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The SMS-first communication checklist for outdoor service
July 7, 2026 4 min read·Service Pro Suite Team
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The SMS-first communication checklist for outdoor service
The 10-item SMS-first checklist
- Publish your Twilio number on your website and Google Business Profile.
- Turn on 'On my way' auto-texts in Settings.
- Save 5 reply templates: Hello, On the way, Done, Invoice link, Reminder.
- Set every new client's SMS opt-in to Yes at intake (with permission).
- Send review-request texts an hour after payment lands.
- Auto-remind stale invoices at 30/60/90 days.
- Reply within 5 minutes during business hours — 4x conversion boost.
- Use your first name in every message — "Mike here from GreenEdge".
- Honor STOP replies automatically (built in — don't fight it).
- Text photos of finished work — silent proof of quality.