Text messages can be created using www.CallingPost.com.
How to create a Text Message from the www.CallingPost.com website
Option #1
1. From the main menu, click on Message Library
2. Click Create a Message.
3. Enter a Message Name and select Text Message.
4. Enter your name or the organization name in the From box.
5. Enter your full message in the large text box. Your total character count is located below the text box. This will help you determine how many text credits you will be using to send your message. If you are on an Unlimited monthly plan you have a maximum of 320 characters per text.
6. Select how you want your text message delivered:
A Custom Phone Number (Toll-Free Texting option), or
A CallingPost Shortcode (24251)
7. Click Save
A pop-up will display. Select Yes or No to send.
8. The message will be saved in the Library.
Option #2
1. From the main menu, click on the New Communication
2. Select the Group
3. Click Create a Message
4. Enter a Message Name and Select Text Message.
5. Enter your name or the organization name in the From box.
6. Enter your full message in the large text box. Your total character count is located below the text box. This will help you determine how many text credits you will be using to send your message. If you are on an Unlimited monthly plan you have a maximum of 320 characters per text.
7. Select how you want your text message delivered:
A Custom Phone Number (Toll-Free Texting option), or
A CallingPost Shortcode (24251)
8. Click Next to finish sending your message. If you choose to create an email message when you press the NEXT button you will see the option on the screen to create those. If not, Review and Confirm to complete the sending of your message.