Less risk of missing the time slot
SMS reminds people about the upcoming webinar, even if the participant didn't notice the email.
Notifications and sales · SMS notifications
SMS reminders before the webinar starts
Send SMS reminders before the webinar starts. Messages work through the SMSAPI integration and complement your email communication.
Benefits
What you gain with this feature
A complement to email, not a replacement
Email delivers the details, and SMS can remind people about the time slot just before the webinar starts.
SMSAPI integration
You send messages through SMSAPI, which supports international numbers and local character sets.
Who it is for
Who benefits most
Automated webinar creators who care about attendance
Want to remind people about the webinar via SMS too, not just email.
Companies selling higher-priced offers
Want to remind people about the webinar even when they didn't notice the email.
Teams that need reliable SMS delivery
Use a provider that supports local numbers and character sets for their audience.
How it works
Three steps to get started
- 1
Connect your SMSAPI account
Connect your SMSAPI account to Webivio. You configure the integration only once.
- 2
Prepare SMS templates
Create short messages with a reminder and a link to the webinar.
- 3
Set the send moments
Choose how long before the webinar starts the participant receives the message.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which SMS provider does Webivio use?
Webivio uses the SMSAPI integration, a provider that supports local numbers and character sets for your audience.
Can I set when the SMS is sent?
Yes. In the builder you set how long before the webinar starts the participant receives the message.
Does SMS replace email notifications?
No. SMS is an additional reminder channel and can work together with email and WhatsApp.
Do I need my own SMSAPI account?
Yes. You connect your SMSAPI account to Webivio and then configure it once at the account level.
Important
Good to know before you launch
- SMS complements email and WhatsApp messages. You can use it as an extra reminder before the webinar.
- SMS messages in Webivio are for reminders tied to a specific webinar. They are not intended for mass marketing campaigns.