SmartAction

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving customer service landscape, businesses face a multitude of choices when it comes to interacting with their customers. The advent of digital communication channels such as chat, email, and social media has provided convenient alternatives for customer inquiries.

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Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. Competition is at an all-time high. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. What is the state of automated customer service in 2023?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Real-Time Product Availability Retail brands can deploy QR codes throughout stores or on window displays to inform customers about the availability of products, sizes, colors, or alternative models. This feature ensures customers can easily find or order what they need without unnecessary wait times.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2023

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. 8 Best Practices for Creating a Compelling Customer Experience by G. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Sage , an international company that helps organizations of all sizes with accounting, payroll, and payment solutions. It discusses customer experience gaps that hinder profitability and how to close them. Are you providing as good of a customer experience as you think you are?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Customer service, often seen as the heart of a business, is the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services. It operates as a key touchpoint between a business and its customers – a platform where relationships are built, trust is established, and loyalty is earned.

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Quiq

MARCH 10, 2023

Just the idea of call centers evokes the drone of bored customer service agents, long hold times, and endlessly ringing phones. Business messaging benefits your customers, your agents, and your business. Customer service is all about meeting customer needs, and business messaging hits many of those pain points.

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

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

Excellent customer service is an integral component of any successful credit card business. It helps create a positive customer experience, increases customer loyalty and fosters repeat customers. 5 Steps to Improve Credit Card Customer Service & Enhance User Experience 1.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2021

Customer Service Lessons From the Disney of Healthcare. They discuss some of the foundational concepts in creating an exceptional customer experience. Top Takeaways: Some businesses such as a healthcare practice or provider, do not have a product that the customer touches. How do you create customer loyalty?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. In this article, we’ll answer your questions like “what is a chatbot?” Types of chatbots.

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Nicereply

MARCH 27, 2023

Learn how to set goals for your customer service team so you can retain more, churn less, increase loyalty, and drive greater customer satisfaction. The right goals for customer service can make or break your relationship with your customer. High-quality customer service. Your SMART goals.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This week we feature an article by Janine Hunt, Client Partnership Director at Kura , a company that provides customer service solutions by outsourcing contact center services and software solutions. She shares how customer service is the deciding factor to your customer’s loyalty to your business.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2018

You finally get to a customer service rep. You tell your story and the customer service rep responds, “I’m sorry, that’s not my department.” Since customer service has become a center of attention for most companies (even though some still don’t get it right), “That’s not my department” is being heard less and less.

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ProProfs Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

That means being consistent at learning and acquiring knowledge can help you shape a customer’s journey better. Learn the commonly used customer service and support lingo. To help you get started, we’ve prepared a small customer support glossary below. An Assignee is a person who is assigned a customer service ticket.

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JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

During the holiday season, customer service takes a toll. Rising customer expectations. Unhappy customers. Not making preparations for the holiday season can have an adverse effect on your customer service team and the brand at large. Tired agents. Fast-moving stock. The pressure is intense.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Most customer relationship managers and contact center owners strive for the objective of addressing each client personally, rather than to a customer base as a whole. What are the key levers available today for a more customized customer connection? How to Personalize the customer Interaction?

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

In recent years, the importance of effective customer service strategies has become increasingly evident for businesses across various sectors. One aspect of a customer service strategy is to leverage data to create personalized experiences, streamline processes, and improve overall customer satisfaction.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We’ve now reached the fourth and final part of our series exploring Digital Transformation in Customer Service. The Building Blocks for Successful Digital Transition , exploring strategies for boosting success in a customer service transformation. Gaining Trust Through Data Security.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

They act as pathways that guide calls from the very beginning to a successful resolution, ensuring a seamless and efficient customer experience. Effective call flow management has the potential to revolutionize customer service, sales, and overall business operations. Routing directs the call to the relevant destination.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? In this article, we’ll explore how technology can be a game-changer in managing call escalations, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. Hold Queues : Ensures calls are answered promptly, minimizing wait times. RELATED ARTICLE What Is ACD – Automatic Call Distribution System?

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

Healthcare isn’t only about giving aid to people in need of medical attention, but it’s also a part of the customer service industry. Despite this, you must never treat your patients as pure customers. When you say customers, you’re implying that these individuals are simply there to buy products from your establishment.

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Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

By optimizing your workforce, using technology, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you can deliver an exceptional customer experience while improving efficiency and reducing costs. So, if you’re ready to take your contact center to the next level, read this article! Learn more about Customer Service Master Class.

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JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

What makes for inspiring customer service stories? And what leads to poor customer service stories? In this blog, we will look at real-life examples of good customer service stories and bad customer service stories. Is there a difference in approach?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Whether you are selling metal exterior doors or distributing plumbing fixtures and fittings, taking care of your customer’s needs must be your number one priority. Here are 7 ways to provide perfect customer service in the home improvement industry. Amazing customer service starts as soon as people walk through your door.

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JustCall

MARCH 10, 2023

This is why empowering them with the ability to find their own answers is the best way businesses can win over their customers. In this guide, we will look at how you can improve your self service customer service and leverage its holistic benefits (for the customer and the business). How do we mean?

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

The landscape of customer service is dramatically changing with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. One of the main benefits of LLMs in customer service is increased efficiency. Here are some of the ways LLMs are being utilized: 1.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2020

This week we feature an article by Mathew Cooper, a Content Marketing Head at POS Plaza. As contactless transactions only need a tap on the reader or payment terminal, staff behind registers can be cut to be distributed on the sales floor to improve efficiency across other important areas of customer service and shop experience.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Contact center managers who embrace and implement this technology reap the rewards of increased efficiency, reduced costs, and a customer experience that fosters loyalty. Conversational AI technology over the phone goes beyond chatbots to leverage the power of voice and offer a more personal experience. What is Conversational AI?

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Welcome to part three in our series exploring digital transformation in customer service. In this series, we’ve been looking at how digital transformation is helping organizations transition to a digital customer service offering that benefit both them and their customers.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The call center industry has been changing faster than ever, due to technological breakthroughs and constantly evolving customer demands. In 2024, businesses have the crucial responsibility of understanding and adopting the latest technology trends in customer service.

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Netomi

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Companies around the world are facing a customer service staffing shortage, finding it harder than ever to attract and retain agents. All of this comes at a time when customers have higher expectations, and support ticket volume and costs are skyrocketing: 40% of businesses are experiencing a rising cost of worker wages 3. .

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Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A 24-hour customer service number can be a great asset to any business. It gives customers the confidence and support to call at any time and address their issues promptly and professionally. Today, customer service is a necessity for any business. In this article, we will dive into customer service.

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Skybridge

MARCH 30, 2020

In my past several posts, I’ve focused on the growing urgency among so many organizations to continue to serve their customers while most of their employees are required to self-quarantine at home. Meantime, customer-service setups in the U.S., Sharon Terlep, Sarah Krouse. So far, human contact is in short supply.

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CSR Inc.

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Every year, the customer service industry is treated to a ‘Worst of’ list of companies – typically banks, airlines and cable or cell phone providers – who have received recognition for delivering astonishingly bad customer service. In many cases, however, they are…well…simply delivering really bad customer service.

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