How to Text 911 in an Emergency
November 8, 2021
Did you know that in some states, you can actually text 911 rather than call them? Check out how texting can save lives by reading this blog!
Messaging Compliance
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Cards? Games of Chance? Bingo? Use Compliant Non-Gambling Messaging
July 7, 2021
Many non-profit, charity, and religious organizations are surprised when they find that words associated with fundraising games and activities are prohibited, such as Bingo, Raffle, or Jackpot. Carriers in the US deliver tens of millions of messages a day, and find it easier to ban all gaming and chance-related terms in order to protect underage cell phone users and reduce SPAM.
Tips to Avoid SPAM in Text Marketing
June 29, 2021
Want to streamline your messages and mobile marketing? Quality is truly better than quantity! No one wants to be bombarded with lengthy, frequent SPAM messages. Customers appreciate helpful, succinct texts that get the message across without interrupting their day. Follow these guidelines when writing your next mobile marketing message to increase customer engagement.
Text Marketing Do’s and Don’ts
June 23, 2021
Sending the wrong message at the wrong time can negatively impact your conversions and customers’ experience. And because SMS marketing is tightly regulated, it can also put your brand at risk of account suspension and legal action. Learn the basic do’s and don’ts of SMS marketing to improve your campaign ROI and protect your brand.
Everything You Need To Know About Toll Free Texting
April 13, 2021
iZigg is always striving to provide our users with the most technologically advanced software and service possible. In this vein, we wanted to cover a much-talked-about change in our industry: Toll-Free Texting.
Saying Goodbye To Shared Short Codes and Hello to Toll Free Texting
April 7, 2021
If your business is still using a shared short code, now is a perfect time to explore the ins and outs of various number options that best suits your needs.
iZigg URL Shortener – What You Need to Know
March 12, 2021
Short links are an easy way to send and track links via SMS, but they can lead to poor results. Public URL shorteners may redirect multiple times, and may cause messages to get blocked by carriers or aggregators. Find out how iZigg ensures message success with our own, trusted URL shortener.
How to Report SPAM Text Messages
March 5, 2021
Like email, phone calls, and mass mailers before them, spammers have learned to take advantage of consumers’ phones to send SPAM messages. These messages aren’t just annoying, they are a privacy and security risk. Learn how to educate your customers about SPAM reporting methods.
Common Texting Compliance Issues
March 5, 2021
As businesses adopt text message marketing, they must learn to take full advantage of text’s reach without breaking compliance guidelines. Check out our article on the biggest compliance issues SMS marketers need to avoid.