Microsoft Outlook SMS Integrations
This article will show you some of the ways you can integrate SMS software with Microsoft Outlook. Automate tasks and accomplish more desired outcomes.
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Microsoft Outlook SMS Integrations 101
To create an integration between Microsoft Outlook and SMS software you need to understand the workflow that automates tasks: Triggers and Actions.
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Triggers
Triggers are the things that happen on Microsoft Outlook or on your SMS software. They are the first step in automating a task. Triggers are the “if” statement.
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Actions
Actions are what happens after a trigger on Microsoft Outlook or your SMS Software. Actions are the “then” statement of your automation.
Popular Microsoft Outlook + SMS Software Integrations
- When a calendar event starts in Outlook, an SMS message is sent to a list as a reminder.
- When a new contact is added in Outlook, the contact is added/updated to a list.
- When an incoming SMS message is received, a new contact is created in Outlook.
Everything You Can Do with a Microsoft Outlook SMS Integration
This is everything we know is possible when it comes to automating sending text messages with Microsoft Outlook and other integrations that enhance the experience of working with Microsoft Outlook.
When Microsoft Outlook is the Trigger:
| When this happens in Microsoft Outlook | Do this with SMS software... |
|---|---|
| Calendar Event Starts in Outlook | Send an SMS Reminder to Attendees. |
| A Person Accepts a Calendar Event Invitation | Add the Person to a Contact List in Your SMS Software. |
| New Calendar Event is Created | Add Contact to List, Send/Schedule an SMS or MMS message, Add Contact to SMS Software. |
When SMS software like TextSpot is the Trigger:
| When this happens in your SMS software... | Do this in Microsoft Outlook |
|---|---|
| Web Form Sign Up | Create a Calendar Event Or Contact. |
| Link Click in Text Message | Create a Calendar Event Or Contact. |
| Message is Received | Create New Contact. |
| Link Click in Text Message | A Draft Email is Created. |
| Web Form Sign Up | Automatically Send an Email to Contact. |
| A Keyword is Detected in a Text Message | Create a New Calendar Event. |
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