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Ability to add hyperlinks into words instead of a full link like domainname.com/company link


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It would be fantastic to be able to insert hyperlinks into words instead of sharing a full link like domainname.com/company link.

It will give you the ability to create messages in SMS longer, and it is much more user friendly.

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I'm not sure if text formatting is possible with SMS like it is with email. I just checked the SMS messages I receive from different companies and organizations, and I noticed that none of them use HTML link anchors to make the links shorter and prettier. It's probably for security reasons, particularly to prevent phishing. Imagine a SMS supposedly sent by your bank, for instance, with a direct link you could immediately see if the URL address doesn't match your bank's domain name.


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The SMS sent with your company name, Iˇve seen this, it s possible for sure with link shorteners. I donˇt see any perspective how to use service to get review for phishing? you will phish reviews only, that`s correct... the same can be applied for any links on the youtube where you see the shortened link but not a full link... So I don`t see here any problem. Here then can be the options applied to choose do you want to shorten the link or you want to send a full link. about the ability of using hyperlinks I am not sure if its possible..


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Link shorteners yes, but link embedded into a word or phrase? That's what you mentioned in your original post.

When I mentioned phishing, I wasn't specifically talking about SMS sent from Climbo, but about the SMS protocol in general. It appears that SMS texts cannot be formatted, and links cannot be hidden behind a word or phrase like in HTML.


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Giacomo Chinellato

Status changed to: Under review

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Julie Castelli

i'm not sure to understand?
Why not sharing a shorted URL?


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Hi Julie, having the link on the word itself, like on "click here" is much better than "click here: domainname.com/companylink".