For RoboCalling using sim cards you're going to need:
- GSM Gateway: You can look in Aliexpress for a GSM Gateway with multiple ports (Ex: 4 ports will need 4 sim = 4 concurrent calls)
- Server: If you're using 4-8 ports a laptop with 4GB+ Ram, i3 is going to do the trick, if you're going for 16+ ports I recommend using a Desktop server
- A Good router: this is optional but recommended especially if you're going to use more then 1 GSM Gateway
- Software:
- If you want the basic setup: Centos with GoAutoDial
- If you want advanced setup: You should hire someone to develop a solution for you (It will cost $1K+ depend on your needs)
If you have any more questions or you need guidance you're welcome to ask here.
Yes, SMS Marketing can help you,
Sorry, I can't PM you because I don't sell or recommend anything here,
If you have any questions please ask here so everyone can benefit from the answers.
Actually this is a good point,
If you're spamming, even your main domain will get blacklisted,
the solution I did is a little complicated but it gives you more control,
I've developed a script (Something similar to BitLy) but using multiple domains (Fresh domains owned by me),
And I've developed a function that generates a unique URL for each SMS sent,
Ex:
- Number 1 -> Hello, bla bla bla www.domain.com/KJDHQS38s
- Number 2 -> Hello, bla bla bla www.domain.com/DIUQD7SJx
- Number 3 -> Hello, bla bla bla www.domain2.com/HFKDJFx8x
- ....
This way I can generate a very detailed report for my costumers, and they can track the numbers that clicked on the links.
This solution is only used when the client uses his own list,
And it helped the clients detect the inactive numbers so they can stop sending SMS to cut the cost.
For your second question, please give me more details, because Email to SMS can refer to multiple things.
I was using a mix of GSM Gateways & 3rd platforms (Depend on the clients need and the cost),
And I developed my own platform that integrates all the solutions so the client can log in and send the SMS directly.
Until today, I didn't have any client that requested a Voicemail drop, so I really can't tell you if it's going to work for you or not,
My guess is to spend the money to build a RoboCall system,
If you're going to develop your own solution, I think you can integrate both, I even integrated the SMS with Robocalls (If the call receiver clicks 1, the system automatically send him an SMS after the call with more info or URL...) the possibilities are endless.
There are no Spam traps in SMS, but if you're spamming a URL or a phone number, there's a high chance of blacklist it, so when you send any SMS containing that Number or URL you're SMS will not be delivered even if the system shows it's delivered.
I will not advise you to SPAM a US or Euro phone list especially if it's not opt-in, you should be a little creative here or you'll get in some serious troubles,
The best practice here is to set up an autoresponder system:
- You send a simple SMS without any URL or contacts info, just asking if the receiver is interested in an offer
- If the receiver reply with an SMS, then you send him more info: URL or phone number or you can contact him via phone call
The same thing applies to RoboCalling.
If you have any more questions, you're welcome to ask here.
