Your message should be 20 seconds at most. Remember, your clients or co-workers may listen to this dozens of times.
Thank you for calling. You have reached (Your Name) at (Your Business). Please leave your name, number, and a brief message and I’ll return your call as soon as possible.
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Voice Prompts – usually combined with a Business Intro announcement, used for Auto Attendant and IVR prompts to provide menu options and assist in telephone navigation.
As a bonus, here is an example of our own holiday voicemail greeting here at OpenPhone:
Last but not least a slogan or branding: this is really more important for new customers and people that are calling or leaving a voicemail for the first time rather than returning ones (though it helps a little with them too!). A catchy phrase makes it easier for people to remember your name and recognize you when you give them a call back.
Here are some great examples to help you compose your own professional voicemail message:
Professionally recorded messages are the prefect addition to any 1300 number set-up. Use one or a combination of recordings to boost your business image and make a great first impression.
I appreciate your efforts at customer service. My clients receive the same impression and think better of my company.
That’s the simple structure of a voicemail greeting. Overall, your greeting should be professional, but the wording can vary depending on the situation. Check out a sample below.
Choose from male or female voice talent, and from multiple voice tones including natural, energetic and professional. Select one that best suits your brand and industry. Our Voice Artists are some of the most experienced in Australia and have produced countless voice overs including TV and Radio Ads.
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Voicemail Greetings – outgoing message recordings for after-hours voicemail box and when a call can’t be taken.
Hello, you have reached the law offices of X. Unfortunately, I am attending to another client right now, but I will return your call as soon as I can. Please leave me your name, reason for calling, and your number so I can connect you with the right department. This is far more professional than the other examples given in this guide. Lawyers should always be formal, smooth, and confident. Nobody is calling to make friends. They’re calling to get the job done. That’s why your message should be all business.
Thank you for calling [LinkedPhone]. Due to the current pandemic, our team members are working remotely and are available [Monday through Friday from 9am to 7pm Eastern Standard Time]. Please leave a message with your name, number, and how we can serve you. We will respond as promptly as possible. Thank you for your patience during this unprecedented time. Let’s get through this together. Stay safe and well.
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.
8.) Bem-vindo ao Departamento de Serviços do John Doe. Infelizmente, todas as linhas estão ocupadas no momento. Por favor deixe uma mensagem após o sinal com seu nome e número de telefone. Vamos ligá-lo de volta o mais rápido possível. Te desejamos um bom dia.
What’s more, according to WP Beginner, “more than 88% of local searches on mobile devices end up in a phone call,” so you don’t want to be caught off guard when a customer calls!