Jessica Ann York
Jessica is the content editor for Text Request, an online business texting service. Her business articles and blog posts have appeared in both print and digital magazines that celebrate small and big businesses alike. In addition to her commercial writing, Jessica also publishes short fiction. Her debut short story is forthcoming in the Autumn 2019 issue of Vastarien: A Literary Journal.
5 Ways to Increase Retail Sales Fast
Your retail store doesn't need to spend thousands of hours and dollars finding ways to increase sales. There's plenty of fast and cost-effective ways to get customers in your doors and purchasing, and we've put together a list of them to help you increase sales.
4 Ways to Combine Email and Text Marketing to Increase Engagement
If your email marketing is not getting the level of engagement you want, adding texting to the mix can help you bulk your subscriber list, follow up on announcements, and collect more data for targeted ads. Let’s look at how you can build an SMS subscriber list to get the most out of your emails.
The Ultimate Guide to Texting for VoIP
A lot of businesses use VoIP numbers and text messaging, but how do you pair the two? And what's the best way to utilize their combined features to increase sales? In this guide we’ll show you all the different options and strategies you have when texting from your VoIP number.
3 Ways Mechanics, Auto Shops Text to Schedule More Services
Waiting for the greenlight to fix a client's car can back things up in your auto or repair shop. You and your mechanics have to constantly fight to keep the flow of traffic moving, while also scheduling services and asking for reviews. Luckily, texting can make all these tasks a breeze, while also bringing in more customers to mechanics and auto shops.
3 Ways for Sales & Support Reps to Win Over Angry Prospects
If you work in sales or customer service, chances are you've had to deal with angry prospects and customers. Whether it's unrelated stress, a fear of being burned again, or something on your company's end, an angry customer's tunnel vision can make your job feel like mission impossible. Luckily, we have three ways to help you stay calm, turn the tide, and actually win over angry prospects.
3 Ways to Get Others to Follow Your Ideas
No matter your role, you're always selling your ideas and opinions to someone else. But how do you get others to listen to what you have to say, and even take action? Here are three ways to get others to follow your ideas by being a leader who puts their peers first.
3 Ways Texting Improves Communication Skills
Texting got a bad wrap for ruining language when it first became available. Now it's 2019, and linguists say texting is its own language that streamlines communication as a whole. Still, three major negative texting myths remain. We're going to debunk each of them, while giving you tips on how to use texting to improve your communication skills.
How to Build a Powerful SMS Subscriber List
Your business runs on loyal customers who keep coming back. But how can you update them on your latest products and services when no one is opening emails or responding to calls? An SMS subscriber list is the perfect place to gather returning customers in one spot for fast communication—and we're going to show how to build one.
5 Ways Tutoring Services Should Be Texting With Parents, Students
Lining up communication between students, parents, and staff can be a challenge when no one is answering your phone calls and emails. Luckily, mobile-based tutoring is on the rise, and we have a guide to show how you can join in with Text Request. Here's five ways you should be texting at your tutoring service.
How to Craft Emails People Actually Want to Read
Email is a major marketing channel with high audience reach and ROI, but how do you make sure your email is one out of the 15% that are actually opened? In this guide we will show you how to increase your email click-through rate by boosting your sender reputation.
Jessica is the content editor for Text Request, an online business texting service. Her business articles and blog posts have appeared in both print and digital magazines that celebrate small and big businesses alike. In addition to her commercial writing, Jessica also publishes short fiction. Her debut short story is forthcoming in the Autumn 2019 issue of Vastarien: A Literary Journal.
