Messages on Hold Australia & IVR Prompts

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Your phone system is your “audio front door”

If a customer is calling, they’re already interested. What they hear next either builds confidence… or quietly sends them elsewhere.

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We’ll write a short script from your website + record a free 20-second demo + deliver in 24–48 hours

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With VOOTN Messages On Hold, you get a professional, a real human voice and clear, brand-safe messaging that:

  • reduces hang-ups and caller frustration

  • answers common questions without tying up staff

  • directs callers to the right place faster

  • promotes key services (without sounding salesy)

  • makes your business sound established and trustworthy

VOOTN on hold messages for business

VOOTN music on hold

Adelaide studio • AU/NZ voices • 20+ years • Trusted by 1,000+ businesses

Delivering professional on-hold, IVR and voicemail messages that are scripted, voiced and delivered ready for your phone system

What we produce

Choose what you need or let us recommend the best mix for your business.

  • On-Hold Messages

    Keep callers engaged with clear, friendly, informative messaging and music that suits your brand.

  • IVR / Auto-Attendant Prompts (“Press 1 for…”)

    Professional menu prompts that are easy to understand and reduce misdirected calls.

  • Voicemail & After-Hours Messages

    Consistent, accurate messages that protect your brand and set expectations.

  • Special Hours & Seasonal Updates

    Public holidays, closures, promotions, recruitment drives. We make updates easy.

Thanks for getting this sorted so quickly for us. It sounds great!

Cath, Guardian

Wow Adam, that was speedy! Thanks so much, it’s great.

Sarah, Power Fleet

Thank you for sending this through and managing our last-minute changes.

Zemira, Cavpower

Our customers are very happy with the clean & cheery IVR helping them to find vital information

Paul, International Ferries

Packages & Pricing (AU/NZ)

All packages include professional voice, VO studio recording, royalty-free VOOTN music, mixing for phone clarity, and delivery in your required format (MP3/WAV)

STARTER PACKAGE

$249 + GST

Best for small businesses who want to sound professional immediately.

Includes:

  • Script polish (up to ~150–200 words) or you supply the script

  • 1 voice

  • 1 music bed

  • 1 x on-hold loop or 1 x voicemail message

  • 1 round of minor revisions

  • Delivered ready for your system

  • Add extra messages: from $45 + GST each (simple prompts/voicemail)

PRO PACKAGE (Most Popular)

$495 + GST

Best for most businesses…a complete, consistent phone presence.

Includes:

  • Done-for-you scriptwriting + one revision

  • Welcome/Intro + on-hold loop (60–90 seconds total)

  • Either:

    • IVR set (up to 5 prompts) or

    • Voicemail + after-hours message

  • 1 voice

  • 1 music bed

  • Supplied in up to 2 formats if needed (e.g., MP3 + WAV)

PREMIUM (Multi-location / seasonal marketing)

$895 + GST

Best for: multi-site, medical, education, membership orgs, retail chains.

Includes:

  • Scriptwriting workshop (30 minutes) + scripting + two revisions

  • Full suite: welcome, on-hold, voicemail, after-hours, IVR (up to 10 prompts)

  • Optional second voice (male/female pairing) for menu clarity

  • 2 music beds (switchable)

  • Format set for VoIP/PBX + install guidance

  • “Call Experience Checklist” (what callers hear at every stage)

Keep it current: Update Plans (recommended)

Most businesses set their phone messaging once… then forget it for years. That’s where brands quietly lose trust.

Quarterly Refresh Plan – $29/month + GST

Includes 1 update per quarter (script tweaks + re-record + mix)

Monthly Refresh Plan – $59/month + GST

Includes 1 update per month (perfect for promos, clinics, seasonal offers)

Need help choosing? Book a 15-minute call and we’ll recommend the best option.

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Why VOOTN and not a DIY or AI option?

There are cheaper and faster options out there. What businesses tell us they actually want is confidence and convenience.

VOOTN gives you human performance with real warmth, clarity and trust, not generic or robotic.

Our scriptwriting works on phones because it’s short, clear, helpful, and brand-safe.

All our audio is mixed for phone clarity making it intelligible on mobile, VoIP and in noisy environments.

VOOTN’s done-for-you delivery, means you have the correct file format and and we’ll help you upload and install.

You’ll always receive our proven, calm process and know exactly what’s happening and when.

Best of all you don’t need to think about it! We handle the writing, voice, music and production.

Compatibility (VoIP / PBX / Cloud Phone Systems)

VOOTN phone messages work with most VoIP, PBX and cloud phone systems used across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver your audio in the format your system requires (typically MP3 or WAV) and can provide alternate formats on request.

Common setups we support:

  • Cloud phone systems / hosted VoIP (file upload via provider portal)

  • On-prem PBX systems (on-hold/music ports and system prompts)

  • Multi-site businesses (consistent messaging across locations)

  • After-hours, overflow and queue messaging (where supported by your platform)

Not sure what system you have? No problem – just tell us your phone provider or platform name (or send a screenshot) and we’ll confirm the right format and the easiest way to install.

Phone systems linked to the Cloud - Compatibility to VoIP, PBX, Cloud Phone Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.

We record IVR prompts / auto attendant prompts (e.g. “Press 1 for Accounts…”) as part of our phone messaging packages, or as a standalone order. We can also record voicemail greetings, after-hours messages, and overflow/queue messages so your whole phone experience sounds consistent and professional.

Yes.

We supply MP3 and WAV files for VoIP systems, and we’ll deliver the audio in the format your provider requires. If you’re not sure what your phone system needs, tell us the name of your provider or platform and we’ll guide you, so you don’t waste time guessing.

Yes!

Scriptwriting is one of our most popular inclusions. If you send us your website link, opening hours, and key messages, we’ll write the script so it’s clear, on-brand, and easy to understand on a phone line. If you already have a script, we can polish and tighten it to sound natural and professional.

2-5 business days

Most projects are delivered within 2–5 business days from receiving your details and approvals. If you have an urgent deadline (public holiday hours, unexpected closure, promotions), ask us about rush turnaround and we’ll confirm what’s possible.

Music on hold

is simply background music. We offer our royalty released background music which we’ve composed, recorded and hold all the rights to. Or, we can source specific music tracks for you, which your organisation will then manage.

Messages on hold

combine music with short, helpful spoken messages that can reduce hang-ups, answer common questions, and guide callers. Most businesses get better results with messages on hold because it turns hold time into useful information and sometimes, entertaining moments.

60–90 second loop

We typically recommend a 60–90 second loop that’s easy to follow and comfortable to repeat. The goal is to keep it short, clear and helpful so callers don’t hear the same long message over and over. This can include two different background music tracks.

Yes.

We can include promotions, seasonal reminders, or key updates (like public holiday hours), as long as the messaging remains clear and brand-safe. Many clients also choose an Update Plan so their phone messaging stays accurate throughout the year.

Absolutely.

We record phone messaging for healthcare, education, trades, professional services, retail, NFPs and the list goes on. We’ll recommend a voice and delivery style that fits your brand – for example, warm, confident, calm, upbeat, or more corporate – so your phone presence sounds like your business. Our professional, award-winning copywriters go deep to understand your organisation before writing your script.

Yes.

We use professionally trained, credited and experienced actors from Australia and New Zealand, so your phone messages are natural, trustworthy and easy to understand.

Yes.

We’ll recommend a voice style and music bed to match your brand and customers. We use royalty-free music that we own and have created, so you’re covered for ongoing use.

Yes.

Phone audio is compressed, so we produce and mix specifically for clarity on phone lines. That way, your message stays intelligible on mobile, VoIP, and in real-world environments.

Yes.

If you already have phone messaging, we can refresh it…new hours, new staff, new services, seasonal messaging, or a full brand update. For ongoing changes, ask about our Monthly or Quarterly Refresh Plans.

Yes we can.

If your setup requires hardware (or you’d like us to handle installation), we can supply and advise on options. Many systems now allow direct file upload, but if hardware is needed, we’ll confirm compatibility and quote it clearly.

To get started quickly, we usually need:

  • your website link and business name

  • opening hours and after-hours instructions

  • the top 3 messages you want callers to hear

  • any compliance notes (medical/legal/finance)

  • your phone system/provider (if known)

If you’re not sure about any of that, no problem. We’ll walk you through it.

Ready to sound more professional this week?

Get a fast recommendation on the right package and formats for your phone system.

Send your website link and opening hours and we’ll draft the script for you.

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