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What are the Benefits of Scheduled Texts?

What are the Benefits of Scheduled Texts?

Sending a scheduled text message can be incredibly easy and convenient for your business or organization, both in the office and remotely. You can schedule a text message from your phone or right from your computer whenever inspiration strikes. Scheduled texts are a great way to keep your customers or supporters engaged and can be used with features of automated messaging as part of your text message marketing campaign.

    Ways to Schedule Text Messages

    Automation can be used in several different ways to schedule a text message and send scheduled SMS messages. Let’s walk through the three main ways you can use our platform to do so.

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    Scheduled Texts

    Scheduled texts, sometimes referred to as delayed texts, are messages you write in advance. You select the specific time and date you’d like them to go out, and then our platform sends them out at that specific time and date.

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    Autoresponders

    Autoresponders are SMS text messages that automatically send a set period of time after someone joins your list. You could set up a series of welcome messages for new subscribers, or schedule a coupon to send out a month after they join.

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    Zaps

    Thanks to our integration with Zapier, you can set up a message to send based on more advanced actions taken with another tool your business uses. For example, an online store using Shopify can schedule automatic abandoned cart messages.

    Schedule Text Messages with MMS Support

    Sometimes, a simple SMS isn’t enough. That’s why SimpleTexting allows you to schedule a text message with MMS support, meaning you can include images, PDFs, or other media to make your messages more engaging.

    Benefits of Scheduling MMS Messages:

    • Attach images, promotional flyers, event invitations, or appointment confirmations.
    • Ensure delivery at the most impactful time by scheduling your MMS in advance.
    • Keep customers engaged with visual content that enhances retention.
    "I knew that if communicating daily with clients, I needed to reach them in a space they were actually checking. Scheduling texts won’t add to people’s digital clutter, or reach an already saturated email inbox."
    Tanisha Porter

    Professional Organizer, Natural Born Organizers

    What You Can Do When You Schedule a Text Message

    Did you know that marketing automation features like scheduling are tied to a 14.5% increase in sales productivity and increased revenue? But scheduling is about more than just saving time. Here are just a few of the things scheduling texts can help your business accomplish.

    Follow Up With Leads

    Follow Up With Leads

    35–50% of sales go to the vendor that responds first. Speed matters, so why not create an autoresponder that gets you in touch with a lead within seconds of them expressing interest.
      Send a Welcome Message

      Send a Welcome Message

      Whether you’re offering a discount, gathering new customer info, or sending the first message of a drip campaign, create a strong first impression and deliver a positive customer experience from the first moment a customer interacts with your brand.
        Collect Customer Reviews

        Collect Customer Reviews

        About 95% of customers read reviews before making a purchase. Help your business keep up a steady stream of reviews by automatically sending a review-request text message days after purchase.
          Set Up an Out-of-Office Message

          Set Up an Out-of-Office Message

          You may want to set up an away message to keep your customers in the loop and let them know you’re gone and when they can expect to hear back from you.
            Send a Birthday Text

            Send a Birthday Text

            Let your customers know you’re thinking of them without any extra effort by scheduling a birthday text to send annually on their special day.

              Advanced Scheduling Options for SMS Messages

              Many businesses need flexible scheduling when sending SMS messages. With SimpleTexting, you can schedule a text message at specific intervals, ensuring your messages reach recipients at the perfect time. You can also:

              • Set messages to repeat hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly to automate consistent communication.
              • Modify or cancel scheduled texts at any time, giving you full control over your messaging.
              • Utilize a built-in calendar feature to visually plan and manage scheduled SMS campaigns.

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              Sending a Scheduled Mass Message with SimpleTexting

              With our SMS scheduler, it's easy to schedule a text message in just a few clicks. We’ll walk you through it step-by-step.

              Navigate to Campaigns > New. Then, give your campaign a name, select your intended recipients, and compose your SMS message.

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              Then, scroll down to the “Send on” section right below. Select Scheduled and then fill out the date and time you would like your campaign to be sent. Then click Next.

              Selecting a time to send a scheduled text

              Review your message and when it’s scheduled to be sent. Then click Schedule, and you’re done! Our platform will take care of the rest.

              Schedule a Text Message to One Contact

              Make sure you’re logged into your business texting account. Go to the Inbox and write a new message. Then click the Clock icon.

              Entering a message into SimpleTexting’s schedule text feature

              Choose the time and date you’d like to schedule your text for, then click Schedule message. And you’re done! Your text message is scheduled. If you need to, feel free to send your message immediately or change the time and date.

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              How to Schedule a Text Message on iPhone or Android

              Our text message scheduler is also available on Android and iOS devices! To use it, just follow the same steps as above. Download our app on the App Store or Google Play to start managing your messages on the go.

              Scheduled Text Messages in the Real World

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              Religious Organizations

              How Central Church Uses Keywords to Engage and Inform Its Congregation

              Keeping over 2,000 church attendees informed isn’t easy. Here’s how Central Church uses texting to ensure its message is seen and heard.

              Read their success story
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              Coaches /Consultants

              Natural Born Organizers Helps People Get Control of Their Life With One Text a Day

              Learn how Tanisha Porter turned her in-person professional organizational services into a virtual program available anywhere in the country.

              Read their success story
              Image for How Entrepreneur Lindsey Eryn Uses Texts to Build Real Relationships
              Coaches /Consultants

              How Entrepreneur Lindsey Eryn Uses Texts to Build Real Relationships

              Lindsey Eryn shows any entrepreneur looking to connect with their audience on a deeper level how to build real relationships through texting.

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              Frequently Asked Questions About How to Schedule a Text Message

              How Do I Schedule a Text Message to Send Later with SimpleTexting?

              On your SimpleTexting dashboard, click ‘Inbox’ on the left-hand side, and then click ‘New.’ Enter the name or number of your recipient, then select the clock symbol in the bottom-right to schedule when you’d like your message to go out.
              When you’ve scheduled a message, you can’t edit it directly. However, you can change the scheduled time, or delete it completely. You could re-type your new message, schedule it and delete the old one.
              Yes, click on the three dots next to any scheduled message and select ‘delete’.
              Your scheduled text details and data will appear in analytics the same way instant text messages do.
              To schedule a text message on an iPhone, open the Messages app and compose your message. Then, tap and hold the send button, select “Send Later,” and choose a date and time. Once scheduled, the message will appear with a dashed border indicating the scheduled delivery time.
              Yes, both iPhones and Android devices allow you to schedule a text message for a later time. On iPhone (iOS 16+), you can use the “Send Later” feature in the Messages app. On Android, Google Messages lets you schedule texts by tapping and holding the send button and selecting “Schedule Send.”
              Yes, you can set up your phone to send automated messages using built-in features or third-party apps. iPhone users can create automation in the Shortcuts app, while Android users can use Google Messages or automation apps like Tasker. Business SMS platforms like SimpleTexting allow for advanced automation, including recurring scheduled messages.
              If you’re using Facebook Messenger, there’s no built-in scheduling feature, but third-party apps or bots can help you schedule messages. For standard SMS, both iPhone and Android offer built-in scheduling features, or you can use a service like SimpleTexting to automate text scheduling.