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SMS - Keyword and Message Response

  • September 25, 2025
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Confirming, when configuring SMS there is only one message you can create under one configuration. Meaning, if I had 3 Keywords (STOP, LOOK, LISTEN) I can't create 3 separate Messages that correspond to each keyword. Anytime one of the keywords is submitted under the Short Code the same message will appear. 

 

Please advise 

Best answer by SatheeskannaK

@montezh2001

Yes, all three keywords—"STOP," "LOOK" and "LISTEN"—will indeed produce the same response when configured as example opt-out keywords during the configuration.

 

However, depending on the provider, AJO provides a capability to set up custom inbound keywords that can be used to elicit different responses. For instance, if you were to define "LOOK" and "LISTEN" as distinct inbound keywords, you could then setup a journey to associate each of these keywords with a unique message. 

The primary consideration when implementing such custom keywords and journeys is the timing of the message trigger.

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/journey-optimizer/using/channels/sms/configure-sms/sms-configuration-sinch

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SatheeskannaK
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SatheeskannaKCommunity AdvisorAccepted solution
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September 25, 2025

@montezh2001

Yes, all three keywords—"STOP," "LOOK" and "LISTEN"—will indeed produce the same response when configured as example opt-out keywords during the configuration.

 

However, depending on the provider, AJO provides a capability to set up custom inbound keywords that can be used to elicit different responses. For instance, if you were to define "LOOK" and "LISTEN" as distinct inbound keywords, you could then setup a journey to associate each of these keywords with a unique message. 

The primary consideration when implementing such custom keywords and journeys is the timing of the message trigger.

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/journey-optimizer/using/channels/sms/configure-sms/sms-configuration-sinch

Thanks, Sathees
Level 4
September 26, 2025

@satheeskannak - thanks for the feedback. But can you further clarify "For instance, if you were to define "LOOK" and "LISTEN" as distinct inbound keywords, you could then setup a journey to associate each of these keywords with a unique message."

The documentation does not really give much detail on how to set this up, just that I can define the Keywords, but how do I create the message that accompanies it? Can you provide any documentation/examples for this setup? 

DavidKangni
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Community Advisor
September 26, 2025

@montezh2001 
These keywords are captured and stored as attributes in the profile, allowing you to trigger a streaming segment qualification within a journey and deliver a customized response or action.

 

Thanks,

David

David Kangni