One campaign. Every contact
reads it as their own.
Dynamic keywords let you send one bulk SMS campaign that personalizes itself per contact — name, location, last service, rep name, offer amount. 500 sends. 500 unique messages. Written once. Delivered at 98% open rate.
Home Services
Automotive
Any Business with a Contact List
Why personalization changes response rates
Generic bulk SMS gets ignored.
Personalized SMS gets replies.
A message that starts with “Hi [First Name]” from a number they recognize, referencing their last interaction, outperforms a broadcast blast by every metric that matters. Dynamic keywords let you inject any field from your contact list — name, city, last service date, rep name, offer amount, vehicle make — directly into the message body. One template. Unlimited variants. Sent at scale without any manual editing.
👤Name-based personalization
Insert first name, last name, or company name. “Hi [First Name], it’s [Rep Name] at [Company]” reads as individually written — because it is, per contact.
📍Location-based personalization
Insert city, zip, region, or territory. Local references increase relevance — “customers in [City]” or “available in [Zip]” reads as a local message, not a national blast.
🔄Behavior-based personalization
Reference last service, last purchase, last inquiry. “Since your [Last Service] in [Month]” signals you know them — dramatically higher open and reply rates than cold outbound.
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Example dynamic message
“Hi [First Name] — it’s [Rep Name] at [Company]. It’s been a while since your [Last Service]. We’re running [Offer] this [Month]. Interested? Reply YES or STOP to opt out.”
Written once. Every contact receives their own version with real data filled in. OTTO routes every reply — YES to qualification, STOP to instant opt-out.
How dynamic keyword campaigns work
Upload. Personalize. Send.
OTTO handles every reply automatically.
📋 Contact list uploaded · 847 contacts · dynamic fields mapped
🏷️ Fields: First Name · Last Service · Rep Name · Offer · City
✅ Preview generated · 847 unique message variants · ready to send
📤 Sending to: David M. · Last service: Spring tune-up · City: Towson
Hi David — it’s Mike at OTTO HVAC. It’s been a while since your spring tune-up. We’re running a fall special in Towson this week. Interested? Reply YES or NO.
YES
Great David! What’s your timeline — this week or next?
⚙️ Reply routed: David · YES · HVAC fall special · Towson · Mike notified
📊 Campaign stats: 847 sent · 412 opened · 89 replied YES · 23 STOP
🔄 Non-responders → Day 3 follow-up queued automatically
💰 Cost per engaged contact: trackable per dynamic field segment
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Upload your list — map your dynamic fields
Import your contact list — CRM export, spreadsheet, or manual upload. Map your columns to dynamic keyword fields: first name, last service date, rep name, city, last purchase, offer amount. TextingOnly previews a sample of personalized messages before you send — so you can confirm every field resolves correctly before a single message goes out.
CRM export · Spreadsheet upload · Field mapping · Preview before send
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Send — every contact receives their own message
One send deploys hundreds of unique, personalized messages simultaneously. Each contact receives the template with their specific data filled in — name, location, service reference, rep, offer. The message reads as individually composed. Delivery is staggered to carrier specifications via your 10DLC-registered number, maximizing deliverability at scale.
10DLC registered · Carrier-compliant sending · Staggered delivery · 98% open rate
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OTTO routes every reply — no manual monitoring
YES or positive reply: OTTO fires a qualification flow and contact alert to your team. STOP: instant TCPA-compliant opt-out, logged and honored. No reply: automated follow-up sequence fires at 48 hours and 7 days with a new angle. Every contact is being worked continuously. Campaign performance is tracked by dynamic field — so you can see which city, which offer, which service type drove the highest engagement.
YES → qualification + alert · STOP → opt-out · No reply → nurture sequence · Per-segment reporting
Any business with a contact listand something relevant to say.
🏠Home Services
Seasonal campaigns to your full customer list — personalized by service type, last visit date, and local territory. HVAC tune-up reminders, lawn care renewal, pest control seasonal outreach — all at scale.
🚗Automotive
Service reminder campaigns referencing the contact’s vehicle, last service date, and mileage. Inventory campaigns personalized by the make and model they previously inquired about.
🏘️Real Estate
Buyer and seller list campaigns referencing their target neighborhood, price range, or timeline. New listing alerts that reference the specific criteria they gave at opt-in.
🏥Healthcare & Wellness
Patient recall campaigns personalized by last visit type, provider name, and recommended next appointment. Annual wellness campaigns with patient name and clinic location.
🏢B2B & Agencies
Multi-client outbound where each contact gets the client’s local rep name and number. Dynamic keywords let one campaign template serve dozens of client accounts simultaneously.
🛍️Retail & E-Commerce
Re-engagement campaigns referencing the contact’s last purchase category, loyalty tier, or local store location. Personalized offer amounts based on purchase history segment.
Questions aboutdynamic keyword campaigns.
What happens if a dynamic field is missing for a contact?
You configure a fallback value for every dynamic field before sending — for example, if no first name is on file, the fallback might be “there” (“Hi there” instead of “Hi David”). TextingOnly previews a sample of resolved messages before any send so you can catch missing or incorrect fields in advance.
How many contacts can I send to at once?
TextingOnly sends to lists of any size — from a few hundred to tens of thousands. Delivery is staggered to comply with carrier requirements and protect your 10DLC sender reputation. Large sends are queued and dispatched automatically without manual management.
Can I track performance by dynamic field segment?
Yes. You can segment campaign performance reporting by any dynamic field — city, rep, service type, offer amount. This lets you identify which segment responded best and optimize future sends accordingly. Cost per engaged contact is trackable per segment.
Does OTTO automatically handle replies from a bulk send?
Yes. Every reply to a dynamic keyword campaign routes through OTTO. YES or positive replies trigger qualification and a contact alert to your team. STOP triggers instant TCPA-compliant opt-out. Non-responders can be enrolled in an automated follow-up sequence at your configured interval. No manual monitoring required.
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Mass Texting with Dynamic Keyword Personalization
How does TextingOnly handle personalized mass texting with dynamic keywords?
TextingOnly imports your contact list — CRM export, spreadsheet, or direct upload — and maps each column to a dynamic keyword field: first name, last service date, rep name, city, offer amount, vehicle make, or any other field in your data. One message template is written once with placeholders. At send time, each contact receives their own individually rendered version with their specific data filled in. OTTO routes every reply — YES to a qualification flow, STOP to immediate TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) opt-out, silence to a configured follow-up sequence. Delivery runs on 10DLC (10-digit long code) registered numbers with staggered carrier-compliant dispatch.
What happens if a dynamic keyword field is missing for a contact?
Before any send, TextingOnly generates a preview of resolved messages across a sample of your contact list. Any contact with a missing field value is flagged in the preview so you can review before deployment. For each dynamic field, you configure a fallback value that renders when the contact’s data is blank — “there” instead of a first name, “your area” instead of a city, or a default offer amount. The preview step ensures no contact receives a message with an unfilled placeholder or a broken field reference. The send is blocked until all required fields have either populated data or a configured fallback.
How many contacts can I send to at once with TextingOnly?
TextingOnly sends to contact lists of any size — from a few hundred to tens of thousands in a single campaign. Delivery is staggered in compliance with carrier throughput requirements and to protect your 10DLC (10-digit long code) sender reputation. Large sends are queued and dispatched without manual management. Staggered delivery does not affect personalization — each contact receives their individually rendered message with dynamic fields resolved to their specific data. Campaign performance tracking updates as messages deliver and replies arrive. Per-segment reporting breaks performance by dynamic field value — city, rep, service type, or offer amount — so you see which segment drove the most engagement.