(Posted because last time I mentioned thinking about doing this, a lot of you said WOW YES I SHOULD DO THAT THING-- so here is the wording I settled on, but it'd be great to know what you decide on if you do something similar!)
According to the examples, this voicemail greeting is primarily used to interact with individuals who do not know who Mike Avery is or what he does. The second example displays a higher level of professionalism by clearly identifying who Mike Avery is, and what his relationship to the caller is.
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Hi. This is [Name] from [Business Name]. We are currently involved in a relocation. Our new office will be open for business on March 21st, 8 am to 9 pm, Central Standard Time. You may contact us at that time at 555-555-2343. Thank you for your call.
You don’t have to spell out every single thing that you think they might want to know. Have some faith that your callers will be able to figure things out on their own. Be natural but informative.
See our blog on Auto Attendant Greeting Scripts for more advice on auto attendant scripts.
Whether you’re out for the day or are off for the week, the first rule of an out of office voicemail greeting is: let callers know when you’ll be back! You’ll save them the frustration of continuing to call and yourself the hassle of listening to redundant voicemails. It’s also a good idea to set the expectation of whether you are answering messages while you’re away, and who they can reach for assistance in your absence.
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Website: https://www.onsip.com/voip-resources/smb-tips/voicemail-greeting-scripts-for-doctor-law-and-dental-offices
When on vacation, provide your callers with a return date and a back-up contact person to accommodate emergencies. This prevents you from potentially damaging a valued relationship while you enjoy some time off.
Thank you for calling [LinkedPhone – Where Freedom Rings!]. You’ve reached us outside of business hours. Please select from one of the following options: [for business hours press 1; to leave a message press 2; if this is an emergency, press 0 to be directed to our 24-hour customer success team.] We are grateful for your call and we look forward to speaking with you soon!
The best after hours greetings are brief, direct, and punctual. Do not waste the customer's time and give them a reason to hang up by adding in unnecessary details. The information in your after hours greeting should remain concise and essential to the caller's needs.
Are you creating a voicemail greeting for your entire company or team? These business voicemail greetings will do the trick.
https://www.onsip.com/voip-resources/smb-tips/business-voicemail-greetings-5-sample-scripts
Here are some examples of voicemail greetings for your direct business line that are both personal and professional. Enjoy!
As I mentioned above, some words like ‘can’t’ are often mispronounced by non-native speakers and it can sound like a swear word!
Type of project (business voicemail, text to speech, voice recognition, help lines, etc);Number of words in the finished/approved text;Number of files;File format preferred (mp3, wav).
HI, you’ve reached (name). I’m so sorry I can’t pick up the call right now because I am standing right behind you. GOTCHA.