ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. And the customer is NOT always right !

Customer Service 149

Customer Service Advertising Chatbots Self service 149

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Self-service is one of the biggest topics in CX and in the contact center world right now. While the industry is no stranger to new technologies and automation, modern self-service tools have really changed the game when it comes to supporting customers. Now consumers really prefer and expect self-serve options.”

Self service 142

Self service Contact Center Chatbots Consulting 142

TeamSupport

MARCH 18, 2024

In today's fast-paced world, customers require quick solutions to their problems. This is where self-service support comes in handy, allowing customers to find answers independently, thus saving time for both the customer and the support team. Let's just get right into it!

Self service 52

Self service Chatbots Best practices Customer Support 52

SmartAction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, customer self-service has become a pivotal aspect of delivering exceptional customer experiences. As we look towards 2024, the world of customer self-service is at a crossroads, with new challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Or is it something else?”

Self service 97

Self service Virtual Agent Chatbots Analytics 97

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Baphira Wahlang Shylla, a digital marketer at Knowmax , a SaaS company that provides knowledge management solutions for various industries that are seeking to improve their customer service metrics. She shares how BPOs can enhance your customer experience.

Customer Experience 162

Customer Experience Scripts Self service outsourcing 162

TechSee

JUNE 10, 2021

Absolutely, your customers aren’t happy to wait for service. Of course, in-person contact puts employees and customers at risk. But even though a large proportion of truck rolls are non-value-added activities and a tremendous waste of resources, these dispatches remain a fact of life for service organizations. of data by 2025.

Self service 207

Self service Analytics Transportation Healthcare 207

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 25, 2022

We also talk about how you can overcome a bad reputation and change customers perceptions of you with your customer strategy. Key Ideas to Improve your Customer Experience. However, they are all at work in this critical customer strategy concept. Customer Experience Information & Resources.

Construction 195

Construction Consulting Consulting Surveys 195

CCNG

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a recent virtual member town hall discussion led by Dan, the focus was on an essential topic in the contact center industry: the intricate interplay between Employee Experience (EX), Customer Experience (CX), and Financial Strength. The Nexus of EX, CX, and Financial Strength Dan underscored the interconnectedness of these three aspects.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center CCNG Metrics Customer Experience 195

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Five Customer-Service Lessons From the Late Tony Hsieh by Ann-Marie Alcántara. Wall Street Journal) The former chief executive of Zappos, the online shoe retailer, had a unique approach toward customers.

Customer Service 365

Customer Service Self service Consulting Consulting 365

NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

Are customers becoming more and more demanding with time? With the growing customer expectations, enterprises are under great pressure to deliver exceptional service. May offer less flexibility in terms of customization and integration, with pre-defined workflows and limited compatibility with other systems.

contact center solutions 106

contact center solutions Enterprise Contact Center Interactive Voice Response 106

Lumoa

JANUARY 8, 2024

AI tools are changing the way we analyze customer feedback. They’re not just speeding up the process; they’re enriching it with deeper insights, making it smoother and more efficient in terms of resources. Think about all the customer feedback we see – tweets, reviews, comments, surveys. Their customers?

Feedback 157

Feedback Analytics Multichannel Surveys 157

CCNG

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Moreover, studies show they also have higher self-esteem, are more empathic to others, [and are] more trusting and cooperative"—all essential attributes of a stable and productive workforce. Here are six ways to stimulate connectedness, organizational trust and productive relationships throughout your customer contact organization.

Gamification 195

Gamification Customer Experience CCNG Employee engagement 195

TeamSupport

MAY 3, 2023

Ensuring that customers have a superior experience using a product or service is a top priority for most companies. Customers expect to have access to fast and easy customer support when and where they need it. What does this look like in the real world? How does support ticket deflection benefit the customer?

Customer Support 98

Customer Support Self service Chatbots Wait times 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Marcelle Santos, a copywriter at TextExpander , a software that helps individuals and teams communicate efficiently and consistently with their customers. She shares why customer standards matter and how your organization can meet them. Raise your customer service standards.

Customer Service 162

Customer Service Accountability Self service Customer Support 162

Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

Every interaction with your business has the power to build or damage the relationship with your customer – and can directly impact your revenue. 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase due to a poor customer experience (CX). More than 80% of business leaders see customer experience as a growing priority in 2024.

Feedback 83

Feedback Consulting Consulting Enterprise 83

TeamSupport

MARCH 18, 2024

In today's fast-paced world, customers require quick solutions to their problems. This is where self-service support comes in handy, allowing customers to find answers independently, thus saving time for both the customer and the support team. Let's just get right into it!

Self service 40

Self service Chatbots Best practices Customer Support 40

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. But how about customers?

Customer Service 261

Customer Service Customer Support Self service Customer Experience 261

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. As the Head of Customer Support and Engagement at HotDoc, she is responsible for leading the customer support and engagement strategy.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Customer centricity Contact Center Consulting 207

SmartAction

JUNE 27, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, delivering efficient and effective support while maintaining high customer satisfaction levels is crucial. These AI-powered systems engage customers in natural language conversations, providing accurate and autonomous responses. Limited Internal Resources? No worries!

Contact Center 80

Contact Center Virtual Agent Agent burnout Self service 80

TechSee

MAY 11, 2023

If a retail company doesn’t have enough staff or resources to properly maintain the machines, they may break down more often. Adding vision to the customer support process will help. Adding vision to the customer support process will help.

Self service 109

Self service Engineering Customer Support Technology 109

TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Let’s start with the bottom line – keeping customers satisfied is the key to a successful and profitable business. Customer experience and engagement are not buzzwords – they are solid performance indicators that continue to gain traction and are a top priority for businesses. What is Customer Self Service?

Self service 109

Self service Virtual Agent Customer centricity Chatbots 109

ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. Here are three customer service trends brands should prepare for in 2021. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 307

Customer Service Contact Center Self service Customer Experience 307

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your company’s reputation depends on excellent customer support. Even if you utilize tools like self-help, community forums, or automation, some customer issues still require a human touch. Although hiring staff can be costly, companies can’t afford to skip it if they are concerned about customer satisfaction.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service B2B Customer Support Customer centricity 106

CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, customer-centric business landscape, the traditional approach of reactive customer service—to wait for customers to reach out with issues—no longer reigns supreme. Research suggests 89% of customers who are contacted proactively report a positive experience that changes their perception.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Analytics Customer centricity Feedback 52

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Heroes: 5 Happy Holiday Tales by Cassandra Vincent. CSAT.AI) The holiday season is rife with customer service horror stories from both customers and workers. Happy Holidays!

Customer Service 162

Customer Service Self service Customer Experience Personalization 162

Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

Despite fewer resources and fewer employees, contact centers are expected to achieve the same or better results. With customer expectations rising and budgets tightening, contact centers are under pressure to deliver excellent service while reducing costs. Learn more about Customer Service Master Class.

Average Handle Time 156

Average Handle Time Contact Center First call resolution Analytics 156

TeamSupport

JULY 31, 2023

The data collected in your customer support department does not begin and end with customer support personnel. The benefits of the data collected here touches every other aspect of your business including hiring, product support, marketing strategy, and more.

Customer Support 97

Customer Support Metrics Coaching Marketing 97

TeamSupport

APRIL 11, 2024

Manufacturing supports the global economy by ensuring quality processes lead to the timely delivery of goods and services. When production and logistics are responsible for meeting high standards, high-quality customer support is vital. Delivering an exceptional customer support experience is essential for business success.

Multi-channel support 40

Multi-channel support Customer Support Chatbots Self service 40

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When most service organizations consider implementing Visual Assistance, they mainly focus on how to use the technology to support remote teams in the field or contact center. Visual Assistance 5 Use Cases Beyond Remote Support. Suppose a customer wants to register a new printer. Warranty management. safety recalls .

Technical Support 191

Technical Support Sales Upselling Technology 191

Totango

JANUARY 2, 2024

In an era when customer success (CS) has become pivotal, it’s no longer enough to have a team dedicated to CS. More importantly, you need an organizational strategy that ensures your customers don’t just come to you but stay, thrive, and become your biggest promoters.

Automotive 99

Automotive Journey mapping Self service Sales 99

Help Scout

AUGUST 3, 2021

No matter how well-designed or intuitive your product is, customers will have questions about how to use it. For those common questions with standard answers, it makes sense to have a resource customers can access on their own time without needing to contact support. Key features of Help Scout’s FAQ software. .

Self service 98

Self service Wait times Accountability Customer Experience 98

BlueOcean

JANUARY 30, 2024

So, you’ve been handed responsibility for investigating the benefits of potentially outsourcing your company’s customer service for the first time. In an outsourced customer care model, you may choose to operate on a transactional or per minute basis. How do you start to compare your in-house apples to those outsourced oranges?

outsourcing 118

outsourcing Contact Center Call Center Customer Care 118

Calltools

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Most customers prefer talking to a person on the phone to receive customer service. Utilizing self-service options can help save your agents’ time and provide a better experience for your customers. Searchable Knowledge-Base The most widely used customer self-service option is a searchable knowledge-base.

Self service 52

Self service Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Chatbots 52

TechSee

MARCH 2, 2023

Better chatbots, self-service flows, virtual assistants, and AI avatars are being developed worldwide, so how can you find the right AI solution for your organization? As a potential customer, you want to set expectations upfront and understand how other companies have practically benefitted from an AI solution. If so, how?

Enterprise 109

Enterprise Coaching Chatbots Self service 109

Solvvy

JULY 13, 2022

Your customers expect–and demand–prompt, personalized service. The Salesforce State of the Connected Consumer report states that 66% of customers expect businesses to understand their unique needs and expectations, and 68% expect companies to demonstrate empathy. Customer service automation can fill some of those gaps.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Chatbots Self service Customer Support 90

Playvox

JULY 31, 2023

However, some of the quickest ROI can come from the employee self-service (ESS) aspects of a WFM solution. What Is Employee Self-Service? What Is Employee Self-Service? Employee self-service can nurture employee satisfaction and agent performance and promote a motivated and engaged workforce.

Self service 85

Self service Management Coaching Contact Center 85

Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. Armed with those insights and learnings, you should be able to get started on — or refine — your own customer service program to start delivering consistently exceptional support.

Customer Service 127

Customer Service outsourcing Chief Customer Officer Self service 127