Creating an Opt-In List

An opt-in list is used to add mobile numbers or contacts that have opted to receive text messages from a list in your advertiser account. Mobile numbers are added to an opt-in list by having the actual owner of the mobile number text a keyword or you uploading the contacts to the list. Please click here if you're looking to create a lead list.

1. Start by clicking the "Contacts" tab in the advertiser dashboard:
   
   
   
   
   
2. In the Contacts page, click on "Create New":
   
   
   
   
   
3. In the Contact List Wizard, under "Choose List Type," select "Opt-in database":
   
   
   
   
   
4. Under "List Name," type the name of your list:
   
   
   
   
   
5. Under "Selected Keywords," you can add a keyword(s) to your list so when users text your selected keyword(s) they will be added to your list.
   
   - Select "Add Keyword" to choose a keyword(s) to add.
   - A pop-up screen will show.
   - If you have created any keywords previously, you will be presented with a list of those keywords created.
   - If you haven't created any keywords previously, you will also have an option to add one by clicking "Request Keyword." 
   - Type the keyword you'd like to add and click "Check" to see if it's available.
   - If the keyword is available, a green checkmark will be shown. Click "Lease" to add the keyword.
   - You can find the newly created keyword in your list of keywords. Select your keyword and click "Add Keyword(s)."
   - Your keyword(s) will then be shown under "Selected Keywords."
   
   
   
   
   
6. Under "Opt-in Message," type the message users will receive when texting your selected keyword(s) or when they're added to the list via upload.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Under "Estimated Frequency," select the number of text messages that user can expect to receive - this number will be shown in the opt-in message:
   
   
   
   
   
8. Under "Personalization, Ask For," you can select if you'd like to ask users additional information after opting-in, such as "Name and Zip Code." This will send an additional text message after users receive the opt-in message. If a user answers, their information will be added to their contact profile. Please note that personalized messages will use additional credits for each message sent. 
   
   
   
   
   
9. You will also find the following additional options:
   
   - Require Double Opt-in: Sends a text message to the user's mobile number asking them to reply "Yes" before they can opt-in to your list.
   
   - Apply Age Gate: Asks users to enter their birthdate in MM/DD/YYYY format to proceed opt-in. If the user is underage they will not be opted-in.
   
   -  Custom "Reply Yes" Message: When "Require Double Opt-in" is checked or when a user subscribes from a web form, a confirmation text will be sent for the user to reply "Yes" or "Y".
   You can customize our default message: "Reply 'YES' to opt-in and receive text msgs from X. No purchase necessary. Terms: https://mcpn.us/p?c=0"
   
   - Enable Opt-in Tags: Allows the user to enter the keyword (space) (Data) ex. "SALAD SPECIAL." This information will be available in the Opt-in Tag Report
   
   
   
   
   
10. Under "Opt-in Coupon," you will have the following options - these aren't mandatory:
    
    - Opt-in Reward Coupon: Select a previously created coupon to go out after a user opt-ins.
    
    - Referral Reward Coupon: Include a reward to users who shared a coupon with friends via Social media or text message. The coupon will be sent when the first new user opts-in. This is a one-time coupon sent per user per list.
    
    
    
    
    
11. Finally, you will also have the following options - these aren't mandatory:
    
    - Alternative Auto Reply (For Existing Subscribers): Use this option if you want existing subscribers to receive a different opt-in message in case that they are texting the keyword associated with the opt-in list again.
    
    - Notify me when users opts-in: Receive a notification every time a new user opt-ins. 
    
    
    
    
    
12. Click "Save" when done
    
    
    
    
    
13. You're all set. Have a blast!