Mobile promotions through SMS still offer unparalleled efficiency when connecting with customers—yet the process goes far beyond pressing a button. Businesses are now responsible for maintaining trustworthy, compliant, and deliverable SMS messages in accordance with the new Distributed Ledger Technology guidelines set forth by TRAI.
An essential yet frequently missed step is tying your CTA to your SMS templates when registering under the DLT by TRAI. Why does this matter? Linking your CTA ensures your messages meet government standards while strengthening your reputation with recipients and helping ensure your SMS reaches their intended audience.
No matter if you’re new to DLT registration or want to enhance your SMS campaigns, this guide will explain how linking your CTAs to your SMS templates is crucial to both reaching your goals and achieving better outcomes.
Bulk SMS services continue to prove an efficient means for organizations to reach out to their customers. Nowadays, adhering to industry regulations for your SMS messages is more important than ever.
Successful SMS marketing depends on making sure your promotional text includes a compliant CTA. you've complete confidence in your SMS messaging while also keeping it legally compliant and effective.
We’ll examine the importance of linking CTAs to DLT-approved messages for companies employing bulk SMS services.
TRAI requires companies to use DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) for safeguarding message transmission in HTTPS/TLS. It’s in place to stop spam, guard against fraud and guarantee the accuracy of messages sent to customers by bulk SMS providers.
A Call-to-Action (CTA) is what tells the person receiving your message what to do next. A strong CTA will lead to increased conversions and more engagement.
This is what a strong CTA sounds like in a Bulk SMS campaign: “Click here to learn more.”
“Call us at 1800-XXX-XXXX.”
“Reply YES to confirm.”
“Visit your nearest store today.”
A CTA helps give your message purpose and leads to better results.
1. Stay Compliant with TRAI Regulations
DLT requires full transparency. Unapproved CTAs can lead to your messages being prohibited or unaccepted.
2. Gain the Trust and Credibility Required by Your Customers
3. Boost SMS Deliverability Rates
4. Simplify Your Campaign Workflow
5. Enhance the User Experience
Clear CTAs help direct users through the desired process.
Example:
Template: “Your OTP is 145623. Need help? Call 1800-123-456.”
CTA: “Call 1800-123-456 for assistance.”
6. Improves overall customer satisfaction.
Increase interactions and returns for your SMS promotion. Using CTAs encourages people to take the desired steps that ultimately benefit your bottom line.
Making your CTA URL part of your SMS message helps any bulk SMS sender stay both compliant and efficient. It makes sure your messages reach the right people and inspire them to engage with your brand.
SDGM Technologies makes registering and linking CTAs easy for you. We streamline the DLT process to help your bulk SMS marketing be compliant, successful and profitable.