You can create clickable links in emails, landing pages, or websites that open a text message with pre-filled content. This is perfect for parents to quickly confirm tour appointments, claim promo codes, or respond to enrollment offers.

How It Works

When a parent clicks the link, their phone's messaging app opens with your center's number and a pre-written message ready to send. They just tap "Send" to respond.

Creating the Link

Use this HTML code structure:

<a href="sms:2155555555&body=Yes, I want the Early Enrollment Discount (Code: EARLY25)">Claim Your Discount</a>

Replace:

  • 2155555555 with your center's phone number
  • The text after body= with your pre-filled message
  • Claim Your Discount with your link text
[SCREENSHOT: Example of HTML code in the custom HTML element of a landing page builder, showing the SMS link code]

Common Use Cases

Tour Confirmations:

<a href="sms:5555551234&body=Yes, confirm my tour on Tuesday at 10am">Confirm Your Tour</a>

Promo Code Redemption:

<a href="sms:5555551234&body=I want to claim the summer discount (Code: SUMMER2024)">Claim Discount</a>

Quick Enrollment Interest:

<a href="sms:5555551234&body=I'm interested in enrolling for fall. Please call me.">Start Enrollment</a>

Set Up Automated Responses

Create automations that watch for specific phrases in incoming texts and respond automatically or assign tasks to your team.

For example, when a parent texts "Yes, confirm my tour," Enrollio can:

  • Send an automatic confirmation message
  • Update their enrollment opportunity status
  • Notify your front desk staff
  • Add the tour to your calendar
[SCREENSHOT: Automation builder showing a trigger set to "Inbound Message" with condition checking if message contains "confirm my tour"]
Pro Tip: Keep pre-filled messages short and specific. Include claim codes or appointment details so you can easily identify which campaign the response came from.

Where to Use These Links

  • Email campaigns to prospective families
  • Landing pages for open house events
  • Follow-up messages after tours
  • Special offer announcements
  • Waitlist notification emails

This creates a friction-free way for busy parents to respond — they don't need to remember your number or type out their request.