Hold music has a paradoxical purpose: Keep folks on the line, but don't draw their attention. DigiPub/Getty Images
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THE PROBLEM...This unit has the same issue as the box we were using from the professional company. Sounds great when callers using lan line but horrible when customers calling from cell phones. Even with the the volume knob turned to maximum.
Here are a few things to keep in mind to have a killer script your callers will be receptive to: Speak to your audience: When creating a script, make sure you know WHO you’re talking to above anything else. Is it moms, teenagers or middle-aged men who like golf? Appeal to their interests in relation to your business with a captive voice, and they’ll be much more willing to listen (and be patient while doing so). Time it appropriately: You know your business better than anyone else, so as such, you’re probably aware of a caller’s average hold times. While this can vary with growth and other factors, make sure you record enough messages to fill the time so a caller isn’t stuck hearing an eternal loop of the same 3 messages. They’ll thank you for it by being far less irritated. Stay current: Some companies have seasonal sales and changes, so including this in your script as the year progresses means you remain relevant with the latest and greatest. For example, during the holidays you can say “Seasons greetings from Fletcher’s Flowers...” or something similar. You can also include event notifications, advertisements, and other informational messages so they learn more about your business. Be natural: Think about how you’d like to be talked to. Typically, a robot isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Writing for auditory purposes elicits a different approach than writing for digital or print. Make sure whatever your script is that you read it aloud, and test it out on coworkers or friends. If they get bored or disengage, chances are, your callers will too. Know their path: What’s your end goal for what you’d like your caller to accomplish? Tailor your messaging to them based on what you come up with. If you’d like to upsell, consider using some on hold time to discuss a company-wide promotion they can take advantage of, or a fun fact about your industry they wouldn’t know. Give a call-back option: If your phone system has the feature and a caller doesn’t have time to spend on hold, offer them the option to receive a callback without affecting their position in line, or to leave a message. This can alleviate the stress of waiting.
Aren’t these on hold messages a lot better than being left in silence or just listening to the radio? Rather than being frustrated about waiting you’re being told exactly what you need to know. This saves both the caller and the business time all while increasing the likelihood of a successful deal.
Sample 5 — "Thanks for holding. Dazzle your clients with delicious cookies featuring your company's logo! Orders are available for batches as small as 200 cookies! Someone will be with you shortly."
All of our options come with a one year license on all pro voices and music, making them an even better choice for on hold greetings. And, as we stated before, your business greeting is completely customized. Simply send us your On-Hold script OR send us some bullet points and we will write a professional on-hold script for you. From there, we’ll get to work creating a custom on hold message for your business!
Your file will be delivered to you with 15 seconds of background music (or blank airtime if you do not choose background music) after the voice message. This will give you 15 seconds of music (or blank airtime) between each message when run in a loop.
8. Outside Business Hours. What the caller hears when they call your company outside of business hours. Sample Scripts: “Thank you for calling [company name].
Our premium service puts a huge library of music backgrounds and prerecorded messages right at your fingertips. Choose from music backgrounds in every imaginable genre and pre-recorded messages created for a wide variety of industries -- from automotive to retail and everything in between.
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
“We have people call us back and ask us to be put on hold because they want to share it with their friends. We love the humorous approach.” - Susan Penman / Town and Country Hotel San Diego (Hear a sample)
We specialise in audio marketing for telephone systems, both VOIP and traditional. Whether you are looking for music on hold or on hold messages, perhaps call menu options and out of hours too; we can take care of every part of the process for you.
Custom on Hold Promotions by Minowa Voice-Overs- 3 separate audio production packages; one time fees: 4-minute custom audio production includes 6-9 custom messages and 2 selections of license-free music - $395 5-minute custom audio production includes 7-11 custom messages and up to 3 license free music selections - $450 6-minute custom audio production includes 9-12 custom messages and up to 4 license free music selections - $495 Watch: The 5 Benefits of On Hold Messaging for your Business!
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