How to Send a Group Text Message Individually

Group Text Messaging: A Guide for Businesses

Group text messaging is an essential tool for both personal communication and professional outreach. From coordinating with friends to managing business campaigns, group texting streamlines the process of connecting with multiple people at once without having to send thousands of text messages individually. 

This guide explains what group texting is and how it works and why it is useful for businesses and individuals. Keep reading to find out how to broadcast group messages using Notifyre’s online SMS service.

What Is Group Text Messaging for Business?  

Group text messaging for business means sending mass SMS to a specific group. This group can include customers, employees, or event participants. It’s a fast and effective way to:  

• Deliver important announcements 

• Send promotional offers 

• Share updates or reminders and many more 

How to Send a Group Text  

For chatting with friends or family, you can use group chat apps like Messenger or Telegram. These apps let you send messages and manage conversations easily. However, if you’re a business looking to send professional group messages, you need a platform like Notifyre. Here’s how Notifyre makes it simple and effective:  

Benefits of Group Texting

1. High Open Rates: SMS messages boast open rates as high as 98%, ensuring your message is seen.  

2. Time-Saving: Reach thousands contacts with a single message using SMS templates and contact merge fields for personalied group texts.  

3. Efficient Communication: Ideal for managing customer relationships, promotions, and updates.  

4. Scalability: Notifyre’s group texting feature supports large scale SMS campaigns. With pay-as-you-go only pay for the volume of message parts you plan to send in each campaign.  

5. Instant Engagement: Messages are delivered and read within minutes, driving faster responses.  

Automatic Unsubscribe for Group Text Messages

Notifyre’s platform includes SMS Opt-Out Subscriber Management using SMS keywords, allowing recipients to easily unsubscribe from group texts. This automatic feature ensures compliance with group texting laws and enhances customer satisfaction by respecting their preferences.  

How to Create a Group Text Distribution List

Building a robust contact list is crucial for effective group texting. Here’s how Notifyre can help you get started: 

1. Add your contacts: Learn how to create a contact in Notifyre to build and manage your address book efficiently. 

2. Organize into groups: Follow Notifyre’s guide to creating a group of contacts to categorize your contacts for targeted group messaging. 

3. Expand your list: Use opt-in strategies to grow your audience and ensure compliance with messaging guidelines. 

For more insights, check out our blog: 7 Sure Ways to Build Your Customer Opt-In List. 

Naming Your Group Text for Campaign Reporting  

For easier tracking and analysis, Notifyre allows you to assign unique names to your contact groups and group text messages. This feature simplifies campaign reporting, so you always know the delivery stats for each group text message.