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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My request for multiple modifications to my schedule was met with a positive, "can do" attitude and then, executed flawlessly. With all of the business challenges that we can face in a day, it is won... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time hiring an answering service. Checked with a few. You have the best “by far” contact with Kali Henson. She is not just extremely professional and knowledgeable, but with the best disposit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service at Ruby is above and beyond. Thanks to my representative Gina in guiding me through every step of the way.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Ruby has always been excellent. They consistently provide clear guidance on my requests and are always available to help resolve issues and answer any questions I have. We’ve been u... See more

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  1. Business to Business Service

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24/7/365, Ruby’s friendly, US-based receptionists and chat specialists are trained to greet your customers and represent your business the same way that you would! More than 10,000 business owners trust Ruby with front-line communications. In return, they get increased sales inquiries, measurably better customer satisfaction, and up to 10 hours a month of time back in their schedules. Ruby was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Ruby has been named in Fortune Magazine’s “Best Small Company to Work For in the U.S.,” Inc. Magazine’s “Best Workplaces,” PEOPLE Magazine’s “Companies that Care,” and Great Places to Work’s rankings for the past seven years. Start creating meaningful connections with more customers today. at www.ruby.com or experience Ruby for yourself by calling 866-611-7829.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Longtime RUBY customer

a longtime customer of RUBY, can't say enough about how much they are appreciated.

August 30, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you so much for your ongoing support, Rupert! It's an honor to be a trusted extension of your business and we look forward to many more years working together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and quick set up

Easy and quick set up. I’ve had it for almost a month. I’m very happy with the service.

August 31, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We're delighted you're loving our service. If you have any questions or feedback in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. We truly appreciate your support!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They are the best!

Great company. Great people. We live working with them.

August 31, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and kind words, Bob! We're thrilled that you've had such a positive experience working with our team. It's an honor to be an extension of your business and we look forward to many more great years.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was a big fan of Ruby for the 3 years…

I was a big fan of Ruby for the 3 years I have used them, I had even referred several clients to them. I would always brag to everyone how great their customer service was. Unfortunately in the past few months there have been some changes to the company and staffing and there customer service has become horrible. I have sent several request over the past 30 days to get an item resolved which they used to handle in minutes, now you get passed around and once they are frustrated and can't get an answer for you, they just hang up on you. I spent 2 hours on the phone with them trying to get resolved and still nothing. Its very sad to watch such a great company take a nose dive, but I will no longer be using Ruby.com

July 24, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Darin. Your continued support and referrals over the past three years have been greatly appreciated. We are genuinely sorry for your frustrations and the extended wait times while trying to reach our team. Your recent experience does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

We understand that emotions can sometimes run high during customer support interactions, and we recognize that the call didn't conclude as intended. We're committed to providing a positive and productive environment for both our customers and our team members. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work together to find solutions.

Though your recent experiences have given you cause for concern, we sincerely hope you'll consider becoming a Ruby customer again in the future. If you have any further feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I must say that my experience with Ruby is terrible.

I must say that my experience with Ruby.com was extremely disappointing and frustrating. As a professional service provider, running a law firm specializing in Federal white collar crimes, I expected a high level of professionalism and accuracy in handling my calls. Ruby fell short on all fronts, leading to a noticeable loss of revenue for my firm.

Ruby mishandled my calls right from the start. Not only did they fail to follow the script I provided, but they also provided incorrect information to prospective leads, causing confusion and undermining the reputation of my practice. To address these urgent issues, I sent an email on July 4, 2023, detailing the problems and requesting immediate attention. I received no response from them, leaving me with no choice but to follow up with a phone call on July 6th.

Even then, getting in touch with someone from their happiness team was a challenge. I had to leave a message, stressing the urgency of the matter, but still received no call back. On July 7th, I finally spoke with someone after calling them twice the same day. We went over my service areas and provided them with a clearer, easy-to-follow script to ensure proper handling of calls. I received verbal and email assurances that the calls would be handled as requested, but it did't happen.

The very next day, they inaccurately informed a prospective lead that my firm did not handle a service that was clearly part of our offering. This error cost us the lead, as the caller's needs were within our expertise. Subsequent calls were also mishandled, and vital information such as phone numbers and email addresses was not taken down, making follow-ups impossible. To make matters worse, calls were not even transferred to our Intake Specialist, resulting in lost opportunities.

Frustrated with the recurring issues, I sent another "Urgent" email on July 17, requesting a prompt resolution. While I received an automated acknowledgement of my email, no one bothered to respond or reach out to discuss the problems. This level of neglect and disregard for customer concerns is unacceptable.

To add insult to injury, today, July 21, another lead was misguided by the receptionist, falsely stating that we do not handle SBA loan fraud defense cases when, in fact, it is our primary focus. This blunder was particularly damaging, as it was a lead generated through our paid advertising efforts on Google.

I tried to contact Ruby's team again, only to encounter the same lack of availability and unresponsiveness. At this point, I have no choice but to terminate Ruby.com and warn others in the professional service industry to avoid their services at all costs.

If you value your clients and want to provide exceptional customer service that contributes to increased revenue, Ruby.com is not the solution. Their inability to follow instructions, mishandling of calls, and neglect of customer concerns make them an unreliable partner for any professional service provider. Save yourself the trouble and explore other options that prioritize professionalism and accuracy in call handling.

July 21, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you for taking the time to provide this candid feedback. We want to express our genuine apologies for the frustrations you experienced and the prolonged wait times you encountered while trying to reach out to our team.

We fully understand the significance of having your callers' questions answered accurately, especially when they come from paid advertising efforts. We regret that we fell short of delivering on this promise for your business.

At Ruby, we take immense pride in our 20-year history of supporting the SMB community, and we remain committed to delivering exceptional service. Your comments serve as a critical reminder of the importance of constantly striving to meet and exceed our customers' expectations.

Please know that your concerns have not gone unnoticed, and we are actively taking steps to address the issues you experienced. We would welcome the opportunity to partner with you again and rebuild your trust in our services and support.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst support I have ever experienced

For over two weeks I have been trying to gain support from Ruby. I have had four live chat conversations and sent three emails to their support email address. Despite flagging our support request as extremely urgent, we have had zero contact. This is extremely poor - I would give them zero stars if I could. We have started the process of looking for a new solution. I recommend that you do not engage with either PureChat or Ruby - look elsewhere.

June 28, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback and for being a Purechat customer. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to the small business community; however, at this time, we aren’t living up to our typical standards of excellence and we apologize for any issues this has caused you and your business.

We understand that you rely on us to build a trusted relationship with your customers and we are working hard to earn that trust from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very attentive

Very attentive team, eager to meet my needs and those of my callers. And making my work life quite a bit easier.

February 14, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

We so appreciate you sharing these kind words. Thank you for being a Ruby customer. We are honored to be an extension of your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely Happy with Ruby!

Since the day I started the service with Ruby I have been 100% happy! They’re always professional and are very easy to work with and our customers who call in are glad to speak with a human!!

February 4, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you, Russell! We are delighted to be an extension of your team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The messages received are accurate and…

The messages received are accurate and contain necessary details.
My customers compliment me on our reception staff after their interaction with Ruby

February 2, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you so much for sharing these kind words, Keith! We're honored to be an extension of your business team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ruby has always been an important part…

Ruby has always been an important part of our business team. Ruby allows us to be with our clients instead of answering the phone.

January 16, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you so much for sharing these kind words. We're honored to be an extension of your business team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ella was great

Ella was kind, knowledgeable, and responsive

January 9, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

We so appreciate you sharing these kind words Leya. We will for sure pass along to Ella! Thank you for being a Ruby customer. We are honored to be an extension of your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional

Professional, clear, and a great fit for my business!

January 3, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you for your kind words! We're honored to be an extension of your team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consistent & friendly service

Consistent & friendly service. Its such a benefit to have Ruby manage our phone calls so we can focus on running the business.

January 3, 2023
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you so much for this great review! We are happy to be an extension of your team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Banging Service!

Operator are very well spoken and the support staff are very responsive.

December 29, 2022
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you Daniel! We are delighted to be an extension of your team.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Screening my calls EPIC FAILURE

My recent engagements with Ruby Customer Service weren't what I expected. I was pretty much challenged by the representative regarding instructions I gave to the receptionist regarding someone calling inbound for the 'wrong company.' The Customer Service rep tried to be an advocate for the receptionist because 'she too used to be one' My point that I shared with the CS agent - is when I told the receptionist that the caller had the wrong number - that should have been the end of it. Just because the caller insisted to speak with someone (and we were very busy setting up a large event for 1000 people) the receptionist should have unequivocally taken my word at face value, after all, I am the President of the company. If I said 'they have the wrong number/wrong company' then that should have been the end of it. I hired Ruby to save me time and energy, and SCREEN calls for me. In this case not only did the receptionist basically ignore my instructions and insist on forwarding the call to me (who was EXTREMELY BUSY) but the Customer Service rep who I followed up with basically told me she AGREED with the receptionist's response. Totally unacceptable. My word should be all the validation anyone needs that the caller has the wrong number, and wrong business - after all, I am the owner. As I told the receptionist - HE HAS THE WRONG NUMBER. No one listened, and they made their own assumptions on my dime and TIME. I was very happy with Ruby up until this call. Rule number #1 the customer is always right...especially when they tell you that they do not have any such person (the caller) on staff and they have the wrong number. Learn to listen to them. So sad that this situation could have ended differently if only the receptionist valued my words more than the callers.

December 3, 2022
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you for providing this candid feedback with us, Dawn. Candid customer feedback is extremely valuable for us to grow and evolve our processes, and we appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience. It sounds like we missed the mark with both the receptionist call and your customer support experience when trying to find a solution.

We sincerely apologize for the frustration you experienced and have passed your comments along to the team. As part of our standard process, the call you reached out to customer support about was removed from your bill and your feedback was provided to the receptionist.

We know you rely on us to save you time and be a seamless extension of your business, and we are working hard to earn that trust from you every day. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please feel welcome to reach out and another member of our team will be delighted to assist you. You can reach us here: https://rubyhelpcenter.force.com/s/contactsupport

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer service

Timing response to questions , excellent customer service , follow ups

December 21, 2022
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you so much for this great review! We are honored to be an extension of your team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't port your GV number!!

Let's see, rep misinformed me that if I have Google Voice (GV) then perhaps a very portion of the calls would not connect. After the switch, it became clear that 30-40% of calls were being dropped or not connecting. Solution they proposed was to port over my GV number to Ruby. I did that and quickly found out that I can't use the Ruby app properly as it does not sync up well with Clio. Apparently there is a limitation on how many contacts I can sync up with their platform. Have no idea why they have a limit. Connecting Ruby to Clio does not work properly as it does not fully pull contacts from Clio. On the settings section, there are three dots that are spinning and nothing happens. So, to make calls I had to manually enter the number and dial out. So backwards and garbage compared to GV app. Now I have to port my number back to GV and come to find out I can't directly do that. I have to first port it to a cell plan, THEN port it to GV. I have already paid GV $3 to port out, now have to pay $20 to port in and who knows how much to get a cell plan to port my original number from Ruby to cell company. It's a giant mess. Aside from that, the receptionists clock in more time than it takes to take in basic information such as name, phone number, email and a brief explanation of what the call is about. I found myself going through logs and seeing 3 minutes and up to 5 minutes charges where the only information provided was name, phone, email and one line explanation of what the call was about. I don't need to supervise the reps. It's a compete waste of my time. I'm going with Smith.AI as they only charge per call not by minute. And certainly not for any spam, solicitation or dropped calls that they can't determine its due to spam or solicitation. Don't waste your time, go with another company.

November 28, 2022
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Reply from Ruby

Thank you for providing this candid feedback with us. Customer feedback is important for us to grow and evolve our processes and we appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience. We know you rely on us to build trusted relationships with your customers, and we are working hard to earn that trust from you every day. We have always been dedicated to providing consistent, high quality service and we are continuously fine-tuning the intensive training our receptionists go through, so they can impress every caller.

We know that our third-party integrations are essential in keeping our customer’s businesses running seamlessly. All integrations do come with some limitations and with Google Voice, since we don’t have an integration, we don’t have control over how they operate as a phone provider. That said, it sounds like we missed the mark when describing how Ruby works with Google Voice and Clio. Many of our customers are finding success with their service and we would be happy to work with you on adjusting your account setup to help achieve your goals through other Ruby solutions.

We look forward to the opportunity to support you further. Feel welcome to reach out and a member of our Customer Happiness team and we will be delighted to assist you. You can reach us here: https://rubyhelpcenter.force.com/s/contactsupport

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