{"id":9916,"date":"2017-10-22T21:18:37","date_gmt":"2017-10-22T18:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=9916"},"modified":"2017-10-22T21:18:37","modified_gmt":"2017-10-22T18:18:37","slug":"7-%d9%81%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%af-%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ae%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%aa%d9%86%d8%a8%d9%8a%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%b5%d9%8a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/7-%d9%81%d9%88%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%af-%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ae%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%aa%d9%86%d8%a8%d9%8a%d9%87%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b1%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%b5%d9%8a\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Benefits of Using SMS Notifications for Your Online Store"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When there are many orders for your online store,<\/a> you need ways to notify customers about their order status and other updates. These notifications should be <\/span><\/p>\n

automated and effective. The most common and widely used method is email, since all your registered customers have an email address and it\u2019s the least expensive option. However, <\/span><\/p>\n

Since this is the most commonly used method, that\u2019s where the problem lies: everyone uses email, and your customers receive countless messages in their inboxes, <\/span><\/p>\n

which means they may not notice or may ignore your emails.<\/span><\/p>\n

Statistics show that only 17% of emails sent by online stores<\/a> are opened by customers\u2014in other words, only one in every five emails is opened <\/span><\/p>\n

So, a better way to alert customers is essential if you truly want your online store to stand out from the competition!<\/span><\/p>\n

This method uses SMS alerts\u2014automatically, easily, and with precise targeting, much like email but with greater impact. We\u2019ll explain why here. <\/span><\/p>\n

7 benefits of using SMS alerts<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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1- Most SMS messages are opened<\/span><\/h2>\n

Statistics show that SMS messages have a 98% open rate, meaning 98% of your messages will be opened and read\u2014helping you keep your customers <\/span><\/p>\n

informed about updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2- SMS messages are delivered instantly<\/span><\/h2>\n

Statistics also show that 95% of SMS messages are opened within just five minutes of being sent. This makes SMS a real-time update that your customers will greatly appreciate. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your customers. Since messages are sent automatically, as we\u2019ll explain, customers receive an order confirmation as soon as they place an order. What\u2019s more, <\/span><\/p>\n

more than 95% will open the message within five minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3- Show customers you care<\/span><\/h2>\n

As mentioned, not all stores send text messages to customers. SMS messages are also known to be relatively expensive, which makes customers feel that your store is distinctive <\/span><\/p>\n

and well cared for, with information updated quickly. It also adds a high level of professionalism to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4- Delivered directly to the customer\u2019s mobile phone<\/span><\/h2>\n

Mobile browsing and shopping are growing rapidly worldwide. Statistics show that more than 60% of purchases are made<\/span><\/p>\n

on mobile devices, making it only natural for these notifications to be delivered directly to customers\u2019 phones as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5- Verify the mobile phone number<\/span><\/h2>\n

Despite all the advances and variety in communication channels, phone calls remain a fundamental\u2014and often the most effective\u2014way to communicate. If a company\u2019s delivery driver <\/span><\/p>\n

gets lost, for example, they can call the customer\u2019s mobile number to deliver the shipment. In fact, many shipping companies call before sending an order. That\u2019s not <\/span><\/p>\n

all\u2014you may also need to follow up with a customer by phone. This makes an automated way to verify mobile numbers essential. This <\/span><\/p>\n

is one of the benefits of notification messages: one of the available features is mobile number verification by sending a unique code to the customer\u2019s mobile number <\/span><\/p>\n

as soon as they place an order.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Statistics also show that 80% of online purchases in the Arab world are made using cash on delivery. With this payment method becoming more widespread in <\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s the best way to confirm that a customer\u2019s purchase order is genuine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6- SMS messages don\u2019t rely on an internet connection<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many users turn off mobile internet to save battery power or reduce their data costs. Sometimes, they may also be in places where there is no <\/span><\/p>\n

good internet coverage, which gives SMS text messages a major advantage for keeping customers up to date with important notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7- SMS marketing is highly effective<\/span><\/h2>\n

The statistics we\u2019ve mentioned clearly demonstrate how effective SMS messages are, making them a great tool not only for alerts but also for marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SMS is a unique added feature for your online store, complementing email alerts and marketing. It\u2019s one of the most successful and effective ways to<\/span><\/p>\n

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the aim is to add another, more effective feature, especially for notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Create your store now\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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