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.
Note: Maximum storage for voicemail is 50 Mb regardless of storage time. You can change how long messages will be kept on the server before auto-deletion by navigating to Unite > Settings > Voicemail settings. Verify the correct time zone is set (Services > Unite > Auto Attendant > Edit Auto Attendant > Settings > General > Time Zone) because it will affect the Business/After Hours. Make sure the extension and phone numbers are assigned as intended. Make sure the email for Voice Mail is the one you want Voice Mail messages to be delivered to (Services > Unite > Auto Attendant > Edit Auto Attendant > Settings > Voicemail settings). Make sure your greeting explains each option that you have set up and which key caller needs to press for it.
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True emergencies - such as extraordinary weather - should be addressed in your voicemail if it impacts your business. Thank you for calling the Carona Surf Shop. We are currently closed due to the inclement weather. Our normal business hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 9 pm. Please visit www.caronasurfshop.com to order merchandise and to check our schedule during the hurricane.
Example: we have a Business Hours menu that is active from 10 am to 5 pm, a Lunch menu that is active from 2 pm to 5 pm, and an Evening menu that should take calls from 4 pm to 5 pm.
20. “Hello! Thanks for reaching out to [company]. We’re closed today for the holiday, and will reopen tomorrow, [date]. If you leave your name, number, and a brief message, we’ll give you a call when we’re back in the office. Thanks again, and have a great [day, week].”
The thing with voicemail is it can be really handy when it comes to catering to your prospects when you are not available after work hours.
With the slider set to computer: Press the Record button to begin recording a greeting from your computer's microphoneWith the slider set to phone: Enter your UB phone number or other 7-digit local number. The voicemail system will call you back to record or play back a greeting
50. Hi, this is the customer service center at [X company]. We’re sorry to have missed your call. Leave your name and number and the next available representative will call you back to assist you. Things to Include in a Voicemail Message Get the Caller to Leave Their Name and Phone Number
Hello. Thank you for contacting [Business Name]. Unfortunately, we are not currently available at the moment. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, closed during the weekend. Please leave a message along with your name and number, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
18. "Hi, you've reached [your name]. I'm away from [date] to [date]. If you need help with [X] before then, please contact [name] at [phone number]. Everyone else, please leave your name and number and I'll return your call when I return. Thanks and have a great day."
The phone you use to record your greeting – and your surrounding – can turn your carefully scripted greeting into an unprofessional mess. Background noise is terribly distracting, so choose a quiet room or parked car to make your call. Landlines, or a “wi-fi enabled” cellphone call, can provide much better connection quality than a standard cellphone. If you must use a cell phone, be sure to use a high-quality headset for the best clarity.
Voicemail messages are important, they solve the basic issue of not missing out on any leads.
12.) Bienvenue chez JohnDoe. Vous pouvez nous joindre du lundi au vendredi de 8h à 12h30 et de 13 heures à 16h30. Nous ne pouvons pas prendre votre appel pour le moment. Laissez un message avec votre nom et votre numéro de téléphone et nous vous rappellerons dès que possible. En cas d'urgence, vous pouvez nous joindre sur le numéro 0821 91039- 1211. Merci beaucoup.
Thank you for calling (Your Name) at (Your Business), where (What You Do). I’m sorry that I was unable to take your call. Please leave me your name, number, and a quick message and I’ll call you back shortly.
Your prospects are under the impression that a brand will be always available to cater to them, now for some circumstances, a few brands might not be able to serve their prospects 24/7 which is why creating a voicemail message becomes useful.
17. “Happy Holidays from [company name]. Our hours are a little bit different this holiday season. [List hours]. We hope it’s not an emergency, but if so, we’ve got you covered. Contact us at [company email/other support lines] and we’ll get back to you ASAP. For all other inquiries, we’ll contact you when we are back from the holiday – we might be a few pounds heavier but eager to speak with you! Happy Holidays.” Things happen during the holidays, we know. Let your callers know you are still there just in case!
To allow callers to dial an extension without a menu prompt, check the Enable extension dialing without requiring a menu item check box. 7