The Phone Voice

Stock Voiceover Recordings

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:49:00 +0000

Are you looking for a simple straightforward pre-recorded voicemail message for your cell phone or business answer machine? Not ready to create your own customised personal voicemail message but would like the benefit of a professionally recorded message by an experienced voiceover artist?

Then Alison Pitman Stock Voiceover recordings could be the solution you’re looking for. Choose from a selection of voicemail, on hold and reassurance messages for a one time only payment of £9.99.

A professional voicemail message can help your business project a professional image. Sole traders and smaller organisations particularly appreciate the benefits of using a voice artist for their phone system recordings. Not everyone wants to hear their own voice on the phone recordings. And sometimes sole traders can find it helpful to give the impression of a larger organisation rather than a one-man band. A clear professional voice can leave a positive impression with the caller and reassure them that they have contacted a capable company who values their customers.

Many companies choose to create a customised script, individual to their business and their needs. But sometimes due to organisational change, premises relocation and staffing restructuring, a generic phone message is ideal to bridge the gap until a more permanent message can be recorded.

You can also find stock voiceover recordings for your website navigation buttons. More people are choosing to add a voice to their website design. Not only does it make the website experience more interesting it also has benefits for website visitors who struggle with their eyesight.

Don’t think that a professionally recorded message by an experienced voice artist is beyond your means. Even a customised greeting or message can be obtained at a very reasonable rate. Consider it as an investment as part of your company branding and image making – an investment that will pay itself back in no time at all.

For further information visit: http://www.thephonevoice.com/Stock_Voiceover_Recordings.html

Which Narration Should I Use On My Homepage?

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:52:00 +0000

I would appreciate your opinions whether I should use Video 1 or 1B as the intro video on my homepgage. The narration style is slightly different and I was wondering which style was preferred! Many thanks to all of you who take the time to listen. Each video is 2mins long.

Video One:

Video Two:

New Introductory Video

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:15:00 +0000

I've just included a short introductory video on my website homepage.
I hope this will very simply explain the hiring process of Alison Pitman Voiceover Services. Here it is:

Improve your online sales – Make your website talk

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:58:00 +0000

The latest trend in website marketing is the use of a speaking animated character or avatar to engage with customers when they visit your website. According to research, these characters can help increase your conversion and sales results, increase the time visitors spend on your site, and, provide your company with that all important competitive edge! In addition, a major benefit is that your information and sales message is reinforced through sight and sound. Your website can talk directly to the customer letting them know what you can offer them in a welcoming and professional manner.

Sites like www.sitepal.com allow you to create and customise your own animation to fit with the image and personality of the products and services you are promoting. So when you’re choosing what hair colour, age, clothing your character is going to wear, why not think about customizing the audio to match? Although these sites give you the option of their text to speech service its worth considering the benefits of using a professional voiceover artist to record your message.

The sound of a real human voice can really make the difference. Text to speech applications are becoming more and more sophisticated but they are still no substitute for the real human voice. The human ear can detect a synthesized voice immediately while most people will respond to the natural cadence and emotions present in a real live human voice.

In addition, a professional voiceover can bring all their experience of reading a powerful and persuasive sales message. You can also choose a voice to suit your customers expectations – clients can choose a voice to brand their company. A sound which reflects the image and values that their company holds.

Voiceover Work in the Downturn

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:14:00 +0000

How is the looming recession affecting your voiceover business?
Some voice talents have reported a downturn of 30%, others not so high but some voice talents have been hit even harder. Experienced voiceover artists hope to weather the storm, but where does this leave the novice voice artist, and those just dipping their toe in the voiceover market.

Over the past 6 weeks, I've noticed a slow down in direct voiceover enquiries and online & offline audition opportunities. It may just be a blip or could indicate a more general trend for the coming months and years.

So what does this all mean?

1. Will new wanabee voice talents move quickly out of the VO business as VO jobs become harder and harder to come by? Will this leave more work for the established artists?

2. Will new VO talents who offer their services at lower prices than established talent pick up more and more work as clients cut their voiceover budget?

3. Will clients start using "John from accounts with the nice voice" to record their voicemail messages, telephone greetings rather than a pro voice artist?

4. Will established talent have to drop their rates to secure work?

5. Will potential clients be more alive to the benefits of using a professional Voice to create a professional brand and image for their company?

6. Will voice talents have to re-double their marketing efforts? Will we have to find new markets for our services as traditional voiceover markets retract?

7. Is amateur hour almost over?. Voiceover artists are now going to have to take their business seriously - invest in their marketing, their websites, SEO, analyze whether all or any of the online casting sites are worth the investment, work on promotion and discover their versatility and adaptability.

8. When will it all end - and how many of us will be left standing?

6 Reasons to Use Audio on Your Website

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:11:00 +0000

1. A real voice encourages visitors to stay longer, which in turn improves your chance of your visitor taking action, whether it's buying a product, signing up for a newsletter, or filling out a survey. As they view your web page they can listen to the audio - receiving the information visually and audibly.

2. A real voice increases visitor confidence because they actually hear someone talking to them. It makes your site more credible as it shows real people are behind the website and the products.

3. A real voice can increase your conversion rate and therefore increase your sales. Audio adds a whole new dimension to your website that will captivate and motivate your customers. Hearing a real voice can have a big impact on your site visitors, making their website experience more pleasurable.

4. Using a real voice can help guide your visitors through the ordering process, helping answer their questions so they don't need to contact your customer support team, saving both parties time and money.

5. A voice shows emotion and personality. People like to do business with people they like, so a warm friendly voice should build trust and a rapport with your prospective clients.

6. Use an enthusiastic voice to create buzz about your products and services. Motivate your website visitors to take action with a motivational audio clip.

10 Ways To Use Audio on Your Website

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:17:00 +0000

I've just created my first Squidoo Lens! Click here to find out 10 Ways to Use Audio on your Website

Can Podcasting Help Recession Proof Your Business?

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:39:00 +0000

http://www.thephonevoice.com/Podcasting_A1.mp3

Please click on the link to hear my latest podcast: Can Podcasting Help Recession Proof Your Business?

Second Business Basics Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:27:00 +0000

Hi All,

Here is the 2nd of my series of business basics podcasts for Voiceover artists and businesses. Hope you find it interesting and useful. I found I had so much material that I wanted to cover, that I split this podcast into two. So the third podcast will be the next 5 tips of setting up in business.
As always thanks for listening and I look forward to hearing any feedback you may have!

Here is the link if the title link doesn't work :
www.thephonevoice.com/Podcast_03.mp3

Alison

First Business Podcast for Voiceover Talents

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:09:00 +0000

Here is the first of my basic business podcasts directed specifically at those working or planning to work as Voiceover artists.

Click on the title to hear.....

New Logo

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:55:00 +0000

Here is my new logo.

Gradually adding it to all my webpages at: www.thephonevoice.com, www.britishfemalevoiceover.com and www.relocomo.com and all the other networking sites etc... Taking forever!

Phone Voice Podcast Number 1

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:41:00 +0000

Here is the PhoneVoice.com first podcast - a general introduction of myself and the voiceover services on offer!
click on the title to hear !

How A Professional Voice Over Artist can help your Business!

noreply@blogger.com (ThePhoneVoice) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:56:00 +0000

Alison Pitman Voiceover Services specialize in recording telephone applications such as voicemail, IVR, and on-hold messages. She can help improve your company image and boost sales through the use of her voice on your phone system!

PR9.NET January 29, 2008 - Bristol, UK - If you're thinking about updating your phone system why not consider using a professional voiceover artist to record your company voicemail, phone prompts, telephone greetings and on-hold messages. Based in the UK, Alison Pitman a professional female British accent voice over artist, provides customised phone messages for companies all over the world – including the luxury fashion label Burberry.

From her home studio, she records the phone scripts her clients email her and then sends them the finished audio in wav or mp3 files ready to be uploaded onto their telephone system."The whole process is usually done online and is really quick and simple. From start to finish it can take as little as 24 hours to record, edit and add background music if needed, and cost as little as $75.00" said Alison. But its not just a quick turnaround and competitive pricing that persuade companies to use Alison's voice for their phone applications.

"Businesses want to use a voice that conveys a good first impression of their company – they want a voice that sounds trustworthy, clear and projects a professional image- and hopefully my voice fits that description!"Alison's native British accent is a voice ideally suited to phone messages! It has no particular regional accent and has a warm, informative tone and style. "

Not everyone is comfortable recording and hearing their own voice on their voicemail or telephone greetings so it can help to employ the services of a voice artist to take away this anxiety and achieve a consistent voice throughout the company."

Companies who employ the services of voiceover artists for their telephone greetings are also aware of all the positive benefits of their use for IVR, voicemail & on-hold marketing messages. The interactive voice response (IVR) informs the caller of the options available to them, interacting with the caller through a series of frequently asked questions. This can save the customer time by directing them to the most helpful person or service applicable to them. This method also saves your live telephone attendants unnecessary calls therefore increasing their efficiency. A creative on-hold message is a good way to target your marketing to a captive audience. Telephone marketing campaigns are capable of promoting both sales and support for customers as they wait on the line. They can be devised to answer frequently asked questions about products or services, saving both time and money. An on-hold message provides an opportunity to introduce new products or partnerships as well as cross-selling offerings that a sales force may not have time to mention on the telephone with a customer. Not only does a good on-hold message increase customer knowledge about a given business, surveys have shown them to enhance a company's image, retain callers who would otherwise hang up, and increase overall sales. And last but not least -Voicemail messages. "This is your final opportunity to make a positive impression with your caller. Your callers are assured that their call will be returned promptly during regular business hours, and that the company values their interest and business." Said Alison.

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