Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

In fact, 79% of US consumers say they have used a self-service portal for customer service, and 88% of customers expect companies to have self-service options. 65% use self-service channels because they like the convenience and don’t want to talk to agents or wait on hold to do simple routine tasks.

Self service 110

Self service Accountability Airlines Customer Care 110

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This week we feature an article by Tanya Ahmed, a Digital Marketer of Vantage Circle , a cloud-based employee engagement platform. She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before. Develop a self-service experience.

Customer Experience 243

Customer Experience Advertising Employee engagement Sales 243

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.

Self service 52

Self service Contact Center Customer Experience Interactive Voice Response 52

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. Make Every Day Valentine’s Day by Showing Love and Empathy to Customers by Janelle Estes.

Customer Service 235

Customer Service B2B Chatbots Self service 235

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

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. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Our customer service research supports the theme.

Customer Service 167

Customer Service Customer retention Engineering Self service 167

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. How about “customer care?”

Customer Service 167

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care Self service 167

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

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: Just after Halloween, this is the perfect article. My Comment: I really liked this article.

Customer Service 259

Customer Service Customer Support Self service Customer Experience 259

NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business communication, the significance of delivering an unparalleled customer experience is very important. According to helpscout.com , more than 76% of all consumers prefer the traditional medium of phone calls to reach customer support representatives.

Personalization 59

Personalization Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience First call resolution 59

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? Employee self-service can nurture employee satisfaction and agent performance and promote a motivated and engaged workforce. All that time adds up quickly.

Self service 85

Self service Management Coaching Contact Center 85

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 15, 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. The do’s and don’ts for creating a customer service knowledge base by TechGenyz.

Customer Service 247

Customer Service Engineering Self service Technology 247

SharpenCX

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Personalizing the customer experience. Many often debate and overcomplicate what personalizatio n means, but it boils down to a few key concepts: treating customers like humans rather than numbers and making their lives easier by solving their problems faster and anticipating their needs.

Personalization 67

Personalization Customer Experience Interactive Voice Response Contact Center 67

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Leveraging self-service in Debt Collection with web-based technology has increased customer experience, reduces contact volumes and improved efficiency. This DIY-technology has enabled personalization using cutting-edge technology.

Self service 52

Self service Technology Personalization Customer Experience 52

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?

Self service 98

Self service Chatbots Engineering Customer Support 98

Steve DiGioia

APRIL 11, 2016

when self-serve stations are no help at all This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. It’s indented to allow the customer “in-the-know” to quickly get their item(s) without having to wait on a long line. So why don’t self service stations work as intended? And what about the overall customer experience?

Self service 191

Self service Interactive Voice Response Airlines Personalization 191

NobelBiz

MARCH 26, 2024

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to address all operational and customer-related challenges for businesses, Customer Experience Automation (CXA) has emerged as a compelling strategy for a lot of businesses these days. Table of Contents What Is Customer Experience Automation (CXA)?

Best practices 52

Best practices Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Contact Center 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 15, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Manpreet Chawla, senior digital marketing specialist at Knowmax , a knowledge base management solution for enterprises looking to provide exceptional customer experience to their customers via enhanced agent satisfaction. Top 5 ways to create a robust customer experience strategy .

Customer Experience 173

Customer Experience Customer Support Enterprise Scripts 173

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Quiq debuts the first AI Large Language Model Powered Assistant, propelling LOOP Auto Insurance to the forefront of customer service innovation with more personalized and efficient interactions. In the past, chatbots used rudimentary language understanding to map a customer’s question from an intent to a knowledge article.

Self service 64

Self service Chatbots contact center solutions Contact Center 64

Solvvy

JUNE 17, 2021

Personalization and automation seem to be diametrically opposed. Consumers expect a personalized experience, but they also expect immediacy and accurate responses that can only be achieved with automation. Businesses are leveraging this now to maximize their customer support experience.

Personalization 71

Personalization Customer Experience Chatbots Upselling 71

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?

Self service 99

Self service Metrics Chatbots Benchmark 99

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.

Self service 52

Self service Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Banking 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2018

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. 16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Some are exciting.

Customer Service 204

Customer Service Personalization Self service Metrics 204

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Nogol Tardugno who tells us how to get our contact center interactive voice response (IVR) to deliver the best customer experience. Any reports of the death of interactive voice response (IVR) as a customer service channel have been greatly exaggerated. Leverage Your Data.

Interactive Voice Response 232

Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Self service Contact Center 232

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

This week we feature an article by Hamzah Tariq who shares seven ways to improve the overall live chat experience for your customers. Businesses constantly try to improve the customer experience they deliver through new approaches, tools and strategies. . Be quick to accept live chat requests.

Customer Experience 271

Customer Experience Technical Support Self service Best practices 271

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. The good news is that a viable self-service offering can be launched within a few weeks.

Self service 86

Self service Chatbots Contact Center Wait times 86

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy?

Customer Service 149

Customer Service Self service Customer retention B2B 149

TeamSupport

MARCH 6, 2020

As a customer, hearing the answer “go read this self-service article” from a support agent can be a frustrating experience. So many companies do self-service poorly that this type of response can feel like the agent is brushing the customer aside to focus on another issue.

Self service 69

Self service Education Personalization Customer Experience 69

Playvox

APRIL 21, 2023

No matter where your customers get service, they’ll expect outstanding customer experience (CX), so you’ll have to be ready. Make sure your contact center is set up for digital success behind the scenes so that you can provide the experiences your customers demand. What Is Omnichannel Customer Experience?

Customer Experience 95

Customer Experience Contact Center Self service Multichannel 95

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. Customers want it and are expecting it.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Personalization Chatbots Self service 189

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.

Customer Service 151

Customer Service Chatbots Self service Customer Care 151

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Kick-Ass Customer Service by Matthew Dixon, Lara Ponomareff, Scott Turner, and Rick DeLisi. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Self service Feedback Customer Care 192

NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As businesses prioritize customer satisfaction, understanding the nuances of measuring Customer Experience Return on Investment (CX ROI) has emerged as a strategic imperative. Customers who enjoy positive interactions are more likely to become repeat buyers, brand advocates, and contribute to a lower churn rate.

Customer Experience 111

Customer Experience Contact Center Call Center Revenue potential 111

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

This week we feature an article by Ashwini Dave , a digital marketing expert at Acquire. She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. But, in the meantime, what happens to customer service? Technology.

Customer Experience 268

Customer Experience Customer Service Chatbots Upselling 268

TechSee

JULY 28, 2023

Alongside this, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology have revolutionized support centers, field service, and self-service in the electronics industry. AI-powered solutions, such as computer vision, play a pivotal role in enhancing support centers and self-service experiences.

Self service 206

Self service Customer centricity Technology Customer Support 206

Netomi

MARCH 30, 2022

What is customer self-service? Plus, there also comes the self-satisfaction of striking a complex task off a list (I managed to fill out my tax forms)! Plus, there also comes the self-satisfaction of striking a complex task off a list (I managed to fill out my tax forms)! Why is customer self-service important?

Self service 59

Self service Chatbots Customer Service Engineering 59

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. She shares how you can reduce customer support tickets and enhance customer experience. Map the customer journey.

Customer Support 173

Customer Support Self service Journey mapping Wait times 173

Mindtouch

APRIL 11, 2018

If your customers want to pump their own gas, you let them. The same goes for self-service. If your customers prefer to solve issues on their own (as it turns out, they very much do ), you need to enable them to do so. Not only that, you need to make that experience as frictionless as possible. Personalize it.

Self service 80

Self service Feedback Surveys Enterprise 80

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. Customer experience has not been left behind.

Technology 325

Technology Customer Experience Complaint resolution Gamification 325