Obviously, I need to update it. And if you haven't changed your voicemail greeting in over a year, you're likely in the same boat.
As I mentioned earlier, this won’t be the last voicemail you leave so get creative with future messages. The next day you could leave a voicemail similar to the following:
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Here’s our ultimate guide, including video and audio samples, on every thing you need to know about professional voicemail greetings:
16. "Hmm. Gryffindor … No, Ravenclaw. Yes, you definitely belong in Ravenclaw. *Pause.* Okay, you haven't reached the Sorting Hat — it's the voicemail of [your name]. Please leave your name and number (and just for fun, the Harry Potter house you think you belong in) and I'll return your call as soon as possible."
Hello, you have reached the firm of real estate agent X. I am currently in a meeting with a client, but I will get back to you as soon as possible. Kindly leave your name, your reason for calling and your contact number so that I can get back to you at the earliest. If there is any kind of urgency, you can get in touch with me at Y number.
10. “Hey, this is [your name]. Thanks for reaching out. I’m busy at the moment, but if you leave your name, number, and message, I’ll return your call.
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There is no definitive answer here, but you should include one of the two at the beginning of your message based on what makes the most sense.
The first thing your callers should hear is the name of your business or organization. This assures them that they have dialed the right phone number and keeps them on the line. You may also want to include your address if there are multiple companies with the same name.
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If you’re working remotely now, but your mobile number isn’t on your business cards, add your mobile number to your business line’s voicemail message! If you’re worried that people will start calling your cellphone at all hours of the night – they won’t. They’ll treat it just with just as much respect as your business line.
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.
1.) Vous êtes connecté à la boîte de messagerie de John Doe. Actuellement, M Doe est occupé. Vous pouvez rappeler un peu plus tard ou laisser un message avec votre nom et votre numéro de téléphone pour que M. Doe puisse vous appelez dès que possible.
-…and I’ll return your call as soon as possible. I would have answered, but I was already on the phone with Bill Gates—I swear.
In addition, we’re also offering pre-recorded greetings, on-hold messages, and IVR messages on Covid-19 for businesses to download for free and start using immediately. While you may decide you need to tailor your messages to your specifications, these generic messages can help you start preparing your business phone system as soon as possible. You can preview and download these free phone messages here.
Here’s another funny one for those times you really want to lighten the business mood: