What is a Ringless Voicemail?
Ringless voicemail, also called a voicemail drop, is a method in which a pre-recorded audio message is placed in a voicemail inbox without the associated telephone ringing first. 📩
Does Text In Church have a Ringless Voicemail Feature?
Our platform is currently beta testing Voice Broadcasts, which are our version of Ringless Voicemails!
Voice Broadcasts allow you to send a pre-recorded message to your contacts!
It will ring their phone, just like a phone call, and leave a voicemail with your pre-recorded message if the call is unanswered.
If you'd like to participate in the beta of Voice Broadcasts, send us an email at support@textinchurch.com, and we can enable this feature for you!
Other Features:
We also have other features you can use to increase engagement and add a personal touch to your outgoing messages!
Voice Messages: A text message that contains an attachment file of an audio recording.
Pages: A link to a custom webpage that contains video content. You can record a video directly inside Text In Church, upload content, or embed content from YouTube and Vimeo.
The link to a Page can be included in text messages and emails.
1. 🖌️Personalization:
Ringless Voicemail Drops Issue: They lack the personal touch and often feel generic.
Solution: Voice Messages and Pages allow you to convey warmth, sincerity, and a personal touch, fostering a deeper connection.
2. 🙋 Engagement:
Ringless Voicemail Drops Issue: Limited engagement as they are one-way communication.
Solution: Interactive Voice Messages and Pages encourage feedback, questions, and discussions, making communication a two-way street.
3. 🤩 Visual Appeal:
Ringless Voicemail Drops Issue: Lack of visual elements makes messages less captivating.
Solution: Pages provide a dynamic and visually appealing platform to convey your message effectively, enhancing engagement.
How to Use Voice Messages:
Navigate to the Messaging Section:
Open your Text In Church mobile app.
Compose a new text message.
Set up your Text:
Write a brief note so that recipients know to open the voice attachment
Record Your Message:
Click on the record button and speak clearly into the microphone.
The recording will be attached to the text automatically
Note: sending an attachment counts as 2 towards your messaging allotment
Select Recipients:
Select Groups or individual People to receive this message
Send and Monitor:
Schedule when the message should be sent.
Monitor for replies in your Inbox. Part of effective 2-way communication is responding to incoming replies as needed.
How to Use Pages:
Access the Page Feature:
From your Text In Church dashboard, go to the Connect section.
Choose the Video option.
Customize Your Page:
Add a title, description, and any additional information.
Customize the page layout to make it visually appealing.
Create Your Video:
Record a video message using your device's camera
embed the link to a YouTube or Vimeo video
or upload pre-recorded videos if preferred
Share and Monitor:
Share the link with your congregation through text or other channels.
Note: Including a Connect Page link in a text message does not impact your allotment 🤩 This is a great alternative to attaching a video or voice files
Monitor engagement and gather insights.
Why These Alternatives Work:
Higher Engagement:
Interactive features and text mediums encourage participation and response.
Personal Connection:
Voice and video allow for a more personal and emotional connection.
Enhanced Visual Appeal:
Pages provide a visually engaging platform for your message.
By embracing Voice Messages and Pages, you can elevate your communication strategy, fostering a stronger connection with your congregation!
Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out, we're always happy to help! 😁 Send a chat or email support@textinchurch.com
