For many small businesses, the announcement will send the caller straight to a voicemail box. But larger organizations may decide to direct callers to a phone menu or forward the call to an external destination, depending on the situation. These options can include: Listing individual voicemail boxes for different departments or employees. Forwarding calls to a professional answering service. Giving callers an option to connect to an after hours or emergency support line. Directing calls to a personal cell phone. Presenting menu options for additional recordings about office locations, ongoing promotions, and other information.
While this information can be tucked behind a phone menu option, it's best to state it upfront in your after hours recording. This way, callers can decide whether to call back at a better time, or leave a voicemail message.
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Once again, by using these scripted, proven messages you’ll be giving yourself the best chance to hear back from your prospects and clients. And remember, even if their answer is no, that’s a lot better than chasing unqualified prospects who are never going to buy. Mike Brooks
Here is the classic template – adjust and adapt it to fit your product or service. In this and all examples, leave your phone number SLOWLY:
I love your class Annemarie! Thank you so much! Truly, as a non-native English speaker, I spent a lot of time to deal with it and took a whole lot of energy to try NOT to have conversation through phone as much as possible, however, it is so inevitable in our daily life especially at work.
This is a great resource to learn how to set up my own voicemail. Thank you very much, Annemarie.
Save the funny voicemail greetings for your home phone, and let us handle your business phone. Since our digital call center is open 24/7/365, you will never be greeted by a voicemail greeting requesting you to leave a message. However, our staff loves to have fun when we can so …
These are just a few ideas to get the gears turning. These are simple examples, but don’t be afraid to show a little personality.
Could you suggest some voicemail greetings, I’m all out. It would be better if you left it to me as a message after the beep.
Your clients don’t have a lot of time, and neither do you. Use the following short voicemail greetings to get to the point quickly and invite them to leave a message.
We're relocating! Starting March 1st you'll find us at 440 W. Main St. Please stay on the line while we connect you.
If your answering system lets you supply your own mp3 or wav audio files for the greetings, consider hiring a pro to record it for you.
The number you have xxx-xxxx (your number) has been changed, the new number is xxx-xxxx (again, your number). CULATA!
What kind of company do you run? A law firm may prefer more formal business voicemail greetings than a trendy retail store, for example.
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.
Shut the office door and turn down the music—it’s time to record! Pretend that your office is your music recording studio as you prepare to vocalize your message. Remember that obscene background noise can be a major turn off to potential customers and prospects.
"Hello, you've reached [name] at [company]. I'm unable to come to the phone right now. Leave your name and number, and I'll return your call as soon as I'm free. Thank you."