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Type your business name and hours, pick a tone, and get three professional voicemail greetings ready to record or use with an AI voice.
How to write a professional voicemail greeting
A good business voicemail greeting does four things in under 25 seconds: confirms the caller reached the right business, apologizes briefly for missing the call, tells them when you are available, and gives one clear instruction - leave a message, with the promise of a callback window. Skip long menus, jokes that age badly, and any information that changes often.
Business voicemail greeting examples
Professional: “Thank you for calling Lakeside Dental. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Leave your name, number, and a brief message, and we’ll call you back within one business day.”
Friendly: “Hi there! You’ve reached Lakeside Dental. We’re helping other patients right now. Leave your name and number and we’ll get right back to you. Thanks for calling!”
Better than voicemail: answer every call
Roughly 60% of callers who hit voicemail hang up without leaving a message, and most call a competitor next. An AI receptionist answers instantly, books the appointment or takes the request, and only hands off when a human is truly needed.
Frequently asked questions
What should a business voicemail greeting say?
State your business name, acknowledge the missed call, give your hours, and ask for the caller’s name, number, and reason for calling - with a specific callback promise. Keep it under 25 seconds.
How long should a voicemail greeting be?
Between 10 and 25 seconds. Long greetings increase hang-ups; callers want to leave their message or find out when to call back.
Can I generate an audio file of my greeting?
Audio previews with realistic AI voices are launching soon - the scripts are free to copy today, and you can record them yourself or paste them into any text-to-speech tool.