Campaigns in 3 steps
Pick a template, target a segment, hit send. Most retailers launch their first campaign in under five minutes — no designer or copywriter required.
3steps to launch
<5minavg. setup time
New: AI-Powered Campaign Analytics
SMS marketing that keeps local shoppers coming back
Text Buds turns checkout-lane sign-ups into a direct line to your customers — weekly deals, mystery coupons, punch cards and raffles, sent straight to their phone with a 98%+ open rate. Now with one-click posting to every social channel you run.
600+retailers texting smarter
98%average message open rate
This week only: buy-one-get-one on all produce 🥬 Reply STOP to opt out.
Nice, saving this!
You unlocked a Mystery Coupon 🎉 Show this text at checkout to reveal your discount.
Delivered in 4s20,000+ texts / mo
+15% revenueavg. retailer lift
Green Valley Market
Corner Drug Pharmacy
Fresh Fields Grocers
Mainstreet Pharmacy
Bell's Family Market
QuickStop Corner Store
Why retailers switch to Text Buds
Everything Clockwatch and Sale Fish do — plus a modern social layer
Launch campaigns in three steps, track results with AI analytics, and cross-post every promotion to Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok and more without leaving your dashboard.
AI-Powered Analytics
Understand redemption rates, best send times and top-performing segments automatically.
Checkout-Lane Kiosks
We provide and install the opt-in kiosks. Customers join your list in seconds at the register.
Full Social Media Integration
Connect Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and WhatsApp Business. Auto-publish every SMS offer as a social post, sync your follower count, and track engagement alongside redemption — all from one dashboard.
7networks supported
1-clickcross-posting
How it works
From sign-up to sale in three steps
Collect opt-ins
Kiosks at checkout, a web form, or a QR code on your storefront — customers text-to-join in seconds. No app download required.
Send the right message
Weekly sales, mystery coupons, punch cards, raffle tickets, videograms or flash alerts — segment by purchase history and send with one click.
Watch traffic grow
Your Retailer Dashboard shows opens, redemptions, and social reach in real time, with AI suggestions to improve the next send.
Weekly Sale Ads
Mystery Coupons
Punch Cards
Raffle Tickets
Videograms
Flash Messages
Results retailers see
Real stores. Real traffic. Real revenue.
★★★★★
"We saw a noticeable increase in mid-week traffic within the first month. Text Buds pays for itself many times over."
SF
Sam FieldsOwner, Fresh Fields Grocers
★★★★★
"A 15% increase in revenue in our first quarter using the mystery coupons and punch card campaigns."
MK
Maria KimManager, Corner Drug Pharmacy
★★★★★
"Cross-posting to Instagram and Facebook automatically saved my marketing person hours every week."
RJ
Ray JenningsOwner, Green Valley Market
★★★★★
"Setup took one afternoon. The kiosk pays for itself in opt-ins during the first weekend alone."
DL
Dana LeeOwner, QuickStop Corner Store
Estimate your impact
See what an SMS list could be worth to your store
Estimate only, based on a typical 6% incremental redemption lift per campaign observed across Text Buds retailers. Actual results vary by store, category and list quality.
Projected annual lift
$110,592
- Extra visits / month 288
- Extra revenue / month $9,216
- Extra revenue / year $110,592
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do customers actually opt in?
We install a kiosk at your checkout lane where customers enter their phone number in seconds. You can also collect opt-ins through a web form or a QR code on your storefront and receipts.
Which social networks can I connect?
Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and WhatsApp Business. Connect once in Settings and choose which campaigns auto-publish to each channel.
How many texts can I send?
Every plan supports high-volume sending — our largest retailers send 20,000+ texts a month with a 98%+ delivery success rate.
Is there a contract?
No long-term contract is required on any plan. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time from your Retailer Dashboard.
Do I need any technical skills to set this up?
No. We install the kiosk hardware, configure your account and train your staff. Most retailers are sending their first campaign the same day.
Ready when you are
Grow your foot traffic with your first campaign this week
Join 600+ independent retailers using Text Buds to turn checkout-lane sign-ups into repeat customers.
Social media, connected
One offer. Every channel.
Every SMS campaign can auto-publish as a native post across your connected accounts, so your storefront, feed and inbox always say the same thing.