If you are on vacation/out of the office, be sure to record a special message to let people know when you left and when you are expected back.
Some of us may still remember a time when voicemail was a blank canvas for pranksters and humorists. They would use voicemail greetings as a place to begin recordings as if they were answering the phone (“Hello? I can’t hear you… Just kidding! Leave a message…”) or to flash some personality with music or themed messages. Unless your business is a costume rental facility or joke and magic trick shop, it’s best to avoid this strategy. Instead, try to remember a few key points to focus on-
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Chances are that when someone takes the time to leave your business a voicemail, it is because it’s important that their message be communicated and left in the right hands. There’s nothing worse than calling a business only to hear that the voice mailbox is full or that the greeting is too quiet, too fast, or too confusing.
You might not be the kind of person who wants customers to go through long voicemails. If that sounds like you, here are a couple of short and sweet voicemail greetings that you can use to get your message across!
For example, if you have an alternative method of contact, you can leave the details of it here.
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1.) Toutes nos lignes sont pour l’instant occupées – Merci de bien vouloir patienter. Nous vous prendrons en charge momentanément – PAUSE – Avez-vous déjà visité notre site internet www.johndoe.com ? Vos problèmes sont importants pour nous, restez en ligne, vous mis en ligne rapidement. – PAUSE – Un moment s’il vous plait, le prochain membre de l’équipe sera avec vous rapidement.
2.) Bem-vindo a John Doe seu parceiro de TI para as necessidades de negócios individuais. Por favor, pressione 1 para vendas, 2 para técnico, 3 para contabilidade, 4 para RMX, ou permaneça na linha a ligação será transferida.
4.) Bienvenue chez John Doe. Si vous avez des questions sur une commande, appuyez sur la touche 1, pour des changements dans votre menu ou vos horaires d’ouverture appuyez sur la touche 2, pour des questions sur une facture, appuyez sur la touche 3 et pour des informations sur votre commande actuelle, appuyez sur la touche 4.
It is, therefore, kind and polite to reassure them that they have reached the right person by stating your name or company name at the start of the message.
What Is a Voicemail Greeting?Why Is a Profressional Voicemail Greeting Important?Key Tips When Recording Your Voicemail GreetingSpeak ClearlyKeep Your Message Short and Concise (10–30 Seconds)Speak Slowly and Do Not RushSmile as You TalkReassure the Caller They Have Reached the Right PersonThank the Caller and Apologize for Missing the CallInclude an Alternative Contact if AppropriatePractice and Record Multiple Takes of Your Voicemail GreetingGet a Second OpinionProfessional Voicemail Examples to Use in the Workplace:Personal PhoneSelf-Employed BusinessBusiness With Lead GenerationBusiness With Alternative Contact PersonCustomer ServiceVacationWhat Not to DoFinal Thoughts
7. "Hello, this is [your name] at [company]. Thanks for calling. Please leave your name, number, and the reason you'd like to chat, and I'll get back to you ASAP."
Doing this helps you understand what the prospects are looking for and what they are expecting from you which will in turn help you to cater to them better.
If you’re getting phone calls from people other than your grandmother, then they probably aren’t going to recognize that it is you by just hearing your voice. Letting people know your name and even the name of your business lets them know right away that they have reached the right number. And as an added bonus, it lets callers with the wrong number know that they’ve reached the wrong person and you won’t have to listen to messages for strangers.
2.) Vous êtes connecté à la boîte de messagerie de M. John Doe. Laissez un message pour que M. Doe puisse vous rappeler dès que possible. Merci beaucoup de votre appel.
2.) Para evitar longos períodos de espera, você pode deixar uma mensagem ou nos enviar um e-mail no [email protected]. Entraremos em contato o mais rápido possível. Muito obrigado pela sua ligação - Adeus.
5.) Todos os nossos funcionários ainda estão ajudando outros clientes. Por favor deixe uma mensagem ou envie-nos um e-mail - vamos voltar para você o mais rapidamente possível. Muito obrigado pela sua chamada - Adeus.