(3/8) 3 steps to getting started with SMS

Get Started with Sign Ups and Welcome Journeys

Getting started with SMS is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Create a welcome offer, create a sign-up unit on your site, build a welcome journey for new subscribers, and you're ready to go!

Step 1: Create an offer to welcome shoppers

Use rewards on your sign-up units to get shoppers to sign up. Offer discounts, limited time offers, or rewards points to encourage people to sign up.

Create an offer

Create a Welcome offer

Step 2: Build a journey for new subscribers

Create a welcome flow for new subscribers. You'll want to include your program terms—and of course, any offer details included in your sign-up unit!

Build a welcome journey

Build a journey for new subscribers

Step 3: Set up a sign-up unit on your site

Opt-ins are a must for SMS marketing, and our sign-up units make it easy to stay compliant. Plus, you can customize your sign-up unit to match the look and feel of your brand.

Create a sign-up unit

Set up a sign-up unit on your site

Need some inspiration to get started?

Check out our Definitive Guide to Growing Your SMS Subscriber List (with examples) for tons of examples, tips & tricks to get started with sign-ups!

Other resources to help you get started

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