SimpleTexting Academy

New to SimpleTexting? These step-by-step articles and videos will take you from sign-up to text marketing expert in no time. Follow along to get started.

17 articles in this collection
Written by Sean Griffith, Lisa Willey, and Drew Wilkinson

Why Use SimpleTexting for SMS Marketing?

Learn what makes SimpleTexting the #1 SMS marketing service for companies and organizations of all sizes.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

Getting New Subscribers

Importing Contacts

Every text marketing campaign begins by gathering contacts. Learn how to import existing ones from a CSV, XLS, or XLSX file.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

Setting Up a Keyword

This article walks you through creating/editing a keyword and the accompanying settings so you can launch your first text campaign.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

Adding Triggers to Keywords

Triggers are a great way to get more info across to your subscribers. We like to think of them as keywords within keywords.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

How To Create Alternate Confirmation Messages for Keywords

Learn how to customize your confirmation message when the same user texts in your keyword more than once.

Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over a week ago

Adding a Sign-Up Form to Your Website

This article provides a quick-start tutorial to walk you through the process of creating and customizing a web-based opt-in form.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

Hosting a Text-to-Win Contest

Sweepstakes are an fun way to gain new contacts. Find out how easy it is to host one with SimpleTexting.

Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over a week ago

Running a Text to Vote Poll

Gather opinions and feedback while collecting valuable phone numbers with a Text to Vote Poll.

Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over a week ago

Sending Messages and More

Campaigns: How to Send a Text Message Campaign

This article shows you how easy it is to send a text message, even if it's your first campaign.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

Creating Templates and Duplicating Campaigns

Save time by reusing your frequently sent messages all with the click of a button!

Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over a week ago

Attaching Photos to Messages Using MMS

This article walks you through the process of setting up an MMS marketing campaign in SimpleTexting.

Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over a week ago

Setting Up Autoresponders

Autoresponders are messages that are sent minutes, hours, days, or even months after a subscriber joins your list. Learn how to create them.

Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over a week ago

Improving Your Targeting

Personalizing Messages Using Custom Fields

With Custom Fields, you can easily manage customer data and leverage it to create personalized text message campaigns.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

Shortening URLs and Tracking Links

Turn even the longest URLs into text-friendly tiny links. Then you can track who’s clicking your links and who isn’t.

Written by Lisa Willey
Updated over a week ago

Creating Audience Segments

When you've got a ton of contacts and just need to reach a few, segments are here to help. Send targeted messaging to just the right group.

Written by Lisa Willey
Updated over a week ago

Collecting Contact Data

Learn how to collect additional information from your contacts, which you can use to personalize their messages in the future.

Written by Sean Griffith
Updated over a week ago

Compliance

Complying with the Law

The world of SMS marketing revolves around some very important consumer protection rules. Read this article to learn about compliance.

Written by Drew Wilkinson
Updated over a week ago