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Customer Support Teams Are Not Fraud Investigators – But They Can Create Safe, Trusted Relationships

CSM Magazine

Customer Support Representatives have too much on their plate. Whether you’re making a change to your bank account or reaching out to your wireless provider about a SIM card, identity verification is a major part of ensuring that only authorized people can change your account. Today’s Customer Experience.

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What's The ROI Of A Customer Care Team?

Vcaretec

All of these elements must be taken into account for a COO or Head of Customer Experience to measure and understand the return on investment of their customer support center. There are many facets to any successful call center, either in-house or outsourced.

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Pros and Cons of Customer Care Onshoring, Offshoring, and Nearshoring

Vcaretec

In this article, we want to break down customer service onshoring, offshoring, and nearshoring, giving you the full picture of risks and rewards associated with each model. CON - On a per-transaction basis, this is usually the most expensive option for customer support because of wage levels and cost of living.

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Why the phone is still king for customer support

Vonage

I recently had a customer service experience over the phone that proved why the phone is still king. Melanie, a Verizon Wireless technical support rep, took a minor frustration and turned it into a great experience. Like an estimated 57 percent of customers , I first went online to find some self-help. Time to call.

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The 6 Most Outdated Myths About Outsourced Customer Service

Vcaretec

We’re about to break down the six biggest myths in outsourced customer service for you. These are myths that have been propagated for decades - you’ve likely heard many of them before - and they apply to all industries, from Retail & Ecommerce, to Wireless & Telecommunications, to Health Care.

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Why is my smart device making me feel dumb? The challenges of onboarding IoT devices

TechSee

While in theory, smart devices should be easier to set up – most are wireless and can be remotely connected; in reality, the setup of smart devices can present significant challenges to the consumer. Brands are reevaluating the current Support of Things (SoT) customer support models in light of this inevitable shift.

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How to Improve Your Business’ Online Customer Service

Nicereply

Live chat, for instance, can help you provide fast online customer service. Besides, 73% of customers prefer live chat as a communication medium for customer support. On average, replying to a customer’s email takes one working day. Your customers can be “served” with live chat within two minutes.