Every Character Counts: Booostr Just Made SMS Links Shorter

Introduction

We just released a new advanced link shortener for Booostr SMS Messaging, and it solves a very practical problem: long links can eat up valuable space in a text message.

When you’re sending an SMS about a donation campaign, volunteer opportunity or registration form, you want room to explain why someone should click, what they need to do and when they need to do it. Now you can shorten Donation Campaign Links, Volunteer Sign Up Links, Form Links and custom URLs, giving you more characters for the message itself.

For a nonprofit, that extra space can make a real difference. Instead of a message that feels like a URL with a few words attached, you can give supporters useful context and a clear reason to take action.

More Room for the Message That Matters

Think about a volunteer text. Instead of letting a long URL take up valuable space, you can shorten the link and use that room for something more useful:

“We still need 5 volunteers for Saturday! Sign up by Friday.”

Or, for a fundraiser:

“Our school fundraiser ends Friday. Every donation helps us reach our goal!”

Those extra words can help make a text feel more complete and personal. You can explain what you’re asking, include a deadline, mention an event or simply make the call to action clearer.

Shorter links give your message more room to do its job.

Shorten Your Link in Just a Few Clicks

You don’t need to leave Booostr or use another link-shortening service. The feature is built directly into the SMS message editor.

Here’s how it works:

1. Click “Insert Link.” Add a link while writing your SMS message.

2. Choose your link type. Select a Donation Campaign, Volunteer Sign Up, Form or Custom URL.

3. Select your campaign or enter your URL. Choose the Booostr campaign or form you want to share, or paste in your own URL.

4. Click “Shorten.” That’s it. Bam. Done. Your shortened link is ready to use in your message.

Know Your Message Length and Cost

The new link shortener works alongside the tools already built into Booostr SMS Messaging. As you write, the built-in character counter tracks your message length, helping you see how much space you’re using before you send.

Booostr also shows your cost per message before you send, so you can plan your campaign’s messaging spend. You can send a message immediately, save it as a draft or schedule it for a future date.

A Full-Featured SMS Tool for Nonprofits

The link shortener is just one part of Booostr’s full-featured nonprofit SMS messaging tool. Use texts to remind supporters about upcoming events, fill volunteer spots, promote donation campaigns, share registration forms or send important organization updates.

Booostr also includes Safe Sending to help ensure your text messages comply with applicable national and state laws. Integrated reporting helps you track messaging activity and spending, so you can manage your communications without bouncing between different systems.

Quick, Affordable Text Messaging

SMS can be a great way to reach supporters, but cost and complexity can make smaller organizations hesitant to use it. Booostr takes a different approach: there’s no monthly or annual subscription fee to access the platform or its SMS tool.

Your organization gets 300 SMS messages free to start. After those are used, additional messages are pay-as-you-go, with costs shown before sending. You can use the tool without committing to a recurring software subscription.

And now, with the new link shortener, you can make better use of the space available in every message.

Shorter links. More room for your message. A simpler way to keep supporters informed.

Try Booostr for $0

Booostr gives your organization access to every tool with no monthly or annual subscription fees. Start with SMS Messaging or explore the full platform, including unlimited email sends and unlimited contacts in your CRM. Migration, setup and support are included, too.

Getting started is simple: create your user account, submit your organization, and once you’re approved, you’ll have full access.

Give the new link shortener a try and see how it can help you make more room for the messages that matter. Booostr can help your organization reach more supporters, increase revenue and make the volunteer job easier — without another monthly software bill.

Get started at Booostr.co.