How to Set Up Automated Birthday Texts✨
Want to send birthday texts without lifting a finger? Setting them up only takes a minute, and once you're done, you can sit back, relax, and let Textedly do the work for you! 🎉
Here’s How It Works:
Go to Birthday Texts
Head over to the App Store section in the left-hand menu and select Birthday Texts.
Select Contacts To Receive Birthday Messages
You can set up birthday texts to send to all contacts with a birth date connected to their contact information, or manually enable birthday messaging for individual contacts.
If you opt to manually enable this feature for individual contacts, you can do this by navigating to the Contacts page, click on the contact, click edit contact details, enable birthday texts, and then click save!
Write Your Message
Craft your special birthday text that your contacts will receive on their big day!
Set the Delivery Time
Choose what time you want the birthday message to go out.
Save & Spread the Word
Hit Save, and you’re good to go!
That’s it! Once it’s set up, your birthday texts will be sent automatically, making it an easy way to connect with your audience and add a personal touch to their special day. 🎉
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I choose the delivery time for Birthday Texts?
A: Absolutely! During setup, select the time that fits your schedule. Ensure changes are made before this time to avoid missed sends.
Q: What if a contact's birthday is today?
A: If it's already past the scheduled delivery time, the message won't go out automatically.
Common Issues and Troubleshooting
Encountering problems? Here are some solutions:
Contacts not receiving texts? Ensure they are assigned to a keyword group via Keywords > New Keyword in your dashboard.
Missed the delivery time? Always update settings well before the configured send time to avoid delays.
Customizing Birthday Texts
Want to add a personal touch? You can customize your messages to ensure they resonate with your contacts when you use the personalization feature in your birthday text. Navigate to the Birthday Text section in your dashboard, modify your message to include the personalization field, and save the updates. Simple as that!