Put some thought into your message before you hit “record.” It takes very little time to write a script for yourself to read as you record your greeting. Reading off a script eliminates unnecessary pauses, “ums” and “ahs.”
First of all, I want to say great work on using the phrasal verb “to pick up!” Native English speakers love phrasal verbs and we use them often. In this example, to pick up the phone means to answer the phone.
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2. Use A Professional Voice Actor (from Fiverr) 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.
38. Thanks for calling [company name]. We’re unable to take your call right now, but leave your details and we’ll call you right back.
18. “Thanks for calling [Company name/your name]. We hope you’re enjoying the holiday season. We aren’t available at the moment due to our holiday hours. Leave your name, number and the reason for your call and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Thanks for calling.” Everyone deserves a break. Let your callers know although you might be enjoying one too, that their needs are important.
Your message should be 20 seconds at most. Remember, your clients or co-workers may listen to this dozens of times.
The next example is for a voicemail message left for a prospect or client you are getting back to: “Hi _________, this is ________ _________ getting back with you at (your company). I’m looking forward to speaking with you because we just (give an update here – you have a new special, new product update, added a new client they would know about), and I know that based on (their specific need you uncovered during the last call) this is going to make it even easier for you to (give the benefit you both discussed). I’m excited to share this with you.
Thanks for calling (our company). The office is currently closed. Office hours are 9am to 6pm, Eastern Time. Please leave a message at the tone and we'll call you back on the next business day. Thank you.
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Hey Jake, if I wanted to email you, I would’ve emailed you. It’s not like I forgot email existed until I heard your voice mail greeting and thought “Holy crap! TOTALLY forgot about that whole email thing! Let me hang up on this phone call and waste another 5 minutes sending you an email that would have taken me 20 seconds to speak.”
The combination of a professional message and a robust phone system with advanced voicemail capabilities can help you set your business apart. Voicemail Greeting Outline. All professional voicemail messages should have the following elements included.
General voicemail greetings are usually played when no message has been set. Here are … If this is regarding a recent order, please call our Customer Service …
Best professional voicemail greeting examples for your business Saptarshi Das 12 Min read Well-crafted and recorded professional voicemail greetings boost your credibility in front of your audience, making you more competent, and encourages your callers to continue their professional relationship with you.
3. Have Some Fun. Oftentimes, your voicemail greeting is the first impression a caller gets of your personality, your brand, and your business. And as the old adage reminds us, first impressions are everything.
8. “Hello, this is [your name] at [company]. Thanks for calling. Please leave your name, number, and the reason you’d like to chat, and I’ll get to back to you ASAP.”