How to Attach Images to Your Automated Texting Campaigns with Texting Betty and Follow Up Boss

Want to make your automated text campaigns more engaging? Adding images to your text messages can transform a simple outreach into something that truly captures attention and builds stronger connections with your leads. Today, we’re walking through exactly how to attach images to your automated texting campaigns using Texting Betty and Follow Up Boss.

Text messages are already powerful for starting conversations, but when you add visuals to the mix, you’re taking engagement to the next level. Whether you’re sending inspirational quotes, property photos, market updates, or any other visual content, images help reinforce your message and create a more memorable experience for your recipients.

Setting Up Your Google Drive Folder

The first step in this process is creating a publicly accessible folder in Google Drive. This is where you’ll store all the images you want to use in your text campaigns. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Open Google Drive and click on “New,” then select “New Folder.” Give your folder a descriptive name that helps you identify it later.
2. Once created, click on the folder name, then click “Share” and “Share” again. This is the crucial part: you need to make sure the folder is accessible to anyone with the link and that they have “Viewer” permissions. After you’ve set these permissions, click “Done.”
3. Now it’s time to upload your images. Click “New” again, select “File Upload,” and choose the image you want to use in your campaign. For this example, let’s say you’re sending an inspirational quote image to your leads.
4. Once your image is uploaded, you’ll need to share it individually as well. Click on the image, hit “Share,” and again ensure it’s accessible to anyone with the link as a viewer.

Converting Your Google Drive Link

Here’s where Texting Betty’s tools come into play. Google Drive links aren’t formatted in a way that works directly with Follow Up Boss, so you’ll need to convert them. Head over to the Texting Betty tools page and click “Try It Now.” Go back to your Google Drive, copy the link to your image, and paste it into the Texting Betty conversion tool. Click “Generate Link,” and you’ll get a properly formatted URL that’s ready to use in Follow Up Boss.

Creating Your Action Plan in Follow Up Boss

Now we’re ready to set everything up in Follow Up Boss. Log into your account and navigate to Admin, then Action Plans. Click to add a new action plan and give it a clear name. Something like “SMS with Image” works perfectly so you can easily identify it later.

Change the action type to “Add Note.” You can customize other settings based on your preferences. The important part is adding a specific time tag that tells the system when to send out your text message. You might use a “schedule tag” so the message goes out as soon as you launch the action plan, taking business hours into consideration.

Next, compose the text message you want to send. This is where you’ll paste in the converted URL from Texting Betty’s tools. Go back to the tools page, copy the Follow Up Boss formatted URL, return to your action plan, and paste it right into your message. Take a moment to review everything, then copy the name of your action plan and save it.

Testing Your Setup

Before rolling this out to your entire database, it’s smart to test with a sample lead. Navigate to your test contact in Follow Up Boss, scroll down to the Action Plans section, find the action plan you just created, and activate it. Within seconds, you should see the text message scheduled in the system. The note will be converted, and the text message will be delivered with your image attached.

One helpful tip: refresh your Follow Up Boss browser after the message sends. This ensures you can see the image properly displayed in the notes. You can click on the image to view it in a larger size and confirm everything looks exactly how you intended.

Why This Matters for Your Business

Adding images to your automated text campaigns opens up countless possibilities for more creative and effective communication. You can send property listings with photos, share branded graphics, deliver market statistics visually, or simply add personality with inspirational content. Visual elements make your messages stand out in crowded text threads and show recipients that you’re putting extra effort into your communication.

The beauty of this system is that once you’ve set it up, it runs automatically. You can create multiple action plans with different images for different stages of your lead nurturing process, ensuring your contacts receive timely, relevant, and visually appealing messages without any manual work on your part.

If you run into any issues or have questions about incorporating images into your automated text campaigns, the Texting Betty support team is ready to help. Just reach out to support@textingbetty.com, and they’ll guide you through any challenges you might face. Start experimenting with images in your Follow Up Boss text campaigns today and watch your engagement rates climb!