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How to Build a Successful SMS Campaign in 10 Quick Steps
Learn how to build a successful SMS campaign with ease and explore the ten steps to do it. Discover how Textellent can help you set it up. Read More
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Textellent Unveils Universal Credit Management to Give Franchise Brands Greater Control Over Messaging Costs Across Locations
Table of Contents Universal Credit Management Built for Franchise Growth About Textellent Share This Article About Textellent Textellent is an award-winning SMS platform built for franchise systems and multi-location businesses. Ready to get started? See how Textellent gives franchise brands greater control Schedule a Demo Product News • 5 min read • Published: January 22,… Read More
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What Features to Look for in Top SMS Marketing Platforms
Comparing the top SMS marketing platforms? Read our guide to learn how to pick the right one and which features to prioritize. Read More
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5 Best Twilio Alternatives for 2026 (Complete Review)
As your business grows, the tools you rely on for messaging, calls, and other communication should be scalable, cost-effective, and easy to use. Twilio is a platform that allows you to integrate calls, texts, and more into your apps. Its features make it a favorite among developers. However, Twilio may not be the perfect solution… Read More
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Brand-wide Do Not Text (DNT) controls give franchise brands better TCPA compliance protection
Textellent Launches New Enhancements for Franchise Brands to Improve Compliance Across Locations Brand-wide Do Not Text (DNT) controls give franchise brands better TCPA compliance protection. RICHARDSON, TX – December 18, 2025 – Textellent, an award-winning business texting and appointment scheduling platform, announced a powerful new feature for franchise and multi-location brands. This enhancement: brand-wide Do… Read More
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10 Best SMS Platforms for Business Communication in 2026
Customers skip emails, miss calls, or scroll past social posts without noticing them. You put in the effort, but your outreach doesn’t always make an impact. Texting gives you immediacy and visibility that other channels simply can’t match, turning missed opportunities into meaningful interactions. You can remind clients about appointments, confirm orders, or share special… Read More
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5 Best Bulk SMS Platforms for Businesses in 2026
Customers read texts immediately, which makes texting for business marketing one of the most reliable communication channels. But the real challenge begins when your audience grows. Sending and tracking messages manually can turn into a disorganized process that wastes time and risks compliance issues. Without a structured system, it becomes difficult to maintain consistent communication… Read More
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Create a Unified Communication With Enterprise Messaging
Explore our guide to creating a unified communication with enterprise messaging and see how Textellent helps you work smarter and respond faster! Read More
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EZ Texting vs SimpleTexting: Which Wins on Features?
Read our EZ Texting vs SimpleTexting review and find out how the two platforms compare. Discover what makes Textellent the superior option to both. Read More
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Textellent Launches AI Rewrite & Translate
RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 — Textellent, a leader in business texting and SMS marketing, announced the launch of its AI Rewrite & Translate. This new tool polishes customer messages and translates them into English & Spanish. Built directly into Textellent’s platform, this feature ensures every message is clear, on-brand, and accessible—no matter the… Read More
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Dedicated SMS as the Gold Standard for Business Messaging
RICHARDSON, Texas — June 25, 2025 — As customer expectations rise and communication channels evolve, businesses are discovering that not all SMS tools are created equal. Today, Textellent, an award-winning leader in business texting solutions, announces its latest enhancements and a renewed commitment to offering a dedicated, feature-rich SMS platform built for maximum ROI —… Read More
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Why Text Messaging Services Are a Must-Have For Franchisors
When each franchise location relies on consistent messaging and fast execution, delays or miscommunication can impact customer experience and operational flow. Without a simplified system, it becomes difficult to keep everyone aligned and ensure the right message reaches the right people at the perfect time. That’s why text messaging services have become a must-have for… Read More
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Multi-Location Marketing: Strategies to Succeed Across Locations
If your business has more than one location, you know the pressure of keeping everything consistent while still making each store feel local. Your team is balancing local promotions, customer preferences, and store-specific events, all while trying to follow one brand message. Multi-location marketing becomes both a challenge and an opportunity. But with the right… Read More
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Best SimpleTexting Alternative (And Other Choices to Consider)
Many businesses turn to SimpleTexting for its ease of use, but as they scale, they often realize its limitations. But it can be difficult to find a platform that covers every business’s growing needs. Features like appointment scheduling, automation, and CRM integrations are either missing or require third-party tools. If SMS is part of your… Read More
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Skyrocket Your Sales: 5 Best SMS Software For Business in 2026
Reaching your customers shouldn’t feel like a constant struggle. But let’s be honest—it often does. You send emails that go unread, make calls that go straight to voicemail, and post on social media only for algorithms to overshadow your content. If you’re tired of chasing customers down and missing valuable opportunities to engage, it’s time… Read More
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How SMS Complements Franchise Communication Tools
Franchises operate across multiple locations, which makes communication one of the most important aspects of their success. Franchise owners need reliable tools to share updates, coordinate activities, and keep both employees and customers informed. Maintaining consistency and clarity across all locations can be challenging without the right systems in place. Franchise communication tools, such as… Read More
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Employee Texting Platform For Effective Team Communication
Have you considered how a modern solution can improve your team’s productivity and connectivity? As companies grow and teams become more geographically dispersed, traditional communication methods like emails and phone calls are often insufficient. Employee texting platforms could be the answer, providing a simplified way to ensure everyone stays in touch, no matter their location.… Read More
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How to Send Mass Texts for Successful SMS Campaigns
Mass texting allows businesses to reach a large audience quickly. However, to do it successfully, it takes more than just sending lots of messages. You need the right permissions, messages that capture interest, and a plan to make those messages work for you. This blog post will cover how to send mass texts that effectively… Read More
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Textellent in the Spotlight: How Franchisors Can Leverage Texting
Franchise Focus Textellent was founded by Franchise veterans who understood the needs of franchisors as well as franchisees. Franchisors want to ensure that their franchisees are compliant with industry texting regulations and use brand-appropriate messaging. Yet, franchisees need to be able to develop some of their own localized campaigns. Textellent has developed a solution that… Read More
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Textellent Announces Next Generation Texting for Customer Experiences
Textellent Announces Next Release of Franchisor Module for Enhancing the Customer Journey Irving, Texas, February 6, 2024. Textellent, an award-winning business texting and text message marketing platform founded by franchise veterans, announced more next-generation texting capabilities for franchisors. These new capabilities make it easier for Franchisors and Multi-Unit owners to create comprehensive workflows that address the entire… Read More
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Connecting with Customers: 7 Proven Texting Methods for Multi-Location Businesses
Multi-location businesses face unique challenges in maintaining consistent customer engagement across all sites. This article introduces seven texting methods proven to strengthen customer connections and drive sales, tailored for businesses with multiple locations. Learn how to coordinate campaigns effectively, ensuring consistent branding and ease of implementation across your enterprise. Sending Location-Based Welcome Messages First impressions… Read More
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CUSTOMER STORY
How a Premier Franchise Sales Organization Boosted Leads and Generated More Sales for Clients“Textellent enables us to achieve a ‘speed to lead’ type campaign for franchisors like never before, and in turn helps us land more clients when we demonstrate the power of automated text campaigns to nurture leads.” Corey Nicholson, CEO, Cadence Franchising COMPANY Cadence Franchising is modernizing how franchisors find and develop new prospective franchisee owners… Read More
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Textellent Announces Zipwhip Migration Wizard
This new easy-to-use wizard allows migration from Zipwhip to Textellent in minutes, ensuring no downtime. This means business continuity for Zipwhip customers is protected, which is important to Textellent and the overall business texting community. IRVING, Texas, February 15, 2022. – Textellent, a recognized 2022 SMS industry leader by SourceForge, Capterra, and SoftwareSuggest, is announcing a… Read More
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Textellent Chosen for Top Spot in 2022 FrontRunner Report by Gartner’s Software Advice
For the third year in a row, Textellent, a leader in Business Texting Solutions, is proud to be named to a top spot for the SMS Marketing Software Category by Software Advice IRVING, TEXAS, USA, February 22, 2022 — Textellent, a leader in Business Texting Solutions, is proud to have been named to the top spot by… Read More