Are you using text messaging to optimize communication with your clients?
Boost engagement and client satisfaction through texting with these 4 helpful tips.
1. Use text messages to create a client-centered experience
- 85% of smartphone users prefer text messages to email and phone calls
2. Be clear about expectations of how texting will be used
- Consider adding a texting section to your business agreement to keep your client on the same page
3. Maintain client communication confidentiality, security, and documentation
- Consider using a business texting service – automate certain notifications, keep communication secure, track communication history, and use your office number to keep your personal number private
- Disable message previews
- Consider using a work-only phone
- Consider an encrypted messaging service
4. Be careful of sending marketing texts or automated texts
- Generally, you need the correct prior written approval from your clients to send marketing texts or automated texts.
Fines can be as high as $1,500 per unlawful text message!
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