How to Send Free SMS Alerts

1. Access a send-SMS-text-for-free website. Using your Web browser, open one of the websites that offers a free text messaging service (see Resources for links).
2. Enter the full number of the cell phone receiving the SMS text message. Be sure to include the area code, and don't insert spaces between any of the numbers.
3. In the space entitled 'Subject,' enter the topic of the SMS text in a few words.
4. Type the SMS text message in the black space provided. Since you are messaging the recipient from the computer, it's recommended that you include your full name. This way the contact recognizes who sent the message. Most free SMS text providers limit the message to 140 characters.
5. Review the information to see if each form is filled out correctly. Click 'Send Message' at the bottom of the page to send the SMS message to the contact.