{"id":65375,"date":"2024-08-09T15:51:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T15:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinchbogdanimport.local\/glossary\/what-is-short-code-texting\/"},"modified":"2024-09-29T18:27:34","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T18:27:34","slug":"what-is-short-code-texting","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/sinch.com\/in\/glossary\/what-is-short-code-texting\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Codes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"short-codes\">Short Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sinch.com\/blog\/short-code-texting\/\">Short Codes<\/a>&nbsp;are short country-specific 5-6 (or 8) digit numbers used for mobile messaging \u2013 SMS and MMS. But don\u2019t be fooled by their size; they\u2019re a super dynamic way to reach audiences for a range of use cases, particularly marketing campaigns. And, thanks to 2-way capability, they knock it out of the park when it comes to starting a conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The importance of Short Codes&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to send SMS at scale, Short Codes can reach massive audiences at a low cost, and they support delivery receipts so you can check on message delivery status. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also have the power to elevate your brand and increase customer engagement. How? Well, they\u2019re easy to remember for a start, and, if used consistently, they can help build brand awareness. Plus, thanks to strict rules and regulations, trust is built right in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Sinch involved with Short Codes&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We love Short Codes at Sinch because we\u2019re all about starting conversations and increasing engagements so, they sit square in our wheelhouse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, Short Codes can reach audiences even if your offices are closed. Set up automated responses to deal with FAQs or simply confirm that a message has been received and understood \u2013 it\u2019s no wonder we love them so much!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Short Codes Short Codes&nbsp;are short country-specific 5-6 (or 8) digit numbers used for mobile messaging \u2013 SMS and MMS. But don\u2019t be fooled by their size; they\u2019re a super dynamic way to reach audiences for a range of use cases, particularly marketing campaigns. 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