Comments on: Voice Mail Marketing

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:05:23 +0000

Molly & Sue – It sounds like it would be fun to record different messages for people – uh-oh I think I sound like a geek. I think we’re all going to copy Roberta’s message! Thanks Roberta.

Frank – I run into that problem with calls received as well. I spoke to a woman yesterday who made me feel like I was in the middle of Abbott and Costello.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:11:40 +0000

Not sure why, but I don’t have much of a need for texting. If people text me, I text back. I just don’t get it much and wouldn’t initiate…unless under 35..just incase they don’t use it.

I really like Roberta’s voice mail and now I am thinking its not only funny, but its different which is always good. The voice mail I have now is pretty standard, seeming a little boring. It would be good to set yourself apart. Hey Roberta, can I just copy yours word for word?! other than the website part, of course…

By: Frank Jewett

Frank Jewett — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:52:20 +0000

Number 1 above also applies when answering your phone in person. When I return messages or numbers left in e-mail, I have no way of knowing whether I’m calling the agent, an assistant, or the front desk unless the person who answers the phone identifies herself or himself and the company. I would estimate less than fifty percent of calls to agents are answered with proper indentification.

By: Dan Connolly

Dan Connolly — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:18:36 +0000

Personally, I hate advertising messages unless they start with “to bypass this message press one”. Three important points for me, in an outgoing message 1) Identify yourself so the caller is sure they didn’t dial the wrong number. 2) Tell them to leave a message 3) Offer an alternate number, like a cell phone. 4) make sure the voice mail beeps quickly after you have finished your outgoing message.

By: Elaine Reese

Elaine Reese — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:53:05 +0000

I’m a believer in short & sweet. I tell people that they’ve been forwarded to my cell (so they know it’s with me & beeping), to leave a message and I’ll return their call ASAP. (All my office calls go to my cell 24 hrs/day.)

IMO they’ve called to talk to ME not listen to my ad. If it’s an agent or a supplier, they’re not interested in my ad. If it’s a client, they’ve already selected me so no additional ad is needed. If it’s a potential client or buyer wanting info on one of my listings, some other form of my advertising has apparently already worked, hence they obtained my phone number. So, why would I want to make any of those people have to listen to yet another ad? What they want most is for me to answer the phone or call them back quickly. Doing that is, I think, the best advertising I can do.

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:48:08 +0000

The only person I know using YouMail right now is my spouse the “forever geek”. He has recorded special messages for alot of different people and I can totally see the applications for a real estate business-especially pen salesmen

And Roberta’s message has made me drool. I would love to call one of the agents in my office and hear something like that. AWESOME!

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:56:10 +0000

Sue – Great suggestions. You can hear the smile when you’re talking to someone. Practice and listen, I guess.

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:54:53 +0000

Mariana – I use my call log a lot but haven’t gotten into texting much. Sometimes you have to start with the Q: Did you listen to my message or just call me back? I don’t mind messages at all. I’m just glad someone called.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:51:29 +0000

I have to check out voice cloud. My message is siimilar to Holly’s, but I like Roberta’s idea of putting some humor and then again Matt’s idea of something to appeal to techy’s but not intimidate others. I’ll probably be redoing it now and am wondering how to fit all this in without it beng too long. The tone of your voice is extremely important. It think it helps to smile while you’re recording or just do it when you’re having a particularly good day or after a good laugh!

By: Vicki Moore

Vicki Moore — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:51:13 +0000

There’s a fine line between being brief and curt. Everyone knows what to do when they hear the beep, but to say: This is Vicki Moore – leave a message isn’t very pleasant.

Ginger – Another piece of technology to keep up with – drats!

Jim – I haven’t looked at Voice Cloud at all but YouMail is the right price – free.

Chuck – I hate that message. I’ve called to have it removed and it’s not possible!

Matt – Your message seems like it would appeal to everyone.

Holly – Exactly. Some messages sound like the person just woke up from a nap.