Now that you know which script to use, how do you record it? Depending on your budget and the resources available to you, you can record the script yourself, use a text-to-speech program, or hire a professional voice actor to record your greeting.
However, do not waste the caller’s time. They may hang up if they are forced to listen to a needlessly lengthy and uninteresting voicemail greeting.
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Make sure to remind your caller to leave their name, number and the details of why they are calling, so you can ring them back professionally and constructively.
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What do you think of your voicemail greeting? Does it sound professional, or is it outdated? Even worse, is it a computerized voice with a default message? (Ew.)
Next to Message Storage, use the drop-down menu to select where you want to store your messages:
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For example, an extension user has different greetings for Lunch Break status and Away status. Lunch Break: "I’m currently on a lunch and unable to take your call". Away: "I’m currently away from my desk".
Do you have a crowning achievement or hold a competitive advantage? Showcase that within your voicemail so you’ll be memorable and emphasize why working with you is an advantage. Here’s an example of a professional voicemail someone in real estate could use:
1.) Welcome to John Doe. For buying or selling questions please press 1. For questions about a payment please press 2. If you are a business customer please press 3, for questions related to repairs or guarantee please press 4. For all other concerns please press 5. To hear this menu again please press 0.
And remember, while you’re busy returning your calls, Blitz can be automating other parts of your sales process. We can assign leads to your staff or even send emails to your customers.
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7.) Bienvenue dans le bureau de John Doe. Désolé, nous ne sommes actuellement pas en mesure de répondre à votre appel étant donné que vous appelez pendant les vacances annuelles. Sentez-vous libres de nous envoyer un email sur [email protected] – Nous vous contacterons dès que possible à notre retour. En cas d’urgences, contactez notre représentant de bureau. Ils peuvent être contactez sur notre site www.lawoffice-johndoe.de. Merci beaucoup pour votre appel – Au revoir.
The phone you use to record your greeting – and your surrounding – can turn your carefully scripted greeting into an unprofessional mess. Background noise is terribly distracting, so choose a quiet room or parked car to make your call. Landlines, or a “wi-fi enabled” cellphone call, can provide much better connection quality than a standard cellphone. If you must use a cell phone, be sure to use a high-quality headset for the best clarity.
You have reached (Your Name) at (Your Business). I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to get to the phone. If you leave your name and number, I’ll return your call within one business day.