There are 3 ways to build your list
1. Building a list using a web form on your website
You can add an opt-in checkbox on a web subscribe form that will populate a contact list in your Burst SMS account:
2. Recipients can opt in by texting a dedicated virtual mobile number or short code. You will be able to collect their mobile number and any message content they have entered:
3. You can setup a keyword campaign on a dedicated virtual mobile number or short code so that you can collect numbers and send automated replies:
Incentivising people to join your list?
To get people to join a marketing list there are different ways to incentivise them. Some examples are:
- Run a competition with a prize
- Run a survey and share the results
- Offer future sale and discount coupons
- Promise and deliver useful, relevant and valuable information