Text Alert Messaging - Features and Needs

  • Text-based services can be difficult to use for individuals:

    • Without strong reading/writing skills

    • For whom English is a second language

  • Multiple messages can create clutter, cry-wolf syndrome

  • Need to provide confidence in message authority

  • Verbose messages in a terse environment

    • Often message structure is complicated and dense

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