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How to send automatic SMS to new leads (call flow, drip automations)

How to send automated text messages to new leads?

Written by Ehsan Rishat

How to Send Automated Text Messages to Leads in REsimpli

Option 1: Send Automated SMS Through Call Flows

Step 1: Open the Call Flows Page

Go to Settings, then select Call Flows.

Step 2: Create or Edit a Call Flow

Create a new call flow or edit an existing one.

Step 3: Configure Automated SMS for Missed Calls

Scroll down to the SMS section and enable:

  • Send SMS for Missed Calls from New Callers

Enter the automated text message you want leads to receive.

Initial SMS messages should include your company name for 10DLC compliance.

Step 4: Configure SMS for Repeat Callers (Optional)

You can also create a separate automated message for repeat callers.

Step 5: Save the Call Flow

Save the call flow to activate the automated SMS responses.


Option 2: Send Automated SMS Through Drip Campaigns

Step 1: Create a Drip Campaign Template

Set up a drip campaign template with an SMS step.

You can:

  • Use an existing SMS template

  • Create a custom text message

Step 2: Add a Delay Step

Set a delay duration before the SMS is sent (example: 5 minutes).

Step 3: Open the Phone Numbers Page

Go to Settings, then select Phone Numbers.

Step 4: Edit the Campaign

Select the campaign phone number you want to automate.

Step 5: Configure Drip Automations

Under Drip Automation, assign the drip campaign to trigger for events such as:

  • Leads Created Manually

  • Incoming Missed Calls

  • Incoming Answered Calls

  • Leads from Integrations

  • Leads from Web Forms

  • Leads from Website Submissions

Step 6: Save the Campaign Settings

Save the campaign configuration to activate the automation.

Step 7: Test the Automation

Submit a test lead or missed call to confirm the automated SMS is working correctly.

Automated messages are sent from the REsimpli phone number connected to the campaign.

Step 8: Contact Support if Needed

Reach out to REsimpli support if you need help configuring automated SMS workflows or drip campaigns.

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