Want to vote this fall? In Colorado, you can register by text message.

Want to vote this fall? In Colorado, you can register by text message.

A new report reveals a key source of SMS spam. Our advice: Give customers trusted information with Txtwire.

A new report reveals a key source of SMS spam. Our advice: Give customers trusted information with Txtwire.

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Grow your SMS list with these marketing tips

In a perfect world, SMS marketing lists would grow by themselves. Close to two-thirds of Americans have smartphones, according to the Pew Research Center, so it’s natural to assume they instantly connect via text message to the people, business and organizations in their communities. Yet like a flower left to grow without water or sunlight, SMS marketing lists left unattended are likely to weaken. You can’t just expect your audience to find you; you must go and seek them out. Here are a few...

Be careful how you end those text messages—period!

Be careful how you end those text messages—period! This article explains why some people shy away from ending SMS sentences in periods to avoid sounding rude.

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At what age should my child be allowed to text?

As the school year begins and children increasingly are exposed to messaging technology, the question parents must answer is: At what age should I allow them to begin text-messaging? There’s little doubt many of their friends already send messages to one another via SMS, not to mention on social media platforms and apps. If your kids haven’t already started asking you for direction, they’re likely to start soon. The fact is there’s no consensus on the right age for text-messaging....

New York Times uses text messages to spread Summer Olympics cheer.

Here’s a fascinating little read on SMS trends: The New York Times used text messages to spread news about the Summer Olympics, customized for individual recipients, during the recent games in Brazil. Who knows where SMS might go next!

911 text-messaging services for emergencies.

In some Pacific Northwest communities, cities are embracing 911 text-messaging services to enable people with disabilities and those in life-threatening situations to quickly access emergency help.

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