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
When the phone line is busy or the line is not answered, the call will be redirected to the number you specify, voicemail or a do-not-disturb announcement.
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Our previous post on funny voicemail greetings got so much attention, we thought we'd continue…
Don’t include the date unless it’s completely necessary. 16 of the messages I heard last month had the wrong date—one of the messages had a date over 2 months old!
Record a voicemail that is as unique as your business, and add a human touch when creating the message. Encourage your caller to leave a message describing what their needs are.
10. “Hey, this is [your name]. Thanks for reaching out. I’m busy at the moment, but if you leave your name, number, and message, I’ll return your call.
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43. Hello, this is [X company]. We’re not able to take your call at the moment, but please leave a brief message so we can get back to you shortly.
Do you speak a second language and serve customers in an area that primarily uses a language other than English? Make it known that you speak both languages. Start the voicemail with the most dominant language spoken in your market followed by the same message spoken in the secondary language:
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-
Hello! You have reached the voicemail of John Doe . Please leave your name, phone number, and a brief message and she will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you and have a great day.
“Hey, there! This is [your name]. Please leave me a message with your name, number, and the reason you’re calling. If you also tell me [insert random fact] I’ll be sure to move you to the top of my call list. Have a great day!”
Next to Message Storage, use the drop-down menu to select where you want to store your messages:
A professional voicemail greeting is a recorded message that welcomes callers to your business when no one is available to pick up the call. For a polished call experience, the greeting should reflect who the client is calling – whether a general business number, department, team, or individual – and when the customer can expect the call to be returned.
17. "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."
3.) Seu atendente ainda está em ligação com outro cliente. Para evitar longas esperas você pode deixar seu pedido e informação de contato. Nós lhe retornaremos o contato durante o horário de expediente imediatamente. Muito obrigado!
If you’re a small business owner, we recommend going with the RIY (record it yourself) route. First, it’s more affordable. Second (and more importantly), if your clients expect to work with you directly, they will expect to hear your voice when they place a phone call.