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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.
GroSMS - The Promotional SMS Competitions Manager Includes:
SMS Competitions Manager
Online Promotional SMS Competitions Manager:
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.
Cloud Based - 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 R1 Shared Shortcode. There is however a Once Off Fee of R165 incVAT for every new SMS Competition you create.
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:
Kwiksms Bulk SMS Software:FREE: Bulk SMS Console Included. Send Bulk SMS' from R0.22c exVAT per SMS (SMS' not included).
How does GroSMS work?
We have taken the hassle out of getting your own shortcode!
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 reserve the keyword "LAUGH", no-one else will be able to use that keyword for the duration of your SMS Competition. 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:
Monthly Software Subscription:R 499 incVAT/mnth
This monthly subscription enables you access & use GroSMS (SMS Competition software). As long as you pay your monthly subscription fee, you will be entitled to use the software.
Once Off SMS Competition Fees:R 165 incVAT
You will be charged a once-off SMS Competition activation fee for every new SMS Competition you create on GroSMS.
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 Kwiksms - Bulk SMS Software.
What our clients have to say
Thanks a million! It's not often that one can get things done without any frustration I've been really impressed with the level of professionalism & efficiency.
SMS Campaign Console Frequently Asked Questions
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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.7:5
SMS Competition Pricing
Pricing
- GroSMS Monthly Fee = R499
- For each new SMS Competition Once Off Fee = R165
(Please note you will have to subsidise your reply SMS should you need one.)4:19
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 ?
Yes you can, however there are additional monthly fees and you will need to request it.0:0What is the maximum value of the Shared Shortcode on GroSMS you can have ?
R1.00
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 ?
Shared Shortcode: R 1.00
Other price bands are available on the dedicated option.
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. You will be provided with login details for your account and then all you need to do is login!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. Sign Up is FREE. You only start paying once you create your first SMS Competition.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.2:6When do we get paid out for our competition ?
On the shared R1.00 short code there is no SMS revenue pay outs. However on the dedicated short code there is a SMS revenue pay out, please contact us for more details as to the profit sharing split.0:8
GroSMS Monthly Fee:
from
R 499 incVAT
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION
SMS Competition Activation Fee:
R 165 incVAT
ONCE OFF SET-UP FEE
PER SMS COMPETITION
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