35. Hi, you’ve reached the voicemail of [your name] at [your company]. I’m away from my desk, in a meeting or on the other line. Please leave your name, number and a brief message after the tone and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
I’m out walking my donkey but as soon as I get my ass back in I’ll call you back. Leave me a message.
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Do you speak a second language and serve customers in an area that primarily uses a language other than English? Make it known that you speak both languages. Start the voicemail with the most dominant language spoken in your market followed by the same message spoken in the secondary language:
Your voicemail doesn’t have to be monotonous or impersonal. What you need is something that is unique to you but works in a professional manner.
Finally get an answering machine. Now how does this thing work? Hmmm. Press record button, I did that, and the light should be on. I wonder why it’s not working right. Hmmmm, I wonder what this button does……
16Hey, could you come up with some cute voicemail greetings, I’m out. Can you just leave your suggestion, after the tone? This voicemail engages your caller, challenging them to come up with funny voicemail messages, while they wait to leave their messages after the tone.
Your message should be 20 seconds at most. Remember, your clients or co-workers may listen to this dozens of times.
4. Remember, They Are Calling for a Reason. If someone takes the time to call and leave you a voice message, they usually have a reason that they are calling.
The pet care service providers get calls from pet owners at odd hours or when they are busy attending to their chores. So, resorting to voicemail services is necessary for such businesses. Below is an excerpt from a voicemail for a pet service entity:
Give clients an idea about when you’ll return their call. Common business practice is within 24 business hours. Any extra messages or information you’d like clients to know. For example, if you are no longer accepting a particular insurance plan, the end of your voicemail greeting is a …
A robot? Seriously, a robot? Are you that lazy that you can’t set up a stinking voice mail greeting?
While a short recording may not seem like a place to win new business, the professionalism, courtesy, and clearness that you convey in your greeting will leave a favorable impression in a customer's mind.
5.) Willkommen in der persönlichen Mailbox von Dirk Schuster, Firma Mustermann. Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihre Nachricht mit Telefonnummer nach dem Signalton. Sie werden so schnell wie möglich zurückgerufen. Bei dringenden Anliegen schreiben Sie bitte eine Email an [email protected]. Vielen Dank für Ihren Anruf.
Keep it short and sweet so that the caller can quickly leave their message and move on with their day.
Remember, your message is a reflection of you. Keep it short, professional and ALWAYS return messages.
Your message should be 20 seconds at most. Remember, your clients or co-workers may listen to this dozens of times.