Problem
Launches that get lost in the inbox
Fix
Text your opted-in list when a drop or flash sale goes live, with a short link straight to the product.
SMS for e-commerce
Sell out drops. Win back regulars.
Flash sales, back-in-stock alerts, order updates and win-back offers, texted to customers who opted in. A penny per text, no per-contact fees.
14-day free trial · $0.01 per text · Number verified in about 5 business days
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Linen & Co: The Linen Tote is back in stock. Only 40 left: linen.co/tote
does it come in black?
It does! Black and natural are both back. Use TOTE10 for 10% off today.
ordered, thanks!
Reply STOP to opt out
Problem → fix
What stores use Pinglo for.
Problem
Customers who bought once and vanished
Fix
Segment lapsed customers and send a personal win-back offer. Replies come into a shared inbox, so you can answer questions directly.
Problem
Waitlists for sold-out items
Fix
Collect interest with a keyword, then send a back-in-stock alert to everyone who asked the moment inventory lands.
Templates
More SMS templatesCopy, paste, send.
Swap in your details. Marketing texts should name your business and say how to opt out; Pinglo handles STOP replies automatically.
Flash sale
{store}: 24-hour flash sale, 25% off everything with FLASH25. Ends midnight: {link} Reply STOP to opt out.
1 segment · $0.01 per recipient
Back in stock
{store}: {product} is back in stock. Limited run, grab yours: {link} Reply STOP to opt out.
1 segment · $0.01 per recipient
Order shipped
{store}: Hi {first_name}, your order has shipped! Track it here: {link}
1 segment · $0.01 per recipient
Cart reminder
{store}: Still thinking it over, {first_name}? Your picks are waiting: {link} Reply STOP to opt out.
1 segment · $0.01 per recipient
Win-back
{store}: It's been a while, {first_name}! Here's 15% off your next order: BACK15. {link} Reply STOP to opt out.
1 segment · $0.01 per recipient
New collection
{store}: The fall collection just dropped. Subscribers shop first: {link} Reply STOP to opt out.
1 segment · $0.01 per recipient
The math
What a penny text is worth.
Worked example: a 5,000-subscriber list and two campaigns a month on the Starter plan.
$100
monthly text cost
5,000 subscribers × 2 campaigns = 10,000 texts × $0.01
+ $22
Starter plan, per month
3 orders
a month covers the whole $122/mo bill
($122 ÷ $50 average order = 2.44, rounded up)
Illustrative only — plug in your own numbers. Assumes single-segment SMS at $0.01; longer messages use more segments and MMS is $0.05. Try the cost calculator
FAQ
E-commerce questions.
How do stores use SMS marketing?
Online stores text opted-in customers about flash sales and launches, back-in-stock items, order and shipping updates, and win-back offers for customers who have not ordered in a while. Texts get read fast, so they suit time-sensitive offers.
Does Pinglo work with my store platform?
Pinglo works alongside any store platform, including Shopify, WooCommerce and BigCommerce. Export your opted-in customers as a CSV and import them; Pinglo removes duplicates and flags invalid numbers. If you need something deeper, contact us and tell us about your setup.
Can I send cart reminder texts?
Yes, as a campaign. Pinglo does not watch your store for abandoned carts, so export those customers from your store platform, import them as a list, and send one reminder with a link back to your store. Only text people who opted in to marketing texts.
Is SMS marketing compliant for e-commerce?
It is when customers opt in first. Collect consent at checkout or with a keyword, include opt-out instructions in marketing texts, and Pinglo processes STOP replies automatically so opted-out customers are never texted again.
What does it cost?
Plans start at $22 a month and every text is a penny per segment. There are no per-contact fees, so a large list costs nothing until you send.
Your next drop deserves more than an email.
Start your 14-day free trial today. We handle carrier verification — your number is ready to send in about 5 business days.