# Best practices & guidelines Write thoughtful messages, share useful content, and follow up with care. 8 articles - [Write messages people can answer Make your first message recognizable, relevant, and easy to respond to. 2 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/effective-messaging) - [Share links with context Make booking links, forms, and resources easy for recipients to recognize and use. 2 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/sending-links) - [Follow up without overwhelming people Coordinate your team and automations, choose a useful next message, and know when to pause. 2 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/follow-up-guidelines) - [Send photos, files, and voice notes Choose useful media, check it before sending, and troubleshoot an attachment that does not arrive. 2 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/sending-media) - [Make calls with a clear purpose Choose the right call option, prepare your browser, and record whether a person answered. 2 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/calling-guidelines) - [Quiet hours: reach people at a decent hour in their own time Automations, scheduled messages and announcements wait for 8 AM–9 PM where each person is, or their state’s stricter hours. What that means, how their time is worked out, and when to turn it off. 6 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/quiet-hours) - [Stop messaging somebody How STOP is handled, how to add a number by hand, and why an opt-out is not a block. 2 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/stop-messaging-somebody) - [Handle stop requests and messaging opt-outs Stop further outreach, block messaging in Miss Blue, and update any connected sequences. 2 min read](https://missblue.dev/help/articles/handle-opt-outs) ## Still need a hand? Send us your question, or text the team at (929) 272-7048. [Contact the team](https://missblue.dev/contact) [Text us](sms:+19292727048)