🔑 Text-to-Join Keywords

Grow your list with a single word.

A keyword is a word, phrase, or number your customers text to trigger an action — subscribing to a list, grabbing a promo code, or getting info. Put it on a sign, a receipt, or a post and watch your list grow.

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Tidewater Tacos
● Verified business
Today 9:41 AM
TACOS
You’re in! ? Reply with your name for a free taco on your next visit.
1word
to opt in instantly
$0
auto-welcome is free
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compliant opt-in
Why keywords

The easiest way to grow a list

People text your word and they’re subscribed — instantly and compliantly.

Pick a keyword

Choose a word (3–20 characters, letters and numbers) like JOIN, TACOS, or VIP.

Instant auto-welcome

New subscribers get a free confirmation reply the moment they text in.

Compliant by design

Texting in a keyword is a clear opt-in — consent is captured automatically.

Grow anywhere

Put your keyword on signs, receipts, posts, and ads to capture sign-ups everywhere.

How it works

Create a keyword in 4 steps

1

Open Keywords

Select Keywords under “Recipients” in the app.

2

Name your keyword

Enter a keyword (3–20 characters, letters and numbers only).

3

Pick a list

Choose the list new contacts get added to when they text in.

4

Create it

Hit Create — your keyword is live and the auto-welcome fires automatically.

Four ways to use them

Types of keywords

Keywords do more than grow a list — they trigger the action you choose.

Opt-in

Let customers subscribe to your marketing lists for updates, invites, and promo codes.

Action

Prompt a specific behavior — redeem a coupon, enter a contest, or confirm a booking.

Information

Deliver product, service, event, or policy details — great for support and FAQs.

Promotional

Drive sales with special deals, discounts, and limited-time offers.

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Elizabeth V.
Health Owner / Operator

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Michelle T.
Director of Online Marketing

Keywords, frequently asked

Are SMS keywords case-sensitive?

No. “JOIN,” “Join,” and “join” are all treated the same.

What happens if someone misspells a keyword?

A misspelled keyword triggers an error reply prompting them to try again or giving further instructions.

How do I track keyword performance?

TextSpot’s analytics show how often each keyword is used, so you can measure engagement and campaign effectiveness.

Pick your first keyword

Want to see how SMS keywords build subscriber lists and connect you with customers? Sign up for a free account today and start messaging.

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