Resources

RESOURCES

SMS marketing resources

Free guides for your industry, copy-ready text message templates, the rules for compliant texting and side-by-side platform comparisons. Everything we have learned from 20 years of business texting.

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New to SMS marketing?
Read the compliance guide first.

Consent, opt-outs, quiet hours and 10DLC in one place, with a 6-point checklist.

RESOURCES

SMS marketing guides by industry

How businesses like yours use texting, with templates, real results and the rules that apply.

Restaurants

Fill slow nights, reward regulars and confirm reservations by text.

Retail

Drive repeat sales in store and online with offers, alerts and loyalty.

Real Estate

Answer listing inquiries fast, promote open houses and stay in touch.

Car dealerships

Follow up on leads, book test drives and fill the service lane.

Nonprofits

Raise more, fill events and rally volunteers by text.

COMPLIANCE

Texting rules and carrier requirements

UPDATED FOR 2026

SMS compliance guide

TCPA consent, opt-outs, quiet hours, state laws and 10DLC, with compliant message templates.

Carrier surcharge fees

What carriers charge per message and how fees appear on your bill.

Short code FAQs

How short codes work, approved timelines and when to use one.

Supported carriers

The US and Canadian wireless carriers your messages reach.

TEMPLATES

Text message templates

Copy, paste and personalize. Every template is written to be compliant.

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33 car sales text templates

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Restaurant SMS templates

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21 nonprofit text templates

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27 church text templates

HELP & RESULTS

Client results and support

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