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Guest Blog: Connect With Your Customers & Watch Your Business Grow

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. There’s a reason 74% of consumers are very likely to choose another business after having a poor phone experience. Consumers want to connect with your business.

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Guest Blog: Things to Consider Before Buying a Live Chat Software

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills who discusses the importance of integrating an effective customer support system and how to decide upon live chat software for your organization. – Shep Hyken. You need to integrate an effective customer support system, like a live chat software, to know your customers better.

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Guest Blog: The 8 Elements of Customer Support Quality

ShepHyken

chat is faster than email), training (a knowledgeable employee can respond without research or escalation), and empowerment (an empowered employee can bend the rules to quickly resolve corner case issues). Use fewer, better words. Use simple and familiar words (no jargon!) A useful support structure is What?

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Guest Blog: How Messaging Will Change Your Customer Service, Forever

ShepHyken

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Pascal van Opzeeland, writes an informative article about the popularity of messaging apps and how they are impacting customer service. One reason why messaging apps are so convenient, and thus so frequently used, is the conversation list. Long lived conversations.

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Guest Blog: How Millennial’s are Changing the Customer Service Landscape

ShepHyken

For instance, there’s more takeout food and alcohol consumption, and instead of attending live events or lectures, millennials turn to the internet. So, it stands to reason that this group is in search of ease of use when it comes to all things “online.” But, believe it or not, this can actually serve companies well.

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Key contact center metrics you should be tracking

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This is likely because the remaining interactions are typically complex issues that can only be resolved by talking with a live agent. There are five key performance indicators you should track to make sure your contact center operations are aligned with customer expectations. Therefore, view AHT alongside first contact resolution.

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Guest Blog: The 8 Elements of Customer Support Quality

ShepHyken

chat is faster than email), training (a knowledgeable employee can respond without research or escalation), and empowerment (an empowered employee can bend the rules to quickly resolve corner case issues). Use fewer, better words. Use simple and familiar words (no jargon!) A useful support structure is What?