Activating Text Message Marketing via Marketplace

Activating Text Message Marketing via Marketplace

Onboarding to Text Message Marketing can be accessed in two ways:
1. Through the Applova Marketplace 
2. Directly through the Merchant Portal - Onboarding to Text Message Marketing via the Merchant Portal 
 
This guide explains how to access the onboarding flow from the Applova Marketplace.

Step 1
Go to the Applova Marketplace.

Step 2
Scroll down to the "Add-ons" section and go to the "Marketing" section.


Step 3
Click on the "Text Message Marketing" card.

Step 4
Then click on the "Get Started" button and you will be redirected to the Text Message Marketing "Packages" tab in Merchant Portal.


Step 5
On the "Packages" tab in Merchant Portal, select a suitable package for your business and click "Next".

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Following are the available Text Message Bundles
No. of Text Message that can be Sent

Package Price

1–250 texts
$30/mo
251–500 texts
$35/mo
501–1,000 texts
$45/mo
1,001–5,000 texts
$70/mo
5,001–15,000 texts
$140/mo
15,001–25,000 texts
$205/mo
25,001–50,000 texts
$395/mo
50,001–75,000 texts
$580/mo
75,001–100,000 texts
$770/mo
100,001–150,000 texts
$1,145/mo
150,001–200,000 texts
$1,520/mo
200,001–300,000 texts
$2,270/mo
300,001–400,000 texts
$3,020/mo
400,001–500,000 texts
$3,770/mo
More than 500,000 texts
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Step 6
Enter the requested details about your business and click "Submit". 


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A one-time legal and registration fee is collected by Vonage during the Text Message Marketing account setup process. The fee is displayed based on the selected Legal Form and may vary depending on the business type selected.
  1. Government: $50
  2. Non Profit: $50
  3. Private Profit: $50
  4. Public Profit: $60
  5. Sole Proprietor: $25

Business Information Field Definitions

These fields are used to verify the business, confirm ownership, and support compliance requirements for U.S. restaurant merchants.

Legal Form - The official business structure under which the restaurant is registered.

Options:

  • Government

  • Non Profit

  • Private Profit

  • Public Profit

  • Sole Proprietor

Vertical Type - The industry category of the business.

Options:

  • Travel, Hospitality and Transportation

  • Goods producing industries

  • Consumer products and services including Retails and eTails

Legal Company Name - The official registered name of the business as listed on tax, registration, or legal documents.

DBA or Brand Name - The public-facing business name that customers recognize.

Website - The official website or online ordering page for the restaurant. This field is optional.

Tax Number / ID / EIN - The business tax identification number used for official verification.

Primary Contact Person - The details of the main person responsible for completing the onboarding process and receiving communication about the Text Message Marketing Program.

Business Address - The official address of the restaurant or business location.

Step 7
Click on “Open Payment Page” to proceed with the one-time setup fee payment.

Enter the card details on the payment page, then click on “Proceed.”


Step 9
Once the payment is completed, the “Payment Successful” message will be displayed.



Step 10
After successful payment, your submitted details will be sent for review and the “In Review” popup will remain visible until the review is complete.


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If payment is not completed, the “Setup Fee Required” popup will remain visible.

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Step 11
Once the submitted details get reviewed and verified, you will be able to create campaigns.

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