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How Missed-Call Text-Back Works

When you can't answer a call, your system automatically texts the caller so you never lose a potential customer.

Every missed call is a potential lost customer. Your SmartWebsite Pro system automatically sends a text message to callers you miss, keeping the conversation alive until you can respond.


How It Works

The Flow

  1. Call comes in – Someone calls your SmartWebsite Pro number
  2. Call goes unanswered – You’re busy, after hours, or unavailable
  3. Text sent automatically – Caller receives an SMS within seconds
  4. Conversation starts – They can text back, and you respond when ready

The Message

The automatic text is friendly and professional:

“Hi! Sorry we missed your call. How can we help you? Feel free to text us here and we’ll get back to you shortly.”

This message can be customized to match your brand voice.


Why This Matters

The Problem with Missed Calls

When someone calls a business and gets no answer:

  • 80% won’t leave a voicemail
  • 75% will call a competitor instead
  • Most won’t try again

The Text-Back Solution

Text-back changes the dynamic:

  • Immediate acknowledgment – They know you got their call
  • Lower friction – Texting is easier than calling back
  • Conversation preserved – They can reply when convenient
  • You respond when ready – No phone tag

When Text-Back Triggers

Text-back activates when:

ScenarioText-Back?
Call goes to voicemail✅ Yes
Call rings out (no answer)✅ Yes
Caller hangs up before answer✅ Yes
Call is answered❌ No
Known spam number❌ No
Caller opted out of texts❌ No

What Happens Next

After the initial text:

If They Reply

The conversation continues via SMS. Depending on your plan:

  • Core: You receive notification and respond manually
  • Growth+: AI can handle initial conversation, qualify the lead, even book appointments

If They Don’t Reply

No further automated texts are sent from the missed-call sequence. They’re added as a contact for potential future follow-up.


Customization Options

You can customize:

OptionWhat It Does
Message textChange the wording to match your brand
TimingAdjust delay before text sends (default: immediate)
HoursOnly send during business hours (optional)
AI follow-upEnable AI to continue the conversation (Growth+)

Viewing Missed Calls

In your dashboard:

  • Calls section shows all call activity
  • Filter by “Missed” to see unanswered calls
  • Each entry shows if text-back was sent
  • Conversation thread shows any replies

Best Practices

Respond Quickly

Even with text-back, speed matters. Try to respond to text replies within:

  • 5 minutes – Ideal
  • 15 minutes – Good
  • 1 hour – Acceptable
  • Same day – Minimum

Faster responses = higher conversion.

Keep Conversations in the System

Reply through your dashboard or app, not from your personal phone. This keeps conversations tracked and accessible to your team.


Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cost extra per text?

Text messages are included in your plan. No per-message charges.

What if someone calls multiple times?

Text-back only triggers once per caller within a 24-hour period to avoid spam.

Can I turn this off?

Yes, but we don’t recommend it. Text-back recovers leads that would otherwise be lost.

Does it work after hours?

Yes. You can configure it to work 24/7 or only during business hours.

What about spam calls?

Known spam numbers are filtered and don’t receive text-back messages.


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