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How to build a Text Message Autoresponder
Blog post from Bandwidth
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Author
Austin Bello
Word Count
1,459
Language
English
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Summary
This article discusses the three components to consider when building an SMS Responder, which is a system that processes and performs actions based on specific keywords. The first component is Keyword Management, where a place to manage keywords should be created for both technical and non-technical users. The second component is Opt In/Out Management, ensuring end users can opt in or out of receiving messages while staying compliant with carriers' rules. The third component is Real Time Message Log, which helps access inputs and outputs of the messaging service in real time for debugging and analytics purposes. Additionally, best practices are provided to avoid endless loops when setting up an SMS autoresponder.