SMS Short Codes

A powerful way to communicate with customers

SMS Short codes are memorable five digit SMS text numbers (e.g. 80806) which are widely used in SMS Marketing services and Premium Rate SMS services. The user response to a campaign by texting to the short code but they are only charged their standard network rate.

The last 12 months has seen a huge increase in the use of SMS short codes in marketing campaigns, both as an outbound channel and as a Direct Response mechanism for TV, Radio, and print advertising. The use of SMS short codes have a number of advantages over other marketing communication channels:

• SMS Short codes are more memorable than long phone numbers and web site names.
• All enquiries come from interested customers and are easily followed up
• SMS Short Codes engage your prospects at the point of display
• Short codes are an effective and immediate call to action
• Capture consumer data; you instantly receive the customer’s mobile number for follow up
• Short Codes are particularly effective when used in conjunction with special offers and promotions. And they are viral: people forward mobile messages.
• Measure your SMS marketing campaigns accurately and immediately

SMS Freetext

If you want to remove the standard network rate cost to prospects you can use our ‘Freetext’ service for your marketing campaigns which allows your prospects to text in for free.

Freetext’s 8-0800 short code mirrors typical freephone numbers that begin with 0800.

• Allow your prospects to text you for free, increasing response rates and improving customer retention
• Free your prospects from worrying about the cost of sending the message

SMS Short code Prices

Pay a single monthly fee with the set up costs and keyword costs incorporated. Prices start at £30 per month including one free keyword. See our SMS Shortcode prices page for more information.

Get in Touch!

Call us now on 0845 356 5758 or email sales@esendex.co.uk to find out more about our SMS Short codes service.