Category: List Growth Tips

Learn how to effectively use text message marketing to grow your business.

The 5 Best SMS Platforms for Customer Support in 2026

The 5 Best SMS Platforms for Customer Support in 2026

Quick Answer: The best SMS platforms for customer support in 2026 are SlickText (best overall for automation and team collaboration), Zendesk (best for enterprise-grade support), Intercom (best for conversational AI support), Twilio (best for custom development), and Freshchat (best for […]

Political SMS Marketing: A Practical Guide for Campaign Messaging

Political SMS Marketing: A Practical Guide for Campaign Messaging

Political SMS marketing is the use of compliant text messaging (broadcast and peer-to-peer) to communicate with voters, donors, and volunteers. Campaigns use SMS platforms like SlickText to fundraise, mobilize turnout (GOTV), recruit volunteers, conduct surveys, and manage voter conversations. With […]

SlickText Earns 22 G2 Awards in Winter 2026

SlickText Earns 22 G2 Awards in Winter 2026

We’re excited to share that SlickText has earned 22 awards in G2’s Winter 2026 reports. Spanning the SMS Marketing, Popup Builder, and QR Code Generator categories, this recognition is driven entirely by feedback from the customers who use SlickText every […]

Best SimpleTexting Alternatives: 5 SMS Services for Small Businesses

Best SimpleTexting Alternatives: 5 SMS Services for Small Businesses

Updated June 24, 2026 SimpleTexting is a budget-friendly texting service, but there are several other SMS platforms available for a similar price. The question is: Can you get better results, features, or support from a SimpleTexting competitor? The answer is […]

We Asked AI to Write Our SMS Marketing Messages

We Asked AI to Write Our SMS Marketing Messages

Updated March 12, 2025 Artificially generated art, voice bots at drive-throughs, chatbots for customer service — 2025 is the year of artificial intelligence. ChatGPT was one of the first AI bots to take the internet by storm. Launched by OpenAI, […]

What Are Text Promos? 8 Text Message Promotions and Examples

What Are Text Promos? 8 Text Message Promotions and Examples

Updated May 7, 2026 Text promotions are promotional SMS or MMS messages sent to opted-in subscribers to drive sales, traffic, event attendance, product awareness, or customer engagement. Businesses use text promos for flash sales, seasonal offers, birthday deals, loyalty updates, […]

Do Consumers Have Trust in Influencers? Here’s What Statistics Show

Do Consumers Have Trust in Influencers? Here’s What Statistics Show

Updated March 11, 2025 Love them or hate them, if you’re on the internet, you can’t avoid social media influencers. Influencers have become integral to many social marketing strategies as businesses shift more resources toward digital. While this can create […]

How to Recover Deleted Text Messages: Your Complete Guide

How to Recover Deleted Text Messages: Your Complete Guide

Updated April 27, 2026 Recovering deleted text messages is possible on both iPhone and Android — and often easier than you’d expect. Whether you need them for legal reasons, business records, or personal use, this guide walks you through every […]