Do you find yourself putting pen to paper, staring blankly at the wall, searching for just what to say? Well, know that it happens to the best of us. To help you out, we’ve included some voicemail greeting samples for you to look at. Both the 10 formal and 10 informal samples should give you the prompting you need to start crafting your own voicemail script.
Crafting the perfect voicemail greeting is not as easy as it may seem at first glance, depending on the type of greeting: Business, funny, professional, formal, and informal, you need. Below, we’ve included some tips in creating the perfect voicemail greeting. Go over them, then when you complete your final voicemail script, revisit these tips again to make certain you’ve covered all the bases.

8. “Thanks for calling [your name] at [your company]. I didn’t mean to send you to voicemail but I am either on the line with another client or on the go. Leave your name, number, the reason for your call today and the best time to call you back. I’ll speak with you shortly! ” Your caller probably wanted to reach you, not your voicemail. Advise your caller that you’re simply on the line with another caller and you’ll be right with them.
Yes. As the voicemail greeting is the first thing your calls hear as in the examples above, the On-Hold message is the really important part if you have to ask your customers or clients to hold. No one ever likes to be on hold, but if you don't have a professionally structured on-hold system set up, it is worse for them to sit and wait. On-hold messages can be set up to include just music, which with the right music will keep your calls more relaxed during the hold time, especially longer holds. On-hold time should be best utilized to further build your company brand, or offer suggestions and info to guide the caller to ask more questions when with a live operator or you. ...music playing.... Thank you for holding we will be with you in a moment. Did you know (company name) offers this and that service along with the service you have. Ask a representative when we come on the line how this can benefit you today. ....music continues for 15 seconds... We appreciate your business, thank you for continuing to hold. We at (company) strive to give you the best possible products at the best prices. Did you know you can get a (product) this week only for ($). Tell the representative you heard this offer while waiting and we can get you all the details. On-hold messages can include whatever you want and will often just loop from end to beginning as the customer or client is on hold. Think of it as a way you can advertise to your own customers as they wait.