Hey, who’s this? I’d actually pick up, but my phone is staring at me. OMG! I just saw it wink!
You have reached (Your Name) at (Your Business). We help (What Your Business Does). I wasn’t able to take your call right now, but leave your name and number and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
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Business voicemail greetings are rarely thought of as a prime way to connect with customers. But just because you're not available doesn't mean you can't make a positive impression on your customers when they reach your voicemail box.
Want some sample business voicemail messages? Below are 21 pre-recorded business voicemail greeting examples to get you started. You’ll find voicemail examples for your business’s main phone number, your direct business line, your after-hours (or non-business hours) voicemail, some holiday-specific greetings, and your customer service line. Even better, all these voicemail greetings are free and you can download the voicemail’s mp3 file!
As a bonus, here is an example of our own holiday voicemail greeting here at OpenPhone:
You can customize each greeting for each phone number within your OpenPhone account. In addition, you can change it as often as you need.
This is why a professional greeting is so important. Voicemail essentials: Identify yourself because you need to reassure the client that they have called the correct number. Clients will be a lot less likely to leave a message if they wonder who will get it. Use a warm friendly voice to say something like, “You have reached xxxx, licensed
This is ‘How to Leave a Professional Voicemail Etiquette 101’: Always let the person know how to reach you.
Hello! You’ve reached [LinkedPhone’s Tech Support Team]. We are currently closed but we’re always eager to help. Our regular business hours are from [9am to 7pm Easter Standard Time, 7 days a week]. Please include your name, number, and a short description of the issue you’re experiencing. We promise to return your call by the end of the next business day. [If this is an urgent matter, press ‘0’ to be connected with our VIP support team]. Thank you.
6. Hello, this is [your name] at [your company]. I am unavailable at the moment, but please leave your name, number, and the reason you’re calling, and I’ll call you back as soon as possible.
As a bonus, here is an example of our own holiday voicemail greeting here at OpenPhone:
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.
Don’t be fooled by other business’ mediocrity…Excellence matters. First impressions also matter. Let your clients and investors listen in on just how exciting and professional your business really is.
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.
The main point that we want to drive home with this article is that you shouldn’t overthink your business voicemail greeting. Just keep it short, and state the relevant information.
22. Hello, this is [your name]. I’m currently away from my phone. I return calls on Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Please leave a detailed message including your name and a callback number and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
Record a voicemail greeting in-app. Upload an existing voicemail file (MP3) Create a text-to-speech voicemail greeting. Step 1 - Navigate to your Phone Numbers. First, go to My Phone Numbers. ⚡️If you're an admin of an OpenPhone organization and want to modify one of the company numbers, go to your Company Phone Numbers. Step 2 - Select the