Twilio Sms Ecwid App
OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION
To setup this app, you need to create an account in twilio.com. The pricing for SMS is available at twilio.com.
Why you need Twilio SMS app.
1) Customers doesn’t have to call you to know the status of the order or shipment.
2) Custom notifications can be sent to customers in case of any issues or promotions.
* The message text limit is 140 characters, more than 140 characters is sent as second email.
Installation
- Setup an account in twilio.com.
Settings
- Alpha Numeric ID: The company name or brand name to be appeared when an sms is sent. i.e. ECWID. Only available for paid twilio accounts.
- Twilio Account ID: API ID found at Twilio.com -> account -> dashboard.
- Twilio Auth Token: Auth Token found at Twilio.com -> account -> dashboard.
- Twilio Phone Number: Found at Twilio.com -> account -> phone number
Testing
- SMS content will be stripped sometimes in test account, Since a default text is appended by twilio.com. The text will not be appended once you have subscribed to twilio.com
New Order
- Sms notification sent when a new order is created. (Content should not exceed 140 characters)
Payment
- Sms notification sent when a order payment status is updated. (Content should not exceed 140 characters)
Shipping
- Sms notification sent when a order shipping status is updated. (Content should not exceed 140 characters)
Custom
- Sms notification can be sent to any phone number. Please append the country code along with the phone number. (Content should not exceed 140 characters)