Holding too tightly can lead to a loss of control, apparently. I assume Don Barnes was referring to being kept waiting on the phone. Mind your grip on that receiver, gang.
It is vital that you put your most important messages first, it’s all about interest and impact. It is a ‘Fact’ that 90% of callers put on hold without dialog or music will hang up within the first 40 seconds and 34% of those callers will be lost forever. Callers stay on hold up to three times longer with on hold messages.
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"I wish I had more time to forward to you all the great feedback we get." - Chris Hamann / Lakeland Auto & Marine (Hear a sample)
Producing on hold messages that are appealing to your callers is essential. By combining a well-written script and the right voice over talent, your business will have a powerful program that keeps callers captivated. We can even speak to your audience in any language or regional dialect to ensure you’re properly heard.
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Yes. Just give us the concept and we will write and professionally record the messages for you. Or, you can submit your own scripts for professional recording.
This means OnSIP customers can now insert custom music, advertisements, company announcements, self-recorded messages, or any other pertinent audio media, into their on-hold music. Additionally, these custom messages can be scheduled to play at specific times on specific days!
Generic music can help keep them on the line, but why waste money playing pointless music, that requires a license to play, when you can be promoting what your company does?
That said, despite having the tools to get it done, you may still be wondering how to actually sit down and create on hold messages. At its essence, your script is the business’s framework and what sets the stage for how callers interact with you. The only other 2 alternatives are your front door (if you have one) and your website.
How much did you spend on your visual marketing last year: website, brochures, newspaper/magazine advertisements, posters, leaflets? Hundreds? Thousands? We all know how important it is to make our businesses look good but what about making it sound good? When did you last consider what your on hold messaging says about your business?
There are a number of things you can include in your on hold message that will inform your callers, keep them on hold for longer, build your business image and reflect your business brand: New products and Services Promotions and Seasonal Offers Information and Services your caller may not know about Industry Tips and News Achievements, recommendations and industry accreditations Important information – business location and opening times, website and email addresses Date-specific events Get 'on the air' - click here to get in touch
Avoid using ‘please’ more than once, it gets wordy and redundant. The goal is to keep the content as concise as possible, moving callers quickly and seamlessly through the options.
2) An experienced and reputable on-hold messaging provider uses a royalty-free music, or they should offer licensing as part of the price.
You have your callers’ complete attention at what is virtually point of sale. Many of your waiting callers have their pens poised, their order books open, they want to know how you can help them, SO LET’S TELL THEM.
Regular updates of your On Hold Message are a great way to show that yours is a practice committed, not only to professionalism and caring, but is also an integral part of the community.
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