Published in46 thoughts·Dec 22, 2020Schedule SMS with PHP and cronThis quick guide will demonstrate how to create a simple PHP script to automate weekly SMS send-outs. What you will accomplish… Every Saturday at 8 am an SMS is automatically sent to all gym members with a link to a schedule of the coming week’s class schedule. What you need to follow this guide… A 46elks account. Ability to SSH into…PHP3 min readPHP3 min read
Published in46 thoughts·Dec 18, 2020What is SMS two-factor authentication (2FA) and why you should add it to your mobile app in 2021App and data security have been a big issue for developers for a while now and it’s only getting more important. With millions of applications available online and millions more through the Apple and Google app marketplaces, the opportunity for individuals engaged in cybercrime is massive. …Sms5 min readSms5 min read
Feb 21, 2018Using SMS and Google Sheets to gather last minute replies for eventsThis is a story of how we got T-shirts into the hands of eager Trainhack participants despite forgetting to ask for T-shirt size in the registration form. It’s a nice showcase of how easy it is to automatically collect feedback using SMS. …API3 min readAPI3 min read
Published in46 thoughts·Feb 6, 2018Schedule Sending SMS from Google SheetPreviously we have written about how to receive SMS and store them in a Google Sheet as well as how to send SMS from a Google Spreadsheet. In this third part of the SMS & Google Sheets mini series we will cover how to schedule sending SMS from Google Spreadsheets. Preparations …API4 min readAPI4 min read
Published in46elks·Oct 23, 2017Hur Microsoft använde Flicknappar, Flow och SMS för att hitta expert på Tech DaysPå Microsoft Tech Days i Stockholm kunde alla deltagare be en expert om hjälp med Azure, Windows, Office eller säkerhet. Dessa experter var väldigt upptagna under hela konferensen och kunde inte sitta och vänta på att någon hade frågor, så Microsoft byggde en applikation där deltagare kunde klicka på en…Microsoft Tech Days2 min readMicrosoft Tech Days2 min read
Oct 23, 2017How Microsoft used Flic buttons, Flow and SMS to find experts at Tech DaysAt Microsoft Tech Days in Stockholm attendees could ask experts for help with Azure, Windows, Office or Security. To enable these experts to be fully productive during the conference and not have to sit and wait for questions to come in, Microsoft built an application that let attendees press a…Azure2 min readAzure2 min read
Published in46 thoughts·Feb 10, 2017Send SMS from Google SpreadsheetsYou have a Google spreadsheet containing the names and phone numbers of people and would like to send them a text message (SMS). This tutorial assumes no prior knowledge of programming or custom telephony. …Sms5 min readSms5 min read
Published in46 thoughts·Jun 15, 2016Forwarding Incoming SMS to Google SheetsYou want a phone number that can receive sms and forward them into a Google Sheet. You’re in the right place! This tutorial assumes no prior knowledge of programming or custom telephony. If you like to code we highly recommend that you check out our API over at 46elks.com. Let’s…Sms5 min readSms5 min read
Jun 13, 2016Small victories and the need for motivationSmall victories and the need for motivation In previous articles (here and here) we’ve spoken about the joy of side projects and how the web app Signup came to be. …Startup3 min readStartup3 min read
Jun 8, 2016The Birth of SignupAmbitious projects are both challenging and exciting. Most of us can relate to the feeling of excitement when you get to work, knowing you will get one step closer towards perfecting your product. And while it is undoubtedly exhilarating, in no way is this road paved with roses. It can…Web Development4 min readWeb Development4 min read
