The idea of creating a custom on-hold message may sound daunting, but advancements in technology have made it a lot easier in the last few years.
A well written script is the cornerstone of any great on hold message. It must capture the caller’s attention, so they remain engaged while navigating menu options or waiting on hold. The script that callers hear can set the tone for the rest of the conversation. It should also be in line with your goals, which can be broken down to 3 main objectives. It can be to inform the caller, promote the brand or product, or just entertain the caller. Most of all, it has to be engaging.
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However, not all businesses who field customer service calls are entirely unsympathetic to your plight. Some choose to make your wait as pleasant as possible by poking fun at the situation.
We offer quality voice talents and professional voice actors who record in all languages, dialects, styles, and age groups to best suit your company needs. The right voice can make your message, your brand, and your mission resonate with callers. Find the voice to best fit your brand!
We can record your audio production in a number of different styles from funny characters
-41% of American consumers have initiated a purchase over the phone in the last year.
Create your script, choose your audio artist, your music and before you know it, your words are taken off the page and brought to life.
Call hold/call wait is a network feature (while it is activated by the handset) as such any music would be supplied by your carrier, there should be some there but chances are it's some wonderfull elevator style stuff (I'm partial to Brahms myself 😉 ). Apr 13, 2009 7:29 PM Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post Apr 14, 2009 2:23 PM in response to r.cloud In response to r.cloud
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Avoid beeps and radio silence. Once a customer has been placed on hold on radio silence, the customer tends to hang up in less than 40 seconds because that customer thinks, "I've been forgotten".
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Custom Messaging on Hold couldn’t be easier to get started with. You have the option to record your own messages or we can arrange for a professional voice artist to record them for you. We also offer a choice of on-hold music depending on what best suits your business, with a range of tracks from gentle, relaxing music to fast-paced tunes.
Whether you need multiple IVR menu options, out of hours messages or on hold messaging we have a telephone audio package to suit your requirements. Our telephone audio is as good as any contract-based competitor. We just demystify the process and provide an affordable pay as you go alternative.
A typical Message on Hold program is 4 minutes long. Because a voice over talent typically reads between 100 and 112 words per minute, the script for a four-minute program can be up to 400 words, allowing for four to six paragraphs or messages, interspersed by brief intervals of music. Longer audio storage and program lengths are available if necessary.