BidYard SMS Lead Opportunity Alerts

Real-time warm-transfer and lead alert notifications delivered directly to your phone.

BidYard sends transactional SMS messages to help home-service contractors accept live warm-transfer leads and act on new opportunities — fast. This page describes our SMS program, how to enroll, and how to manage your preferences.

In-App Opt-In Experience

The following screens are rendered representations of the actual BidYard campaign settings UI, showing the complete opt-in flow a user encounters before any SMS messages are sent.

1Phone number entry — user enters their mobile number
2Phone verification — OTP code sent before number is saved
3Consent disclosure and checkbox — unchecked by default
4SMS notifications enabled — both numbers verified and saved

How Opt-In Works

  1. Add and verify your mobile number. Navigate to Live Call Setup in your campaign settings, enter your mobile number, and complete the verification code step to confirm you own the number.
  2. Check the consent box and save. Review the following consent disclosure and check the box to confirm your agreement:
    “I agree to receive text messages from BidYard about lead opportunities, including live warm-transfer offers, acceptance requests, and related operational notifications at the number I’m adding. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help. Consent is not required to use the platform.”
    Click Save to complete enrollment. You are subscribed immediately upon saving.
  3. Receive a welcome message. BidYard will send a confirmation to your number:
    BidYard: You're subscribed to receive lead opportunity alerts. Msg frequency varies. Msg&data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help.

Consent is not required to use the BidYard platform. Opting out of SMS does not affect your ability to receive leads.

Types of Messages You May Receive

  • Warm-transfer offers — A new lead is available and awaiting your acceptance. You will receive the trade (e.g., HVAC), ZIP code, urgency level, and a YES / NO prompt.
  • Acceptance confirmations — Confirmation that you successfully accepted a warm transfer.
  • Disambiguation menus — When you have multiple open offers simultaneously, you will receive a numbered menu so you can select which one to accept.
  • Opt-in and opt-out confirmations — System messages confirming your subscription status.

Example Messages

Warm-transfer offer:

BidYard: New HVAC lead (urgent) in 74136. Reply YES to accept or tap: https://accept.bidyard.com/rAb3kP9q

Disambiguation (multiple open offers):

You have 2 active lead offers: 1) HVAC – 74136 – URGENT – $200 2) Roofing – 73102 – $150 Reply 1 or 2 to accept Reply NO to pass all

Acceptance confirmation (winner):

You're connected! Transferring caller now.

Acceptance confirmation (another buyer was faster):

Another buyer was faster. No offer available.

Message Frequency & Rates

Message frequency varies based on lead volume and your campaign settings. Message and data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details.

Opt Out and Help

You can manage your SMS subscription at any time:

  • STOP — Reply STOP to opt out. You will receive a single confirmation and no further messages:
    BidYard: You have opted out and will no longer receive messages. Reply START to opt back in.
  • START — Reply START to re-subscribe after opting out:
    BidYard: You have been re-subscribed to lead opportunity alerts. Reply STOP to opt out at any time.
  • HELP — Reply HELP for support information:
    BidYard: You are receiving lead opportunity alerts. Msg frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out. For help, contact [email protected].

Privacy

No mobile opt-in data will be shared or sold to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Your phone number is used exclusively to deliver the BidYard SMS messages described above. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

More Information

Questions? Email us at [email protected].