Common Functions
Select NewWebsms message types, schedule SMS messages, add Acculync links, and remove duplicate recipients.
Use these common NewWebsms functions to select a message type, schedule an SMS, add an Acculync link, and remove duplicate recipients.
Select a message type
Select a message type from the Message Type list to match your messaging requirements. Message types have different character limits.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.1: Types of Messages.
| Message type | Description | Character limit |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Text message in English. | 160 |
| Flash | Text message that flashes on the mobile screen without being saved in the message inbox. | 160 |
| Arabic | Text message in Arabic. | 70 |
| Unicode / Unicode Flash | Uses a Unicode converter to convert typed messages in any language into hexadecimal values. For personalised messages, the Unicode message is appended to the original message. | 70 |
| WAP Push | Text message containing a clickable URL. Enter the URL in a separate field. | 160 |
| Others | Used to type messages in languages other than English. Unicode conversion is hidden. | 70 |
| Autodetect | Automatically detects the language of the typed message. | 160 or 70 |
Create a Unicode message
- In the Message Type list, select Unicode or Unicode Flash.
- Under the Message field, select Edit UnicodeMessage.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.2: Add a Unicode Message.
- In the Unicode Convertor window, enter your message in the required language in the Message field.
- Review the converted hexadecimal values in the Uni-CodeMessage field.
- Click Import to copy the converted message into the Message field.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.3: Unicode Convertor Window.
Schedule an SMS
Schedule a message to postpone its transmission. If you do not schedule a message, the system sends it immediately.
- Select the Schedule check box.
- Select the required time zone from the Timezone list.
- Select the Select Date field to open the calendar.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.4: Schedule an SMS.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.5: Select Month and Time.
- Use the calendar navigation control to move through the months.
- In the Time lists, select the required hour, minute, and time format.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.6: Select Hour and Minute.
- Select the required date.
The selected date and time appear in the Select Date field.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.7: Selected Date and Time.
Add an Acculync
Acculync is the URL-shortening service integrated into the NewWebsms interface. It shortens links in your messages, redirects recipients to the target page, and provides user analytics.
You can add an Acculync only when sending Bulk and Group messages.
- Select the Acculync check box.
- If the system asks you to name a campaign, click OK and enter the required name in the Campaign Name field.
- Enter your message and the link to shorten in the Message field.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.8: Add an Acculync.
The system converts the link to an Acculync and sends it with the message.
Remove duplicates
Select Remove Duplicates to automatically remove duplicate mobile numbers that you enter. Duplicate numbers can be present in uploaded files or numbers entered manually.
Image placeholder — Figure 2.9: Remove Duplicate Numbers.
Updated 5 days ago