{% extends "base.html" %} {% import "components/nav_breadcrumb.html" as breadcrumbs %} {% from "components/guides/circle_number.html" import circle_number %} {% set page_title = "Write texts that provoke action" %} {% block per_page_title %} {{page_title}} {% endblock %} {% block content_column_content %} {{ breadcrumbs.breadcrumb(page_title, "Best practices", "main.best_practices") }}

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Help your audience know what to do with the information you send.

When writing a text, focus on the person who is going to receive the message and write it for them. Use plain language and provide easy to understand next steps.

When deciding what types of messages to draft for your campaign, think through the following questions:

  • What do you want recipients to do when they receive the text?
  • What will happen if a recipient doesn't take the action you want them to take?
  • Will you send any follow-up texts depending on if the action was taken or not?

Be clear and concise

Build conditions for action

What provoking action looks like

Evidence shows that employing behavioral science is an effective way to increase the likelihood of a recipient taking action upon receiving your text. Keep in mind these three foundational principles while drafting your text message:

{% set card_contents = [ { "card_heading": "Feeling a sense of ownership can influence behavior.", "p_text": "Example – Don't miss this chance to get free internet or $30 per month off your internet bill.", }, { "card_heading": "Individuals are strongly influenced by others’ behaviors.", "p_text": "Example – Thousands of residents already get an average of $113/month in money for food.", }, { "card_heading": "Individuals perceive losses more powerfully than gains.", "p_text": "Example – Contact us for potentially unclaimed free internet services that belong to you.", }, ] %} {% with card_contents=card_contents, text_align='left' %}{% include "components/guides/cards.html" %}{% endwith %}
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