ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gemma Baker who writes about how the customer service world has changed with the development of digital communication channels. – Shep Hyken. It is no secret that customers are turning towards digital communication channels when contacting organizations. Provide a Quicker Answer. Human vs Bot.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Chatbots Advertising Technology 189

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

This week we feature an article by Felix Winstone who says that while technology has impacted our approach to customer service, the oldest channel of communication, voice, is the most important. We live in a digital world. Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology.

Customer Service 211

Customer Service Self service Personalization Technology 211

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

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Abandon rate Journey mapping Average Handle Time Customer centricity 236

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast. Element #3: Clear.

Customer Support 168

Customer Support Customer effort Self service Metrics 168

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

One key is to always deliver value to your customers to keep them coming back. – Shep Hyken. Does it seem like your competitors have an advantage over you when it comes to attracting new customers? Or that too many customers are dissatisfied with your service? Overuse predefined replies (canned responses). Social Media.

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Advertising Scripts Feedback 192

CCNG

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There are five key performance indicators you should track to make sure your contact center operations are aligned with customer expectations. Average Handle Time (AHT) An efficiency metric, average handle time measures the amount of time it takes each agent to converse with a customer.

Metrics 195

Metrics Contact Center Average Handle Time Surveys 195

Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Which customer service blog posts helped to shape the last decade for you? . When we look back at the customer support industry in 2010, we see a very different beast to the one we work in today. Here, we cover the 20 best customer service blogs and influencers to follow in 2020. Shep Hyken.

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Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Call Center 136

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. According to Forbes , Businesses are losing $62 billion per year through poor customer service.

Customer Service 201

Customer Service Multi-channel support Customer Experience Personalization 201

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

Customer Service 226

Customer Service Contact Center Technology Big data 226

Enghouse Interactive

AUGUST 26, 2020

It’s Not an Option – It’s Expected (Blog Series). Register for our upcoming w ebinar “How and Why Customers Use Self-Service” with Steve Morrell, Managing Director and Principal Analyst of ContactBabel . Blog #1 Into the Vortex “Cross Channel is the New Omni-Channel”. Customers now also expect to have choices….

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Self service Contact Center CRM Customer Support 58

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In today’s hyper-connected, personalized customer service isn’t just a isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. While we’re all familiar with the basics, like using a customer’s name in an email, today’s innovators are going far beyond these conventions to deliver personalization.

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Personalization Chatbots Surveys Engineering 69

Nicereply

MARCH 30, 2022

Do you know 70% of customers have already decided to support a company that delivers great customer service? Every brand aspires to create an impact in its customers’ lives. The first step is always to value your customers’ time and preferences. Being proactive in understanding your customers.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Scripts Call Center Customer Support 96

Lumoa

JANUARY 15, 2024

When customers shop in physical stores, they might have several questions about a product: Is it available in a different size? The scenario is now much the same for online customers who increasingly expect a seamless, personalized experience. But it also allows agents to handle several customer queries at once.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Chatbots Best practices Metrics 83

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? The impact of bilingual support on the customer experience cannot be understated. But what’s the best approach?

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Customer Support Bilingual agents outsourcing Contact Center 124

Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Businesses today thrive on efficiency, and the customer service domain is no exception. With the rise of technology, businesses have started to adopt customer service automation software to scale their operations without ballooning headcount. What is customer service automation software?

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Interactive Voice Response Multi-channel support Multichannel 73

ProProfs Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

I love using live chat because it’s simple, easy, and helps me get a solution instantly. Has it leveled up your customer support process? Well, from what I’ve seen and heard from other business owners – yes, live chat definitely brings a lot of value addition as a support tool. Skipping Peak Chat Times.

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CRM Personalization Customer Support Feedback 165

Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Those who had already begun their journey towards digital transformation coped well, while those who had not struggled to stay connected with their students. This blog will explore why digital transformation is key to student engagement and how schools and colleges can take their first step towards this with intelligent digital communication.

Education 80

Education Chatbots Surveys Customer Experience 80

Totango

APRIL 18, 2023

As businesses are laser-focused on retaining and growing current clients, they’re turning to their customer success (CS) teams and leaders to make it happen. In this uncertain time, many business leaders are seeing budget cuts, longer sales cycles, and forecasts being continually reexamined … but there is good news.

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Engineering Accountability Enterprise Sales 98

Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

87% of senior business leaders see customer experience as their top growth engine, and yet only one in three feel prepared to address this. Although this level of uncertainty is worrisome, the first step towards improving customer experience (CX) is far simpler than many realize. Response speed.

Customer Experience 86

Customer Experience CRM Chatbots Sales 86

Nicereply

MARCH 23, 2021

Staying on top of new customer service trends can be exhausting. Having a well-rounded collection of sources can help your team identify new opportunities for improvement and up your customer service game. We’ve got quite a few friends in the customer service world who inspire us. Shep Hyken (@Hyken) February 1, 2018.

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Chief Customer Officer Customer Service Consulting Consulting 141

ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This trend of call centers for chat support shifted to contact centers for chat support when internet usage became quite popular. And that’s not the only change businesses had to accommodate while running a contact center for chat support. Why Contact Centers Need Live Chat. Challenges Faced by Contact Centers.

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Contact Center Call Center Feedback Wait times 130

Nicereply

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

For many people, customer service is a key factor when deciding whether or not to do business with a company. In fact, Microsoft Dynamics 365 found that 90% of people consider customer service important in their choice of brands. What to look for when choosing a customer service tool. The amount of alternatives is huge.

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Customer Service call center software Surveys Analytics 98

Comm100

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Chatbots were designed to streamline customer interaction. They save you time and money on customer services, while also improving your customer satisfaction levels. Today we’re rounding up some of the most amazing ways in which chatbots can improve your customer satisfaction and take your business to the next level.

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Chatbots Scripts Sales Personalization 53

SmartAction

JUNE 27, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, delivering efficient and effective support while maintaining high customer satisfaction levels is crucial. These AI-powered systems engage customers in natural language conversations, providing accurate and autonomous responses. Embrace automation for contact center success in 2023! No worries!

Contact Center 80

Contact Center Virtual Agent Agent burnout Self service 80

bold360 Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Every customer expects fast and accurate service. But too often customers who contact a business are put in a queue where they must “wait for the next available agent.” Certainly not the customer, nor other customers waiting in the (now lengthening) queue, nor anyone on the service team. What is Intelligent Routing?

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Chatbots Average Handle Time Abandon Call CRM 98

Totango

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Announced during our flagship event, Totango Live! we’re accelerating the motion to customer success-led growth by introducing two new partnerships and nine technology integrations into the Totango software and ecosystem. And, that growth comes from consistently and quickly delivering customer value.

Enterprise 113

Enterprise Education Best practices Customer retention 113

bold360 Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Today’s customer expects quick responses across all channels, especially during an uncertain time of global pandemic and economic recession. Many customers justifiably don’t want to spend their valuable time waiting on the phone or writing an email that might not get a response for days. Live Chat, Defined.

Chatbots 90

Chatbots Virtual Agent Customer centricity Customer Support 90

Totango

AUGUST 23, 2022

B2B Customer Journey Touchpoints: A Guide for CS Teams. B2B customer journey touchpoints mark the roadmap toward successful outcomes for clients and CS teams. In this way, customer journey B2B touchpoints serve as a powerful tool for increasing the effectiveness of your customer success strategy.

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B2B Journey mapping SaaS Engineering 115

Comm100

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It’s all the product of the on-demand economy, which has come to dominate across industries and has forced organizations to rethink the way they do business and provide customer service. It heavily utilizes digital technology products and services to cater directly to customer needs. Let’s break down how you can do just that now.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Chatbots Self service Transportation 52

REVE Chat Blog

MAY 5, 2020

In the hyper-competitive markets, understanding the customer preferences to interact with your brand is imperative. It supports you to meet their expectations and deliver a great customer experience. Customers are likely to spend 140% more after a positive experience than customers who report negative experiences.

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Journey mapping Advertising Chatbots Feedback 99

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2021

There are many digital customer service tools for small businesses to choose from, but there’s only one that stands out with real-time, accessible, and cost-effective support – and that’s live chat. How many channels offer as many benefits as live chat does for both the customer and business?

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Surveys Marketing Customer Support Sales 98

ProProfs Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

It’s not just great communication skills that make a customer support operator great at their job. 62% of customers say that a representative’s knowledge and resourcefulness play a key role in creating a good experience. Learn the commonly used customer service and support lingo. But, where to start? Agent/User.

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Customer Service APIs Customer Support Feedback 179

Cisco - Contact Center

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Transforming the Customer and Agent Experience with Artificial Intelligent Contact Center Integration. I recently delivered a session at Cisco LIVE Barcelona end of January that offered a view of the new Cisco architecture underlying the integration of Contact Centers with artificial intelligence (AI). Cisco CC Artificial Intelligence.

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Contact Center contact center solutions Virtual Agent Interactive Voice Response 61

Customers That Stick

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

At CTS Service Solutions, we believe one of the best ways to improve customer experiences is by making interactions ad easy as possible and by decreasing the hassle-factor. Enter live chat. Live chat contains a number of attributes that contribute to hassle-free experiences. Live chat seems like a no-brainer.

Customer Service 157

Customer Service Customer effort Surveys Customer Experience 157

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Query volumes spiked as customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems, placing huge stress on customer service agents.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Chatbots Surveys Customer retention 82

ProProfs Blog

MAY 9, 2019

And, are your strategies effective enough to shape their purchasing journey? Consumers today are in command of their product purchasing journey. As a business owner, this minimizes your chance of influencing the customer’s purchasing decision. All the more reason to offer great customer experience.

Enterprise 125

Enterprise Upselling Customer Support Sales 125

Comm100

MARCH 9, 2022

In this blog, we’ll take a look at the top strategies that credit unions can employ to improve member experience. Through a combination of innovative services and new technology, you’ll learn how credit unions can improve member experience with current and future members, as well their customer service reps too.

Banking 71

Banking Wait times Education Technology 71