Ikeono empowers retailers of various scales to enhance their operations by streamlining communication through text messaging. This comprehensive platform provides services such as business text messaging, automated requests for reviews, secure Text-to-Pay options, and converting web chats to text, facilitating the transition of site visitors into customers. Retailers can also utilize SMS to automate feedback collection for the Net Promoter Score (NPS), allowing them to mend customer relationships or elevate the voices of their advocates, and manage all customer interactions seamlessly via a centralized inbox. With integration into Lightspeed POS, businesses can send texts directly from the app, including sales receipts, quotes, updates on work orders, alerts for special orders, and automated campaigns for NPS and reviews. Originally introduced in 2018 as an app specifically for bike shop services, Ikeono has broadened its reach across multiple sectors including biking, golfing, jewelry, pets, and boutiques, introducing features such as text-based payments, automated review processes, and scheduled messaging to meet diverse business needs. This versatility ensures that retailers can adapt to customer preferences and foster stronger connections.