We recently used Messages On Hold for our new telephone system and they were professional and super helpful. Very easy process and a pleasure to deal with. Voice overs came back professional, great sound quality and exactly what we requested. Highly recommend their services. 11 months ago
I need more options for hold music. Having fast classical guitar in minor key is not what our anxiety patients want to hear. Slower, happy jazz would be better. Anna commented · April 1, 2019 5:21 PM · Flag as inappropriateFlag as inappropriate · Edit… · Delete…
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On-Hold Messaging has proven benefits when it comes to phone call retention rates and in helping to upsell new products and services. Fewer Hangups Giving your callers something informative or entertaining to listen to keeps them on the line and avoids the dreaded hangs ups - which may result in the loss of a sale.
Whether you are using an analogue landline or a VoIP business phone service, your voice travels over a variety of circuits and networks — most of which serve to disrupt the original audio file.
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].
Did you know that well-designed on-hold messages with pleasant, enjoyable, smiling narration, have the power to make your callers feel more confident about retaining your services? It also increases their trust in your company. It's tricky, but the reverse is really true. An unpleasant delay provides your callers with a great opportunity to judge your facilities and customer service.
No one wants to be stuck on hold with silence (30 seconds feels like 5 minutes!).
A customer on hold represents a great opportunity to advertise services and products. If your system isn’t, you’re missing out on the one in five callers who make a purchase based on commercials heard on hold. We offer comprehensive phone message ordering options, including:
We provide a "sound" alternative to callers listening to dead air, feeling forgotten and unimportant, or worse yet, listening to competitor's commercials on the radio. We offer you an "Opportunity on Hold" - an opportunity to make the best of your customers' time while they wait on hold.
Business Intro – quick intro announcement heard by the caller before they speak with a business representative. Usually quite short and welcoming, introducing the business to the caller.
Birmingham Telecom have handledour transition from 30 year old analogue lines to VOIP/SIP 3CX phone system brilliantly.The pricing has been very competitive and their technical service is second to none. They are always on hand to guide us through and problems and answer the 'silly' questions we have had.I would Thoroughly recommend them to anyone. Need a Quote from us? Get in touch and receive a call back from one of our specialists within an hour …..
It doesn't matter how great your customer experience in store or with an employee is, if you neglect the on hold experience, you're neglecting the customer. Not sold? Check out Number 5, below:
5. TO SOUND UP-TO-DATE. Adding seasonal, holiday, or other temporary messages such a facility closures or construction notification to Message-On-Hold features helps make your business communicative, attentive, and that ever important quality of being “personable”.
Talking about windows could be dull and boring, but not with Charlottesville Glass and Mirror! With a message that grabs callers by the ear, while at the same time focusing on premium window products, we help Charlottesville Glass and Mirror get their message out in a fun, creative way. We think you can’t help but smile as you hear what we’ve done for CGM! This a great example of true Voice Acting, followed up by an excellent delivery from a special out-of-house voice!
Our unique implementation process is one secret to happy customers. We’ll spend as much time as necessary discussing all of your options, including voice talent selection, writing the script, selecting the right music and anticipating the critical times of year for updates and message changes.
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.
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.