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Auto-responders are simple text message interaction between you and your clients. People are invited to send your mobile to a short code (a number such as 41242) if they would like to receive an immediate reply, a benefit of some kind, like a coupon or discount, and also receive similar messages in the future.
Here's a couple examples:
: HAPPYHOUR - A bar/nightclub owner might invite his customers to text HAPPYHOUR to 41242 to receive a coupon. When they do, he will collect their phone number, and they will immediately receive his reply message that says, "Thanks for joining our mobile club! Show this to your server and get 2 for 1 drinks all night. Reply STOP to end." He can now send marketing messages in the future to everyone who has registered.
: MYTSHIRTS - This is a store that sells T Shirts. They can put up posters in the store that tell customers to text MYTSHIRTS to 41242 if they would like to receive special offers that the general public will never see. When they do, they will get a message something like this, "Welcome to our T Shirt VIP program. Promos and specials from My T Shirts will soon be coming your way! Reply STOP to end."
Auto-responders are great way to deliver any news and alerts on demand and to allow clients to sign up to an optin list.