A monotone voice can be a turn off for a caller. You want your caller to feel like they missed out on speaking with you — not like they dodged a bullet.
Hello! This is 1-800-PRESLEY — Yes! 1-800-PRESLEY! They say the King died 10 years ago, but we know he’s still out there somewhere. So . . . leave your name and number and tell us where *YOU* saw Elvis!
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Most callers expect their call to be answered. Once they realize that your office is currently closed, the most important piece of information they probably want to know is your standard business hours.
-…and I’ll return your call as soon as possible. I would have answered, but I was already on the phone with Bill Gates—I swear.
For many small businesses, the announcement will send the caller straight to a voicemail box. But larger organizations may decide to direct callers to a phone menu or forward the call to an external destination, depending on the situation. These options can include: Listing individual voicemail boxes for different departments or employees. Forwarding calls to a professional answering service. Giving callers an option to connect to an after hours or emergency support line. Directing calls to a personal cell phone. Presenting menu options for additional recordings about office locations, ongoing promotions, and other information.
5-) Bienvenue chez John Doe. Vous pouvez nous contacter du Lundi au vendredi de 7h à 18h et les samedis de 10h à 13h. Si vous voulez passer une commande ou si vous avez une question, laissez-nous votre nom et votre numéro de téléphone. Nous reviendrons vers vous dès que possible. Vous pouvez toujours nous envoyer un email sur [email protected]. Merci beaucoup pour votre appel. Au revoir.
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!
Online: We recommend Online Voice Recorder, which allows you to record your greetings, trim the start and end points, and then download them as MP3s.On iOS/iPhone, use the Voice Memos app.Android has many apps, but we recommend Sony’s Audio Recorder.On a Mac, you can use Quicktime’s “Record Audio” functionOn a PC, you can use Windows’ Voice Recorder software.
Go to https://settings.webex.com and select Webex Calling. 2
-Hello. I’m sorry I didn’t answer your call. I’m just waiting for more important people to call. If I hear your message and deem you worthy of the title “important,” I will think about calling you back, but for now. Bye! -Beep-
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.
Generally, these greetings should be brief for an individual. State your name and a query for the caller's information. You can also include a backup number for people to reach you if you like. For an organization, it's a good idea to announce your standard office hours. Dial *98 on your OnSIP-registered phone. Enter your voicemail box number. Enter the PIN/password for your voicemail box. Press 0 for voicemail box options. Press 1 for unavailable greeting.
For more accessibility options, see Learn how to navigate Skype for Business using accessible features.
This topic describes how you can manage an extension user's personal greeting, including playing, downloading, and deleting greetings.
You could also just choose to create a fun message for all of your friends in your running group, for example:
Click here to watch the Youtube video of Adele singing an acapella version of “Hello.”
Hey, who’s this? I’d actually pick up, but my phone is staring at me. OMG! I just saw it wink!