Sending a mass text or SMS blast is an effective way to engage with multiple contacts or clients at once. LeadDec simplifies this process, allowing you to reach out to specific lists with just a few clicks. Whether you’re announcing a new offer, sending reminders, or engaging your audience with updates, following these steps will ensure your message is heard loud and clear.
Step-by-Step Guide to Sending a Text Blast in LeadDec:
1. Preparation: Before initiating a text blast, ensure your lists are accurately organized. Each list should represent a segment of your contacts you wish to target with specific messages.
2. Selecting Your Recipients:
Navigate to the Conversations tab in LeadDec.
Click on the desired list to view its members.
Choose Select All to include all contacts in the list, or manually select individual contacts you wish to include in your blast.
3. Excluding Contacts: If there are contacts you wish to exclude from the blast, simply untick their names from the list after you’ve selected all or edit your list prior to this step.
4. Initiating the Text Blast:
Once you’ve finalized your list of recipients, click on the Send SMS option located at the top of your screen.
Review the number of contacts selected, and proceed to compose your message.
5. Composing Your Message: Enter the content of your SMS in the provided field. Ensure your message is clear, concise, and engaging to maximize its impact.
6. Scheduling Your Blast: You have the option to send your text blast immediately or schedule it for a later date.
For immediate dispatch, just click Send after composing your message.
To schedule, select a date and time that aligns with your engagement strategy and when your message will have the most impact.
7. Managing Large Campaigns and WhatsApp Integration: For larger campaigns or if you plan to integrate WhatsApp messages, consider using the drip mode to space out message delivery. This helps in managing your campaign effectively and adheres to platform limitations, especially for WhatsApp.
Conclusion:
Text blasts are a powerful tool in your communication arsenal. By following these steps, you can ensure your messages reach your intended audience through LeadDec efficiently. Remember, personalized and timely messages foster better engagement, so utilize your contact lists wisely to send relevant information to specific groups.
Note: For WhatsApp-specific campaigns, LeadDec offers separate training to guide you through the nuances of WhatsApp messaging and campaign management.