Web forms are a popular way to add a compliant opt in to your website. You can create one with SimpleTexting's Web Form app, or you can add a compliant checkbox and disclaimer to an existing form.
How to Set Up a Web Form Opt In
We've built an app to help you get up and running with SMS web forms in no time. Take a look at our tutorial to learn how to set one up.
If you already have a form on your site, you can add a checkbox and disclaimer to it to collect contacts in a compliant manner.
Web Form Compliance Checklist
Compliant web forms typically have a check box and disclaimer that communicates:
The messages to be received will be marketing/promotional in nature
The messages will be sent via an autodialer
The agreement to receive the autodialed promotional text messages isn’t a condition of any purchase
Your campaign purpose
Message frequency
Info about message and data rates
A link to your terms and conditions and privacy policy
Filling Out the Registration Form
Below, you'll find an example of how someone with a web form opt in might fill out the toll-free verification form.
When asked how people will give their consent, select Online.
When asked how you're collecting phone numbers, describe when a contact will encounter this web form.
For the opt-in URL, enter the web address where the form is located.
Then, upload a screenshot of the form.
Opt-in Resources
Explore more types of opt-in methods:
Other helpful links: