iMessage for Sales Teams
Close more deals with blue bubble outreach. Sendblue integrates with your CRM to send iMessages that get 30-45% response rates — 3x higher than SMS.
How It Works
Connect Your CRM
Integrate with GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Close, or any CRM via native integration, Zapier, or API.
Import Your Contacts
Sync leads and prospects from your CRM. Sendblue detects which contacts have iMessage.
Send Blue Bubble Messages
Send personalized iMessages from your dedicated number. Include text, images, and contact cards.
Track & Close
Monitor delivery, read receipts, and responses. Two-way conversations flow directly through your CRM.
Key Features
30-45% Response Rates
Blue bubbles signal trust. Prospects respond to iMessages at 3-5x the rate of cold SMS because they feel personal, not spammy.
Contact Card Delivery
Send your vCard so prospects save your info. Your name and photo appear on all future messages — building recognition and trust.
FaceTime Audio Calls
Follow up iMessages with FaceTime Audio calls that bypass carrier spam screening. Higher answer rates than traditional VoIP or cell calls.
CRM Integration
Native integrations with GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Close, Monday.com, and Follow Up Boss. Plus Zapier and Make.
No A2P Registration
Skip the weeks-long carrier registration process. Start sending immediately — no campaign approval, no throughput limits.
iMessage Detection
Check which prospects have iMessage before sending. Route iPhone users through iMessage, Android users through SMS or RCS.
By the Numbers
Send a Sales Outreach Message
Send a personalized iMessage with a contact card to a new lead directly from your application:
// Send personalized outreach + contact card
const response = await fetch('https://api.sendblue.co/api/send-message', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'sb-api-key-id': process.env.SENDBLUE_API_KEY,
'sb-api-secret-key': process.env.SENDBLUE_API_SECRET,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
number: '+14155551234',
content: 'Hi Sarah, I saw you checked out our demo page. '
+ 'Would love to walk you through how we can help. '
+ 'Free this Thursday at 2pm?',
send_style: 'invisible'
})
});
// Follow up with a contact card
await fetch('https://api.sendblue.co/api/send-message', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { /* same headers */ },
body: JSON.stringify({
number: '+14155551234',
content: '',
media_url: 'https://yoursite.com/team/john.vcf'
})
});Why Blue Bubbles Outperform SMS for Sales
When a prospect receives a green bubble SMS from an unknown number, their first instinct is to ignore it or mark it as spam. Carrier A2P filters may not even deliver the message. But a blue bubble iMessage feels personal — it looks like a text from a friend, not a marketing blast.
This psychological difference drives measurable results. Sales teams using Sendblue consistently report 30-45% response rates on iMessage outreach, compared to 5-10% for the same content sent via SMS. That's a 3-5x improvement on the single most important metric in outbound sales.
Blue bubbles also support read receipts, so reps know exactly when a prospect has seen their message. No more guessing whether the message was delivered, filtered, or ignored.
CRM Integration Workflow
Sendblue integrates natively with the CRMs sales teams already use:
- GoHighLevel: Send iMessages directly from GHL workflows. Trigger messages on lead status changes, appointment reminders, and follow-up sequences.
- HubSpot: Sync conversations to HubSpot contact timelines. Trigger iMessage outreach from HubSpot workflows.
- Salesforce: Log iMessage activity on Salesforce records. Automate outreach based on opportunity stages.
- Close: Send iMessages from Close CRM. Track responses and update lead status automatically.
For CRMs without native integration, Zapier and Make connect Sendblue to thousands of tools with no-code automation.
Contact Cards Build Trust
Sendblue is the only iMessage API that lets you send contact cards (vCards) programmatically. When a prospect saves your vCard, your name and photo appear on all future messages — transforming "Unknown Number" into "John from Acme."
Contact cards include your name, title, company, phone number, email, and website. They're a powerful trust signal that increases the likelihood of responses and callbacks. Sales teams that send vCards as part of their initial outreach report significantly higher engagement rates.
FaceTime Audio for Higher Connect Rates
After warming up a lead with iMessages, follow up with a FaceTime Audio call via Sendblue's calling API. FaceTime calls bypass carrier call screening and spam labels, so they're far more likely to be answered than a standard phone call or VoIP call.
The workflow: send an iMessage introducing yourself, deliver your vCard, then make a FaceTime Audio call. The prospect sees your name (from the saved vCard) on an incoming FaceTime call — not "Spam Likely" or "Potential Fraud." This sequence typically doubles connect rates compared to cold calling.
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Get API AccessFrequently Asked Questions
Does iMessage work with my CRM?
Sendblue has native integrations with GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Close, Monday.com, and Follow Up Boss. For any other CRM, you can connect via Zapier, Make, or Sendblue's REST API. Two-way conversations sync back to your CRM automatically.
How much does it cost per message?
Sendblue offers dedicated iMessage lines starting at approximately $29/month, with per-message pricing that decreases with volume. A free sandbox is available for testing with no credit card required. Contact sales for enterprise pricing at higher volumes.
Is cold outreach via iMessage legal?
iMessage outreach follows the same regulations as SMS (TCPA, CAN-SPAM). You need prior express consent for marketing messages. For one-to-one sales outreach to existing leads or prospects who have shared their contact info, the same rules apply as phone or email outreach. Consult your legal team for your specific use case.
Can I use my existing number?
Sendblue provides dedicated phone numbers for iMessage sending. These are real U.S. phone numbers that support two-way conversations. Using a dedicated Sendblue number keeps your personal number private and gives you delivery analytics, webhooks, and CRM integration.