How we do Free Group SMS messaging
Thanks for using Buzz411.org the Free SMS Solution for non-profit groups. What makes this solution so unique is that we have approached the issue with three simple concepts in mind. First, we want to facilitate the communication from group leaders to group members. Second, we want to minimize the administration
and maintenance of the contact database. Third and most importantly we want to minimize cost. We came
up with a pretty darn good solution! FREE, member opt-in group messaging system with a one page sign
up form – zowie!! This is our getting started guide. This will help you with opting-in and sending
messages to your group.
Check out the following resources
PDF: Getting Started with Free Group SMS Messaging System GuidePower Point Slide You Can USe To Help Your Group Opt In
Buzzword
You need to understand what we mean by buzzword to understand this document. A Buzzword is simply
your group name. You would have selected that when you originally signed up with the service. An
example Buzzword is txt.buzz411 or me.buzz411. It is possible to get your own special uniquq and awesome buzzword - problem is that falls outside of the scope of free. The cost really is not much though so if oyu have to have one consider spending a few hundred bucks and email us at services@locobee.com.
Creating a Group
This is the first thing you should do. To create a list all you need to do is visit
http://www.buzz411.org/creategroup.aspx. Select a group buzzword from the available list and create a
password – remember this information because you will need it to send messages and tell people how to opt
in to your group. What if you hate all the available buzzwords – we can obtain a unique one for you
unfortunately custom group buzzwords are not free – you can email us if you are interested in purchasing
one.
Opt In to a list
Using the group opt-in wizard just text the keyword “buzzword add” to DOTORG (368674), where you would replace
buzzword with your group list name. You will get a response that will ask a series of questions to sign you
up.
Sending messages to your group.
Sending messages to your group is pretty easy as well. You need to have remembered your group buzzword
and your password. Both of these you selected/created when you signed up.
The format of the text message to send a message is as follows…
buzzword send password {your message}
Other Things You Can Do
We have other features which we will inform you about in another document. Some of the features are in
Beta test mode so we are still working on them. An example of what you can do is...
Subscribe to a verse by texting the following line to DOTORG (368674).
buzzword verse subscribe daily 9am pacific
Where buzzword is your groups buzzword.
You can subscribe to our group by using the following.
Buzz411 verse subscribe daily 9am pacific
To DOTORG (368674)
Or if you would just like to request the daily verse text
Buzz411 verse
To DOTORG (368674)
Many features are coming available such as getting a list of previous messages, requesting events etc. We
will keep you informed of all new features as they are released. Our focus will always be to keep it simple.
You may send suggestions to info@locobee.com.
Getting Help
Email us at services@locobee.com with specifics about what you need.