Bulk SMS – Due to the number of people showing interest in the Bulk SMS Business in Nigeria, I’ve taken time to research the Bulk SMS Resellers business and all the necessary thing you need in place to get started.

Here, I’m going to explain step by step details to you how this business works and step by step how to get registered with the vending company, plus some marketing strategy that will help you win in the game of Bulk SMS Reseller’s Business in Nigeria. Without much ado, let’s get started.

First: What is Bulk SMS? – Bulk SMS is often used in SMS marketing. It is the process of sending SMS messages to a group of opt in customers simultaneously.  It is also used by media companies, enterprises, banks (for marketing and fraud control)  and consumer brands for a variety of purposes including entertainment, enterprise and mobile marketing.

Bulk messaging is commonly used for alerts, reminders, marketing but also for information and communication between both staff and customers. Bulk SMS system lets you deliver SMS messages to mobile handsets almost anywhere in the world.

Why is it a business – Since Bulk  SMS is a platform where you can send customized sms to several group of people, it is then natural that many individual businesses, and companies would want to use the services to reach to their customers. Therefore, being the one offering the service or providing the platform through which they can do it is what brings about the business we are talking about.

Bulk messaging software

Software is required for sending and receiving bulk messages and various software packages are being provided by the Bulk SMS Vendor. These software packages are integrated into their system and provides users with the opportunity to add as many phone numbers as required and these phone numbers can be managed in a variety of ways.

Most SMS software applications allow users to upload lists of mobile phone numbers using a TXT or CSV file. Some sophisticated systems can automatically remove any duplicated numbers or the mobile numbers are validated prior to sending the messages. Kull SMS does that.

With enhanced software features messages, can be scheduled to be sent at specific times and or days and bulk messages can be sent on national and international mobile networks as long as the bulk messaging software provider sends internationally. Of which most Nigerian Bulk SMS Vendor’s system allows.

Alternatively – If you have your own application and just looking for a simple SMS API connection, then you can set up an SMS API with an SMS services provider that allows you to send bulk SMS messages through a number of different API interfaces, HTTP, SMPP, SMTP or SOAP. This will require more capital and more technical knowledge, so I will skip this and go straight to Resellar’s package which lot more ready made, less capital intensive, and easy to master.

Bulk SMS Reseller –  It’s as simple as: Sign up with a Bulk SMS Service Provider of your choice, have your portal configured for you (which they’ll do within minutes), add SMS Credit, and you’re good to go!

Below are some of the Bulk SMS Service Providers:-

1. SMSLive247.com – You can create your SMS website right away! Setup costs 1000 SMS credits one-time fee. You get a full-fleged hosted SMS store! No need to pay for webhosting separately, no need to know HTML or programming. Just manage your store and customers and generate decent revenue!

How to join?

Step One – Go to Their Website > Click on the “Sign up” button to register > Go to your email to verifiy your your registration > Log on to your account with your email and password.

Step Two – Click on Reseller button and send them 1000 SMS credit which the cost of setting up your own website. See sample of their Reseller’s website.

Step Three – Enter your admin control panel, have the feel of the environment and get used to the system, add credit and start promoting your business. Below is the SMSLive247.com price list.
The more credit you add, the cheaper the price.

Kull SMS.Con –

According to them; To open a KullSMS account, follow the steps below.
Step One – Pay into any of the account numbers. (Minimum units is 1000. I.e. =N=2000)

Step Two – After payment fill the sign-up form. Your account will be activated in 3 working hours. For old users, pay with your KullSMS username as depositor on bank teller. Pricing below.

The examples I provided above is purely for the purpose of registration. It does not in anyway means endorsement or recommendation from me. There are too many of them that I can’t just begin to mention, look for the one with reliable system and cheaper credit.

People who are the Bulk SMS have confirmed that there is money in the business, but it all depends on so many factors. Like: The SMS Provider you choose, Your marketing capability, and creativity.

A. The Price Rule You Should Have In Mind.
1. As a Gold reseller, make sure you’re buying from a company that is selling nothing more than N1.00

2. Avoid seller who sells for higher price above N1.20 for silver and 1.30 for bronze packages as they are called by some of the user.

B. The BULK SMS Website You’re getting Must be APIs Enabled.

1. The creation of an outstanding bulksms website goes for between N15,000 and N20,000 never you pay more than this amount

3. Dont creat bulksms website without API SWAP OPTION. If you go against this rules you will only become a slave never having the option to swap to better service providers. The benefits of bulk messaging Bulk messaging is convenient, allows users to send and receive SMS directly from a computer, import existing data and send personalized messages. With all that being said, I wish you good things as you pursue your business to the next level.