by Shauna Geraghty · “Thank you for calling X, where customer service is our priority.” · “We are currently unavailable to take your call. Please leave a message or …
But professionalism also means paying attention to detail. Imagine if you were to leave a voicemail without mentioning any of the following: • Your full name. • Name of the recipient, if important. • Your company name. • What it’s regarding. • Phone number for the call back. • Brief message.
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A well written script is the cornerstone of any great on hold message. It must capture the caller’s attention, so they remain engaged while navigating menu options or waiting on hold. The script that callers hear can set the tone for the rest of the conversation. It should also be in line with your goals, which can be broken down to 3 main objectives. It can be to inform the caller, promote the brand or product, or just entertain the caller. Most of all, it has to be engaging.
It’s important to ensure the content is informative and relevant to the caller. And the rule ‘less is more’ very much applies to writing for the ear. It’s important to keep the sentences short and to the point. A popular way to get a message across is follow this structure: Introduce the topic in the first sentence e.g. Did you know that BusinessCo now offers no contract plans for hosted PBX and business VoIP? Explain how the information will benefit the caller in the second sentence e.g. And that means complete flexibility for your business and no long-term commitments. Wrap up with a call to action in the third sentence e.g. To find out more, visit our website businesspbx.com.au or speak to one of our Business Consultants when you come off hold.
"Hi, you've reached Phil Gerbyshak. I'm not available to take your call right now, however your call is very important to me. Otherwise, leave your name, number, a brief message, and your favorite 80s video game after the tone, and I'll call you back as soon as I can. My favorite 80s video game is (I have lots, so I change up the game). Thanks for calling. Make it a great day!" Hey, now that's pretty good. I let the caller know they're important to me, I injected some energy into the situation and put them at ease by askin them to share their favorite 80s video game, and I shared mine, and I closed with energy: "Make it a great day!"
7. Could you suggest some voicemail greetings, I’m all out. It would be better if you left it to me as a message after the beep.
If you leave us a message with your details, we will get back to you at the earliest possible time. Thank you for calling and have a good day.
With this system, you also have the ability for employees with smartphones to download an app to have an extension on the phone system for intercom and call transfer, even if they never set foot in the office! You can call clients back through the mobile app with the office Caller ID instead of the ID of their personal cell phone. And with the call recording option, you can monitor and review conversations at any time. Some phone models include built-in support to use a Bluetooth wireless earpiece headset or your favorite stereo noise-canceling headphones. Snom includes a standard 3-year warranty with the option for up to 5 years. “Our best customers come from our competition — it seems low price alone, isn’t the bargain they thought.
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.”
The number you have xxx-xxxx (your number) has been changed, the new number is xxx-xxxx (again, your number). CULATA!
"Hi, this is Phil. Leave a message. I'll call you back. Thanks." That's a little bit better. At least I know I called Phil. Does he check his voicemail often? What if this is an emergency? Is there another way to reach Phil?
Those missed calls add up. And if you’re a small or medium-sized business, you can’t afford to waste so many opportunities to serve customers and close sales. Your inability to answer calls could be holding back your business.
For decades, businesses have been teaching consumers that when they want to get service over the phone, calling is the best way to do it. We display phone numbers online, in phone books, on ads, and in numerous other mediums.
Keep it short and sweet so that the caller can quickly leave their message and move on with their day.
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“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!”
4. Liam Neeson Threatens and Delights Your Callers. Liam Neeson has been acting for decades but it was his recent role in the hit movie Taken that caught the attention of a younger audience.