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Top 40 Real Estate Messages for Clients 2024 (Steal These)

These days, it seems everyone texts. Professionals of all industries have found ways to use this craze to their advantage. Those in the real estate business are no different. There are many applications for text messaging in the real estate world. Below we outline…

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December 04

Top 40 Real Estate Messages for Clients 2024 (Steal These)
How to Set up Your Own Press-1 Phone Call Campaign
Mass Notification System

How to Set up Your Own Press-1 Phone Call Campaign

  A press-1 phone call campaign allows for automated call recipients to press the 1 key on their phone to…

Dec 04, 2023 - 4 min read
15 Best Mass Texting Services in 2024 (Fastest Compared)
Mass Notification System

15 Best Mass Texting Services in 2024 (Fastest Compared)

A mass texting service makes it easy to quickly send messages to large numbers of people without having to type…

Nov 15, 2023 - 12 min read
9 Best Auto Dialer Software in 2024 (Compared)
General Post

9 Best Auto Dialer Software in 2024 (Compared)

Without the right tools and processes, communicating with a large number of clients through phone calls can be rowdy and…

Nov 13, 2023 - 12 min read
7 Best OnSolve Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023
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7 Best OnSolve Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023

OnSolve is a platform focused on managing critical events and providing risk intelligence. Among its capabilities is sending text messages…

Oct 30, 2023 - 8 min read
6 Best One Call Now Alternatives in 2023 (Compared)
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6 Best One Call Now Alternatives in 2023 (Compared)

One Call Now is a communication software that allows organizations to broadcast emergency alerts and send regular push notifications. But…

Oct 26, 2023 - 6 min read
9 Best Patient Reminder Software in 2023 (Compared)
Customer Reminders

9 Best Patient Reminder Software in 2023 (Compared)

As a healthcare provider, managing your patients’ appointments is a delicate, uphill task that can easily be mishandled. Although numerous…

Oct 24, 2023 - 10 min read
10 Best CallFire Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023
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10 Best CallFire Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023

CallFire is a cloud telephony solution for streamlining business communication through voice and text messaging. While having a presence in…

Oct 18, 2023 - 9 min read
Top 9 Best Emergency Notification Software in 2023 (Compared)
Emergency Notification

Top 9 Best Emergency Notification Software in 2023 (Compared)

Emergency notifications are no longer a mere convenience - they're an absolute necessity. As a growing industry, there are so…

Oct 17, 2023 - 8 min read
How to Do a Text Blast (Quickly) in 2023: A Simple Guide
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How to Do a Text Blast (Quickly) in 2023: A Simple Guide

Communication is key for any business or organization and with modern technology, text messaging is the most effective way to…

Oct 13, 2023 - 10 min read
7 Best Text-Em-All Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023
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7 Best Text-Em-All Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023

Text-Em-All (previously Call-Em-All) is a communications platform that allows users to send text messages and voice broadcasts. It’s often used…

Sep 21, 2023 - 8 min read
9 Best ClickSend Alternatives in 2023 (In-Depth Solutions)
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9 Best ClickSend Alternatives in 2023 (In-Depth Solutions)

ClickSend is an SMS marketing platform for messaging solutions, such as bulk SMS, two-way SMS engagement, MMS capabilities, transactional email,…

Sep 18, 2023 - 11 min read
7 Best EZ Texting Alternatives You Need to Try in 2023
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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)
Mass Notification System

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)
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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)
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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]
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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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
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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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
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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
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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
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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
Staffing / Employees

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
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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)
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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
Business Continuity

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

If you’re like most people, you’ve been in a situation where you wanted to send a text to multiple contacts…

Dec 01, 2022 - 7 min read
What is a Text Reminder for Appointments?
Business Continuity

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
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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
Business Continuity

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
Staffing / Employees

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?
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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)
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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
Property Management

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
Staffing / Employees

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)
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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
Business Continuity

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
Emergency Notification

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

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
Property Management

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
Staffing / Employees

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
Property Management

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)
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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
Business Continuity

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
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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
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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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
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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
Business Continuity

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)
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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
Business Continuity

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)
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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
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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
Emergency Notification

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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
Top Methods to Cancel an Event Due to Coronavirus
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
Churches and Religious

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
Business Continuity

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
Business Continuity

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
Emergency Notification

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
How to Use Landline Texting for Small Businesses
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?
Churches and Religious

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
How to Use Landline Texting for Schools
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
Top Five Robocall Services for Schools
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
Emergency Notification

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
Churches and Religious

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
Emergency Notification

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
Top 10 Concert Venues in the United States
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