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How to Use Reachly
Follow this step-by-step guide to start sending bulk SMS messages to your audience. No technical knowledge required.
Step 1
Create Your Account
Sign up for free in less than a minute
- Click 'Get Started' or 'Sign Up' on the homepage
- Enter your email address and create a password
- Verify your email (check your inbox)
- You're in! Your free account includes 100 messages/month
Pro Tip: Use a business email for a more professional sender identity.
Step 2
Add Your Contacts
Build your audience list
- Navigate to the 'Contacts' page from the sidebar
- Click 'Add Contact' to add contacts one at a time
- Or click 'Import CSV' to bulk import from a spreadsheet
- Organize contacts into groups for targeted messaging
Pro Tip: Your CSV should have columns for 'name' and 'phone'. Phone numbers should include country code (e.g., +1 for US).
Step 3
Create Message Templates
Save time with reusable messages
- Go to the 'Templates' page from the sidebar
- Click 'Create Template' to start a new template
- Give it a name and category for easy organization
- Write your message content and save
Pro Tip: Create templates for common messages like appointment reminders, promotions, or follow-ups.
Step 4
Send Your First Message
Reach your audience instantly
- Click 'Send Message' in the sidebar
- Select the contacts or groups you want to message
- Type your message or choose a template
- Review the message preview and click 'Send'
Pro Tip: Start with a small test group to make sure everything looks right before sending to your full list.
Step 5
Schedule Messages
Plan your communications in advance
- From the Send Message page, click 'Schedule for Later'
- Choose the date and time you want the message sent
- Confirm and schedule your message
- View or cancel scheduled messages from the 'Scheduled' page
Pro Tip: Schedule messages for optimal times - studies show Tuesday-Thursday mornings get the best engagement.
Step 6
Track Your Results
Monitor delivery and engagement
- Visit the 'History' page to see all sent messages
- Check delivery status for each message
- View your usage statistics on the Dashboard
- Monitor your remaining message quota
Pro Tip: Review your message history regularly to identify what's working and optimize your communications.
Quick Tips for Success
Keep Messages Short
SMS messages over 160 characters are split into multiple segments. Keep it concise for best results.
Get Consent
Always ensure you have permission to text your contacts. This is required by law and builds trust.
Personalize When Possible
Use your recipient's name and relevant details to make messages feel personal, not spammy.
Clean Your List
Regularly remove invalid numbers and unsubscribes to maintain high delivery rates.
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