SMS Marketing for Ecommerce

Turn more browsers into buyers and grow your Shopify store with highly targeted SMS marketing.

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Grow your audience.

Acquire new subscribers through site popups, checkout opt-ins, tap-to-join links, and more.

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Send personalized messages.

Go beyond first name personalization by activating the customer data in your Shopify account.

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Automate the buyer journey.

Trigger relevant messages based on browsing behavior, campaign engagement, and order activity.

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At a Glance

SlickText is an SMS marketing platform for ecommerce brands with a native Shopify integration. It helps online stores grow their subscriber lists, send personalized mass texts, and automate the buyer journey. Ecommerce stores use SlickText for abandoned cart recovery, flash sales, restock alerts, and review requests. SlickText pricing begins at $29/month. SlickText has powered over 124,000 text message programs since 2011.

Grow faster with SlickText and Shopify.

Turn your Shopify store data into more personalized text campaigns and automated customer journeys. SlickText's native Shopify integration helps you grow your audience, respond to shopping behavior, and track the revenue generated by SMS.

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Grow your subscriber list

Collect SMS opt-ins through Shopify checkout and branded website popups.

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Personalize campaigns

Use customer data, purchase history, and shopping activity to send more relevant messages.

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Automate the buyer journey

Trigger workflows based on abandoned carts, product views, and order activity.

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Measure SMS revenue

Connect purchases to your campaigns and workflows with customizable revenue attribution.

SUBSCRIBER GROWTH

Build your list effortlessly.

Turn more website visitors and shoppers into SMS subscribers with built-in list growth tools. Collect valuable contact information and give customers convenient ways to opt in throughout their shopping experience.

  • Convert website visitors with branded popups.
  • Collect customer preferences and other details through web forms.
  • Invite shoppers to subscribe during Shopify checkout.
  • Grow your list through social media with tap-to-join links.

All tools include built-in compliance aligned with carrier and TCPA requirements and can be seamlessly integrated with your current tech stack.

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Record-breaking revenue is in the bag.

MASS TEXTING

Send targeted ecommerce SMS campaigns.

Make your messages more relevant with personalized mass text messaging. Use customer data from Shopify to create dynamic segments based on shopping behavior, purchase history, and other contact details.

  • Announce product drops with pictures and gifs.
  • Deliver unique promo codes to every shopper.
  • Notify customers of restocked favorites.
  • Share VIP early access to seasonal sales.
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1-ON-1 MESSAGING

Elevate customer support with conversational commerce.

Make it easier to answer shopper questions, resolve issues, and follow up after purchases. SlickText's shared inbox keeps customer conversations organized with message history, notes, tags, and automated routing.

  • Respond to product, order, and customer service inquiries.
  • Assign conversations and collaborate with your team.
  • Set up auto-replies for common questions or after-hours messages.
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POWERFUL AUTOMATION

Put revenue generation on autopilot.

Automate the buyer journey with our drag-and-drop workflow builder and built-in Shopify templates.

  • Increase AOV with relevant product recommendations.
  • Recover abandoned carts with well-timed messages.
  • Delight customers with automated birthday offers.
  • Capture reviews through your post-purchase flow.
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REAL-TIME ANALYTICS

Understand performance and fine-tune your strategy.

Real-time metrics enable you to refine your messaging, retarget your contacts, and turn SMS into your most valuable marketing channel.

  • Define custom attribution windows tailored to your brand.
  • Get detailed insights into campaign, workflow, and inbox performance.
  • Easily export reports or raw data for deeper analysis.
  • Uncover click-through, revenue, and opt-out trends to stay ahead of the competition.
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Award-winning support. At your service.

From connecting your Shopify store to building automated customer journeys, our team is here to help. Get guidance on number registration, platform setup, and SMS marketing best practices from people who understand conversational commerce.

Contact our support team through chat, email, or phone when you have questions.

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WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT

Customer-obsessed? Us, too.

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Anonymous

Verified User in Retail

SlickText is user-friendly in every way. I have tried many text campaign platforms and this one is by far the easiest and best ROI!

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Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

SlickText makes communicating with our customers easier, and it connects well with Shopify and Flodesk for flows and integration.

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Verified User in Retail

Love this program, it's so easy to use! I do not have a lot of time to do my marketing and the ease of this program fits into my allotted time!

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Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

SlickText helps me promote to all of my VIP customers and has increased my sales.

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Verified User in Consumer Goods

SlickText is a game-changer for my business. It gives me a quick direct line to communicate with my customers to get product feedback, reviews, and to acquire emails.

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Verified User in Retail

Sending out campaigns is incredibly easy and I love being able to track them.

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Verified User in Retail

SlickText makes it easy to communicate with customers.

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Verified User in Retail

AWESOME SAUCE. I love the ability to connect to my customers and inform them of sales.

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Verified User in Cosmetics

An awesome funnel for new clients. I love how simple it is to collect information.

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One Hott Mamma Maternity Shop

Verified User in Retail

Amazing customer service and great app and price. SlickText brings in more repeat customers and keeps us in the forefront of their mind.

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Anonymous

Verified User in Consumer Goods

SlickText gives me the ability to reach my entire Customer Base in SECONDS!

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Verified User in Retail

SlickText is a great value to grow your audience. It helps us build a loyal and active customer base. The cost per impression is incredibly low.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ecommerce SMS Marketing

What is SMS marketing for ecommerce?

SMS marketing for ecommerce is the use of text messages to promote products, recover abandoned carts, and communicate with customers throughout the buying journey. It allows brands to send timely, personalized messages directly to shoppers’ phones.

How can SMS marketing increase ecommerce sales?

SMS marketing increases sales by sending targeted promotions, recovering abandoned carts, and delivering personalized product recommendations based on customer behavior. Automated messages help convert browsers into buyers and encourage repeat purchases.

What are the best SMS use cases for ecommerce brands?

Top use cases include abandoned cart recovery, order updates, product launches, flash sales, review requests, and winback campaigns. These messages drive engagement and revenue at key points in the customer lifecycle.

How do you grow an SMS subscriber list for ecommerce?

You can grow your list using website popups, checkout opt-ins, tap-to-join links, and social media promotions. These tools make it easy for shoppers to subscribe and receive marketing messages.

Can SMS marketing be automated for ecommerce?

Yes. Ecommerce businesses can automate SMS campaigns using SlickText workflows triggered by customer actions like browsing behavior, purchases, or inactivity, allowing brands to scale engagement without manual effort.

How much does ecommerce SMS marketing cost?

SlickText plans start at $29 per month for 500 message credits, plus applicable carrier fees. Every standard plan includes access to the platform's features, unlimited contacts, and unlimited users. You can choose a plan based on your expected messaging volume.

Should ecommerce brands use SMS marketing and email together?

Yes. SMS and email serve different purposes and can complement each other throughout the buying journey. Email is useful for longer product announcements, newsletters, and detailed content, while SMS works well for time-sensitive offers, abandoned cart reminders, and conversations. Coordinating the two channels can help brands create a more consistent customer experience.