Small business
Text marketing built for small businesses
No subscription to justify, no contract to sign, and no minimum list size. Pay for the texts you send and nothing else — the way a small business should buy software.
Why owners pick YIPSMS
Made for teams without a marketing department
You should be able to send a campaign between customers, not schedule a demo to find out the price.
No monthly fee
Nothing leaves your account in a slow month. Costs track your sending exactly.
Live in minutes
Upload a list, write one message, hit send. No onboarding call required.
Bring your own list
Import contacts from your POS, booking tool, or a plain spreadsheet.
Know what worked
See clicks and delivery per campaign so you can repeat what sells.
Compliance handled
Opt-out language and STOP replies are managed for you on every send.
Reaches everyone
No app to install and no algorithm deciding who sees your message.
Real numbers
What one campaign actually costs
A single-segment message sent to your whole list, at standard YIPSMS rates.
| List size | 1 SMS segment | 1 MMS segment |
|---|---|---|
| 200 contacts | $6.40 | $11.00 |
| 500 contacts | $16.00 | $27.50 |
| 1,000 contacts | $32.00 | $55.00 |
| 5,000 contacts | $160.00 | $275.00 |
One SMS segment is 160 characters. One MMS segment is 1,600 characters and can carry an image.
Questions
Small business SMS marketing FAQ
How much does SMS marketing cost for a small business?
On YIPSMS you pay $0.032 per SMS segment and $0.055 per MMS segment with no monthly fee. Sending one text to 500 customers costs about $16. There is no subscription to cover before you start.
Do I need a big list for text marketing to be worth it?
No. Because there is no monthly minimum, a list of 200 local customers is still profitable. Small lists often perform better than large ones because the audience genuinely knows your business.
How do I get customers to sign up for texts?
Use an opt-in popup on your website, collect numbers at the point of sale, and add a keyword to your receipts and signage. YIPSMS includes subscriber popups so you do not need a separate list-growth tool.
Is text message marketing legal for small businesses?
Yes, provided you have express written consent before messaging and offer a clear way to opt out. YIPSMS appends opt-out language and handles STOP and HELP replies automatically on every campaign.
How long does it take to send my first campaign?
Most owners send within their first session: create an account, upload a CSV or paste numbers, write the message, and send. 10DLC brand registration runs alongside onboarding.
What should a small business actually text about?
Appointment reminders, limited-time offers, new stock, event invitations, and order updates all perform well. Keep it to a few sends a month so the list stays healthy.
Keep exploring
Work out your exact cost per campaign.
Platform overviewHow YIPSMS compares to subscription software.
Use cases by industryRetail, real estate, political, and service businesses.
Bulk SMS sendingFor when your list outgrows a few thousand.
Shopify SMS appSelling online? Install on your store.
Guides and playbooksCampaign ideas, timing, and compliance.
Send your first campaign this week
Free to create an account. You only pay when a message goes out.