Far bottom left corner, click on "Settings"
Top right, click on "Phone Numbers"
This is REQUIRED in order to use the phone and text messaging features
Upper right, click on "Add Number"
Click on "Add Phone Number"
In popup, click the "Filter" button
In the "Search by digit or phrases" field
Enter your local area code only
Set "Match To" to 'First part of number'
Click "Apply"
Scroll through numbers and find one you want
Click on it to select it
Click the BLUE "Proceed to Buy" button
To the right of the phone number, click the vertical 3 dots (options) and click on
"Edit Configuration"
In the field "Forward Calls To", enter the phone number where you want phone calls to be sent to for answering (usually your main business phone number)
Edit any additional settings as needed
Click the BLUE "Save" button
This is REQUIRED by the Telecomm companies in order to send text messages
From the Phone Numbers page, at top, click on the "Trust Center"
Scroll down, click on "Start Registering Now"
Fill out the form based on your business setup
Clicking "Continue" to go to the next step
There will be a small fee to register, agree to purchase to proceed
You will be asked to fill in some text fields to describe your text campaigns - you can use the following templates or change them as needed. Change the information in brackets.
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Use Case Description
This campaign sends appointment information including confirmations and reminders after a customer has booked an appointment with [company name] through the website, social media, or phone and they have opted in to receive messages from [company name].
Sample Message #1
Hi Customer!
Your appointment is scheduled: September 1, 2024 3:30pm. To reschedule or cancel, please reply to this message.
Thanks!
[company]
Reply STOP to unsubscribe
Sample Message #2
Hi Customer!
Your appointment is in 24 hours:
September 1, 2024 3:30pm
Please reply YES to keep and confirm this appointment.
Please reply NO to cancel it.
Thanks!
[company]
Reply STOP to unsubscribe
Consent
Customers optin to messaging by filling out a form and checking a box to receive messages on company website or landing pages like this one: [website URL]
Optin Message
You have successfully opted in to receive communications from [company name].
Please reply STOP to unsubscribe.
Submit Registration once done
You will receive an email with status, may take several days
Any issues or denials, just reach out to us and we can help: [email protected]