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Unread 9th Jan 2013, 11:44 AM   #1
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Twilio Custom Email notification, Can it be done?
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I would like to have a email sent out after someone has called my client, i have been searching for it now for a view hours and i can't seem to find how you can have custum emails sent aftert a call is made.

Would someone please be so kind to point me in the right direction, i have tried it with openvbx but i just can't seem to get what i want.

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Do you mean that you want an email to be automatically sent to your client, alerting them of call ?, I take it that you dont mean an email should be sent to the person that just called ?

Have you looked at http://www.ifttt.com or http://www.zapier.com
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No the email should be sent to my client to let him know that i just have sent him a fresh lead

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I have no idea what i need to do with these sites you posted, but i am not going to pay $99- for have an email notification sent

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This would definitely be possible with Twilio. I do not believe there are any current scripts that can do this. You would have to have the call forwarded to the client from a Twilio number (ie: Original call will be made to a Twilio number and then forwarded to your client). When the forward happens you can get it to trigger a script on your server that sends an email.

When the Twilio registered number receives the call it will trigger a script on your server (say.. 'twilio_respond.php'). This script will mail the message to your client and push the call through.

Something like this:

<?php
mail(); // your mail function here to notify the client
?>
<xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Response>
<Dial>
<Number>
206-444-5555
</Number>
</Dial>
</Response>

<!-- End of file -->

Twilio | How can I set up call forwarding?

Alternatively you could send a text instead of an email since your already using Twilio.

PS: This is a great idea, I am going to start doing this for my advertising to see what methods are most effective.

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here are some twilio mashups Twilio API Profile

though wouldnt call whisper be more suitable,Your client will receive a short message before receiving the call stating that you generated the lead

This is the best program for tracking calls in my opinion , it will track calls,
set up the whisper function and record calls, if that is legal in your country.


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Thanks i will investigate this more, as for now i will be hand sending these emails, i find it strange that i am the only one in need of such a app, i have really done a extensive search.

It isn't that strange to have a email sent after a call is made, i wish i could use sms, as this is a prospecting thing i do not have the cell phone numbers op my prospects...

Thanks for the script and expatiation, it is appreciated.

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Originally Posted by philboy uk View Post

here are some twilio mashups Twilio API Profile

though wouldnt call whisper be more suitable,Your client will receive a short message before receiving the call stating that you generated the lead

This is the best program for tracking calls in my opinion , it will track calls,
set up the whisper function and record calls, if that is legal in your country.


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Yes normally the whisper option would be awesome if the client is already your client, i am researching this out of a prospecting point of view and i have doubts that using the whisper mode as first contact would be the way to go....

Maybe it is, but i rather have a lead sent and then an email stating the lead came from me and they can sign up for 4 extra free leads....
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This video explains how to send an sms after a number is called.

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Thanks but i have no need for sending text messages, i need to send emails
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Found the solution

SMS Wordpress Plugin | Twiggers – Twilio Triggers Wordpress Plugin

That is exactly what i needed, you van sent a email after a sms or call or whatever

Nice...
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