Microsoft’s 2015 Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report concluded that the telephone is still the most-used customer service channel in the United States (81%), followed closely by email (78%). And with so many consumers still picking up the phone, voicemail may still be necessary.
While missed calls aren’t ideal, you can let your caller know you’re still there for them by having a great voicemail greeting. The best business voicemail greetings let your customers (and potential customers) know why you’re not available and how they can best get in contact with your business. They are also short and to the point. You usually want to keep your greeting between 6 and 24 seconds long so callers don’t hang up halfway through.

Each voice mailbox offers 50 minutes of message storage. When 50 minutes are consumed, callers cannot leave messages. Cox Business suggests that you delete older messages, especially large messages, to preserve available storage space. You will receive a warning once the mailbox capacity reaches 70%. The platform will delete any messages after 31 days. What is an extension mailbox, how do I set it up, and how many mailboxes can be attached?
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.