Over 16% of callers make purchasing decisions based on the messages they hear while on-hold, even if the messages aren’t about your company.
Statistics show that approximately 34% of callers who hang up will never call you back. In addition, callers wait an estimated 70% longer on the line when they are listening to interesting information about the company they are calling. These statistics suggest that providing a customized message that is tailored to your company can be more effective than playing music or leaving the customer in silence while they’re on hold.
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No one wants to be stuck on hold with silence (30 seconds feels like 5 minutes!).
AT&T has offered music while the phone is ringing to the calling party (music plays instead of ring...ring..ring), but they charge what seems to be a lot for the service and it only lasts for a year, as I recall. Lots of choices of music, though. No idea about call holding, try calling AT&T. Apr 14, 2009 3:40 PM Apr 14, 2009 4:53 PM in response to PsychedelicWonders In response to PsychedelicWonders
Great and efficient service from Onhold, highly recommend for their excellent voice call services.
Welcome to Business 1300 where our mission is to make your business even more outstanding. Please hold the line and one of our representatives will be with you shortly.
Our user interface is so simple, just click and drag your choice of music & messages. You can set the time between messages and even specify the level that the music background fades down to whenever a message is played. When you're finished, just drag the production to your player and you're done!
Let’s drop some jargon: Caller retention. Customer satisfaction. Reducing churn. If you care about any of these, hold music should matter to you. Music affects mood. It can even have an effect on purchasing and decision-making behavior. Skip the sponsored Instagram posts of avocado toast; hold music is a bonafide influencer!
"We don't add the expense of sales reps, account managers and lengthy contracts. We simply provide top class voice over, audio production and music on hold free of PRS, BMI or ASCAP fees."
Check out our Knowledgebase to review our music on hold options, as well as the specifics for setting up custom music. Phones Download OnSIP apps Promo Offer Purchase OnSIP Phones Resources Educational Content OnSIP Help Pages OnSIP Network Status Contact 1 (800) 801 3381 OnSIP Team Directory Email Us Work with us Become a Partner Developer Tools About Us
Typically it takes us 3 to 5 working days from receiving your order and ready to record script.
Our latest digital Messages On Hold players deliver exceptional sound quality and reliability, while also providing your business with flexible message updating options. Once connected, our systems will run endlessly without fail for many years to come!
You’ve dedicated your practice to caring for felines, so we have dedicated messages tailored to the unique health needs of cats. Here you can showcase the special feline-focused products, services, and amenities your practice offers.
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.
“It’s now playing on our telephone system – we’re VERY impressed with the quality. We’ll recommend you to anyone that asks." Dave Chapman, J+J Automation UK Ltd
So, you’ve called in to a customer service line looking for help regarding a product or service you’ve purchased. Your hope is that your questions will be answered and your issues resolved quickly, and by a person who is capable and amiable.
We put together some resources for a mix of both free-to-use and royalty-free hold music: