Ascend

Text messaging they can actually reply to

Stay in touch with your riders like never before with Ascend RMS + Ikeono.

app.ikeono.com/inbox
Ikeono Inbox Reviews Appointments Inboxes All12 Sales5 Service4 Webchat3
ECEmily CarterNowThat works, please order it.Special order
TBTyler Brooks8mIs my wheel truing done?Service
CTCarlos Torres25mThanks for the quick fit.Sales
JSJames Stewart1hPaid $187.50Payment
JPJean Paul2hLeft a 5-star Google reviewReview
LFLiam Foster3hBooked a tune-up for SaturdayAppointment
NBNora Bennett5hCan you hold the Checkpoint in a 54?Webchat
JLJordan LeeYesterdayPicked it up, rides great.
SRSam RiveraYesterdayWhat time do you close today?
ECEmily Carter(555) 014-2290Synced
Aug 14
Hi Emily, your Domane is ready for pickup. Work order #3982 total: $94.00.
Work order completed
Perfect, I’ll swing by after work.
Sep 2
Thanks for coming in, Emily. How likely are you to recommend us to a friend? Reply 0–10.
Automated NPS
10. Always a great experience.
Today
Hi, do you have the Bontrager Starvos helmet in a medium?
We’re out of medium right now, but we can order one in for you. It would be here Thursday.
That works, please order it.
Type a message

Integrated text messaging for bike retailers

Automatic contact import

Every retail and eCommerce customer in Ascend is imported into Ikeono automatically each night. No exports, no manual entry.

All-in-one inbox

Manage texts, webchat and social messages in one inbox, so your whole team stays organized and nothing slips through.

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Appointments

Let riders book service appointments right from your website, so your team knows who’s coming in and what they need.

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Webchat

Answer riders’ questions right from your website and guide them to the right products. Every chat continues by text.

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Feedback

Easily collect NPS feedback by asking your customers to rate their experience with a score from 1 to 10.

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Google reviews

Send a review request by text after a sale or service, so your happiest riders can share their experience on Google.

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Work order automation

Coming soon

You can now configure it so that the Ascend completion texts are sent through Ikeono from the store number, become a part of the conversation with the customer and that customers can respond to the messages.

JS
James Stewart(555) 018-7731
Hi James, your bike is ready for pickup. Work order #4417 total: $128.50.
AscendWork order completed · 3:42 PM
Great, thanks. Are you open until 6 today?
We are. See you soon.
Sam · 3:47 PM

Text from the number you already have

Ikeono text-enables your existing business phone number, so customers can reach you on a number that already carries your name and reputation.

Carrier-registered A2P 10DLC messaging for the highest deliverability

Works with Landlines and most VoIP carriers

No additional costs, and your current voice service is not affected

Cedar Street Cycle logo
Cedar Street Cycle
Bicycle shop · Denver, CO
(555) 010‑2468
Already in Their Phone
Saved in their contactsGoogle Business ProfileYour website
Before
With Ikeono
Calls
Texts
Hi, is my bike ready for pickup?
To (555) 010-2468 · 3:40 PM
It is. We're open until 6 PM today.
3:42 PM

Ascend + Ikeono integration in action

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Text customers you already have in your POS.

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Customers can respond to your business and easily reach out when they have questions

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Refer back to text threads and keep historical conversations forever.

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Providing great customer service? Take the opportunity to ask for a review.

It’s time to do payments differently

Tally up invoices and work orders via text message through a secure payment link

  • Buy now, pay later payment plans
  • Payment links expire in 24 hours for security
  • Accept all major credit cards & digital wallets
Hi Emily, your tune-up and new chain come to $137.50. You can pay securely here:
InvoiceExpires in 24h
$137.50 Cedar Street Cycle · Work order #1042
CardApple PayGoogle PayPay later
Pay now
All paid, thanks.

Take your inbox anywhere

Reply to customers from the sales floor, the service bench, or on the go. The Ikeono app for iOS and Android keeps every conversation and notification in your pocket.

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InboxIkeono
AllWeb LeadsServiceSales
JSJames StewartNowCan I bring it in Thursday?
TLTyler Brooks12mIs the Stumpjumper in a medium…
MOCarlos Torres1hDo you do e-bike battery diagnostics?
HKEmily CarterYdayPayment received · $142.50
GDGrace DelaneyMonCan I rent a road bike Saturday?
InboxContactsPaymentsMore
iIkeono · Web LeadsnowJames Stewart: Can I bring it in Thursday?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to manually export my contacts?

Nope! We import your Ascend customers nightly.

Is the conversation history with my customers kept for longer than 30 days?

Yes. Ikeono keeps your conversation history forever, so you can refer back to any thread with a customer.

Can my customers reply back to text messages my business sends?

Yes. Every text is two-way, so customers can reply right back and the conversation stays in one thread in your inbox.

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