We have a few examples below we’d like to share so you can customize your on hold messages based on your needs and industry:
If you need to use menu options for directing calls, try to keep these as short as possible, for example... “Thank you for calling Media Music Now. So that we can connect you to the most appropriate department, please choose from the following options: press 1 for general enquiries, press 2 for help with downloads and 3 for any other enquiries.
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"The On Hold Marketing scripts BusinessVoice creates are not only funny, but also informative. They provide valuable information about specific aspects of my operation that some may not be aware of. In the 15+ years I’ve been in business, this is by far the best marketing money I have spent." - Steve Eaton / Med-Line Express Services (Hear a sample)
Don’t forget our website is a hub of information too, and features all of our leisure activities, restaurants, bars and great shopping – all under one roof!
In an ideal world you’d never put a caller on hold, but since most of the time that’s not a reasonable expectation for those tasked with receiving calls, your hold button is necessary. And, when it comes to your business, silence is not golden. Dead air on the other end of the line is not only a waste of a golden opportunity, it can leave callers frustrated, questioning whether or not you’re still even on the line.
Add your custom messaging or favorite music with the flick of a finger. Drag any MP3 file onto the USB drive and you are ready to go.
Website: https://www.onholdinc.com/mohblog/step-by-step-guide-to-custom-on-hold-messages/
We’ve implemented on-hold messages for many companies and have learned a few tips along the way.
We know your brand is the headliner, not the opening act! That’s why we offer a deep playlist of fully licensed, 100% commercial-free music, customized scheduling options, and our easy to install media player that connects to your existing stereo system receiver/amplifier and plays over your speakers.
Considering the relatively low cost of getting on-hold marketing messages recorded and hosted, it’s surprising, so many businesses fail to consider this a priority. Investing in such a business function only adds another layer of professionalism to your service line.
Imagine a network of “connected” phone agents who are able to reach out to a colleague for help or advice in the middle of a phone conversation with an important client.
Satellite Download – A great solution if you already have our music service or if you are looking to add both.
Great service on advice on order, speed of delivery, and communication for refund - but charge a 20% restocking fee which I felt was a bit stiff considering the wireless headphones have more wires than the wired ones! 5star otherwise.
When was the last time you were placed on-hold and felt like this guy because you had to listen to: -A message recorded (probably by an employee) and added to, over and over again at various levels?
We can provide you with a quote to update or redo your audio anytime. Please get in touch. Can I choose music from your Royalty Free Music Library or only from your On Hold section?
-Customers left on-hold without any background music felt that a 30-second on-hold call actually lasted 90 seconds. Furthermore, customers thought a 30-second on-hold call that used music-on-hold last only 15 seconds.
Did you know that 94% of all marketing budgets are spent to induce a customer to call, and only 6% to handle the call once it is received? In total, your callers can spend hundreds, even thousands of hours On Hold each year! That’s a lot of wasted time.