I was looking through some forums to see if I could figure out how to change the text signature on my Droid Incredible cell phone. I want to customize it.
While reading the forums I noticed a lot of people asking why anyone would really need a signature. It’s dumb, they said. People know who you are, the commenters further explained, and would only need your information sent to them once.
I’m going to assume these people are young or not independent business people, because they couldn’t be more incorrect.
If texting is between friends, there is no need for a signature. But, business people need their information available for real and potential clients.
Whenever you think anyone “should” do something, you are mistaken.
People often receive requests for quick information from prospects or clients. It is common these days for the request to come via a text message rather than a phone call. I’ve often found it easier to text the information quickly rather than wait until I have time or find myself in an appropriate location to make a phone call.
Having a signature is as important on a text as it is on an e-mail.
Ask yourself how often you take the time to import all the information from a text or an e-mail from a vendor. Some people are better than others. If the information you need is not in your system, then you look for the last communication.
Many phones now recognize phone numbers and allow you to make a call no matter where you find the number. It could be in an e-mail, text or your notes.
If I were to take the advice of the commenters on the forum and only provide my information once, I would have made a poor assumption. My information would not be available to a prospect or client in need.
Don’t overdo your signatures. (This is a “do as I say, not as I do” statement.) Make sure you consider including your name, e-mail, phone, Web site, and your core social media hangout. If you want to keep your text signatures simple, pick two easy ways in which someone can communicate with you.
By the way. I’ve not found my answer. If you know how to adjust the signature on the Android platform, please e-mail me.
Rosh
