumers. Moreover, it brings several advantages to the business owners as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest advantage is that you save money. Texts cost money. When you use ExpertTexting, you pay less than a cent to send out each text message. However, it is still something. To save money you allow people to come to you instead of buying off numbers. The people who subscribe to your list are your highest intent leads. This means that has been even slightly interested in your business to give their number to receive marketing and promotional messages. Converting these people for ROI is much easier and efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have only the relevant people on your list, you can analyze each campaign<\/a> that sends out. Moreover, you can check which campaign brings what kind of reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a comprehensive guide on prior express consent and everything around it. Click here to read it in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips For Collecting Phone Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Collecting phone numbers is not as difficult as it sounds. You just have to bring your existing customers and target audience to your text marketing list. Of course, you do not have to go to each person and ask them for permission. ExpertTexting has a list of building tools for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top tips to collect phone numbers for text marketing. Each one is backed up by a feature of ExpertTexting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose an easy keyword<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A keyword<\/a> is a short phrase or word used in text marketing. The keyword can be 4 to 11 characters long without any special characters. When this word is sent on the business number, the sender becomes a part of the list for text marketing. This is a documentable form of permission to receive text messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a person sends a keyword, they get an auto-reply in return. With ExpertTexting, you can set the reply as per your choice. However, the frequency of the messages is mandatory to specify and sends as default. Another thing is the option to opt-out anytime the customer wants. Besides that, you can write anything in your auto-reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right keyword is important. You want to make it memorable and unique. However, not so unique that it is forgettable. To pick the right keyword, click on the image below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Create your QR Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To create a hassle-free experience for your customers to opt-in, choose to create a QR code<\/a>. A QR Code is a scannable code that is created against your keyword. Each keyword has its unique QR code. Simply create the QR code with ExpertTexting and place it anywhere you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can print the QR code and advertise it traditionally or digitally. When a QR code is scanned, it takes your customer to a pre-addressed and pre-drafted text message. All they have to do is press send to become a part of the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the QR code. Watch the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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