Sending a message through Cellcast is simple, powerful, and flexible. Whether you're communicating with a large audience or sending one-to-one messages, Cellcast offers a range of tools to help you build and deliver the right message to the right people at the right time.
Cellcast gives you two primary options depending on your needs:
Ideal for bulk messaging — send SMS or MMS to 100+ contacts. Perfect for promotions, announcements, or segmented list blasts.
Designed for single messages or smaller lists (up to 50 recipients). Best for urgent updates, customer service, or internal communication.
Step 1: Know Your Audience
Before you hit send, think about who you're speaking to. Is this a VIP customer list? A reminder to a service client? A sale announcement?
Tailoring your message ensures higher engagement and fewer opt-outs.
Step 2: Choose Message Type – SMS or MMS
Select the format that suits your content:
Step 3: Choose Your Sender ID
Cellcast gives you flexibility in how your message appears to recipients:
OptionDescriptionShared NumberA rotating mobile number shared across all users (supports replies).Alpha IDCustom branded name (e.g., “Cellcast”) – no replies allowed.Dedicated NumberA unique mobile number reserved for your brand – allows full 2-way communication and consistency.
Step 4: Build Your Message
Enhance your message with these advanced features:
👤 Custom Fields
Personalise your messages with merge fields like [First Name], [Appointment Date], or [Location] — ideal for improving relevance and open rates.
🔗 Short URL
Automatically shorten your links to track click-through rates and save character space.
🌐 Custom Landing Page (for MMS)
Create branded, mobile-friendly landing pages with rich content, buttons, and CTAs — no coding needed.
💬 Templates
Save time with reusable message templates for common campaigns, transactional alerts, or seasonal promos.
😀 Emoji Support
Make your message stand out and add emotion with universally supported emojis 😊.
Step 5: Add Opt-Out Options
Cellcast is fully compliant with SMS marketing regulations. You can choose your opt-out method:
Make sure every message includes a clear way for users to unsubscribe.
Before you hit Send, double-check:
Once ready, send immediately or schedule for later using our built-in smart scheduling.
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