THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CRAFTING THE PERFECT VOICEMAIL MESSAGE SAMPLE
Voicemail is still helpful for
businesses and employees who want to talk to each other in this busy world.
Writing a good Voicemail
Message Sample can make a big difference
for clients, users, and coworkers. When setting up a voicemail for business or
personal use, it can be helpful to have a clear sample message that puts you in
a professional light.
PARTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO KNOW
ABOUT A VOICEMAIL MESSAGE SAMPLE
This is what a good left message should have:
· A Friendly Hello: Start
with a friendly tone to make a good first impression.
· Your Name And Job Title: If
you need to, clarify who you are and what your business is called.
· Please
let them know quickly why they can't reach you.
· Time To Respond: Tell
people when you plan to call them back.
· Any Other Ways They Can
Contact You: If you can, give
them another way.
· The Right Way To End: Be
polite and thank them at the end of your letter.
VOICEMAIL MESSAGES THAT SHOW WHAT
PEOPLE HAVE SAID
AN EXAMPLE OF A BUSINESS-LIKE
VOICEMAIL
"Hello, this is [Your Name] from [Company Name]." I'm
not free to take your call at this time, but I'll get back to you right away.
Please write down your name, number, and a short message. Thank you.
WHAT A CUSTOMER SERVICE VOICEMAIL
SHOULD SOUND LIKE
"Thank you for calling [Name of Company]." These are
our work hours: [work Hours]. If you need help immediately, please go to
[Website URL] or leave a message with your name and how to reach you. We'll get
back to you right away.
HOW A PERSONAL VOICEMAIL LOOKS
"Hi, my name is [Your Name]." I'm sorry, I can't
answer right now. Leave a message, and I'll call you back right away.
"Thanks!"
FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO RECORD THE
BEST VOICEMAIL MESSAGE.
· Keep it
Short and Clear: Texts should be less than 30 seconds long.
· Always
speak in a friendly and polite manner. Your message should be helpful, so your
tone should match that.
· Talk
down and be transparent. Before calling, make sure that everyone can understand
what you're saying.
· Don't
record your message where there is a lot of noise around you.
· Change
things a lot. Tell your message that you'll be away for a long time or on
vacation.
· If you
talk too fast, people who call may not be able to understand you.
· Not
Saying Your Name—Be sure to say your name and/or business.
· Not
having a professional tone—It can come across badly if you sound bored or
rushed.
· Not
Giving Me Another Way to Contact You—If you can, give them another way to
contact you.
· Don't
change old messages—Make sure your message says you're ready.
THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO WRONG
ON VOICEMAIL
If you write a good sample audio message, people will be
likelier to talk to you, and your message will stick with them. If you follow
best practices and write in a structured way, your words will be clear and
professional, whether for work or fun. Spend some time making a good left
message that shows who you are. It will make calling people easier and faster.