Steve DiGioia

APRIL 19, 2021

The best intentions only get you so far and sometimes, your “best” is not good enough for your customer. And here is where your “best” gets even worse. Today’s guest post was written by my friend and customer service colleague Leslie O ‘Flahavan. I hope you enjoy her post.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Because it is one of our most popular posts, we have updated it to include the latest research, up-to-date statistics and best practices in this topic. More companies all the time are experiencing the benefits of live chat , but how does one maximize these benefits? Live Chat ROI Calculator. Practice using shortcuts.

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Myra Golden Media

APRIL 23, 2020

If a remote employee’s next phone call is from an angry, irate customer, can they handle it? If a remote employee’s next phone call is from an angry, irate customer, can they handle it? Empathy for Customer Service Professionals. Learn about how to use empathy to your advantage with difficult customers.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. . Why use social media as a customer service channel? .

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TeamSupport

JUNE 20, 2023

Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges. Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges. Lower productivity and less than satisfactory customer experiences.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 26, 2019

In the old days – and even in modern times – if a customer wanted help or support, they picked up the phone and called for help. A (hopefully) friendly and competent customer service professional, also known as an agent or representative, would answer the question or resolve the problem. Let’s say a customer calls for support.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you well positioned to integrate AI into your customer care? What does it really look like to source a strategic partnership with an outsourced customer care provider? But outsourcing your customer care partner isn’t a common procurement event. What’s your next step? We’re here to help!

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customer care QA processes are moving from limited sampling to real-time, holistic analysis thanks to emerging conversation intelligence technologies that impact every corner of the contact center for the better. One percent of one percent… at best. These efforts weren’t useless – they were, as noted, the standard.

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Global Response

MARCH 27, 2024

This transformative approach streamlines operations and significantly enhances the quality of customer interactions. By harnessing the power of vast data sets, businesses can uncover deep insight into customer behavior, preferences, and trends, enabling them to tailor their services for maximum impact. Let’s take a look.

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Blueship Call Center

JULY 7, 2023

Whether you like it or not, customers are the heartbeat of your business, therefore providing excellent outsourced customer care services is crucial to its success. Any successful company must have excellent customer service because it has the power to create or ruin a brand.

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TechSee

JULY 17, 2023

Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize customer service, automating responses, personalizing experiences, and enhancing operational efficiency. In this blog post, we will explore the five key obstacles service leaders face when integrating LLMs and offer practical advice on overcoming them.

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Vcaretec

AUGUST 8, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is something that the majority of new business owners are wary of, and for good reason. The main channel via which you communicate with your clients is through customer service, thus it can't be good for your brand, to put it mildly. Take your time and select the one that best suits you.

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Real Blue Sky

MARCH 6, 2023

Before the internet, customer service was typically limited to a brick-and-mortar storefront, letter-writing, or a phone call to customer service. The result is the customer service call center was seen largely as a cost center; it was part of the cost of delivering goods or services. Cost is only one of them.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the growing market of mobile app development, providing top-notch customer service can be the deciding factor that makes your app stand out. For mobile app developers, the challenge is to integrate customer service in ways that resonate with tech-savvy users. Personalized Support A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t cut it.

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COPC

APRIL 1, 2024

The challenge of keeping pace with changing customer expectations looms large. Technological advancements, notably artificial intelligence (AI), fuel customer experience transformation. Companies worldwide are grappling with leveraging technology to enhance the overall customer experience (CX).

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Nicereply

MAY 4, 2022

But it’s more than just a customer service department. It is one of the most important ways you can build meaningful relationships with your customers, strengthen their trust in your brand, and ultimately drive new sales. This is why creating a stellar customer experience is essential for your eCommerce business.

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Nicereply

JANUARY 17, 2024

After that, we’ll share some best practices for your branding, so you’re a true expert by the time you finish reading this article. The best examples of branding all involve reflecting brand values, not just aesthetics, in all aspects of the brand itself. The phrase ‘how can we help’ also puts customers’ needs first.

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JivoChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Good customer service is an essential part of any successful business. Providing excellent customer service helps to build trust and loyalty in customers, which can lead to increased sales and profits. It also has a positive effect on the reputation of any business, leading to more customers and better word-of-mouth referrals.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

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Satrix Solutions

JULY 28, 2021

It’s an interesting question because most people don’t think about a Customer Experience (CX) program in terms of risks. As many studies have demonstrated , a company-wide focus on delivering a strong customer experience at every touchpoint will often have very positive effects on a business. So what’s the biggest risk?

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Blueship Call Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is a desirable concept. Outsourcing your customer service to an outside agent may drastically reduce overhead, saving you money, resources, and frequently a great deal of stress. We’ll go into great depth about outsourcing customer support in this post.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know that the world of customer service and support is constantly on the move. This blog will delve into the top four customer service trends that are expected to take center stage in 2024. consumers by Qualtrics, a customer’s feelings were found to be the biggest driver of consumer loyalty.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 3, 2023

Surveys are one of the most useful tools out there for gathering quick feedback from customers, and understanding what motivates them. Here we’ll discuss some best practices for designing effective surveys – everything from creating questions that elicit actionable responses, to logic-checking your data to ensure accuracy.

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ProProfs Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

Thanks to live chat, the ‘call on hold’ mode during a support request doesn’t daunt anymore. The customers prefer and are looking for an immediate response to their questions. That’s exactly why you have a technology like live chat in place. Problems Operators Can Encounter When Managing Multiple Customers.

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Nicereply

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Is the customer always right? This long-standing mantra is a staple of the customer service industry. You can listen to Customer Experience Leaders Chat also on: Apple Podcasts. In conversation with Jacob Wick from the Customer Care team at Slido. Google Podcasts.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The first mainstream mention of ESG as a concept came from the United Nations in 2004 in their report titled “ Who Cares Wins.” With that said, how do you ensure your outsourced customer care partners or potential partners are holding themselves accountable to robust ESG standards?

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Calltools

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Even so, you need to take care of potential leads efficiently. The following stats illustrate how important response time is: 78% of B2B customers buy from the company that first responds to their inquiry. Sometimes, this agent is not the person best equipped to provide service. Ideally, your agents are constantly busy.

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Vcaretec

APRIL 10, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is a common practice among businesses today. It involves hiring a third-party company to handle customer support inquiries and complaints on behalf of the business. This will help you determine if the company can meet your needs and provide quality customer support.

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Vcaretec

JULY 18, 2023

If you're not careful, outsourcing could cause you more problems than it's worth. The call center outsourcing best practices that result in the most successful contact center projects will be shared in this article. Make sure your vendor for customer support outsource has all the information they require to perform effectively.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

When it comes to customer care across major industries, like Retail & E-Commerce, Wireless & Telecommunications, and Healthcare, there are plenty of smart minds out there. As a leader in outsourced customer service solutions, the customer care specialists at Vcare voted on fifty of the top thought leaders in our space.

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Nicereply

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

You can listen to Customer Experience Leaders Chat also on: Apple Podcasts. You can use writing in so many places to guide, teach, evoke emotion, reduce panic, or show you care. A good KB article can help customers self-help when you are not available and speed up the responses to repeated questions. Google Podcasts.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

We’re about to break down the six biggest myths in outsourced customer service for you. These are myths that have been propagated for decades - you’ve likely heard many of them before - and they apply to all industries, from Retail & Ecommerce, to Wireless & Telecommunications, to Health Care. and… Cheryl in Operations.“We’ve

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ThriveableBiz

JANUARY 18, 2023

In this article Eriks Celmins summarises insights to help find opportunities to engage with customers in a recession, based on research and current marketing thinking. It is possible to find business opportunities - if we’re smart about understanding customers and creatively solving their problems. Jozc on How to Market in a Downturn.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Conduent Incorporated , a global technology-led business solutions and services company, released new research that provides a focused, in-depth view of the state of the customer experience (CX) within the retail/eCommerce vertical. email, chat, live, social, etc.) email, chat, live, social, etc.)

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BlueOcean

MARCH 31, 2022

The common thread between what workforce management experts and what the manager of a pro sports team might do when the game is on the line is pretty obvious once you think about: we both depend on both statistics and relentless practice to make informed decisions and react to changing dynamics. Practice Makes (Almost) Perfect.

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Connect

APRIL 18, 2024

Gen AI is a trending topic because businesses and consumers are captivated by the potential applications the technology holds in how the world works and engages, with the AI arms race between OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Meta escalating with the public release of platforms like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Baard (now Gemini) and Meta AI.

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