Voice and Text Broadcasting Communications Solutions Blog

7 Best EZ Texting Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023

EZ Texting is an SMS marketing platform for businesses to send short or multimedia text messages to customers and employees.…

Sep 11, 2023 - 9 min read

6 Free Phone Tree Templates (Word, PowerPoint, PDF)

Imagine being part of an organization where you’re frequently left out of the loop. Important information will probably never get…

Sep 07, 2023 - 8 min read

8 Best TextMagic Alternatives in 2023 (Compared)

TextMagic is a business text messaging platform that allows companies to connect with their customers via 2-way SMS messages, online…

Sep 05, 2023 - 9 min read

11 Best Everbridge Alternatives in 2023 (Compared)

Everbridge, the giant in critical event management and enterprise safety solutions, has set the pace for many mass notification companies.…

Aug 25, 2023 - 15 min read

How to Send Text Messages Using an Email Address [2023 Update]

Paying for cell phone service can be expensive. Especially if you have a really high-end phone, the bill for monthly…

Aug 25, 2023 - 7 min read

20 Reasons Your Text Messages Are Not Being Delivered

Whether you're trying to send a personal SMS message to a friend or a business associate, or using a service…

Aug 08, 2023 - 13 min read

Out-of-Office Message Examples and How To Set Out of Office in Gmail & Outlook

Whether you’re taking your annual leave, going on a vacation, attending a conference, or just taking a day off from…

Jul 31, 2023 - 5 min read

Proper Texting Etiquette: Guidelines for Respectful Texting in the Workplace

Texting has become ubiquitous in the business world. It's a great way to communicate with customers and coworkers quickly and…

Jun 21, 2023 - 9 min read

What is a Newsletter, How to Start a Newsletter & Templates

Newsletters are one of the best ways to stay in touch with your customers and keep them up to date…

Jun 13, 2023 - 9 min read

Interview Invitation Text Message & Job Offer SMS Format Best Practices

Sending a job offer in SMS format gives you the opportunity to streamline your hiring process by spending less time…

Jun 06, 2023 - 7 min read

Mass Texting vs Calling for Your Business & When to Use Both

If you're like most business owners, you're always looking for ways to improve your communication methods and reach more customers.…

May 31, 2023 - 8 min read

DialMyCalls Earns Several G2 Awards for Spring 2023

We at DialMyCalls are proud to have received 25 G2 badges across three categories: Emergency Notification, Proactive Notification, and SMS…

May 02, 2023 - 2 min read

Local Number (10DLC) Registration Now Required for Texting

As of April 1st, 2023, an industry-wide change requires that all local numbers (10DLC) must be registered with The Campaign…

Mar 01, 2023 - 2 min read

Guide to Mass Texting Laws in the United States & Internationally – 2023

Important Note: This page is just a general guideline and laws are subject to change at any time. Before sending…

Feb 01, 2023 - 11 min read

2023 Guide to Recruiters Texting Best Practices

Using SMS messages to communicate with job seekers before, during, and after the recruitment process is a powerful way of…

Jan 16, 2023 - 10 min read

Spam Text Messages: How to Identify & Stop Text Scams

Unsurprisingly, phishing emails and spam voice calls have evolved to their next iteration: spam text messages. Maybe you’ve been fortunate…

Jan 05, 2023 - 10 min read

Year in Review: Company Updates & Changes (2022)

2022 has flown by and here at DialMyCalls we added a plethora of new features throughout the year. From Text…

Dec 15, 2022 - 4 min read

How to Send a Text to Multiple Contacts Without a Group Message

If you’re like most people, you’ve been in a situation before where you’ve needed to send a mass text, but…

Dec 01, 2022 - 6 min read

What is a Text Reminder for Appointments?

If you run any kind of practice that requires making appointments, using text reminders for appointments is an excellent method…

Oct 27, 2022 - 5 min read

Toll-Free Texting Number Verification Now Required for U.S. & Canada

Updated on March 2, 2023 Please read if you send texts to contacts in the United States or Canada, as…

Sep 14, 2022 - 3 min read

Using Automated Text Messages for Businesses in 2022

Text messaging is a powerful tool for your outbound marketing strategy. It’s one of the most popular ways for customers…

Aug 08, 2022 - 8 min read

The Solution To Keeping Consistent Communication When Time Is Not On Your Side

One of the most common struggles faced by many organizations is trying to keep communication throughout the organization when the…

Jul 05, 2022 - 3 min read

SMS vs MMS Messaging – What’s the Difference?

When it comes to text messages, you’ve probably heard both the terms “SMS” and “MMS” used to talk about them.…

Jun 20, 2022 - 7 min read

What’s New: Company Updates (June 2022)

The summer is upon us and for June we have two exciting updates from DialMyCalls. The first and perhaps the…

Jun 06, 2022 - 3 min read

Bringing Efficient Communication To Your Community

Technology makes everything easier, right? Well, it does if those you wish to communicate with are using the same technology…

May 26, 2022 - 3 min read

Using Patient Appointment Text Reminders to Boost Your Medical or Dental Practice’s Efficiency

While the majority of all healthcare appointments are made by phone, interestingly enough, 31% of Americans actually prefer patient appointment…

May 03, 2022 - 6 min read

What’s New: Company Updates (April 2022)

We're kicking off April with exciting news for our customers -- DialMyCalls now offers advanced emailing! In addition to our…

Apr 04, 2022 - 3 min read

Garbage Collection SMS Reminders

Keeping your customers informed should be at the top of the list for any waste management company. It's often said…

Feb 23, 2022 - 2 min read

Inform Utilities Customers With SMS

Helping customers stay on top of their services and billing is the biggest challenge with any utility service. You need…

Feb 18, 2022 - 3 min read

Sports

How a Large Football Team Uses DialMyCalls to Communicate Across 15 States

Managing a sports team or league while maintaining a professional and consistent relationship with all of the players and coaches…

Feb 10, 2022 - 2 min read

Engage YouTube Subscribers With SMS

Being a content creator carries with it a unique set of challenges. It’s a constantly shifting landscape of trends, algorithms,…

Feb 08, 2022 - 3 min read

Simplify Property Management for Residential Living

The biggest challenge of managing a property and the people that live there is staying in communication with everyone. There…

Feb 01, 2022 - 3 min read

Save Time and Serve Your Customers Better with DialMyCalls

When it comes to running a business, efficiency and providing a high level of service come to mind for almost…

Jan 28, 2022 - 2 min read

Manage Senior Living Facilities With Texting

It's no secret that effective communication is critical in every successful relationship. This is also true for businesses, particularly those…

Jan 11, 2022 - 3 min read

Feature Updates: What’s New With DialMyCalls (December 2021)

December 2021 brings a plethora of new features to DialMyCalls as well as our annual calls from Santa Claus. Take…

Dec 14, 2021 - 3 min read

Stop Getting Ghosted in the Hiring Process

Today’s employment landscape for hiring managers and organizations is a new frontier, with the need for talented new employees at…

Nov 02, 2021 - 3 min read

Industry Updates: 10DLC Texting Changes & Requirements

What's Happening To Texting From Local Vanity Numbers? On October 1, 2021, sending text (SMS/MMS) messages from certain local 10-Digit…

Sep 21, 2021 - 3 min read

The Best Use of Images for your MMS Marketing Campaigns

The age-old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" is more true than ever in today’s highly visual world.…

Sep 15, 2021 - 4 min read

Enhance your Social Media Campaigns With MMS Marketing

Let's face it. The majority of the world is on social media these days. Those businesses that use social media…

Aug 30, 2021 - 4 min read

MMS & SMS Marketing for Restaurants

The restaurant business has historically been extremely competitive. Just drive down the main stretch of any town, and you'll be…

Aug 19, 2021 - 6 min read

MMS & SMS Compliance Guide for Marketing

In a perfect world, there would be no need for mobile marketing regulations because all businesses would be clear, respectful…

Aug 12, 2021 - 6 min read

How MMS Mobile Marketing Can Improve Your Mobile Strategy

Just take a look around, and you'll see nearly everyone is constantly on their phones. This fact alone should prompt…

Jul 27, 2021 - 5 min read

Feature Updates: What’s New With DialMyCalls (July 2021)

July welcomes a huge new update to DialMyCalls' pricing options. We have added in a brand new way to utilize…

Jul 20, 2021 - 4 min read

Increase Website Traffic with Ecommerce MMS Marketing

As far as marketing trends go, MMS marketing is growing in popularity. With just about everyone owning a smartphone these…

Jul 06, 2021 - 5 min read

Feature Updates: What’s New With DialMyCalls (June 2021)

The team at DialMyCalls is always looking for ways to bring new features to life that benefit our amazing customers.…

Jun 16, 2021 - 4 min read

Understanding Shared Short Codes, Why They’re Being Eliminated, and What to Do About It

Industry Changes to Shared Short Code Text Messages As of June 1, 2021, major wireless carriers will discontinue shared short…

Mar 11, 2021 - 5 min read

How To Prepare for the 2021 Polar Vortex

Potential Impact of Polar Vortex According to the National Weather Service, a polar vortex is "a large area of low…

Jan 13, 2021 - 4 min read

How to Boost Lead Generation Efforts

In this day and age of electronic commerce, web-based companies, and ultra competitive markets, it’s no wonder that lead generation…

Jul 07, 2020 - 6 min read

Top Small Business Marketing Trends

As we slide into the second half of 2020, small businesses continue to wonder about how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…

Jul 03, 2020 - 5 min read

Top 8 Reasons Why Telehealth Is Here to Stay

In recent years, the merging of technology and health care has started to change the way medical professionals interact with…

May 12, 2020 - 5 min read

Effectively Communicate with Customers During Quarantine

As we move into warmer weather, the COVID-19 pandemic remains front-and-center in our daily lives. It’s clear that the coronavirus…

May 04, 2020 - 5 min read

Event Reminders

Top Methods to Cancel an Event Due to Coronavirus

How can you inform everyone about an event that is cancelled due to Coronavirus? Unfortunately, the recent outbreak of COVID-19…

Apr 13, 2020 - 4 min read

Five Tips for Churches to Stay Informed During COVID-19 Outbreak

How can churches keep their congregation informed during the COVID-19 outbreak? With the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak on the minds of…

Apr 07, 2020 - 4 min read

Five Tools to Keep Employees Informed of Coronavirus Updates

How can you keep employees informed of Coronavirus updates? The COVID-19 Coronavirus was recently declared to be a "pandemic" by…

Apr 01, 2020 - 4 min read

Top 5 Best Remote Work Tips

Check out our top 5 remote work tips on how to work from home. Due to the Coronavirus, more Americans…

Mar 23, 2020 - 4 min read

Top 3 Best Workplace Emergency Procedures

What are the best workplace emergency procedures? If you’ve found yourself scouring the internet for a list of effective and…

Mar 09, 2020 - 4 min read

Customer Reminders

How to Use Landline Texting for Small Businesses

How can small businesses use landline texting? There’s more than one answer to this question. Landline texting is a multi-use…

Mar 03, 2020 - 4 min read

How Can Churches Use Landline Texting?

How can churches use landline texting? Keeping your congregation engaged in a busy world can be a big task. But…

Feb 25, 2020 - 4 min read

Schools

How to Use Landline Texting for Schools

How can schools use landline texting? Communication technology is constantly evolving. This can make it difficult for long standing institutions,…

Feb 17, 2020 - 4 min read

Schools

Top Five Robocall Services for Schools

What are the best robocall services for schools? Communication is key for schools. Students, staff, faculty, and parents rely on…

Feb 06, 2020 - 4 min read

Top 10 Worst Snowstorms in U.S. History

What are the worst snowstorms in U.S. history? A white Christmas might sound enchanting or romantic, but in reality, heavy…

Jan 31, 2020 - 5 min read

Church Planting Tips: How to Create a Church

So you want to plant a church? Creating a church from nothing is a big undertaking, but it can be…

Jan 28, 2020 - 4 min read

Top 6 Worst Wildfires in U.S. History

What are the worst wildfires in U.S. history? In the past few weeks, wildfires have been devastating Australia. Recent counts…

Jan 15, 2020 - 4 min read

Event Reminders

Top 10 Concert Venues in the United States

If you love live music, you won’t want to miss out on a visit to one of the top 10…

Jan 13, 2020 - 6 min read

Event Reminders

Top 9 Favorite Event Management Blogs for 2020

Event planners wear a lot of hats and we are trying to help out by breaking down our top 9…

Dec 31, 2019 - 5 min read

The Importance of Text Message Marketing for Influencers

Text message marketing is more important than ever, making Instagram texting a vital tool for influencers. This should be no…

Dec 23, 2019 - 5 min read

How to Choose a Mass Text Message Marketing Software: Questions & Considerations

Every business owner knows that mass texting matters in business. It’s no secret that SMS marketing is one of the…

Dec 16, 2019 - 5 min read

Top 10 Small Business Marketing Blogs for 2020

What are the best small business marketing and news blogs for 2020? There’s a lot to love about the upcoming…

Dec 04, 2019 - 4 min read

DialMyCalls Changelog

The DialMyCalls developers are constantly improving our mass texting and calling service to make it the best communication platform around!…

Nov 22, 2019 - 2 min read

Top 7 Tips on How Property Managers Can Use Tenant Feedback

If you’re a property manager or landlord, you may be wondering how you can improve your property management business –…

Nov 20, 2019 - 4 min read

Schools

Top 12 Best Education Blogs for 2020

What are the best education blogs? DialMyCalls takes a look at our top 12 favorite education blogs to start your…

Nov 18, 2019 - 4 min read

How and Why You Should Send Video via Mass Text Message

Sending video in mass text messages is a great way to connect with customers and create a response. The internet…

Nov 07, 2019 - 5 min read

Top 10 Tips to Prepare for an Emergency at Church

Keeping your congregation safe from an emergency such as a natural disaster, fire, or even a situation like an active…

Nov 05, 2019 - 5 min read