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Setting up a text-based SMS Competition has never been easier or quicker.
Set up your own SMS competition in less than 5 minutes. We remove the hassle of trying to apply for your own dedicated shortcode number.
Our SMS competitions console allows you to create an unlimited number of text-based SMS competitions. With competitive rates, you will find our system hard to beat.
SMS Competitions Software Includes:
SMS Competitions Console
Online Promotional SMS Competitions Console:
Create & setup SMS Competitions through an online console. Manage the entire process yourself through an online interface, which allows you to track and monitor entries during, and after, your campaign. Create trigger words for your SMS Competitions that people will SMS to enter your competition.
Virtual System - NO Software Installation Required:Requires NO Software Installation as the software is browser-based. Upgrading of Software is FREE and ongoing, which means that you will always have the latest technology at your fingertips.
Unlimited SMS Competitions Creation:Create an unlimited number of SMS Competitions on the 20% profit split option, at no extra charge.
Please Note: If you create a SMS Competition on the 80% profit split, you will incur addtional setup & monthly fees.
For the difference between 20% & 80% Campaigns, please see our FAQ's section below.
Please Note: If you create a SMS Competition on the 80% profit split, you will incur addtional setup & monthly fees.
For the difference between 20% & 80% Campaigns, please see our FAQ's section below.
Schedule SMS Competitions for future dates:SMS Competitions can be scheduled to run at future dates, meaning that you can setup campaigns beforehand & the system will automatically start them on the scheduled date.
Full SMS Competitions History:Once your competition has ended, you can access your competition info at any stage.
Please Note: You will need to pay your monthly subscription fees in order to have access to this information.
Please Note: You will need to pay your monthly subscription fees in order to have access to this information.
Download SMS Entries in CSV Format:You will be able to download the entries from each campaign as a CSV file, allowing you to view & utilise the information offline, using Excel.
Up to the Minute SMS Competition Statistics:Up to the minute stats on Entries/SMS' received.
View incoming SMS' :You are able to view the full, incoming message for every SMS entry & search previous incoming SMS', from previous campaigns.
Extras Include:
Bulk SMS Console:FREE: Bulk SMS Console Included. Send SMS' from R0.25c per SMS (SMS' not included).
How does it work?
We have taken the hassle out of getting your own shortcode - we have registered a number of shortcodes for you to make use of!
With our SMS Competitions Software, you are able to choose your SMS Keyword and your Competition dates. Once your choices have been made, you will be assigned a shortcode number to use during that time period.
So you might ask, "Will my SMS number be the same as someone else's?" The answer is YES, you will have the same shortcode but you will have a unique "keyword". If you hire shortcode number and specify that you want to book the word "LAUGH", no-one else will be able to use that keyword. Your chosen keyword will be yours exclusively for the duration of your SMS competition. Once your SMS competition has ended, the keyword will become available for someone else to use.
SMS Competitions Software - Initial Set-Up & Ongoing Monthly Software Cost:
Fixed Monthly Software Subscription:R 450 incVAT/mnth
This monthly subscription enables you access & use the SMS Competition software. As long as you pay your monthly subscription fee, you will be entitled to use the software.
Campaign Activation Fee:R 150 incVAT
A once-off campaign activation fee for every new campaign created.
Please Note: If you would like your each of your entrants to receive a reply sms, you will need to purchase additional SMS credits by ordering one of the available SMS bundles via the Bulk SMS Console.
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SMS Campaign Console Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile Marketing Tools Overview
Who should be looking at this package ?
Who should be looking at this SMS Competition Software ?
Companies wanting to use a SMS Competitions platform to promote an event, product or service they offer.
This is a great cost effective platform for Ad Agencies that need to run SMS Competitions on behalf of their clients. It is also really quick & easy to setup.4:2
SMS Competition Pricing
Pricing
- Software Monthly Fee = R450
- Once Off SMS Competition Fee = R150
(Please note you will have to subsidise your reply SMS should you need one.)2:15
SMS Competition Software Questions
How many competitions / campaigns can I create at one time?
As many as your heart desires :)
1:0A question we get asked a lot is, "Is this a TURNKEY solution ?"
No, we merely provide the software that allows you to create, and manage, SMS competitions. We don't handle any of the advertising of the competition, we don't choose winners, we don't do market research into a particular type of SMS Competition. That is all up to you.0:0Does Afridesign help me to advertise my SMS Competition ?
No, we merely provide the software that allows you to create, and manage, SMS competitions.0:0If I opt for a reply SMS in my SMS Competition will I get charged ?
Yes. You will need to purchase one of the SMS bundles made available to you from within the Bulk SMS Console.0:0Can I have my own unique short code number ?
No, we have preset short code numbers. If you would like a dedicated short code number you will have to opt for our SMS Campaign Manager.0:0What is the maximum value of a single SMS you can have ?
R30.00
Please note: Promotional sms competitions may only make use of the R1, or R1.50 price bands due to changes brought about by the Consumer Protection Act.0:0What Price bands do you have available ?
R 30.00, R 25.00, R 20.00, R 15.00, R 10.00, R 7.50, R 5.00, R 3.00, R 2.00, R 1.50, R 1.00
Please note: Promotional sms competitions may only make use of the R1, or R1.50 price bands due to changes brought about by the Consumer Protection Act.0:0What is the recommend price band used for promotional SMS competitions?
For those running promotional SMS Competitions, only the R1 & R1.50 price bands are available. Non-profit organisations may make use of the other price bands available.0:0Do I need to install any software ?
No, it is a web based system, which means all the software is on our system. You do however need an Internet connection and IE 6 or above. You will be provided with login details for your account and then all you need to do is login!
Please note that at the moment, the FireFox, Google Chrome & Safari browsers are not supported by this software.0:0What benefit does an online console have to that of installed software ?
You can use it on any machine you want and there is no need to install any software. You could, for example, be in an internet cafe in France and be creating and monitoring your competitions. It is quick, efficient, and convenient.
Plus software updates are automatic.0:0Should I wish to cancel my subscription for the SMS Competitions Service, how would I do that ?
Our system is run on a month to month basis ie. we bill monthly until we receive a cancellation notice from you, the client. We work on a written calendar month's notice period. This means that should you no longer wish to use our system, you need to send us a cancellation email, a month before you want the subscription to stop. Please note that even if you don't have a SMS Competition running on the system, we will keep billing you the monthly subscription fee until you cancel with us in writing. We don't automatically assume that because your competition has ended, or you haven't set one up, that you no longer wish to use or system.0:2Can I try before I commit ?
Yes, you most certainly can. Enter your details in the form at the top of this page and we will email you login details to our test SMS Competitions Console.1:2
SMS Competition Info
Is this a good money making opportunity ?
No, & it should not be approached with that in mind. Any SMS Competition must be promotional in nature (fund raising SMS Competitions are an exception) & cannot be used for the express purpose of earning money. They should be used to promote a business or service.2:3When do we get paid out for our competition ?
For those advertisers who used the SMS Competition Software to create campaigns BEFORE 1 April 2011, you will receive your revenue share 90 days after the first competition month. You will then be paid in monthly cycles- i.e. if you start a competition in January then your first payment will be end at the of April, and so forth. You will receive all campaign revenue due to you for the entire duration of your campaign/s. For those who create campaigns AFTER 1 April 2011, no revenue share options will be available to you, due to the changes made to promotional sms competitions by the Consumer Protection Act.0:3
Difference between SMS Competitions Software & SMS Campaigns Manager
What is the main difference between the SMS Campaigns Manager and the SMS Competitions Software ?
On the SMS Campaigns Manager, a short code number is registered for your exclusive use, until you choose to cancel. In other words, no one else can use the same short code while you are using it. With the SMS Competitions software, the short code numbers are used by multiple users.
You can also run different types of SMS Competitions on the SMS Campaigns Manager, namely keyword, viral, and instant winner competitions. Whereas, on the SMS Competitions software, you can only run keyword competitions.3:2
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