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What is the ideal Mother's Day SMS message length and format?
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Ideal Mother's Day SMS Length and Format
SMS is read in seconds on a small screen. The more words you include, the less of it gets read. Your message has to earn every character it contains.
Character Count Reference
| Message Length | SMS Segments | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Under 160 characters | 1 segment | Ideal |
| 161-306 characters | 2 segments | Avoid unless necessary |
| Over 306 characters | 3+ segments | Do not use for promotions |
Optimal Message Structure
- Line 1 (context): Hi [Name], Mother's Day shipping ends Thursday 5pm. (40-50 chars)
- Line 2 (benefit or CTA): Free gift wrapping on all orders. (30-40 chars)
- Link: Shortened trackable URL using a service like bit.ly or your platform's built-in shortener. (20-25 chars)
- Total target: 90-115 chars before link = 110-140 chars total, comfortably within one segment.
The Link Destination
Link directly to your Mother's Day collection or a specific product, not your homepage. A subscriber who clicks an SMS about gift wrapping and lands on a generic homepage experiences a disconnect that significantly reduces purchase completion rates. Match the link destination to the message content precisely.
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