How to add attachments to your SMS messages
Sometimes you want to send more information to parents that you fit in a text message. For example, a fee structure document, end of term students circular, etc.
Sematime makes it really easy to send such extended messages through our 'add attachment' feature as highlighted in the image below.
We support the following attachments:
Files - we support all file formats from Excel documents, videos, PDF etc. When you attach many files Sematime compresses and sends them as one ZIP file. The recipients will find a 'download link' appended to your message.
Links - use this option to share links from the web with your recipients. We will automatically shorten them to help you save on SMS costs. For example, this link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sematime.mobile is shortened to sms.ke/app so instead of being charged for 65 SMS units you get charged 10 units only. The shortened link is appended to your message for recipients to click and open.
Events RSVP - when you attach an event to your message recipients can RSVP and tell you whether they will be attending or not. This helps in making prior plans for your event. The system can also send reminders on your behalf.
Polls - these are a great way to collect feedback from your parents by asking them to vote on predetermined choices. For example, parents can choose the color of the games t-shirts. Parents get a shortened link that when clicked opens a webpage for them to vote.
Photos - share memories of your school events, out-of-school outings, music festivities with parents and guardians. The system appends a small link to each message that when clicked opens the attached photos.
To view poll results or event RSVP submissions, click on the 'View Report' button on the message. You may also want to check this article on understanding SMS message delivery reports.
Sematime makes it really easy to send such extended messages through our 'add attachment' feature as highlighted in the image below.
We support the following attachments:
Files - we support all file formats from Excel documents, videos, PDF etc. When you attach many files Sematime compresses and sends them as one ZIP file. The recipients will find a 'download link' appended to your message.
Links - use this option to share links from the web with your recipients. We will automatically shorten them to help you save on SMS costs. For example, this link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sematime.mobile is shortened to sms.ke/app so instead of being charged for 65 SMS units you get charged 10 units only. The shortened link is appended to your message for recipients to click and open.
Events RSVP - when you attach an event to your message recipients can RSVP and tell you whether they will be attending or not. This helps in making prior plans for your event. The system can also send reminders on your behalf.
Polls - these are a great way to collect feedback from your parents by asking them to vote on predetermined choices. For example, parents can choose the color of the games t-shirts. Parents get a shortened link that when clicked opens a webpage for them to vote.
Photos - share memories of your school events, out-of-school outings, music festivities with parents and guardians. The system appends a small link to each message that when clicked opens the attached photos.
To view poll results or event RSVP submissions, click on the 'View Report' button on the message. You may also want to check this article on understanding SMS message delivery reports.
Updated on: 04/04/2024
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