Other surveys show different numbers. Speech technology vendor Nuance Communications recently conducted a survey with Research Now and discovered that 95 percent of those polled find text messaging more convenient than voicemail.
With social media, blogs, email marketing, and yes…voicemail greetings, businesses have lots of opportunities to make an impression. But it’s important to make the right impression. Callers will make inferences on what you say and how you say it, and you don't always get another chance to make a positive impact. You want prospective customers to leave a message. You want them to get a great first impression of your business. So, you need professional voicemail greetings. Here’s how you get them…
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7. Hello, this is [your name] at [your company]. I’m currently out of the office, but if you leave your name, number, and a brief message, and I’ll return your call as soon as I get back.
1.) Bem-vindo à John Doe. Infelizmente, não há ninguém no escritório agora ou você está ligando fora do horário comercial. Por favor, deixe uma mensagem ou envie um e-mail para [email protected]. Muito obrigado pela sua ligação.
2.) Para evitar largas esperas puede dejarnos un mensaje o enviarnos un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Le contactaremos lo antes posible. Muchísimas gracias por su llamada. Hasta pronto.
One of the most challenging aspects of writing for speech is optimising text to be read aloud and recorded. On paper, long, complex sentences are easily accommodated. When read out aloud, the same sentences can sound awkward and confusing.
I am not a voice talent, and I hate the sound of my own voice. Every time I lose my cell phone (daily), I call it from another line to help myself find it. And every time I do this, I wish my voicemail message sounded…different. I’m always reminded that I should sit down and rerecord it, so it makes a more professional first impression.
Our technicians will get to work recording and duplicating your messages in the highest quality possible. All date and time details will be included.
A word of warning: These greetings will not do you any favors if you’re in the midst of a job hunt or work in a conservative industry. Always remember your target personas. If there’s a chance they won’t appreciate your sense of humor, opt for a straightforward greeting instead. “This is Bond. James Bond. Okay, it’s really [your last name]. [Your first name] [your last name]. I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m done helping M16 save the world — which will probably be tomorrow at the latest. Have a good day.” “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.” “Hello! You’ve gotten the voicemail of [your name]. Leave your name, contact info, and the answer to the eternal question ‘Which came first, the chicken or the egg?’ Anyone who gets it right will receive a call back.”
4. Hi, this is [your name]. I’m unable to take your call right now but leave your name and number, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Messages on Hold – continuous loop of music and messaging that plays as callers wait to speak to a business representative. Messages On Hold present a mix of marketing messages and customer service information that is mixed with music to play in a loop for callers waiting on hold.
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37. Hi, this is [company name]. Sorry we missed your call. Leave a message and we’ll get back to you shortly.
We’re so confident in our services that we offer a 30-day, money-back guarantee. If you’re not totally satisfied, we’ll refund you.
If you were installed after the dates above or are a Kansas customer, please use these voicemail instructions.
6.) Buongiorno e benvenuti alla John Doe AG – La vostra agenzia per prodotti campione. Purtroppo, tutte le linee sono occupate al momento. Si prega di riprovare più tardi o di aspettate solo un attimo. Grazie, il team di John Doe.
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