How to Check Bulk SMS Delivery Report and SMS Status

How to Check Bulk SMS Delivery Report and SMS Status

Sparrow SMS offers reliable Bulk SMS in Nepal providing instantaneous and dynamic Bulk SMS delivery report. This help businesses to track the status of the SMS they have send out to their clients. Bulk SMS delivery report enables to check how their mobile campaigns are working and make sound decisions on that basis. Moreover, you can also download the reports into a Microsoft Excel worksheet for greater analysis. To view the SMS status/Report we can view it from Web Portal/SMS Report/Outgoing or Incoming. Here we can view the summary status of the SMS pushed or received. We can also the summary as well as detail report in excel file format, which can be downloaded from “Download” (Summary) and “Download All Log” (Detail). In the report, we can find five status of SMS pushed i.e. delivered, accepted, failed, queued and dispatched. Delivered: When the SMS pushed is successfully pushed in NCell Number it generates the status delivered. Sometimes in case of NTC, it generates delivered, which is also considered as the message is successfully pushed in NTC number.  The final status in NCell is delivered. Accepted: When the SMS pushed is successfully pushed in NTC/CDMA number it generates the status accepted. Sometimes in case if NCell it generates accepted (or accepted by SMSC), it is because the message is accepted/received by SMSC but not delivered up to the recipient. The final status in NTC is accepted. Failed: When the SMS pushed is not delivered in any of the Telecom then it generates the status failed. It is because the receiver number might be “Out of network coverage” or “within weak network coverage” or “Switched off”. The credit consumed in failed status is not reverted, It is because the SMS pushed from the Client’s system is received at Sparrow’s server and further pushed to telecom’s server. In this process, the credit is consumed when the SMS is pushed from Sparrow’s server to telecom. So it is because credit consumed is not reverted. Queued: When the SMS pushed from Client’s system is received at sparrow’s server but not pushed further to telecom’s server because of some technical error like shortcode/ server down, VPN restarted/off, error in Telecom’s network/server and huge data traffic. If the pushed SMS has been queued for more than an hour and is still not delivered/accepted/failed then the credits consumed will be reverted back to the clients. Dispatched: When the SMS pushed is not delivered because of the error in “Identity” provided, then it generates status dispatched. It is because the identity is inactive or mistakenly entered. Sparrow SMS is transparent in regards to the delivery of SMS text messages. So, businesses can track the SMS report instantly and use the stats to plan further for the next marketing campaign. For any queries, feel free to Call/WhatsApp us at 9802005007/08.

How to Integrate SMS API Gateway in Your Platform?

How to Integrate SMS API Gateway in Your Platform?

Every business organization needs to integrate Bulk SMS API gateway to their existing software or applications. Bulk SMS is ruling as the best marketing channel as it helps businesses to engage with their customers, associates, partners, and vendors. Further, Bulk SMS service can significantly boost your sales volume and retain long term relationship with customers. Sparrow SMS provide REST-based SMS API Gateway services with easy integration. It allows sending transactional messages used by many banks, IT companies, Logistics, Government agencies, Schools and Colleges, Travel agencies and so on. Let’s have a look at the easiest procedure to integrate with your existing app or software.   Step 1: Select the Reliable SMS Service Provider The first and most important step is to select the right SMS service provider. A reliable SMS service provider offers stable SMS software with vital features that can fulfill your requirements. At this step, you should be very careful to choose the company as picking the wrong one can directly affect your sales volume and brand image. To ease, you can make sure these variables: Network reach Easy Integration Delivery Time Schedule feature Visible delivery report 24/7 Customer service Features & API   Step 2: Choose Ideal SMS API An SMS API is an interface that needs to be integrated into the existing software or applications. SMS API allows your platform to access SMS gateway for sending automatic or transactional SMS.  You should pick up an SMS API with integration documentation so that it can be integrated into your application effortlessly.   Step 3: Integration part This stage involves the complete integration of SMS API with your application. You can use sample code to write the program as per your need of sending SMS after you’ve configured your API settings. Codes are different for each platform such as Java, Dotnet, Php, WordPress, etc. After the completion of all these 3 steps, you will enjoy knowing how Bulk SMS System has minimized the communication charge and retain your customers in the long run. Explore our SMS system and test our application reliability and delivery rates. This might help you decide the best SMS partner for your business. Sign up for a free demo account with API and web dashboard. More details at www.sparrowsms.com  

Schedule festival/birthday SMS

Schedule Birthday/Festival Wishes SMS to Your Clients

Sending birthday or festival wishes SMS to your customers retains the long-term relationship with your customers and increase your brand value. Also, greeting your customers leaves a positive impact on your company profile. Your one wishes to your customers for their happiness shows that your company have a culture of caring and loving their customers. This will help to retain the long term relationship with your customers and increase your sales volume. Let’s see how you can send SMS, 1. Manually 2. Via software   1. Manually (Festivals/New Year Wishes) For sending bulk SMS for any festivals and events like New Year, you can send SMS manually. You can create a record of festivals and create an attractive message content. Connect with reliable Bulk SMS Provider in Nepal and get Bulk SMS account for you. Login to your SMS dashboard and upload contact numbers of your clients via excel file. And, lastly, schedule the SMS for future.   2. Via software (Birthdays) It will be difficult to remember the birthdates of each client and send them a to message separately every single time. To simplify this, you can integrate SMS API Gateway to your existing software. So, your message will be sent automatically when the date arrives. As you will have all your client details stored with their birth date in your Customer Relation Management (CRM) software, your system will send automated SMS to your customers on their birthday. Tips: Use a brand name to send SMS as a message that goes with your company name which leaves a positive impression. If you wish to perform the above tactic and improve your company customer satisfaction experience, then kindly visit our website and get a free trial account of SMS for you to better understand. Take care of your customers by sending a simple SMS. Call/ WhatsApp us at 980200500708.

boost website traffic

How to Boost Website Traffic with Bulk SMS Marketing in Nepal

Every business wants a high number of visitors to its website. In this case, Bulk SMS Marketing can also play a major role in digital marketing along with backlinks, guest posting, social media marketing to get more traffic to your site and thus increase in leads and sales. Businesses keep trying to improve and upgrading their UI/UX and digital marketing campaigns to boost website traffic. If you are following our previous blogs, you have surely known about how essential Bulk SMS is for all small and big businesses. Sparrow SMS does not only help you grab leads through useful bulk SMS campaigns but boost website traffic too.   Here are some of the advantages of Bulk Messaging Solutions, Saves Time and Effort: Bulk SMS allows you to send bulk SMS to a huge number of customers with a single click in less than a minute. This will save you valuable time and worthy effort. Cost Effective: In comparison to other digital marketing channels, Bulk SMS in the cheapest yet effective marketing tactics. You will get more leads through less investment. Brand Value: You can create your brand value in the market using Bulk SMS. Sending useful messages to target customer will help you add value to your business and create brand awareness. Boost Leads and Sales: There is no doubt on collecting leads via Bulk SMS Marketing campaign. This will aid to get more leads and generate more revenue. More Website Visitors: Simply, sending SMS to a huge list with your website link and request those to visit your site for more offers will definitely insist your customers to visit your website. Thus, it rises website traffic.   Still, there are some rules you should follow for successful SMS Campaign, Target and segment the market and send SMS to the targeted group only. Find reliable Bulk SMS Service provider who helps you by understanding your business needs. Do not disturb by sending SMS unnecessarily. It is advised to send once or twice in a month only. Keep the message content short and simple with all necessary Wish them on festivals, occasional days etc. A well-planned approach to the customers will never fail. At Sparrow SMS, we provide the best bulk SMS services in Nepal to meet for your SMS needs and make your business grow within less time.