New SweatPals Features Every Host Needs: Free Messaging, Automated Campaigns, & Better Fees
Introduction
Running a fitness or wellness community is hard enough. Promoting it? That’s a full-time job. And for most event organizers, that’s meant juggling multiple apps, copy-pasting reminders, and hoping attendees show up.
But not anymore.
With its newest feature release, SweatPals just gave every host access to tools that used to be reserved for big teams and big budgets. We’re talking:
Free SMS and email messaging
Automated campaign scheduling
Smarter, lower service fees for high-ticket events
Whether you’re hosting a morning yoga class or a citywide run club, this update makes it easier to communicate, plan ahead, and keep more of what you earn.
Free Messaging for Every Host
Starting now, every SweatPals host gets a built-in messaging allowance every month—no subscriptions, no plugins, no setup.
🎁 What’s included on the Free Plan:
✅ 1,000 SMS per month
✅ 5,000 Emails per month
✅ Included with your dashboard — no extra tools required
And when you need more? You can purchase a $49 add-on that includes:
5,000 additional emails
1,000 additional SMS
And yes — unused credits roll over to the next month!
“Hosts used to cobble this together across multiple platforms. Now it's all in one place—and it's free.”
You can check your usage limits or create your first campaign under Email & SMS in your host dashboard.
Why SMS is the King of Community Promotion
Still relying on Instagram or email-only updates? You’re leaving engagement on the table.
Here’s why SMS works better:
Metric | SMS | |
|---|---|---|
Open Rate | 98% | ~20% |
Read Time | 90% read in 3 mins | ~1–2 days |
Click-Through Rate | 19–36% | ~2.5% |
Conversion Rate | 21–30% | <5% |
User Preference | 75% prefer SMS | — |
According to Textellent, SMS marketing doesn’t just get seen—it gets action.
From reminders and ticket drops to last-minute location changes, SMS is the fastest and most effective way to communicate with your audience.
And now every host can use it.
Plan Smarter with the Campaign Scheduler
Marketing last-minute is exhausting. The new Campaign Scheduler lets you queue up announcements, event reminders, and launches in advance.
What you can do with it:
📆 Schedule messages for ticket drops, early bird promos, or day-of updates
⏳ Avoid having to log in while you’re teaching or leading an event
🔁 Automate your promo flow like a seasoned marketing pro
“It’s your personal assistant for community communication.”
Just pick a date, write your message, and schedule it to go live—on autopilot.
New Sliding Fee Structure to Boost Your Margins
We know higher-ticket events—like retreats, 5Ks, and weekend intensives—require more effort. So now, the more you charge, the less your attendees pay in service fees.
Here’s how the sliding fee structure works:
Ticket Price Range | Consumer Fee |
|---|---|
$0-$50 | $0.99 + Sales Tax (~7.9%) + 2% |
$50-$150 | $0.99 + Sales Tax (~7.9%) + 1% |
$150-$300 | $0.99 + Sales Tax (~7.9%) |
$300+ | $0.99 + Sales Tax (~7.9%) |
🎯 Plus: you can choose to absorb the 2.9% host credit card fee, or pass it to attendees. Configure this in your dashboard:
Globally across all events
On a per-event basis
Or per membership offering
“This means more money in your pocket—without raising your prices.”
How to Start Using These Features Today
No need to opt in or upgrade. If you’re already a SweatPals host, all of these features are live and ready to use.
To learn more about setting up messaging, scheduling campaigns, and configuring your fee preferences, visit our Resource Center for step-by-step tutorials and tips.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your community to hundreds of members, these new tools give you everything you need to grow—right from your SweatPals dashboard.
👉 Log in to SweatPals and schedule your next event promo with SMS and email today!
For questions or assistance, feel free to reach out to our team at support@sweatpals.com — we’re here to help you make the most of these new features!
