You can set up and manage your voicemail greetings in the Calling User Portal.
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6.) Hola y bienvenido/a a John Doe AG, su agencia para muestras de productos. Lo sentimos, todas nuestras líneas están ocupadas en estos momentos. Por favor, inténtelo de nuevo más tarde o manténgase a la espera. Gracias. Su equipo de John Doe.
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A monotone voicemail message will not only be difficult to understand, but it will also potentially lose your caller’s interest quickly.
9.) Bienvenue chez John Doe. Malheureusement, il n'y a personne dans le bureau à l'heure actuelle. Laissez votre nom et numéro de téléphone après la tonalité. Nous vous rappellerons dès que possible.
“Thank you for calling [company/person’s name]. We are currently unavailable, but if you leave your name, phone number, and message, we will get back to you as soon as possible.”
35. Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of [your name] at [your company]. I’m away from my desk, in a meeting or on the other line. Please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
11. “Hello! You’ve reached [company name] support line. We’ll be happy to help with your inquiry. In the meantime, have you checked out our [website, help forum, etc.]? It may have the answer you’re looking for. If not, leave your name, number and reason for your call. We’ll reach out to you within the day. Thanks for calling [company name].” Sometimes, a caller likes to find the answer to their own questions. Let them discover by directing them to your website or help forum if you have one.
That little red "message" light may not be as ubiquitous in offices as it used to be. Photo illustration: Ariel Zambelich/NPR
What kind of company do you run? A law firm may prefer more formal business voicemail greetings than a trendy retail store, for example.
Automatically redirects your incoming calls to another number, voicemail or do-not-disturb announcement.
"It's been one of the best things that we've ever done, really," Blanchard says. "Productivity's gone up and we've just got so much more time."
After all, a professional voicemail recording boosts your credibility, makes you seem more competent, and encourages whoever's listening to it to continue the relationship.
Business Intro – quick intro announcement heard by the caller before they speak with a business representative. Usually quite short and welcoming, introducing the business to the caller.
"Hello, you've reached [name] at [company]. I'm unable to come to the phone right now. Leave your name and number, and I'll return your call as soon as I'm free. Thank you."
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!