Does your company greeting accomplish everything it needs to create a satisfactory customer experience? Let’s take a look at four things your greeting should accomplish, and a few great examples of what this would look like.
You can’t always get to the phone when clients, partners, investors, or colleagues call you. When this happens, a professional voicemail greeting helps you make a positive impression and tells them what to do next. There are a variety of ways to convey your message. If you’re not sure what type of message to record for your own voicemail box, here’s a definitive guide to get you started.
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The most engaging messages are slightly unique in nature. They combine a mix of clever scripting and music. Slight humour is often used to promote a product or service and is usually quite effective. It's also very important to choose both the written and spoken tone that appeals to the characteristics of your audience. If your target market is the younger generation, a script that includes slang words and is quite laid back would be an excellent choice. If your target market is primarily business professionals, then a more articulate choice of words would be more suitable.
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Everyone is always in a hurry, so giving them any relevant information or important navigation options upfront is going to be the best way to go. This is particularly important when the company greeting is used with an automation navigation system, where information isn’t as immediate. Can people dial an extension to get to their desired party? Let them know right away.
Note that the secretary has asked for the reason for calling so she can prioritize the patients who need the most help. She’s also keeping it short and to the point.
It is really important to strike a balance between coming off as too cold, conservative and impersonal with making your message too out there, long or eccentric. If you can create something memorable, it will help engage a caller, or potential client. Go too far off the deep end, and you’ll scare them away
The key to your voicemail greeting is easy…It’s ENERGY! Practice having energy. An energetic voicemail is fun, and puts people at ease.
The most engaging messages are slightly unique in nature. They combine a mix of clever scripting and music. Slight humour is often used to promote a product or service and is usually quite effective. It's also very important to choose both the written and spoken tone that appeals to the characteristics of your audience. If your target market is the younger generation, a script that includes slang words and is quite laid back would be an excellent choice. If your target market is primarily business professionals, then a more articulate choice of words would be more suitable.
Your custom greetings are stored in your account for you to easily switch between messages for your menu greeting and menu items. Personalized greetings give your business a polished image. Easy to record or upload Multiple file formats accepted: M4A, MP3 or WAV Simple to switch between stored messages
Other features such as Call Forwarding, Find Me, and Enhanced Voicemail ensure customers can always reach you, even if you're working remote.
When people call your main company phone number, a professional sounding greeting helps you welcome callers, creating a great first impression and providing them with any instructions or information you want to share.
A single, professional voice across all your IVR and ACD solutions and platforms, reflects on your brand, culture and the quality of your organization.
2. Hi, you’ve reached [your name]’s voicemail box. I can’t come to the phone right now, but if you leave your contact information I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
Under Additional Settings, choose one or both of the following: Select the Transfer to '0' to phone number check box, and enter the phone number to which callers will be transferred.
4. "Hello, you've reached [your name and title]. I'm currently out on parental leave until [date]. In the meantime, please direct all phone calls to [alternate contact name] at [phone number] and emails to [email address].
Most business greetings include a simple, firm handshake. Pay attention to names, and always introduce the “less important” person to the “more important person.” Business etiquette dictates that clients should be considered the “more important person,” even more so than the boss. Run this by your boss beforehand, however.