Need system to send alerts from page to cell phones and Emails.

Discussion in 'Programming' started by jimd118, Oct 23, 2007.

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    Hi guys,
    I was approached by a client that wants a page made that will have local city information on it such as school closing, traffic problems, etc. He wants the site to email or send a text to cell phones of people signed up everytime there is a new message on the site or the removal of a message. Is there software or something out there that can simplify this? Im clueless on this so any info on how to accomplish this is much appreciated.
    Thank you
    Jim D.
     
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  2. eggi

    eggi Peon

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    Hey There,

    Just make sure that when people sign up, they include their text or cellphone address. Most company's provide that for regular customers now. For instance to send a page to someone with a Verizon phone number, it's just .
    As long as you have them input that information for you, you can just treat everything like simple email out

    , Mike
     
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    Both are easy to do but it will get expensive for them to be sending out all the SMS messages.

    Email is simple to code

    SMS is provided through a 3rd party as the hardware setup isnt straight forward to do it 100% yourself. The service you sign up for should provide you with a simple interface for sending the texts with sample scripts
     
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    krakjoe Well-Known Member

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