If you're using an in-house system like AT&T, Mitel, Avaya, etc., I'll create the phone greetings to input into these type of systems. Also, "Dial-In" service can be provided for phone systems that are unable to accept recordings. • Sub-Directory Recordings (After Hours, Hours and Location, Call Center, Office Closure-Inclement Weather, Product Descriptions, Returns Information, Shipping Info, Tech-Support Help, etc.
Click on Audio Library Click Add Audio Speak into your mic to get level then click Next
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-(Very long pause) Wait! Please don’t hang up! I want to hear what you have to say.
When you want callers to leave a message, make sure your voicemail greeting indicates that. Be sure to keep your greeting short and direct, and include the info you want to capture.
Standard greeting with your name: "At the tone, please record your message to [name]."
Happy [Monday!] You’ve reached [Jessica on the Business Development Team at LinkedPhone]. I’m presently out of the office [for a meeting until late this afternoon]. Please include your name, number and the reason for your call and I’ll get back to you ASAP. Thank you and have a fantastic day!
For Forward To, select at least one option from Default Phone Number or add a Different Phone Number. 11
7. Phonebooth. Another VoIP app offering free business phone numbers is Phonebooth. This service isn’t completely free as you pay $20 per month for each user.
1. Hi this is [you name], I’m either away from my desk or on the phone, please leave your name and number along with a short message and I’ll be sure to get back to you.
Website: https://www.snaprecordings.com/blog/how-to-create-professional-business-voicemail-greetings
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"Thank you for calling [your business name]. Due to concerns for public health related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, we have staff members working remotely and on shortened hours. We appreciate your patience as we reply to callers as efficiently as we can. Please note that our temporary office hours are [opening time to closing time]. Appointments scheduled through [end date] have been disrupted.
All of these questions are pertinent to their call, and it’s important that you answer any that is relevant to your specific situation. Make sure not to drag on too long going through all of the info.
If it works better for you, offer your callers the option to email you, or even send over a text to a VoIP texting app, or even your personal number if you don’t mind. Many people will prefer the ability to quickly text or email, and callers will appreciate the increased level of service.
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Despite the popularity of calling businesses, consumers have their frustrations with this channel. Accenture surveyed 13,168 consumers across 33 countries, and they found that “91 percent [of] respondents are frustrated that they have to contact a company multiple times for the same reason; 90 percent by being put on hold for a long time and 89 percent by having to repeat their issue to multiple representatives.”
Anyone who’s struggled to recall the correct password for their voicemail system in order to retrieve new messages probably has thought there has to be a better way.