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SMS marketing for creators
Platforms decide who sees a creator's post. A text list is different: it is an audience you can reach directly, made up of people who asked to hear from you. Encore Text gives creators a dedicated toll-free number, a simple way to send updates and talk back, and the compliance tools to keep that list in good standing.
Why creators add text
A text list is portable. If a platform changes its rules or reach, the people who opted in to your texts are still there. Texts suit short, timely updates: you are going live in ten minutes, a product drop opens at noon, a meet-up has a new location.
Because people opt in on purpose, a small text list often matters more than a large follower count.
What to send
- Live stream and premiere alerts.
- Product, merch or course launches.
- Early access for your most engaged fans.
- Meet-up and event details by city.
- A short behind-the-scenes note with a link.
Keep each message focused on one thing, include your name so people know who is texting, and leave out anything you would not want to read on your own lock screen.
Collect numbers with clear consent
Add a sign-up link to your profile or site and a keyword people can text to join. The sign-up should explain what you will send, how often, that message and data rates may apply and that people can reply STOP at any time. Encore Text logs the source, timestamp and wording for every contact, which becomes your proof of consent.
Do not add numbers from DMs, comments or giveaways unless people clearly agreed to receive texts.
Talk with your audience
Replies come into a shared inbox, so you or a team member can answer from the same number. Tags let you group fans by interest or location and send only what is relevant to them.
Compliance without the homework
STOP and HELP replies are handled automatically and opt-outs apply immediately. Messages that would land overnight wait until 8 AM in the recipient's time zone. Every campaign is reviewed for brand name and opt-out language before it can be approved, and the cost is shown up front.
Your workspace gets a dedicated toll-free number, included with no setup fees. Carrier verification usually takes 3–10 business days.
Pricing
Plans start at $25 a month for Starter ($19 a month billed annually) and $50 a month for Professional ($39 a month billed annually). Messages are paid from prepaid credits: 1.5¢ per SMS segment in the US, 2.5¢ in Canada and 4¢ per MMS picture message, with a $10 minimum top-up.
A simple rhythm to start
Many creators start with one or two texts a month: a heads-up before a major launch and a note when something genuinely new is available. Send a welcome message to each new subscriber, then watch delivery, clicks and opt-outs in the campaign report. If people click and stay subscribed, you can add a little more. If opt-outs rise, pull back. Your list will grow faster when every text feels worth receiving, and the people on it are far more likely to share your sign-up link with friends.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a business to use Encore Text?
- Encore Text is sold to business customers. Creators operating as a business, including sole proprietors, can sign up and must provide accurate details for carrier verification.
- Can people join by texting a keyword?
- Yes. Keywords let people text a word to your number to join, and the confirmation includes your name and opt-out instructions.
- Can I send to fans outside the US and Canada?
- No. Encore Text sends to US and Canadian phone numbers only.
- How much does a message cost?
- 1.5¢ per segment in the US, 2.5¢ in Canada and 4¢ per MMS picture message, paid from prepaid credits.
Send compliant texts from your own toll-free number
Every account gets its own toll-free number — included, no setup fees.
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