ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I’ll share that company’s name at the end of this article. For now, you can guess. Cindy, from my office, had a customer service issue. She answered a few questions, and once the technology identified her problem, a chatbot popped up. She was digitally “hand-held” through the process, which included the chatbot.

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TeamSupport

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Most businesses maintain some sort of customer self-service tools, whether it’s a chatbot or guide bot framework or a collection of knowledge base articles. Chances are your business maintains some sort of a self-service option, but does your business do a good job of promoting that to your customers?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: With Valentine’s Day next Sunday, I thought this is an appropriate article to start this week’s Top Five roundup.

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Babelforce

JULY 15, 2021

Self-service support seems too good to be true. Most of the time you can set up knowledge bases and chatbots in a matter of days or weeks. And, with the right tools, it’s easy to offer phone-based self-service support too. And, with the right tools, it’s easy to offer phone-based self-service support too.

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CCNG

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Customers are less patient, and robust technology that meets both employee and customer needs isn’t being implemented fast enough and efficiently enough to reduce the anxiety. The drive toward self-service is a reality and with good reason, as customers want self-service. So what exactly is the agent doing?

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TechSee

MARCH 19, 2019

With many of these channels and tools enabling self-service, old-school KPIs are no longer sufficient. As self-service becomes more widely adopted in the customer service arena, gone are the days of two-minute performance-boosting calls asking to update an address. New Self Service KPI Metrics.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

LOOP’s prior chatbot) and reducing email support volume by 55% while delivering customer satisfaction on-par with human assistance. LOOP is taking that same disruptive approach to providing their customers with excellent customer service powered by the efficiency of AI so that LOOP’s customers benefit from better rates.

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ViiBE Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

ViiBE Blog Best strategies for customer self-service Anna Gorina September 29, 2023 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents The moments when customers will reach out to your support are inevitable. That is why self-service was invented. What is customer self-service?

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Help Scout

JUNE 8, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) shows incredible promise in 2021, but the experience of interacting with an AI chatbot is more like talking to a distracted toddler than it is to Tony Stark’s Jarvis. Still, using AI chatbots for customer service makes plenty of sense. A chatbot could do that before your team even gets notified.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 15, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 6 Customer Service Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Sam Del Rowe. Self-service, messaging and chatbots are the focus of the article.

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JivoChat

APRIL 23, 2023

Chatbots have become a success around the world, and nowadays are used by 58% of B2B companies and 42% of B2C companies. In 2022 at least 88% of users had one conversation with chatbots. There are many reasons for that, a chatbot is able to simulate human interaction and provide customer service 24h a day.

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Chatbots B2C Self service Banking 75

Inbenta

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Even though there is no “real” benchmark for automated self-service solutions, we’re going to try to give you some indications of the kind of results you can realistically expect from such solutions. But first, what is customer self-service? Which metrics to measure self-service KPIs? Call deflection rate.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 23, 2024

Traditional collection methods, such as persistent phone calls and letters, are making way for more nuanced, technology-driven, and customer-oriented strategies. This evolution reflects broader trends in consumer behavior, regulatory environments, and technological advancements.

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Mindtouch

JULY 13, 2020

A few years ago, Harvard Business Review predicted that by 2020, 85% of customers would choose self-service first. In retrospect, the surging demand for customer self-service was inevitable. This includes: Search engine experiences Help sites Some chatbots Suggestions on a case submission form Online communities/forums .

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Nowadays, with the advent of technology, customers have multiple channels to interact with businesses that include self-service options like voice-enabled assistants, online portals, and mobile apps. As a result, self-service is becoming a cornerstone of customer experience in contact centers.

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Mindtouch

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The terms artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbot are becoming increasingly ubiquitous. This is due, in part, to the growing number online customer self-service experiences powered by one or both of these technologies. How often do we hear the terms chatbot and AI misused, or used interchangeably?

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CSM Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

In a world where customer service is constantly evolving, there’s a rising star that’s transforming the game: self-service. Picture a scenario where customers have the power to find answers at their fingertips, without relying on customer service agents. Where they can see suggestions for related content.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

As we will see, the main goal of a self-service system is to reduce the time the agents spend on simple, repetitive tasks or transactions such as paying a bill or getting account balance information. A functioning self-service system generally empowers clients with the tools and resources necessary for their inquiries.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week we feature an article by Soumya Juttukonda, a content developer & digital media strategist at Knowmax , an AI enterprise knowledge base solution to enhance customer service. Create self-service solutions. She shares how you can reduce customer support tickets and enhance customer experience.

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Customer Support Self service Journey mapping Wait times 174

Inbenta

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the last few years, chatbots have dramatically changed the way they operate and provide service to customers. These changes, together with improvements in technology, have had a significant impact on self-service performance. Transactional vs information chatbots. What’s the difference?

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Chatbots Self service Sales Metrics 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. So, what part does technology play in this?

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Global Response

JULY 30, 2023

Are chatbots actually beneficial for call centers, or are they really just a new fad? Though 80% of consumers have interacted with a chatbot at some point, only around 23% of companies are currently using them in their customer service. Is a chatbot a cost-effective way to scale our service and availability?

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Inbenta

JULY 29, 2021

8 airline chatbot use cases to achieve top-notch support. Airline chatbot examples. Create your own airline chatbot. Achieving top-notch airline support with chatbots. Chatbots and virtual clerks can simplify customer care’s work and speed up resolution times while automating a huge amount of support answers.

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Inbenta

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the last few years, chatbots have dramatically changed the way they operate and provide service to customers. These changes, together with improvements in technology, have had a significant impact on self-service performance. Transactional vs information chatbots. What’s the difference?

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Chatbots Self service Sales Metrics 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shital Shah, writes about how with the right combination of technology and human touch, customer service doesn’t have to be difficult. She shares four excellent solutions to help manage your customer service more effectively. Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2022

This week we feature an article by Shruti Bansal, Digital Marketing Expert at Ameyo , an AI-powered contact center solution. Technology solutions and automation have the power to improve customer service in multiple ways. Thanks to technology, ML, and NLP, interacting with the bot is easier than before.

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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. Self-Service for Timeless Customer Support .

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It also enables this content to be delivered via AI-powered chatbots, smart virtual assistants and other self-service applications that can identify what your customer needs in the same way a human would, without the need for any actual human interaction. Semantic AI – the smart solution to self-service.

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COPC

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This article explores the inner workings of AI assistants, showcasing their ability to provide direct answers to customer inquiries. Related CX Technology Consulting Fusing technology and expertise to design and deliver exceptional service journeys. A fusion of creativity, strategy and technology marks the process itself.

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Netomi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Chatbots are used by 1.4 Companies are launching their best AI chatbots to carry on 1:1 conversations with customers and employees. AI powered chatbots are also capable of automating various tasks, including sales and marketing, customer service, and administrative and operational tasks. What is an AI chatbot?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sukhdev Singh, Digital Marketing Specialist at Maxicus , a company that provides tech-enabled customer service solutions. Similar to the experience on a phone call, you can extend this experience to other mediums like websites and apps using chatbots. Use technology for improvement.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Comprehensive Guide to Chatbot Software. In 2020, the North America chatbot software market was valued at $182 million. Brands of all industries are beginning to recognize the huge benefits that customer service chatbots can bring to their organization. Customer service chatbots don’t just benefit the end consumer.

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Chatbots Wait times Healthcare Banking 52

JivoChat

JULY 14, 2021

If your customers are always calling, you need to work on your level of self-customer service. 77% of people view organizations more positively if the company offers self-service options for customers. What Is Self-Customer Service? Why Is Self-Customer Service Important?

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

A year ago we’ve written an article about leading bot solutions in the market place, as we went to update and looked through the top bot solution of 2016 it became clear we had to address the changes in the chatbot echo system, next wee we will follow up with the update on the bots solution to follow. Enter the bots.

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Comm100

MAY 7, 2024

The demand for fast, efficient, and personalized customer service is growing – and growing fast. 54% of global consumers have higher customer service expectations than they did just one year ago, according to a recent Microsoft study. So how can businesses rise to mee these expectations, while keeping a lid on budget and resources?

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