Schedule SMS

Are you tired of forgetting to send an important SMS message to your clients or employees at the right time? Sending scheduled SMS can help you plan ahead and make sure that your messages are delivered to the right people at the right time. In this article, we will guide you through the process of scheduling your SMS messages on your smartphone or using Ozeki SMS marketing platform.

What is Schedule SMS?

SMS scheduling is a function of messaging systems that allows the sender to send pre-written SMS at a predetermined time.

How Schedule SMS works:

  1. Plan the time to send the SMS
  2. Plan the text
  3. Fill in the lines of the excel table according to the sample
  4. Upload the excel table to the SMS Platform
  5. Check the data
  6. Send SMS messages
  7. Wait for the specified time
  8. Look in the log file to see how the dispatch was completed

We will cover all necessary steps to use scheduled SMS, and the benefits of using this powerful communication feature of the SMS marketing platform. Whether you are a business owner or an individual, scheduling SMS can save you time and improve your productivity.

How does the SMS scheduling work in Ozeki SMS Gateway?

The process of SMS scheduling in Ozeki SMS Gateway involves setting up messages to be sent at a future date and time. Once a message is composed and scheduled, the software securely stores it within its system. At the specified time, the software automatically starts the sending process through connected communication channels. Compose the message content with different data, depending on your customer list. Create your Excel database, then upload it to the Ozeki SMS Gateway to generate a contact list with personal details. Compose a scheduled SMS that will be sent at the specific time you set. When the time reaches the specified one, your personalized SMS will be delivered automatically through the Ozeki SMS Gateway, to your recipient's mobile phone.

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Figure 1 - Schedule SMS

How to schedule SMS birthday wishes to your customers via Ozeki SMS Gateway?

If you want to congratulate each of your customer's birthdays, collect the details into an Excel database, including name, date of birth, phone number, and anything you want to assign to the SMS. Upload the Excel document to the Ozeki SMS Gateway to create the contact list, of whom you want to send this kind of SMS. Compose the SMS, then set the date of birth option as the delivery date. As a consequence, your customers will receive your good wishes on their birthday via their mobile phones.

SMS Scheduling with Ozeki SMS Gateway (video tutorial)

In this quick video, you will discover how to schedule SMS messages to your customers using the Ozeki SMS Gateway. Composing SMS messages can consume your time and energy easily, but Ozeki SMS Gateway offers you a solution to solve this difficulty. By scheduling SMS messages to a specified date and time, you can save a significant amount of energy. As you can see in this tutorial, the process is really easy to follow, so it is recommended to give it a try. By following these steps, you'll not only save time but also ensure your messages are reaching your audience when they're most likely to be noticed and appreciated.

Video 1 - How to schedule SMS messages to your customers using the Ozeki SMS Gateway (Video tutorial)

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