SMS marketing blog
What we're learning running SMS marketing programs on the platform — what's working, what's not, and what the carriers actually do when you hit send. Postmortems, step-by-step walkthroughs, TCPA explainers, and the occasional complaint about how 10DLC brand vetting is going this month.
2026-05-05
SMS automation turns your texting platform from a megaphone into a conversation engine. Here's how to set up autoresponders, keyword triggers, and two-way messaging that run your business while you sleep.
2026-04-30
Email open rates for nonprofits have dropped below 25%. Meanwhile, text messages hit 98%. Here's how churches, charities, and community organizations are using SMS to deepen engagement and drive real action.
2026-04-28
No-shows cost appointment-based businesses an average of $150-$200 per missed slot. SMS appointment reminders are the simplest, most proven way to cut that waste in half — and they take minutes to set up.
2026-04-23
The difference between a voter outreach text that gets ignored and one that gets a response comes down to specificity, timing, and tone. Here are real examples and templates from campaigns that got it right.
2026-04-21
Get-out-the-vote texting is the single highest-ROI activity a campaign can run in the final 72 hours. Here are the GOTV texting strategies and templates that actually move voters to the polls.
2026-04-16
Political text messaging has become the most effective way to reach voters where they already are — their phones. Here's everything your campaign needs to know to launch compliant, high-impact SMS outreach in 2026.
2026-04-14
Mass text messaging lets businesses reach hundreds or thousands of customers in minutes. Here's the complete setup guide — from choosing a platform to sending your first campaign compliantly.
2026-04-09
Small businesses don't need a massive marketing budget to reach customers effectively. SMS marketing delivers 98% open rates at a fraction of the cost of digital ads. Here are 15 ideas that actually drive revenue.
2026-04-07
The SMS vs email marketing debate isn't really a debate anymore. With 98% open rates vs. email's 20%, texts dominate on every engagement metric. But the smartest marketers use both — here's how.
2026-04-02
If your text messages aren't arriving, carriers are likely filtering them. Spam filters, missing 10DLC registration, and content violations silently kill SMS deliverability. Here's why it happens and how to fix it.
2026-03-31
Your SMS marketing list is your most valuable asset — but only if every contact on it gave proper consent. Here's how to build a list that's both large and legally bulletproof.
2026-03-26
Running political SMS campaigns without understanding TCPA rules is like driving without a license — you might get away with it until you don't. Here's your complete compliance checklist with real examples.
Start sending
Open an account, import your contact list, and ship a message — most operators are sending within an hour of signing up. For ongoing programs, 10DLC carrier registration is the recommended path for long-term deliverability and runs in parallel while you're already sending on a toll-free number.
