What’s more, according to WP Beginner, “more than 88% of local searches on mobile devices end up in a phone call,” so you don’t want to be caught off guard when a customer calls!
The reason being it can either push your prospects away from you or retain them for longer.
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(make a little noise in the background). Hi, you’ve reached your friend’s house. He/she isn’t home right now and I took the opportunity to rob it. I was about to steal the machine as well and you called. After the beep, leave your name and number. I will write it on a post-it and leave it on the refrigerator for him/her to see. Oh and one more thing; where did you say you lived?
And keep checking back with our blog for more great tips and ideas on all sorts of greetings to brighten peoples’ days.
12. Howdy, right here’s [your name]. I’m away from my phone for the time being, but toddle away a message after the tone so I will receive aid in contact later today.
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Have you ever called a business and had to sit through a long recording that informs you of their hours of business, their internet address and a wealth of other information that’s completely useless to you?
Make sure to convey any information that may affect how quickly you get back to the caller. Withholding this kind of information may well lead to the caller assuming you're rude if you don't follow up with them promptly. This is the voicemail of David Bynes at Wainwright Contractors. Please leave a message with your proposed project after the beep. Thank you. This is David Bynes from Wainwright Contractors. I'm currently in Dubai until March 1st on a construction project. Please leave a message with your proposed project and I'll get back to when I return. Thank you.
I have amnesia and can’t come to the phone at the moment. I feel stupid talking to everyone that I don’t know. So why don’t you forget about leaving your original message, and instead tell me my name and something important about myself. Thanks a lot.
1. Press the fixed key with the envelope graphic, or dial the phone’s phone number.
Change your voicemail password: Go to Settings > Phone > Change Voicemail Password, then enter the new password.
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On the other hand, a stellar professional voicemail is more than just a way to ensure callers are heard. It’s actually a gateway to encourage recruiters, clients, connections, venders, and other callers to continue forward with the first step in developing a business relationship, which is them making contact. The power of the right voicemail greeting is the caller actually staying on the line to leave that contact information or gain access to an alternative contact point.
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You may think your voicemail message is professional. But when you listen back it could sound rushed or shaky. Listen to it regularly to see if changes are needed.
Here’s another funny one for those times you really want to lighten the business mood:
Hi there! (pause) I am (your name)’s answering machine. (Your name) is not here at the moment. So, why don’t we chat for sometime? beep