ProTexting FAQs

BULK SMS is the process of sending 1 text message to multiple recepients.


Steps to setup BULK SMS for text messaging campaigns:


1. Do a research and find a reliable bulk text messaging provider.

2. Once you find a messaging platform that can support at least up to 40 SMS per second, then sign up and create an account.

3. Create a SMS keyword this way you clients, leads or prospects can text in to sign up. You can upload your contacts list, only if the contacts have given consent to receive text messages.

4. When you are ready to send out a BULK SMS for notifications or marketing campaigns, login to your account, go to "Messaging" >> "Send Group" >> type in the message >> Select the recipients groups >> click on SEND.

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You can go on our PLANS page and pick a plan that fits your Text Message Marketing and Communication needs.

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1. It is a short message sent to mobile phones.

2. The message lenght limit is 160 characters.

3. First SMS was sent on 3 December 1992 by the programmer Neil Papworth. He was a Vodafone director in the UK. The message was sent to Richard Jarvis, a Vodafone director in the UK. First SMS was sent at a Christmas office party.

4. The avarage open rate of SMS is close to 99%.

5. Most SMS are read within 15 minutes of receipt. (more)

Yes, you will not be charged for incoming text messages (SMS), they cost 0 credits. There is a charge for inbound MMS messages, it is usually 1 credit for USA and most countries. For a complete list of MMS inbound credits charge go here.

Incoming SMS alerts: you can set text message forwarding for ALL inbound SMS or MMS, and you will be able to receive the text messaging alerts on your mobile phone or email. (more)

You will and the result of this is a strong two-way communication with your contacts. (more)

A unique KEYWORD to build your mobile number list.

A Web sign-up form to further help you collect mobile numbers.

An account to follow campaign progress, get detailed reporting and manage leads.

A bulk text message tool for sending group messages.

Knowledgeable technical support ready to help you at any time.

A phonebook where you can organize your contacts.

Divide your contacts into groups.

Send Bulk Text Messages.

You get an Inbox where you get replies, you can view your Sent text campaigns, Space to write long Text Messages, Quick Group Messaging. (more)

Step 1: Text KEYWORD to SHORT CODE

- Print labels with your SMS keywords and add them to your products. Add an incentive message to labels so that customers will be motivated to text in.

Step 2: Order ID Validation

- Connect your amazon seller account directly. Instructions will be provided in your ProTexting Amazon Dashboard. By connecting your amazon accounts, we will check orders real time.

- Alternatively, you can use Zapier Amazon Order Verification zap, provided by ProTexting. Setup is easy and quick.

Step 3: Valid Order ID

- Our algorithms will check if the order is valid or not, and will trigger text messaging funnel, based on your campaign settings.

- In additional, our proprietary machine learning MMS recognition system will validate orders even if they are received via MMS.

Step 4: Routing based on the response chosen + reviews left

- You will be able set up interactive text message funnels and flows, based on valid or invalid orders.

- In addition, you can send text message auto-replies based on reviews and stars left, detected automatically in all incoming MMS messages.

Step 5: Email and Shipping Information Collection

- Send automated auto-reply messages with option to add shipping forms. This will speed up your shipping processes, in case you want to ship samples or more products to your clients. (more)