-(Very long pause) Wait! Please don’t hang up! I want to hear what you have to say.
1. Personal Business Voicemail Greetings. Hello! You’ve reached (insert company name.) This is (insert name) in the (insert department.) My apologizes for not being available to take your call, but I’m on the line helping another customer (insert business’s most attractive result or purpose point.)
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Having a dedicated emergency contact will help make sure anything important that comes up is taken care of. Another option is directing callers to a separate answering service.
Friendly Voicemail Greeting Example. Hello, this is [your name] at [X company]. I am currently unavailable. My office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Please leave me a message with your name and phone number and I’ll get back to you within [one, two, three] business day [s]. Have a wonderful day.
Velaro’s data is older, but they made an interesting finding that has probably only become more relevant in the years since: younger adults were less willing to wait on hold for any length of time. 40.8 percent of adults between 18 and 24 wouldn’t wait on hold at all, whereas only 27.7 percent of adults over 65 were unwilling to wait.
2. Mention Hours of Operation Upfront. Most callers expect their call to be answered. Once they realize that your office is currently closed, the most important piece of information they probably want to know is your standard business hours.
A professional voicemail greeting should be no longer than 60 seconds. List the important information we've discussed above, provide alternative methods of communication and close with a thank you.
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You have reached (your business name). We may be on the line with another caller at the moment or away from our desk. Please leave your name, phone number, and a brief message and we'll return your call promptly
If you need a short or personal voicemail greeting for your business or cell phone, we detail the various uses of voicemail greetings, provide examples, and discuss how it can be implemented for your business needs.
We’re all familiar with this type of voicemail greeting. Simply put, a caller reaches you by dialing your number or extension directly. For an optimal personal voicemail greeting, be clear about who you are, the team you’re on, and when the caller can expect a callback. Unlike company and department voicemail greetings, you may not be able to configure a greeting for open and closed business hours. If that’s the case, use a general voicemail greeting that accommodates both scenarios.
In 2019, Vonage collected 2,010 survey responses asking consumers about their experiences with IVR. 85 percent of the respondents said they had abandoned a call after reaching an auto attendant. They also found that on average, consumers abandoned 27 percent of calls to businesses because they reached an auto attendant. Additionally, 51 percent of consumers abandoned a business altogether after one of these experiences.
Your voicemail doesn’t have to be monotonous or impersonal. What you need is something that is unique to you but works in a professional manner.
19. “Thank you for calling [company]. We’re closed for [holiday] from [date] until [date]. Please leave your message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Have a happy holiday!”
Well scripted and produced professional phone prompts provide efficient navigation, valuable information, and answer frequently asked questions, freeing your staff to assist callers and grow your business.