ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you haven’t done so, it’s time to focus on empathy tied to customer service and CX. 200 Most Powerful Influencers to Follow in 2022 by Engati Team. State of the Contact Center 2022 by Fonolo. My Comment: If you have customer support, you should take a look at this report from Fonolo. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Experience Personalization 161

ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2022

Our customer service research found that convenience (as in no friction) makes price less relevant and gives companies and brands a competitive edge. This article emphasizes the importance of eliminating friction and shares some ideas to help your customer support team provide better service. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Coaching Customer Support Customer Experience 161

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

How has your business reacted to customers’ limited patience? What can brands do to perform within their customers’ expectations? My Comment: Customers don’t want to wait on hold, they demand instant access to customer support, and they have little patience for poor experiences. It’s that simple.

Customer Service 167

Customer Service Journey mapping Surveys Customer Experience 167

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

(EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. From call centers to contact centers, businesses are looking for ways to automate manual tasks and take care of their customers better. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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Journey mapping Customer Service Customer Experience Contact Center 173

Nicereply

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A roundup of the best customer service articles from 2022—to help you learn something new, revisit long-standing topics, or simply enjoy. Achieving stellar customer support is a moving target, involving a mix of strategy, processes, policies, analytics, and even a little art. 2022’s top customer service blogs.

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Customer Service Complaint resolution Agent burnout Customer Support 97

Netomi

MARCH 7, 2022

Many of us have experience interacting with customer support agents in various contexts, from streaming service subscriptions and car rental bookings, to online clothing purchases. A strong customer experience strategy is a defining feature that sets companies apart – yet what do customer service and customer support truly mean?

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Customer Support Customer Experience Chatbots Self service 52

TechSee

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

5 Innovative Call Center Technologies in 2022. As 2022 gets underway, new technologies are emerging that are helping call centers boost their service levels while still keeping a firm eye on their bottom line to ensure business continuity in a challenging economic environment. Emotion Analytics.

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Call Center Technology Interactive Voice Response Analytics 124

ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

This article touches on serval areas about your customer’s journey you want to explore to create an experience that meets and exceeds customers’ expectations. What all Retailers Should Know About Outsourcing Customer Service by Darnell Witt. My Comment: Ever thought of outsourcing your customer’s service department.

Customer Service 167

Customer Service Journey mapping outsourcing Customer Experience 167

Nicereply

JANUARY 27, 2022

Today we will go through 12 things to do to improve your customer support in 2022. Each month, choose a new focus and commit to integrating it within your support team. 12 things to do to improve your customer support. Blog tip: 3 Customer Service Skills for Handling Difficult Conversations.

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Average Handle Time Customer effort Metrics Customer Support 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Understanding the customer means, in Franz’s words, “No discussions, no decisions, no designs without bringing in the customer and her voice (that’s the understanding piece), without asking how it will impact the customer, how it will make her feel, what problems it will help her to solve, what value it will create and deliver for her.”.

Customer Service 173

Customer Service Customer centricity Customer Experience Sales 173

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Customers are using apps for shopping and customer support. Unfortunately, many customers aren’t getting the experience they want, especially on the customer support side. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 128

Customer Service B2C B2B SaaS 128

Totango

MARCH 8, 2022

Here’s our guide to the top customer success communities in 2022 and what they have to offer. First, we’ll take a look at just what a customer success community is and what the benefits of being involved in one are. Any individual or company can start a customer success community.

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Best practices SaaS B2B Marketing 115

Helpware

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Outsourcing customer support is a great way to provide affordable but reliable service to your clients. Whether for voice or non-voice applications, there are plenty of excellent customer support outsourcing companies that fit every requirement.

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outsourcing Customer Support 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ayush Chaudhary who writes about the social media customer support experience. Social customer service allows you to take the interactions with your customers to an even higher level. – Shep Hyken. Think of it as a telephonic IVRS analog for customer support.

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Chatbots Customer Support Healthcare Scripts 189

kommunicate

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Last Updated on October 27, 2022 85% of shoppers prefer mobile applications over mobile websites for online shopping (Forbes). For customers, mobile apps offer a simple and convenient way of shopping with every product they want available [.]. Let that sink in.

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Customer Support 97

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

So why is agent engagement more important now for 2022 than ever before? The answer is simple: customers have higher expectations for businesses, now more than ever. They want: Immediate service with shorter customer interactions; greater empathy; knowledgeable agents; and. READ THE FULL GUIDE: Contact Center Trends 2022.

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Contact Center Multichannel Call Center Morale 87

Momentum Telecom

JUNE 17, 2022

Here are Momentum’s voice technology predictions for 2022 and beyond. Data and predictive analytics will be big trends in 2022. One example is analyzing customer voice communication in contact centers to identify a customer’s intent. The year 2022 will see tremendous advances in voice technology.

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Technology Healthcare Banking Analytics 98

aircall

AUGUST 14, 2022

But one way to ensure you can scale without compromising on quality is to scale your customer support team too. This means that however much your customer base expands or your business offering diversifies, you’re still providing what lies at the heart of a successful business: excellent customer service. .

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Customer Support Benchmark CRM Chatbots 117

Fonolo

MAY 11, 2022

Brands that go the extra mile to make life easier for their customers have seen the immense payoff in the form of long-term customer loyalty. Organizations with exceptional customer support know this; they are constantly looking for opportunities to improve those precious interactions and create pleasant and memorable experiences.

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Abandon rate Education Contact Center Call Center 91

Netomi

APRIL 14, 2022

Do customers enjoy making small talk with support agents, or prefer to get straight to the point? We polled more than 1,200 consumers across the United States to get a pulse on how they are feeling today, when it comes to interacting with customer support teams. What else do customers have to say?

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Customer Support Chatbots Customer Service Customer Experience 52

Fonolo

MAY 19, 2022

From good old headsets to online chat functionality, social media posts, and cloud-based management systems, the contact center technology your company employs makes a big difference to customer satisfaction (CSat) scores and agent retention. Industry Report: State of the Contact Center 2022. Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

Contact Center 87

Contact Center Technology Interactive Voice Response CRM 87

Totango

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As the business world adapted to the challenges of 2021, SaaS companies re-examined what customer success means in today’s digital-first environment. In this article, we’ll examine the top three takeaways we’ve gathered over the past year that companies should take to heart going into 2022. Apply the Lessons of 2021 to Thrive in 2022.

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SaaS Best practices Journey mapping Customer advocacy 92

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’ll look at the top customer service trends to expect in 2022 so you can build a team of customer experience excellence. In recent years there has been a clear and decisive move towards digital customer support, but 2021 has fast-forwarded this shift further than anyone could have predicted.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Chatbots Surveys Customer retention 82

Pipkins

JUNE 8, 2022

We currently have 56% of the customers completed. If you haven't been scheduled reach out to customer support to schedule a date and time that is convenient for your organization. ­. SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2022. The post May 2022 Newsletter appeared first on Pipkins. Upgrades to 5.43 Tradeshow News. ­.

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Accountability Customer Support 52

TeleDirect

AUGUST 10, 2022

2022 is a unique year, both in terms of business and global affairs. Business process outsourcing trends confirm that as society naviages the long-term effects of major events like Covid-19, it’s made a difference to the way companies operate, what customers expect from their services and the forms of technology available to brands.

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Business Process Outsourcing outsourcing Call Center Advertising 62

Help Scout

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

If you’re looking for a better option than Intercom for your business, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at these 13 Intercom alternatives. Read the full article

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Customer Support 103

Help Scout

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you’re looking for a dedicated support tool, Crisp may not be your best option. Check out our list of seven Crisp alternatives. Read the full article

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Customer Support 102

Nicereply

APRIL 13, 2022

A customer support agent pitching relevant and personalized promotions at the right time impacts said promotions’ efficiency and cost. In other words, having AI helps in choosing what to promote and when it is a customer/brand win-win situation and fosters customer loyalty. Help you solve customer problems?

Customer Service 119

Customer Service Chatbots Self service Healthcare 119

Fonolo

MAY 11, 2022

Brands that go the extra mile to make life easier for their customers have seen the immense payoff in the form of long-term customer loyalty. Organizations with exceptional customer support know this; they are constantly looking for opportunities to improve those precious interactions and create pleasant and memorable experiences.

Abandon rate 67

Abandon rate Education Contact Center Call Center 67

Nicereply

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When you’re able to reassess how you’re working and clean things up, you can set your customer support team up for an even better year serving your customers moving forward. Customer support team can apply the annual tradition to their work too. Customer Satisfaction. Ticket Volume. Ticket Backlog.

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Customer Support Metrics Feedback Accountability 97

Nicereply

APRIL 27, 2022

And that is why Customer Experience Managemen t is so crucial. The aim of CXM is to understand customer experiences and deploy strategies to enhance them for better engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty. CXM strategies in 2022 need to be tailored for the digital world, and that is what we will cover in this article.

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Customer Experience Management Feedback Surveys 104

Creative Virtual

APRIL 21, 2022

42% of Americans would rather clean a toilet and 46% would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. These stats, just two of many in the 2022 Achieving Customer Amazement Study , likely have you nodding in agreement thinking about your own painful customer service experiences.

Customer Support 105

Customer Support Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Contact Center 105

Fonolo

MAY 19, 2022

From good old headsets to online chat functionality, social media posts, and cloud-based management systems, the contact center technology your company employs makes a big difference to customer satisfaction (CSat) scores and agent retention. Industry Report: State of the Contact Center 2022. Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

Contact Center 67

Contact Center Technology Interactive Voice Response CRM 67

Quiq

JANUARY 5, 2022

Customer experience has become a higher priority for all types of businesses. And half of customers say that customer experience is more important to them than a year ago. Last year’s priority shift has set the stage for a game-changing 2022. And we expect the trend to pick up steam in 2022. About half of U.S.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Chatbots Self service Personalization 52

Nicereply

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Additionally, at its core, customer success is about keeping your customers satisfied. The needs of your customers are constantly changing, so it’s essential to be aware of the customer support trends of 2022. Greater emphasis on customer onboarding.

Journey mapping 98

Journey mapping Chatbots Customer retention Sales 98

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In this blog, we’ll look at the top customer service trends to expect in 2022 so you can build a team of customer experience excellence. In recent years there has been a clear and decisive move towards digital customer support, but 2021 has fast-forwarded this shift further than anyone could have predicted.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Surveys Customer retention 62