Professionally recorded messages are the prefect addition to any 1300 number set-up. Use one or a combination of recordings to boost your business image and make a great first impression.
To configure your IVR (Interactive Voice Response) options with a brand-new audio file greeting at any time. You can record and select greetings to play on specific holidays in advance. Let callers know that your office is closed for a holiday. (See this article to set up a holiday schedule for your Auto Attendant.) Promote special sales and offers for callers to hear on selected dates, before the caller selects a menu option. Prepare special IVR instructions for callers on specific dates, when you anticipate a high call volume.
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Unexpected crises like COVID-19 can occur at any time. Here are a few example business voicemail scripts you can adapt for those unanticipated events. It’s important to incorporate key information that your clients need to know. You should also add a human touch by expressing your goodwill for them and their families.
19. “Hi, you’ve reached [your name] at [X company]. We are sorry but our office is closed until [date]. Please leave us your name and phone number and our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Enjoy [holiday] and thanks for calling [company name]! If you do happen to be open the holiday season, it’s important to provide holiday hours. Especially if your hours vary from your regular hours.
Of course, you NEED a voicemail greeting for the times your salon is closed at least. Here’s a checklist of best practices.
A phone call to your business is often the first encounter your customers and prospects have with your company. If no one is available to take the call, having the best professional voicemail greetings possible is important to leave a great first impression and to ensure that business opportunities don’t slip by.
Tresta makes it easy to record new greetings directly from your web browser – no special software or equipment required.
With all of these things to think about for a short 20-second voicemail, you might be feeling a little bit overwhelmed. We promise it’s actually is much simpler than it sounds.
Now that you are aware of the tips to create an efficient voicemail message, the next steps would be to understand from the examples below how you can get started.
"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!"
Create recordings as long or as short as you need. Total recording time can vary, but on average, 75 words equals about 30 seconds.
Click Auto Attendant and then select the Auto Attendant to edit from the list.
31. Hello, you’ve reached [your name]. I’ll be out of the office from [start date] to [end date]. Please leave a message and I’ll return your call upon my return. Alternatively, you can email me at [email address] or call [name] at [phone number] for immediate assistance. Thanks for calling!
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-Now I lay me down to sleep; Leave a message at the beep. If I should die before I wake, remember to erase the tape.
Any Private Numbers—Forwards calls from private numbers.
In the side panel, click Dialing Options. Edit Business Hours Schedules for Auto Attendants