Connect98

Connect98 is a highly innovative service that will help merchants of all types generate revenue, loyalty and increase footfall. Text messages enjoy an industry recognised open rate of 98%, making it by far the most effective medium for communicating with a customer base. Connect98 offers a unique method for pubs, bars, retailers, hotels, restaurants, sport venues etc. to gather customer data, specifically mobile phone numbers, at point of sale. This is done in several ways, including QR codes, URL keypads and inbound shortcode texting. All numbers are date and time stamped at point of entry, making it very easy to select specific events and audiences. Once a number is captured, customers immediately receive an SMS text message welcoming them to the scheme. Merchants can then use this data base of their customer mobile numbers to market to them via text. Unlike on-line voucher schemes, merchants are at liberty to send special offers when they want, without giving up significant chunks of revenue when they do. Connect98 can be used as a loyalty scheme, rewarding customers for repeat business. It can be used to notify a client base of booking voids and advise on special offers or deals. Most of all, Connect98 is an effective communication service for letting your customers know what is going on and when. Research has shown that 98% of text messages are read within 15 seconds of being received and text’s which include a call to action enjoy a greater than 30% response rate. Compare that to email, Facebook and Twitter and quite frankly it is a no brainer.