6. Say the greeting you want, and tap "#" when you're done. To save the greeting, tap "1."
Only a handful of voiceover actors could possibly bring this dramatic message to your voicemail. Click here to hear how it sounds with cinematic, adrenaline pumping music in the background. Save the funny voicemail greetings for your home phone, and let us handle your business phone
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There you have it, a basic introduction into how to write the best voicemail greetings. As you have seen, they’re not as easy as you’d think, but once you get comfortable with the type of information required by each, writing and recording your own should be a piece of cake. If you’ve tried to write one yourself and still don’t ‘feel you’ve captured the right essence, then please look at one of our voicemails greeting templates. When it comes to recording it, remember to rehearse your script and speak clearly. If you don’t care for your own voice, then have someone else record it, or hire a professional voice actor. Remember, there are also free audio editing software programs like Audacity, where you can manipulate your recording until you get exactly what you want.
10. Once you're happy with your recording, click "Save" on the top right-hand corner.
While it may seem like a small detail, setting up an after hours announcement can help you win and keep customers. By presenting a clear, welcoming message containing relevant information about your business, you are showing callers that you value their time.
Katharine Hepburn’s iconic and feisty voice goes down in history and can add a bit of moxie to your voicemail greeting. Click here to hear how Hepburn brings these words to life.
Note: a desk phones' voicemail greeting can only be recorded via phone, there is no way to upload or download a greeting through the online panel.
16. "Hmm. Gryffindor … No, Ravenclaw. Yes, you definitely belong in Ravenclaw. *Pause.* Okay, you haven't reached the Sorting Hat — it's the voicemail of [your name]. Please leave your name and number (and just for fun, the Harry Potter house you think you belong in) and I'll return your call as soon as possible."
This topic describes how to record or upload voicemail greetings for extension voicemail or group voicemail.
You have reached the voice mail box of (your name). If you’re a hot chick/guy, you may leave a message at the tone. If your one of (your name)’s friends, you may also leave a message at the tone. If you’re not hot and not one of (your name)’s friends, call back when you are. Hello. I’m sorry I didn’t answer your call.
In Provide the caller with these options, select an option. Some options will prompt you for additional information, such as an alternate phone number or text to be read to the caller.
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.
Our voicemail prompts and recordings allow you to guide callers through the phone system in a number of ways. Important information can be imparted while your caller is on hold, such as queue times and caller number. You can even up your marketing game by using this opportunity to build interest about products and services you offer.
Click Add to add it to your audio library Click Use the Audio
I had the same problem -- very frustrating! I powered off my iPhone (Held down lock button and then slid the red slide button) and then restarted (hit the lock button). I was then able to record my voicemail greeting. Hope this works for you as well. Jun 30, 2007 5:50 PM Reply Helpful (5) User profile for user: Matt892 Matt892 Jun 30, 2007 6:33 PM in response to Dave Low In response to Dave Low
Could you suggest some voicemail greetings, I’m all out. It would be better if you left it to me as a message after the beep.
Create recordings as long or as short as you need. Total recording time can vary, but on average, 75 words equals about 30 seconds.