Navigating SMS Blog

Strong opinions and shared thoughts on text marketing, business, and tech. By the makers of SimpleTexting.

10DLC registration: process update 2025 

We’ve made it easier than ever to register your business for a 10DLC local number. Get your local SMS number approved in just four easy steps with SimpleTexting.



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What Are SMS and MMS Carrier Fees?

Some wireless carriers apply surcharges to messages sent on their networks. Here’s how we handle these fees.

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How to use SMS to communicate holiday shipping deadlines

Use this holiday shipping message strategy to keep your customers in the loop and happy over the busy holiday season.



Two e-commerce pros share their holiday SMS marketing results

See how two e-commerce marketers increased holiday sales with text messaging, and learn tactics you can use in your own BFCM campaigns.

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5 retail businesses reveal their Black Friday SMS marketing strategies

Follow along with these five retail brands and their Black Friday/Cyber Monday text messaging strategies.

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How to Text a GIF: Find, Create, and Send GIFs From Your Business [Plus Examples]

Wondering how to add a GIF to a text? Check out the most popular methods and use cases from real businesses.