The default, generic voicemail greeting that comes with your iPhone is fine but also rather bland and boring. You can personalize the voicemail greeting on iPhone by recording your own custom version of it. This is a tutorial on how to create a custom iPhone Voicemail greeting.
We’ve heard frightening stories of people who have been hit by huge bills because of annoying marketing calls that went to voicemail, so that's something you really need to avoid, such as this article in the Telegraph.
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When someone is calling you and you’re not picking up, a personalized message from you will be played to them before they can leave a voice message. Some people like it to be formal, while some others like it to be playful and personal. If you have set a voicemail greeting before, you can change it too!
Hi, you have reached (names) voicemail. If you want money or to sell us something, we a) gave at the office, b) already have it, or c) don’t want it. If you are a friend, trying to give us money or just want to talk, then leave a message or try my cell phone number.
30. Hello, you’ve reached [your name]. I’m currently out of the office and will return on [X date]. If your call requires urgent attention, please call [Name] at [phone number] and they’ll be happy to assist you. If not, leave a message and I’ll return your call when I get back.
From a Home screen, select the following icons: Phone icon > Menu icon > Settings.
45. Hi, this is [X department] at [X company]. We’re not able to take your call right now, but if you leave a quick message after the tone, our next available representative will call you back shortly.
Step 3: After that, you will be presented with the Greeting screen on your iPhone, where you can record a personalized voicemail greeting.
Your customers might need you on the holidays. If you’re a business owner, you know this already. 🙂 Manage customer expectations and let them know how to get assistance.
I have tried every suggestion & I still cannot change my greeting. It is like the greeting page is frozen! Any further suggestions appreciated.
Sometimes, when the phone is not picked, the caller is automatically redirected to the voice mail. That means that when someone calls you, he or she will hear some dial tones before going to the voice mail where they could record their message. In Verizon, you can actually set the number of rings before voicemail.
You can disable voicemail by dialing ##002# on your phone. That disables all call forwarding so no calls will go to voicemail. I use Google Voice for voicemail so I disabled it on the cellphone side.
25. Hello, you’ve reached [your name], [job title] at [business name]. I’m sorry to have missed your call. Please leave your name, contact information, and reason for calling so I can get back to you promptly.
38. Thanks for calling [company name]. We’re unable to take your call right now, but leave your details and we’ll call you right back.
Example 1. Hi, you’ve reached [your name]. Thanks for calling. Example 2. Hi, you’ve reached [name]. Example 3. Hi, you’ve reached [name] at [company]. Example 4. Hi, you’ve called [name] at [company].
17. “Happy Holidays from [company name]. Our hours are a little bit different this holiday season. [List hours]. We hope it’s not an emergency, but if so, we’ve got you covered. Contact us at [company email/other support lines] and we’ll get back to you ASAP. For all other inquiries, we’ll contact you when we are back from the holiday – we might be a few pounds heavier but eager to speak with you! Happy Holidays.” Things happen during the holidays, we know. Let your callers know you are still there just in case!
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.