If you’re going to start with a common statement such as ‘Your call is important to us’ and the other statements you have heard, your prospects are going to walk away.
-Hello? Oh hey wait a minute I can’t hear you… Sorry, hold on… Nope, still can’t hear you. You want to know why? Because I’m not here right now. So leave a message at the beep.
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Whether you run your business from your cell phone or own several companies, sometimes it is necessary to have multiple call greetings for when your clients reach your phone or your answering machine. However, setting that up can be difficult without sophisticated recording equipment and technical know-how.
That’s the simple structure of a voicemail greeting. Overall, your greeting should be professional, but the wording can vary depending on the situation. Check out a sample below.
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Thank you for calling [Company Name]. If you know your party’s extension, please dial it at any time. To reach our company directory, press 1. For more information about [Company Name], press 2. If you are an existing customer, please press 3. For billing questions, press 4. To repeat menu options, press 9. For all other inquiries, press 0. 3. Language Options
“Hi! You have reached [your business]. All of our staff are currently busy helping other callers. We understand how valuable your time is, and rather than keeping you on hold, we will make sure to call you back.Be sure to leave us a detailed message with your name and number. We will return your call within two business hours. Thanks!”
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.
11. “Hello! You’ve reached [company name] support line. We’ll be happy to help with your inquiry. In the meantime, have you checked out our [website, help forum, etc.]? It may have the answer you’re looking for. If not, leave your name, number and reason for your call. We’ll reach out to you within the day. Thanks for calling [company name].” Sometimes, a caller likes to find the answer to their own questions. Let them discover by directing them to your website or help forum if you have one.
Feel free to add a personal touch to make your voicemail greetings fun and interesting. Clients will feel reassured when they know their messages have been received and you will get back to them.
An analog telephone adapter (ATA) is required to convert the fax signals from standard telephone signals to VoIP. For more information on Cisco ATA devices and installation, see Get Started with Your Cisco ATA 191 and 192, Improve Fax Transmission with Your ATA, and Configure an ATA Device for a User.
Hello, you have reached [Company Name]. To continue in English, press 1, for Spanish, press 2. (Wait for customer to enter an option.) You’ve reached the main menu. To reach a staff member by name, please press 1. For sales inquiries, press 2. For technical support, press 3. To place a purchase order, press 4. For accounting, press 5. To find a store location near you, please press 6. Press 0 to speak with a representative. 4. Product-Focused
Before you record your business voicemail greeting, be sure to rehearse it so you feel comfortable and don’t stumble around. You might want to write a script and practice a few times out loud beforehand.
You can enable voicemail and voicemail settings for users in Cisco Webex Control Hub, and send all calls to voicemail, when the user is busy or when there is no answer. You can also enable voicemail notifications via email or text, store voice messages in a preferred location, configure additional voicemail settings, and receive fax messages. Enable Voicemail for a User Send a User's Calls to Voicemail Reset a User's Voicemail PIN Enable Voicemail Notifications for a User Manage a User's Voicemail Message Storage Configure Additional Voicemail Settings for a User Configure Fax Messaging Settings for a User Enable Voicemail for a User
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.
Most businesses require a very basic day greeting and main menu, and a night menu. However, your specific needs will be dependent on not only your business needs, but on the capability of your phone system. We provide a library of auto-attendant / voice menu / IVR scripts that you can use, but for specific information about your capabilities you will need to work with your phone system manufacturer or provider.
If the you haven't changed your personal greeting, a default system greeting will be played for callers. For example, "Please leave a message for John Smith. After the tone, please record your message. When you finish recording hang-up or press the pound key for more options."