SMS Marketing for New Customer Acquisition

Use two-way SMS to capture interest, engage prospects, and convert them into paying customers with automated campaigns.

Built for New Customer Acquisition

  • Send instant replies to inquiries and promotions directly from your business number

  • Automate welcome campaigns, follow-ups, and trial reminders to convert interest into sales

  • Segment by customer source, demographics, or product interest to personalize outreach

  • Connect CRM, ecommerce, or marketing tools so leads, contacts, and communication stay aligned

Launch SMS That Prospects Actually Read

Winning new customers requires speed and personalization. SMS ensures inquiries, offers, and reminders are delivered instantly, helping businesses build trust and close deals faster.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

70%

of consumers want to text businesses

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists from ads, landing pages, and in-store QR codes. Send introductory offers, welcome campaigns, and product promotions while tracking conversions with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for demos, promotions, or consultations to keep prospects engaged. After-hours auto-replies confirm inquiries, collect details, and set expectations for next-day follow-up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Your team never misses a prospect’s message with the mobile app. Track replies, conversions, and campaign results, and sync 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 First-Time Buyers and Lasting Customers

FAQs About SMS Marketing for New Customer Acquisition

How can SMS help acquire new customers?
You can capture leads from ads, landing pages, and in-store promotions, send instant replies, nurture interest with campaigns, and offer special deals that encourage first-time purchases.
How quickly do prospects respond to SMS? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS one of the most effective channels for timely follow-ups and offers.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your existing line so prospects can reply directly. Routing ensures inquiries reach the right sales or support team member.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm receipt of late-night inquiries, collect details like name and interest, and inform prospects when they’ll receive a response.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by customer type, acquisition channel, or product interest. Track responses, conversions, and ROI from acquisition campaigns.
Does this integrate with CRM or ecommerce systems? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, ecommerce platforms, and marketing tools to sync leads, orders, and communication history automatically.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Customers opt in through ads, landing pages, or QR codes. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP commands are processed automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Businesses can start with a 14-day free trial to test acquisition campaigns, offers, and workflows before upgrading.