TrueDialog

85% of U.S. adults text multiple times a week. If SMS isn't part of your marketing strategy yet, your customers are already somewhere you're not.

We put together 50 tips to help you build (or strengthen) your SMS marketing strategy in 2026, covering everything from list-building and compliance basics to RCS features, automation, and long-term optimization.

A few highlights:
- Getting your first opt-ins the right way
- Using RCS rich cards, carousels, and CTA buttons to boost engagement
- Improving deliverability so your messages actually land
- Auditing your list and testing over time to keep improving results

Whether you're launching your first SMS program or refining a mature one, there's something here for every stage.

Full guide in the comments!

TrueDialog has been shortlisted for the 2026 SaaS Awards in the Best SaaS Solution for Sales / Marketing / CRM category!

Real SMS results come from a true partner, not just a platform, and this recognition reflects exactly what our customers experience every day.

Whether you're running campaigns out of Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics, TrueDialog plugs directly into the tools your marketing team already uses. And when questions come up, our 100% U.S.-based support team resolves 90% of tickets within the hour and picks up the phone when you call.

From 1 billion texts delivered to four consecutive quarters as a G2 SMS Marketing Leader, the numbers speak for themselves.

None of this happens without our customers. Finalists are announced July 21, so stay tuned! 🏆

View the full shortlist: https://hubs.la/Q04mmh580

Me watching other SMS platforms charge hidden fees, carrier markups, and "mystery costs"... 🍵

We'll just be over here offering fair, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, markups, or surprises on your invoice. Ranked #1 in Competitive Pricing on G2… But no pressure.