CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To excel in customer service, it’s essential to understand what works and what doesn’t. Here’s a comprehensive list of 21 customer service do’s and don’ts that can transform your interactions and create memorable experiences. Why: Personalization makes customers feel valued and recognized.

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TechSee

AUGUST 7, 2024

Customer experience (CX) is a focal point for businesses striving to achieve a competitive advantage. Online reviews and consumer feedback are paramount, and social media only magnifies the importance of creating positive customer experiences. One of the primary difficulties is maintaining the human touch.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

Customer service designs that are remarkable get talked about. So telling yourself these myths about customer experience is a big no-no and won’t take you where you want to go will they? We often get questions and comments on delivering great customer service and experiences. Your customers will thank you.

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CCNG

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A positive customer experience (CX) is deemed essential by approximately 80% of American consumers , who value speed, convenience, knowledgeable assistance, and friendly service. It’s about offering your customers an enhanced experience, not replacing your workforce.

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Chatbots Technical Support Scripts Interactive Voice Response 195

TeleDirect

JANUARY 16, 2023

There are two main parts to your call, the script and the call flow. Call Center Scripting vs. Call Flow Process : What are They? You’ve probably heard the terms “call center scripting” and “call flow process.” These are two major facets of the customer service and call center industries. What is a Call Flow?

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Balto

JUNE 23, 2022

“The anti-script doesn’t mean that you should wing it on every call… what anti-script means is, think about a physical paper script and an agent who is reading it off word for word… you’re taking the most powerful part of the human out of the human.” Share on Twitter. Share on Facebook.

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Interaction Metrics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

But if you ask them what their customer service strategy is, you’ll probably get blank stares. Here are two realities worth pondering: Every company communicates something about itself through customer service. Customers remember how they were treated far more than they remember your images and ads.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect occasion to fall in love with exceptional customer service practices that make your clients swoon. Listen with Love Just as a good relationship hinges on listening, so does excellent customer service. Remembering past interactions can make a customer feel seen and valued.

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ClientSuccess

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It takes a lot of hard work to draw customers into your company in the first place, so you must work to keep those customers more than satisfied once they decide to work with you. One way to ensure your customers stay with you is to add a personal touch to customer success. Listen to Customer Feedback.

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SharpenCX

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A study by Walker found that 80% of consumers expected personalized customer service from businesses across all sectors – and they’re willing to pay more for it, too. In today’s digital age, you can no longer afford NOT to provide personalized experiences for your customers. Meet your customers where they are.

Banking 76

Banking Personalization Customer Experience Chatbots 76

aircall

JUNE 2, 2021

How do you let your customers know about your new products and services? Everyone knows that effective communication is the foundation of good customer service. Although there are multiple types of communication channels available today, we’ll tackle the seven most important and most frequently used for customer service.

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SharpenCX

JULY 14, 2021

Let’s say you’re a customer service rep with a long queue of phone calls from customers. Or, have you ever jumped into a customer service chat, and as soon as the customer’s message pops up…poof! … It’s like all the call center scripts you’ve ever read vanish from your brain.

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CCNG

JUNE 7, 2023

A recent search about how Chat GPT can and will assist in customer service, contact center and customer experience shows many ways ChatGPT can be a potentially valuable tool including: Answering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) : Chat GPT can handle repetitive and commonly asked questions by providing instant and accurate responses.

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CCNG

AUGUST 28, 2024

So, let’s dive into the realm of contact center automation, exploring how contact centers are leveraging advanced technologies to revolutionize operations and deliver great customer experience and the significant benefits they stand to gain from this digital-first approach.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

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Customer Service Interactive Voice Response Call Center Scripts 52

VocalCom

JULY 22, 2019

Call scripts help agents feel prepared when customers call your brand for service. Providing guidelines that outline your company’s conversational style and call protocols can reduce agent stress and ensure a consistent experience for all customers regardless of whom they speak to. Invite customers to explain.

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Fonolo

JULY 13, 2023

In customer service, this means being totally focused on the words your customer is saying, understanding what those words mean and responding in a manner that makes them feel heard and validated. The more empathy you have with your customers, the more they will value their relationship with you - and your products.

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Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

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Customer Service Interactive Voice Response Call Center Scripts 59

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2016

But when the VOC results come in, there’s still a gap between employee performance and customer satisfaction. A satisfying customer service experience hinges on the interaction between the customer and your business. These elements make up the basic checklist of Customer Service Do’s and Don’ts. The result?

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Customer Service Scripts Feedback Personalization 199

Toister Performance Solutions

AUGUST 10, 2023

You want your team to grow their customer service skills. My advice is to focus on three fundamentals: Rapport Listening Problem-solving These skills are the foundation of consistently great service. Rapport makes customer service easier. Listening Skills Customer service is about helping people.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 4, 2023

At TeleDirect, we help businesses across America deliver impeccable customer service. We become an extension of your team and handle everything related to customer satisfaction, communication and support — while staying true to your unique branding and verbiage. Our team of inbound and outbound call center agents are experts!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Ensure your company makes the termination procedure as easy as possible and short enough to give the consumer enough time to action any bits they need to do, e.g. take a script off their website but still comply with data protection. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates. Social Media.

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Customer Service Advertising Scripts Feedback 192

Kayako

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Impersonal, inattentive, and inefficient – a study in all the things that customer service shouldn’t be. In the end, I had to call a separate division of the service team to ultimately figure it out. Unhelpful, disinterested, and inattentive were signature to this cable company’s personal touch. It wasn’t.

Personalization 85

Personalization Scripts Chatbots Feedback 85

Interaction Metrics

AUGUST 14, 2024

Each interaction your customers have with your company’s representatives gives them either a positive or a negative view of your company. In other words, your customer service is either promoting your brand or driving your customers away. What Exactly is Customer Service Consulting? trillion.

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TeamSupport

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Last year, we highlighted some of the key customer service trends to watch in 2018 and many of them came to fruition. Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019…. Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019….

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Scripts B2B B2C 111

SharpenCX

JANUARY 27, 2021

Equip your agents with scripts for efficient and effective support. But don’t let these scripts replace any coaching methods or strategies you have in place (your agents aren’t robots!). These scripts are meant to be a reference–not a copy-paste response. Here are 6 sample scripts for common live chat support scenarios.

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Fonolo

APRIL 15, 2020

There’s always a script — a basic list of questions or responses to customers who have issues. Managers and business owners spend countless hours analyzing data and/or speaking with customers to be able to produce at least that: a script. Get Customer Feedback. But how effective is it? Team Building.

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Anexa BPO

MAY 15, 2023

Satisfied customers directly impact an organization’s bottom line in multiple ways, and creating a fulfilled employee pool has positive benefits far beyond their personal satisfaction. In these kinds of situations, service employees are faced with a dilemma. Call today – Anexa.

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Customer Service Scripts outsourcing Feedback 52

TeleDirect

JANUARY 12, 2023

Do you know how well your customer service team is performing? If you’re unsure of what type of experience your leads and clients are having, you should develop a way to track your customer service team’s performance. This is where a comprehensive customer service audit can help. Our Official Checklist.

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Callminer

MAY 11, 2020

And, coaching sessions provide an ideal opportunity for managers to check in with their agents or employees to get their feedback on how things are going from their perspective. Meet Our Panel of Customer Service & Customer Experience Managers: Anh Trinh. lose it and fight with the customer…”.

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VocalCom

JUNE 5, 2017

With our modern need for quick and efficient customer service, call scripts are essential tools for contact center agents. They can enrich customer service interactions and help them progress faster by offering agents detailed answers and communication tips to better satisfy customers.

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Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. And high expectations from their customers.

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TeleDirect

AUGUST 25, 2022

Call Center Customer Service Tips for a First-Class Experience. Whichever industry your business is in, your customer service levels matter—a lot. That’s why so many brands invest significant time and effort into their customer service call center. Know Your Customers. Ask for Feedback.

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Blueship Call Center

JULY 7, 2023

Any successful company must have excellent customer service because it has the power to create or ruin a brand. It is more crucial than ever to deliver great customer service in the highly competitive business environment of today. It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of customer service to a brand.

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Global Response

MARCH 16, 2023

In 2023, customer service is more important than ever. Just take a look at any recent research, and you’ll see that customer service is a key differentiator between brands: 54% of customers say customer service is a key factor in making purchasing decisions.

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Customer Service outsourcing Technical Support Scripts 62

Callminer

APRIL 21, 2020

Call center managers may be involved with hiring and training call center agents , monitoring call center metrics tied to agent performance , using speech analytics tools for ongoing quality monitoring , providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and more. Customer service is about finding a balance between efficiency and personalization…”.

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TeleDirect

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For a booming business, you need a great reputation—and that comes from good customer and lead experiences. By making sure that your customer service game is always on point. Your dealership is unique—and your customer service needs to match it. Understand Your Customers and Leads.

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