25. "Hello! Thanks for reaching out to [company]. We're closed today for the holiday, and will reopen tomorrow. If you leave your name, number, and a brief message, we'll give you a call when we're back in the office. Thanks again, and have a great day."
2. Hi, I’m not home right now but my answering machine is, so you can talk to it instead. Wait for the beep.
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HI, you’ve reached (name). I’m so sorry I can’t pick up the call right now because I am standing right behind you. GOTCHA.
To check the new voicemail greeting, extension users can dial feature code *2 to enter the voicemail menu, and follow the prompts to check greetings. Change voicemail greetings for a specific extension
I have the same exact problem. Same series of events too. Thought I messed it up, then went back, now nothing. Maybe someone will figure it out. That could be an AT&T problem rather than on Apple's end since it's voicemail related. Jun 30, 2007 4:52 PM Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post User profile for user: Daniel Ward1 Daniel Ward1 (56 points) Jun 30, 2007 5:50 PM in response to Cameron Jewell In response to Cameron Jewell
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All companies should have professional voicemail greetings. It’s important that all voicemails are professionally-read and sound consistent across each department. This provides the caller with an elevated experience, setting them up for success on every customer interaction.
If you have a visual voicemail app installed on your phone, you can alternately use that app to record and set a greeting instead.
Whether you can record your own greeting (also known as “voicemail outgoing message”) depends on your carrier and whether they have their own mechanism in place, or integrate neatly with the iPhone’s native functionality.
Here are a few voicemail message examples you can record if you have the opportunity to leave a professional sounding message, while still having a bit of fun. Before choosing one of these options, be sure your company allows for a little creativity. If you work in a strict professional position, theses options might not be the best for you.
There are very few cases in which our telephone answering service would recommend having an antiquated voicemail answer your incoming calls. A Courteous Communications can recommend these 10 recordings for personal use only. Your business callers may not appreciate these voicemail recordings, but your friends and family will surely get a kick out of them.
A virtual business phone system like Grasshopper can help you create a professional, reliable voicemail greeting. It includes instant response and custom greetings, as well as access to the Grasshopper Voice Studio and professional voice talent for a one-time fee of $75.
If you are using something else to record, drop us a line, we will be sure to follow up. To make the best impressions on your customers, we have some tips for recording on your own. Take a look at these 5 Tips for Perfect Voicemail Greetings.
If your business is closing on one of its normal operating days for a holiday, or is dealing with an emergency or unforseen situation, you should update your after hours announcement to avoid confusion.