Text Menus, MMS Headers,and Graphical Image Menus

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Text Menus, MMS Headers, and Graphical Image Menus

The three visual formats for ITR collector messages in TextingOnly: plain text menus, MMS image headers above text menus, and fully graphical tap-to-select menus.
What It CoversThe three ITR menu formats: plain text menus, MMS image headers, and graphical tap-to-select menus.
How to ChooseText for speed and reach, MMS headers for branding, graphical menus for the richest experience.
Best ForAny menu-based OTTO collector where you route contacts by numbered choice.

Text Menus

A text menu is a numbered list delivered as an SMS. The simplest and most cost-effective ITR format. Every phone receives it. Each contact can reply. No image cost. Best for straightforward routing where the options are self-explanatory in text.

Hi! What brings you in today?
1. Get a quote
2. Schedule service
3. Check on an order
Reply with a number.

MMS Headers

An MMS header adds an image above a text menu. The image arrives in the same message as the numbered list. Use for brand reinforcement (logo), offer visualization (product photo), or atmosphere (seasonal image). Upload the image in the collector step editor using the “Add Image” button. Recommended image size: 600×400px, under 600KB.

Graphical Image Menus

A graphical menu replaces the text list entirely with a visual layout — each option is an image tile the contact taps. Best used when visual selection adds genuine value: choosing a service category by image, selecting a language flag, picking a product. Configure in the ITR editor by selecting “Graphical Menu” format and uploading one image per option.

Choosing the Right Format

FormatBest ForCost
Text MenuMost routing use casesSMS rate
MMS HeaderBrand/offer reinforcement on first messageMMS rate
Graphical MenuVisual product/service/language selectionMMS rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three ITR menu formats?
Plain text menus, MMS image headers (an image above a text menu), and graphical tap-to-select image menus.
Which format should I use?
Text for most routing (lowest cost, every phone receives it), MMS headers for brand or offer reinforcement, and graphical menus when visual selection adds value.
Do graphical menus cost more?
Yes. Text menus send at SMS rates; MMS headers and graphical menus send at MMS rates.
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