Business voicemail greetings should be informative. The first message the customer hears should have the company’s name so they can be sure they have reached the right number.
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17. "Hello! You've gotten the voicemail of [your name]. Leave your name, contact info, and the answer to the eternal question ‘Which came first, the chicken or the egg?' Anyone who gets it right will receive a call back."
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Whether you’re out for the day or are off for the week, the first rule of an out of office voicemail greeting is: let callers know when you’ll be back! You’ll save them the frustration of continuing to call and yourself the hassle of listening to redundant voicemails. It’s also a good idea to set the expectation of whether you are answering messages while you’re away, and who they can reach for assistance in your absence.
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There are plenty of options for business voicemail messages, including professional greetings, casual messages, and even funny ones. Consider your brand voice and target audience to choose the tone. And include directions for those who call.
9. “Hey, it’s [your name] at [your company] – thanks for giving me a call! I can’t wait to chat. Just leave your name, number and I’ll call you back as soon as I have the chance. Better yet, send me a text with the best time to reach you and the reason for your call. Looking forward to hearing from you.” Text communication is becoming much more relevant now. Direct your caller to text you in case they have a question you can answer easier via text. Who knows, they might prefer text messages to phone calls too.
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People get frustrated when you don’t pick up the phone. They also get frustrated when the person who picks up the phone can’t help them, or if they have to wait a long time to talk to someone who can. A phone answering service like a virtual receptionist or call center can help reduce wait times and prevent missed calls, but if they can’t help a caller, your customers will feel like they’re just being passed from one person to another—and most people clearly don’t like that experience.
Guests calling into Studio Be Salon in Fort Collins, Colorado, are greeted by an auto-concierge designed to educate and entertain, says Owners Ian and Beth Weber: "We get tons of compliments on our phone system and are always thinking of ways to keep iit fresh. Give it a call right now (970-416-0400) and press 4 for a complimentary blowout or 5 for an instant confidence booster." (Editor's note: Go ahead and give it a call, we got Ian and Beth's permission.)
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I’m out walking my donkey but as soon as I get my ass back in I’ll call you back. Leave me a message.
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