Roofing SMS Campaign Generator

How to Use This Roofing SMS Campaign Generator

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   Select the Campaign Type That Matches Your Situation

   Each campaign type produces different copy strategy. A post-storm alert opens with the storm event and creates urgency around inspection timing. A follow-up to a prospect who hasn't responded is softer and benefit-focused. A referral ask to a past customer assumes satisfaction and focuses on the reward. Getting the campaign type right means the message reads as appropriate for the moment — not pushy when it should be helpful, not passive when urgency is warranted.

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   State Your Offer or Hook as Specifically as Possible

   "Hail hit your zip code" is a specific hook that connects immediately. "Free inspection" is a clear offer. "We have a cancellation slot Thursday" creates urgency. The offer or hook field becomes the first words of the message — the more specific it is, the better the message performs. Vague inputs produce vague messages.

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   Stay Under 160 Characters Per Segment

   A text message over 160 characters splits into two segments on many carriers. The second segment often arrives separately and without context, and your carrier may charge for two messages. The generator counts characters for you — check the count before sending. If you need to add personalization tokens (first name, address), add them and recount before deploying through your SMS platform.

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   Decide on Opt-Out Language Based on Your List Type

   TCPA compliance requires opt-out language for marketing texts sent to people who haven't explicitly opted in to receive marketing messages from you. If you're texting a list of customers who signed a contract that included text messaging consent, you may have opt-out coverage. When in doubt, include it. The generator places it as a separate line below the message — most SMS platforms send it as a second message or append it automatically.

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   Pick the Variation That Matches Your Brand Voice

   The three variations — urgency, benefit, and question-hook — perform differently by list type. Urgency performs best on post-storm cold lists. Benefit performs best on warm prospect follow-ups. Question-hook performs best on past customers being re-engaged. Test all three if your SMS platform supports A/B testing; otherwise, choose the one that feels most authentic to how your company communicates.

What Makes a Good SMS Campaign Messages?

• Opens With the Hook in the First Word: SMS previews show the first 30-40 characters. "Hail hit your zip code last night" earns the tap to open. "Hi Sarah, this is Mike from Apex..." does not. The hook must be in the first word or two — the company name and contact can come mid-message. Every message that opens with "Hi [name]" loses a third of its opens before the offer is ever seen.
• Single CTA at the End: A text message that says "Call us, reply here, or visit our website" produces paralysis. One CTA, stated clearly, at the end of the message is the only structure that converts. "Call [number]" is the highest-converting CTA for roofing SMS — homeowners who are ready to act pick up the phone. "Reply Y" works for initial interest capture. One action, every time.
• Under 160 Characters Every Time: A message that hits 161 characters fragments. Fragment messages look broken, cost more to send, and reduce conversion. The 160-character limit is non-negotiable. The generator counts for you — treat the count as a hard constraint, not a suggestion. If you need to add a first name token, recount before sending.
• Opt-Out Language Is Present When Required: TCPA violations for unsolicited marketing texts cost $500-$1,500 per message — per recipient. If you're texting anyone who hasn't explicitly opted in to marketing messages from your company, include opt-out language. It adds ~25 characters to the total send but is a separate line — the message itself stays under 160. Do not skip it to save space.

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