Navigating SMS Blog

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

Common Text Abbreviations and How to Use Them

Abbreviations, acronyms and slang are common place in SMS messages, even those sent out by businesses. Use this quick guide to decide when and how to use SMS abbreviations.



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About SimpleTexting’s new look

You may have noticed our site looks different today. Here's why.

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Inside Bin Blasters: 3 text campaigns that fuel their repeat business strategy

See the three text messages that entrepreneur Casey Evertsen uses to turn one-time customers into ongoing subscribers.



Small Business Saturday: What it is (plus 14 ideas to boost sales)

With shoppers ready to pull out their wallets on Small Business Saturday, it’s vital to prep your business. We’ll show you how to make the most of this shopping holiday.

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Your ultimate guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday text messages

Two of the biggest shopping holidays of the year are coming up soon. Get ready to keep orders rolling in with these Black Friday and Cyber Monday SMS tips.

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QR code to text message: How to help your audience opt-in to receive SMS messages

Learn how to create a QR code and incorporate it into your SMS strategy. Grow your contact list and create interactive advertisements with QR code messages.