Batch SMS
  • 21 Mar 2024
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SPOT has the ability to send customers text messages for a variety of events. This allows your business to efficiently interact with your customers in real time. From "Order Ready" notifications to Route Pickup reminders, this functionality will give your business a competitive edge in the digital age.

You can watch our Batch Email/SMS YouTube video for further reference.

To send a batch SMS, complete the steps below:

  1. Go to Menu > Email/Messaging > Email/SMS - Batch > SMS
    Image of the Send SMS Messages window, first tab '1 Select Recipients'

  2. In the first tab 1 Select Recipients select one of the options below:

    Select Stores/Routes: This option lets you select between your store, counter, route, or hotel customers.
    Select Users: This option allows you to select SPOT Users.

  3. Go to the next tab 2 Compose
    .Image of the Send SMS Messages window, second tab '2 Compose'

  4. Choose a pre-constructed template or manually type your message. If you want to use a template, complete the steps below:

    1. Select the '...' button Image of the '...' button

    2. Choose from a list of templates in your shared folder or select Load From File to select a template that is locally stored.
      Image of the 'Select Template' window

  5. Go to the final tab 3 Send.
    Image of the Send SMS Messages window third tab '3 Send'

  6. Select Send in the upper left-hand corner.

    Warning! There is no confirmation. Once selected, the message will send.

  7. As SPOT queues the message for delivery, you will see the list populate. Once finished, you will receive a confirmation.
    Image of the SMS Task Complete alert


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