You also need to factor in your average wait time. If you know your callers will be listening for a while, choose something other than rock or alternative, which creates the perception of longer wait times.
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Get professionally recorded messages uploaded to use with features such as Auto Attendant, Business Intro Message and Voice2Email.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate professionalism and communicate directly to your caller. You should provide as many sections as required, depending on how long you expect the average caller to be on hold. Usually, 6-10 sections of dialogue are sufficient.
Ever heard a recorded message that sounded so clear that it made you think someone had answered your call? We’ve all been there. It’s frustrating when you realize you just got excited about a recording. Even worse when it happens multiple times on the same call!
6. Full Waiting Queue Message. What the caller hears when the waiting queue is full. Sample Scripts: “We are currently experiencing high call volume. Please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will return your call as soon as possible.”
Voice Prompts – usually combined with a Business Intro announcement, used for Auto Attendant and IVR prompts to provide menu options and assist in telephone navigation.
Most typical on hold scripts include: “Thank you for your patience” and “Your call is important to us”.
One of the most challenging aspects of writing for speech is optimising text to be read aloud and recorded. On paper, long, complex sentences are easily accommodated. When read out aloud, the same sentences can sound awkward and confusing.
Voice Prompts – usually combined with a Business Intro announcement, used for Auto Attendant and IVR prompts to provide menu options and assist in telephone navigation.
When Big Surf Waterpark wanted to enhance their Caller Experience, while making sure it stayed true to their brand, they asked Prosound to create the bridge between the real world, and the phone world. We were able to give voice to their shark mascot, Gil the Shark, in this fun and engaging On-Hold message. This particular message uses a variety of voices to keep the message fresh and interesting. Brian Holsopple stars as the voice of Gil the Shark!
Instead of writing to inform people or to entertain them, you need to write your script as a way to create a conversation. You need to imagine what someone would say to another person and then put it on the page. Don’t be afraid if it feels like you’re talking to yourself — that just means you’re writing well.
So modern technology, even with the most advanced VoIP business phone systems, has not improved the plight of the on hold song. If you are interested in learning more, check out Tom Scott's explanation at the Milton Keynes Museum, in their Connected Earth gallery.
Feel free to use the template messages for your on hold messages or just to get ideas. Just replace [the words in brackets] with your own words and amend as you see fit. #1 Who [On Hold Messaging Direct] are a leading supplier of [telephone messages, including IVR, music on-hold and marketing messages].
In a few simple steps you can have a customised sell on hold message in as little as seven days.
Sample 1 – “Thank you for holding. ABC Homes offers the finest in Luxury living in 10 new home communities in the metropolitan area. Whether you desire a luxury condominium, a townhome, or a single family detached home, we have the home that is right for you! Someone will be with you shortly.”
Having customers listen to elevator music may be fine in the elevator, but when they’re on hold it’s yet another opportunity to keep them engaged in your business. Our Bundle packages give you everything you need to keep the conversation going. We provide the on-hold player to work with your current system and we help you keep it fresh with access to creative writers, voice talent, music libraries and our state-of-the-art recording studio. Think of us as like your very own marketing partner. All you need to do is let us know what you want to say and we’ll make it sound as professional as you are. Why let your brand fall on deaf ears, when you can keep it top-of-mind 24/7? I think we just answered our own question.