Pre-Launch Page Social Sharing Options

Your campaign's pre-launch page includes built-in social sharing features that allow visitors to share your campaign with their networks.

Text Sharing Feature

The "Text" button on your pre-launch page opens your device's default messaging app with a pre-filled message containing your campaign link. This feature works on mobile devices and uses the device's native SMS functionality.

Important: This feature is not connected to GC Outreach Texting. It uses your device's built-in messaging app and works regardless of whether your school has GC Outreach Texting enabled.

How Text Sharing Works

When someone clicks "Text" on your pre-launch page:

Their device's messaging app opens
A pre-filled message appears with your campaign link and sharing text
They can add a recipient and send the message

Understanding the Text Sharing Placeholder Behavior

How the "1" Placeholder Works

When you click the "Text" button on a campaign page, you may notice that the phone number field is pre-populated with "1" as a placeholder. This is normal, expected behavior.

Why this happens:

The "1" serves as a placeholder to activate your device's messaging app
You need to replace it with the actual phone number of the person you want to share with
If you send the message without entering a valid phone number, you'll receive an error message

Important distinction: This text sharing feature is completely separate from GC Outreach Texting and works on any device with messaging capabilities, regardless of whether your school uses GC Outreach for mass texting campaigns.

Customizing Your Sharing Text

To customize the message that appears when people share your campaign:

Navigate to Campaign Settings > Basics
Scroll to the "Sharing Text" field
Enter your custom message (this text will appear in all sharing methods)
Add a "Sharing Hashtag" if desired
Save your changes

The sharing text you set here will be used for:

Text message sharing
Social media sharing
Email link copying

Understanding Different Texting Features

Pre-launch Page Text Sharing

Visitor-initiated sharing from campaign pages
Uses device's native messaging app
One message at a time
Available on all campaigns
Uses your campaign's sharing text

Troubleshooting

Text button doesn't work:

Ensure you're using a mobile device with messaging capabilities
Check that your device has a default messaging app set

Wrong message appears:

Update your sharing text in Campaign Settings > Basics
Clear your browser cache and test again

Want to test the feature:

Visit your pre-launch page on a mobile device
Tap the "Text" button
Send a test message to yourself
Verify the message contains your campaign link and sharing text

Best Practices

Writing Effective Sharing Text

Keep it brief - Most effective messages are under 160 characters
Include urgency - Use words like "today," "now," or "limited time"
Add your campaign name - Help recipients identify what they're supporting
Create excitement - Use enthusiastic language that encourages action

Examples of Strong Sharing Text

"Help us reach our goal today! Support [Campaign Name]"
"Join me in supporting [School Name] students"
"Every gift makes a difference - donate now to [Campaign Name]"

Encouraging Sharing

Make sharing buttons prominent on your pre-launch page
Explain how sharing helps your campaign reach its goals
Consider offering incentives for sharing milestones