If you have a bit of a budget you can hire a voice over (VO artist) or hire a specialized on hold messages service company. Depending on what your requirements the price may range between $50 – $60 and several hundreds dollars. Sometimes, for a little extra cost, the VO artists can also provide background music.
We provide bespoke on hold messages, more and more business is conducted over the phone all the time so it’s important you’re presented in the most professional and courteous manner possible. You should never consider putting a caller on hold as a bad move. This is your opportunity to continue informing your caller of important and interesting information about your business. 94% of marketing budgets are spent on attaining calls 88% of callers prefer on hold messages to any other option 70% of callers hang up after 30 seconds of silence 34% of callers who hang up due to silence will not call back 25% of callers stay longer due to on hold messaging 20% of businesses sales increased with on hold messages
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If you need a more advanced configuration, you can set up call menu options with our Virtual Receptionist feature, for no additional charge. Call menu options enable you to play helpful messages like hours and location, transfer callers to voicemail or to a live receptionist, route callers to specific team members (customer service, sales, etc). Our wizard will guide you through the set-up process. It couldn’t be easier.
Thank you for calling Carlton & Associates – Attorneys at Law. You will be assisted in just a moment… (short pause)
Let’s face it, customers who call to a business don’t want to be on-hold. The best on hold message is no hold at all!
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"Nice delivery of the humor! [It] would keep an on-hold caller waiting to hear what comes next." - Ricky Roo / On Hold Messaging Association's MARCE Awards Judge
We've been providing affordable, professional voice over productions to companies since 2005. Our telephone audio service is a one-time payment offering the same quality audio as contracted services at a fraction of the cost.
Everyday, around the clock, anytime your callers are placed on hold, PawsTime plays fun, educational information and relevant treatment recommendations custom written for your practice.
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Upgrading to Custom On Hold Messages is like employing a sales/PR person that talks to every caller you place On Hold. And remember, your On Hold system never calls in sick, it sounds as enthusiastic at 5pm as it does at 8am and talks to every single caller placed On Hold, all for just a few cents per call.
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So how do you choose the right hold music? Start with what’s appropriate for your business. A funeral home wouldn’t blast the Bee Gees. A sports arena isn’t going to stream some easy listening to the fans. Know your audience, understand their mind space, and pick your music accordingly.
Submit your script, or draft, along with your project details and a description of how the voice should sound (be it conversational, informative, commanding...etc) and we'll send a demo for approval.
On hold messages have been around for quite some time. Today, they have become even more useful to businesses in need of some communication organization. If you want customizable extensions, VoIP access and phone call analytics, you need to give on hold messaging a try.
Sample 3 – “Thanks for holding. Did you know that JK Mortgage has special programs designed to help people who don’t qualify for a standard loan? We can customize a loan specifically to meet your needs. Ask one of our certified agents for information. Someone will be with you shortly.”
Messages on Hold – continuous loop of music and messaging that plays as callers wait to speak to a business representative. Messages On Hold present a mix of marketing messages and customer service information that is mixed with music to play in a loop for callers waiting on hold.