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A History of Customer Support Technology

TeamSupport

Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. 1960s-1970s: Emergence of Call Centers The concept of providing on-demand customer support began with call centers in the 1960s. It certainly wasn’t as accessible or intuitive as it is today.

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How Can Contact Center Leaders Avoid the 'Mechanical' Approach to Metrics, and Become More Customer Experience Focused?

Call Center Weekly

By Dan MacDougall Contact center metrics are developed to measure operational performance (e.g. When a customer is emotionally positive about a brand or service, they are likely to invest more of their money into it. How do we then collect metrics on customer experience?

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17 Must-Read Books for Support Managers

Nicereply

Being a support manager is a demanding job that requires constant learning. These 17 books contain critical lessons that every support manager will benefit from. Every customer support manager has a busy life. A book about customer success and customer support 9. Priorities are constantly competing.

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25 Call Center Leaders Share the Most Effective Ways to Boost Contact Center Efficiency

Callminer

Metrics, Measure, and Monitor – Make sure your metrics and associated goals are clear and concise while aligning with efficiency and effectiveness. Make each metric public and ensure everyone knows why that metric is measured. Jeff Greenfield is the co-founder and chief operating officer of C3 Metrics.

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Digital Transformation in Customer Service: 5 Inspirational Success Stories (Part 3 of 4)

Comm100

Denny Michaud, Customer Relations Manager, Canadian Blood Services. Read more: Canadian Blood Services Improves Customer & Agent Experience with Comm100 AI Chatbot. Since 2007, Fitbit has brought technology to health and fitness to change the way people move. Fitbit – Generating Leads & Pipeline with Live Chat .

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4 Tips to Avoid the Customer Service Mistakes I Made 10 Years Ago

Customer Service Life

I had been managing a support team for a few years when my employer partnered with an outside group on a new business venture called Phone.com. In 2007, in the midst of the Global Financial Crisis, any prospect of new business was welcome. If you’re anything like me, you may be tracking too many metrics. A bonus piece of advice.

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Live Chat for Higher Education – The Ultimate 101 Guide

Comm100

LiveChat Headquartered: Wrocław, Poland Founded: 2002 LiveChat provides online chat solutions for schools wanting to build relationships and drive acquisition, with customers including Deakin University, University of Toronto, University of Maryland, and Berlitz.