One line check in
Just checking in, {{name}}. Is this still something you'd like to look at? A yes, no or not now is all I need.
You sent a quote or asked about a policy, and nothing came back. Silence usually means busy, not no. These fourteen texts bring the chat back to life without pushing: a short nudge, a helpful question, a new angle, a call offer, and a kind final message. Each one makes it easy to answer in a word. Send them only to people who agreed to texts, and stop when asked or after the last message. Copy any message, or add all fourteen to your keyboard and send them from iMessage, WhatsApp, SMS or any other app in one tap. textcuts works in any app where you type.
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Words in {{double braces}} are blanks. In the textcuts keyboard you fill them with one tap, and the names you used recently come back.
Just checking in, {{name}}. Is this still something you'd like to look at? A yes, no or not now is all I need.
My last message may have been buried, {{name}}. In short: I have your information ready and can answer questions whenever you like.
I haven't reached you by text, {{name}}, so I'll try a call this week. If email is better for you, tell me and I'll switch.
One tip while you decide, {{name}}: check that the deductible on any quote is an amount you could pay tomorrow. It helps to choose the right policy.
What would make this easier for you, {{name}}? More time, a simpler explanation, a comparison. Tell me and I'll do that.
Is this a busy time, {{name}}? If you'd like me to check back in a few weeks, give me a date and I'll write then.
Should I resend the information, {{name}}? Here it is again: {{link}}. Take a look whenever it suits you.
Your current policy ends on {{date}}, {{name}}, so I wanted to mention it in case you need cover to continue. No need to reply if you've got it sorted.
A short call could save a lot of texting, {{name}}. I'm free at {{time}} today or tomorrow. Would either work?
I haven't heard back, {{name}}, so I'll stop writing now. If you ever want to look at this again, text me and we'll start fresh.
I'm closing your quote file, {{name}}. Nothing is lost, and I can reopen it with updated numbers any time.
It's been a while since we talked, {{name}}. If your situation has changed, I'd be happy to look at your cover. If not, ignore this.
Good to hear from you, {{name}}. No worries about the delay. Where would you like to pick up?
Understood, {{name}}. I've taken you off my text list. If you ever need help with insurance, you can call me.
| When | Message | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 to 3 | One line check in | One line. |
| Day 3 | Maybe it got buried | Only once. |
| Day 7 | Useful tip | Give value. |
| Day 10 | What would help | Ask what would help. |
| Day 14 | Call offer | Call offer. |
| Day 21 | Last message | The last message. |
| On a stop | Please stop | Immediately. |
Texting a number that never agreed to hear from you (a bought list, a number copied from a form for something else, a stranger).
Instead: Text only people who gave you their number and agreed to texts. Honor stop right away.
Guilt ("I've been trying to reach you for days").
Instead: Say your last message may have been buried.
Daily messages to someone who didn't reply.
Instead: Space follow ups by days, and stop after the last one.
Ignoring a stop request.
Instead: Honor it right away. FCC rules require it.
Fake urgency to force a reply.
Instead: Mention only real dates.
Calling the person from a blocked number after they said stop.
Instead: Respect the request on every channel.
Copying the same text each time.
Instead: Change the angle with each follow up.
Works in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and every other app.
Four or five messages over about three weeks, each with a different angle, then a final close the loop text. Stop right away if they say stop.
No. Send these only to people who gave you their number and agreed to hear from you by text. The FCC's guide and 47 CFR 64.1200 explain the consent rules. Start a first message with a line such as "Tell me if you'd rather not get texts," and stop the moment someone says stop. Keep texting for people you already work with, one message at a time, typed by you.
Yes. Eleven of the fourteen use a single blank, which fills in on the free plan. "Offering to resend", "Policy ends soon", "Call offer" use two blanks and need Pro to fill both from the keyboard.
Yes. textcuts is a keyboard, so the templates work in every app where you type, including iMessage, WhatsApp, SMS and Messenger.