Message Variables are dynamic placeholders you can add to your messages to automatically personalize them for each recipient. Common variables include first name, last name, and custom links. When a message is sent, Text In Church replaces each variable with the corresponding information from that person's record, letting you send personalized messages to your entire group without writing each one individually.
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How to Access Message Variables in Text In Church
Sign in to your Text In Church account.
Click Account Settings in the lower left corner of your screen.
Select Message Variables from the menu.
How to Create a Message Variable in Text In Church
Click the orange Add Variable button in the top right corner.
In the Variable Name field, enter a name for your variable. This is what you will type in curly braces when composing a message — for example, type WEBSITE to use {WEBSITE}, or FACEBOOK to use {FACEBOOK}.
Click the drop-down menu and select the type of information you are adding. To add a website or link, select Link.
Enter the value for your variable — for example, your website URL or Facebook page link.
Click Add Message Variable to save.
Your new variable will now appear on the Message Variables page.
How to Edit a Message Variable
To update an existing variable, click the three dots to the right of the variable and select Edit. Make your changes and save.
How to Use Message Variables in Your Messages
Create or open a message.
In the message body, type the variable in curly braces (for example, {WEBSITE} or {FACEBOOK}), or select it from the Variables drop-down in the message builder.
A purple bubble will appear around the variable name, confirming it was entered correctly.
Continue composing and send as normal.
In your Sent folder or Message builder, the variable appears as a purple bubble. When the message is delivered, it is replaced with the actual value. For example, {WEBSITE} becomes your website URL in the recipient's message.
Can I Add a Link as a Message Variable?
Yes. Message Variables support links, making them useful for your website, Facebook page, donation page, or any other URL. When creating the variable, select Link as the type and paste your URL as the value. Give the variable a memorable name like FACEBOOK, then type {FACEBOOK} in any message. The actual link will be sent in place of the variable when the message is delivered.
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