SMS Marketing for Flash Sales

Use two-way SMS to announce limited-time offers, drive urgency, and boost sales instantly with automated campaigns.

Built for Flash Sales

  • Send real-time alerts for flash sales and exclusive discounts directly from your business number

  • Automate countdown messages, low-stock alerts, and post-sale follow-ups to maximize conversions

  • Segment by purchase history, demographics, or loyalty status to deliver relevant deals

  • Connect CRM, POS, or ecommerce platforms so promotions, orders, and conversations stay in sync

Launch SMS That Customers Actually Read

Flash sales depend on speed and visibility. SMS ensures discounts and offers are delivered instantly, creating urgency and driving immediate customer action.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

78%

of consumers are likely to redeem mobile coupons

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists through website banners, checkout pages, and QR codes. Send limited-time discounts, loyalty rewards, and product drops while tracking redemptions with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders about sale deadlines and low stock. After-hours auto-replies confirm interest, capture order details, and let customers know when fulfillment will follow up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Your team never misses a shopper’s message with the mobile app. Track coupon redemptions, conversions, and replies, and sync data seamlessly with your CRM or ecommerce system.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Sold-Out Sales and Loyal Customers

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Flash Sales

How can SMS help with flash sales?
You can announce promotions instantly, build urgency with countdowns, and send reminders to ensure customers don’t miss the deadline. SMS drives faster conversions than email or ads.
How quickly do customers see SMS flash sale messages? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS the best way to get time-sensitive offers in front of customers.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your current number so customers can receive offers and reply for details without confusion.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
If customers message after business hours, auto-replies confirm interest, request details like item or coupon code, and explain when they’ll hear back.
Can we segment offers and track performance? +
Yes. Segment flash sale campaigns by customer type, purchase history, or location. Track redemptions, replies, and revenue to measure ROI.
Does this integrate with CRM or ecommerce systems? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, POS, and ecommerce platforms so promotions, redemptions, and customer history stay in sync.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Customers opt in through sign-ups, loyalty programs, or QR codes. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are handled automatically.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Businesses can start with a 14-day free trial to test flash sale workflows, campaigns, and promotions before upgrading.