- 1
type your message in the body field
character count updates as you type. shows current count and what segment you're in.
- 2
watch for the warning
at ~155 characters, the counter flips to warning color. at 160+, you're in 2-segment territory — costs double.
- 3
trim or split
either tighten the copy or split into a follow-up message. branded short links (auto-shortened) help — they save 20+ characters per url.
tipshortest sms wins on engagement. if you can't say it in 140 characters, you probably need email instead.
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