Business Voicemail Greetings That Keep Callers

Your voicemail greeting is often a caller’s first impression. Voicemail greeting tips and examples for small businesses.

Key takeaways on voicemail greeting

Aim for under 20 seconds.
Include your business name so callers know they reached the right place.
Tell callers what to do.
Automatic text back after a missed call catches callers who will not leave a voicemail.
"Thanks for calling [Business].
Change your greeting for holidays, closures or special hours.

Even with automation, some callers will hear your voicemail. A clear, friendly voicemail greeting reassures them and makes it more likely they will leave a message or text you.

Keep it short

Aim for under 20 seconds. Callers do not want to wait.

Say who you are

Include your business name so callers know they reached the right place.

Give a next step

Tell callers what to do.

Leave a message with your name and number.
Text this number for a faster reply.
Visit the website to book online.

Pair it with text back

Automatic text back after a missed call catches callers who will not leave a voicemail.

Example greeting

"Thanks for calling [Business]. We are helping other customers right now. Leave your name and number, or text this number for a faster reply. We will get back to you shortly."

Adjust it for your hours and services.

Update greetings regularly

Change your greeting for holidays, closures or special hours.

An outdated greeting makes your business seem inattentive.

Voicemail greeting FAQs

What should a business voicemail say?

Your business name, a thank-you and a clear next step.

How long should a greeting be?

Under 20 seconds.

Should I mention texting?

Yes, many callers prefer to text.

Do most callers leave voicemails?

Many do not, which is why text back helps.

How Bullish Leads helps with voicemail greeting

Getting voicemail greeting right takes steady effort, and that effort is easy to drop when the schedule fills up. Bullish Leads sets up the systems behind it, including Google-Ready Website and Auto Text Back, so the routine work happens automatically every time. You stay focused on doing great work for customers while the follow-up, reminders and reporting run in the background.

Want to see how this would work for your business? Book Call and we will walk you through it. There are no long-term contracts, and we will tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.

Further reading: FTC: Telemarketing and texting guidance.

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