Help/FAQs > Subscription Lists

What is a subscription list campaign?
Used to promote events, specials, coupons, etc to a subscription list. Subscribers are required to opt-in, and can choose to opt out (and opt back in) at any time.
How do I build a subscriber list?
You can easily build a mobile opt-in list through traditional on- and off-line marketing channels such as your company website, sales flyers, radio ads… the possibilities are endless. The TextMe for Business campaign dashboard enables you to easily manage requests to opt-in or out so you’re always in compliance.
How does a user opt-in?
Opting in is the process whereby a user elects to participate in a program by sending a user-initiated text message to the service.
What is the opt-in message?
The initial message a user receives when joining a subscription based program. The message is required to instruct users how to unsubscribe from receiving future alerts by replying “STOP”. For example: Thanks for signing up for JOES. To unsubscribe, reply STOP JOES. Up to 3 messages per week, std rates apply.
How do users opt-out?
Mobile phone users can easily opt-out of your mobile marketing campaigns from their cell phone by sending the simple message STOP. TextMe will automatically process these requests to ensure no one receives a message in error.
Can users opt-in from my website?
TextMe allows you to easily create a sign up form to put on your website/myspace page or link to the form on our server.
Can I send to specific list segments?
Yes, TextMe has the versatility to collect demographic information (including birthday, zip code, gender, age, etc.) to send messages only to a relevant list segment.
How do alias keywords work?
Alias keywords are alternative spellings for a primary keyword and ties back the primary keyword when processed by the application. Alias keywords are commonly used for two purposes 1) to handle alternative or incorrectly spelled keywords 2) track response rates from various advertising mediums by placing a different alias keywords in each media channel (i.e. television, radio, print)
10. What do I need besides someone’s mobile phone number to send out a mobile message?
In addition to a mobile number, you will need permission. TextMe can help you build a permission-based opt-in list that you can easily manage from the intuitive campaign dashboard.
Will people think I’m sending them SPAM?
Mobile marketing, by carrier guidelines, is entirely permission-based which means that subscribers truly want to hear from you.
How many messages can I send at one time, is there a limit?
There is no limit to the number of messages you can send at one time; TextMe can accommodate any number of mobile subscribers.
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