SMS Quotes
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Feature Description
We're excited to introduce the latest feature for Stylish Cost Calculator: SMS Quotes. This innovative addition allows users to effortlessly send text messages once a quote and estimate form has been completed using the cost calculator. Now, staying connected and providing instant updates to your clients has never been easier or more convenient.
👉 This feature is brand new and in beta.
What Are Some Use Cases?
Unlock the Power of SMS Quotes
Real-Time Updates
Keep clients informed with instant SMS quotes and updates.
Seamless Communication
Effortlessly connect with clients through SMS quotes and messaging.
Efficient Quoting Process
Simplify and accelerate quote generation with SMS quotes.
How It Works
Adding SMS Quotes Feature to Your Calculations in Three Steps
With the SMS Quotes feature, staying connected with your clients has never been easier. Enhance customer experience, improve response time, and close deals faster by integrating SMS notifications into your calculation process.
Step 1. Enable This Feature
First, head to the Global Settings page of your Stylish Cost Calculator and enable this feature.
Step 2. Enter your Twilio API key and Twilio Account SID
- Head to https://console.twilio.com/us1/account/keys-credentials/api-keys.
- Copy and paste your Account SSID, API Key.
Step 3. Enter your Phone number
Find your number and paste it into the Phone Number field of the Stylish Cost Calculator.
Settings & Options
Text Message
In this field, you can create a customized template for your text messages. Use the provided shortcodes to dynamically insert relevant quote information into each message.
Shortcodes
<customer-name>: Name field value on the Quote form
<calculator-total>: Total value of the quote generated
<calculator-items>: List of items in the quote
Incoming SMS Webhook Link
This URL is crucial for Twilio integration. By setting up this webhook, you enable your Stylish Cost Calculator application to receive and process SMS responses from your clients.
Paste this URL inside your Twilio App. From the Twilio Console, navigate to Phone Numbers > Manage > Active numbers. From the active numbers, pick the number you used as the 'send from' number. And paste the URL in the A MESSAGE COMES IN field.
Frequently asked questions
You can use Zapier or Make.com to receive alerts when a new text comes in from Twilio. Alternatively, you can utilize the 2-Way SMS dashboard screen within Stylish Cost Calculator to engage in a full 2-way conversation with the lead.
You can now reply to the lead directly from the Stylish Cost Calculator. You don’t need any other third-party SMS platforms. With this feature, Stylish Cost Calculator saves you an additional $30 per month, which is the typical cost of ClickSend and other SMS platforms.
At this time, you have the following options:
- Email-only quotes
- Email + SMS
- SMS only (coming soon)
