CCNG

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Your customers already want AI Customer Service. Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) have created a new era of automating the most vital aspects of customer service. The leaders of this space have already explored how AI can improve your organization’s customer service (or support center).

Technology 195

Technology Customer Service Virtual Agent Self service 195

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Johnson who writes about the importance of cross-team collaboration when providing B2B customer support. . Simply put, B2B support is significantly different than B2C support. A stand-alone customer support group can’t handle 100% of the issues they receive in the B2B industry.

B2B 266

B2B Customer Support CRM B2C 266

JustCall

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

In a rapidly changing world, customers of today’s companies expect up-to-date and accurate information at all times. Ensuring 24/7 instant support & replies to customer queries is not an easy task. As a business you have to build a complete support process which includes hiring and training an army of agents.

Customer Support 59

Customer Support Banking Real estate Accountability 59

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. Remember customer service training is not something you di, it’s something you do. – Shep Hyken. The answer is as obvious as it is overlooked: improve customer service.

Customer Service 378

Customer Service Morale Sales Coaching 378

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Andy Steuer who shares valuable information about how to use virtual web assistants to optimize productivity in areas of customer service, customer support, CRM management and more. – Shep Hyken. Customer Service. Support Tickets and CRM Management. Email and Phone Support.

CRM 235

CRM Enterprise Benchmark outsourcing 235

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. AI-driven chatbots are being deployed more and more within customer support functions, but web personalization extends beyond just automated bots. So, how is AI changing customer experience?

Customer Service 276

Customer Service Automotive Chatbots Airlines 276

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pradeep Rathinam who writes about how we must understand what the large population of millennials expect when it comes to customer service. – Shep Hyken. They are literally changing the rules of customer service on the fly. Then there’s the whole Veruca Salt syndrome. Get creative!

Customer Service 243

Customer Service Self service Customer Support Scripts 243

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Consumers Demand Immediate Connection. How to Connect the Right Way.

Customer centricity 294

Customer centricity Advertising outsourcing Chatbots 294

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives. Would you consider that a great customer experience?

Customer Experience 232

Customer Experience Airlines Average Handle Time Contact Center 232

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

But a much-ballyhooed automated hotel in Japan recently added more humans and scaled back on its droids due to inefficiency and cost-effectiveness, as did a grocery store which also had to deal with the “creepiness” effect. The question is, can everybody do a job a little bit harder than the one they’re doing now?”

Contact Center 275

Contact Center Self service Banking Airlines 275

ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ayush Chaudhary who writes about the social media customer support experience. Social customer service allows you to take the interactions with your customers to an even higher level. – Shep Hyken. Think of it as a telephonic IVRS analog for customer support.

Chatbots 189

Chatbots Customer Support Healthcare Scripts 189

ShepHyken

APRIL 7, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Swati Kungwani, writes about the value of customer complaints to a business. Customer behavior is becoming more dynamic. According to the reports, “It is in the hands of the companies to prevent 85% of the customer churn caused due to futile poor service.”.

Advertising 270

Advertising B2B Employee engagement CRM 270

Relay Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The robots are coming – and they’re raising the bar for customer support experiences. The post Customer Support Automation Statistics – 16 Facts, Figures, and Trends to Watch appeared first on Relay.

Customer Support 58

Customer Support 58

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers.

Self service 184

Self service Chatbots Personalization Interactive Voice Response 184

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2018

Meet Mor and Yoni, two of the Lightricks support team all-stars. Forced to listen to fake-happy ‘customer care’ puppets reading from scripts? The dissatisfaction you’ll be left with goes both ways: the cost of disappointed customers is high for companies, too. That’s Mor, who heads the Lightricks Support Team.

Customer Support 188

Customer Support Brand ambassadors Scripts Customer Care 188

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. How to leverage technology for a better customer experience.

Technology 325

Technology Customer Experience Complaint resolution Gamification 325

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2019

This week we feature an article by Agi Marx who shares 3 ways to close the customer feedback loop to prevent churn and increase revenue. – Shep Hyken. What is the customer feedback loop? Customer feedback loop is the practice of responding to customers meaningfully when they leave feedback.

Feedback 232

Feedback Surveys Technical Support Personalization 232

Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It’s Not an Option – It’s Expected (Blog Series). Register for our upcoming webinar “When, How and Why Customers Self-Help” with Steve Morrell, Managing Director and Principal Analyst of Contact Babel and John Cray, Vice President – Product Management, Enghouse Interactive. Addressing Customer Needs.

Self service 79

Self service Contact Center Chatbots First call resolution 79

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. It’s a must-have.

Technology 229

Technology Customer Service Management CRM 229

Enghouse Interactive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Trends and Realities of Successful Organizations (Blog Series). Contact centers, using AI and UCaaS, drive better customer service perceptions, agent performance and improve overall outcomes . Blog #3 of 4: Customer-facing agents. Back office support. Chatbots for Customers (31.0% Subject matter experts.

Self service 66

Self service Contact Center Chatbots Average Handle Time 66

Call Experts

DECEMBER 29, 2021

At Call Experts, we are dedicated to providing supportive content every week through our contact center blogs. Because contact center blogs can be an essential tool for understanding services from a company and what it might be like as their customer. . What is a call-out line? Keep reading here to learn why.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Morale Government Healthcare 52

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2024

Chatbots have become a ubiquitous part of customer service and support. As businesses strive to meet the ever-increasing expectations of their customers, the adoption of chatbots has emerged as an essential move to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Chatbots 88

Chatbots Customer Service Personalization Feedback 88

Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 21, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #4 of 4 The MORE you know. As we saw in yesterday’s webinar, both enhancing the Customer Experience (CX) and understanding the Voice of the Customer (VoC) are inextricably linked… for the better. Customers now expect: Their time be valued. The more YOU KNOW. .

Self service 76

Self service Contact Center Benchmark Chatbots 76

NobelBiz

MARCH 24, 2022

When dialing a queuing phone system, customers often receive a welcome message and an IVR menu before being sent to a queue, where they hear hold music and position announcements until an agent becomes available. Some call queues additionally support dynamic agent connections.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response call center software Contact Center Call Center 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Marcelle Santos, a copywriter at TextExpander , a software that helps individuals and teams communicate efficiently and consistently with their customers. She shares why customer standards matter and how your organization can meet them. Raise your customer service standards.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Accountability Self service Customer Support 161

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tom Buiocchi who writes about the importance of the “behind the scenes” work facilities managers do in order to enhance the customer experience. When you think about how to provide excellent customer service, chances are facilities management might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

Customer Service 184

Customer Service Management Customer Experience Customer effort 184

TeamSupport

JANUARY 22, 2024

Businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. One such transformative tool that has gained prominence is automation. What is Automation? Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention. Why Automate?

Customer Service 59

Customer Service B2B Service level Personalization 59

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….

Self service 58

Self service Contact Center CRM Customer Support 58

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To drive business, attract new clients, and retain existing ones, financial institutions must invest in improving their customer experience. Enhancing your customer experience is important not just because it will increase customer loyalty and satisfaction but because customers also expect it.

Customer Experience 76

Customer Experience Brand ambassadors Self service Chatbots 76

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business. These issues can cause burnout and reduce efficiency, negatively affecting customer service outcomes.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Feedback Customer centricity Wait times 52

Totango

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We are delighted to share that Totango was recognized in the G2 Winter 2024 reports for its exemplary performance in the customer success software category. Totango’s high score from G2 users not only underscores our efficient implementation but also sets a best-in-class benchmark for other software in the customer success category.

Enterprise 108

Enterprise Customer centricity Benchmark Upselling 108

24-7 InTouch

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a monumental force reshaping the customer experience (CX). This blog explores how companies can synchronize AI adoption with effective risk management to foster a robust, safe, and customer-centric business environment. Learn and Adapt AI is not a set-it-and-forget-it solution.

Government 52

Government Customer centricity Technology Management 52

Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know that the world of customer service and support is constantly on the move. This blog will delve into the top four customer service trends that are expected to take center stage in 2024. consumers by Qualtrics, a customer’s feelings were found to be the biggest driver of consumer loyalty.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Chatbots APIs Government 78

Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. Then we’ll analyze how your organization can respond to these changes and the ways in which technology can benefit your ability to serve customers.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Contact Center Interactive Voice Response outsourcing 52

kommunicate

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Last Updated on September 21, 2023 Customer support teams today are facing a higher risk of burnout than ever!! This is because of the rising number of customer queries and the greater need to be on top of these queries faster! Hey, if you don’t take care of your customer, your competition will!! In fact, [.]

Customer Support 97

Customer Support 97

TeamSupport

JUNE 20, 2023

Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges. As customer support demand continues to increase by 11% per year, reduced staffing levels is causing 75% of customer service agents to face a serious risk of burnout.

Best practices 97

Best practices Self service Chatbots Analytics 97

Eptica

JANUARY 9, 2019

Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Author: Anne-Claire Bellec - Marketing Director Reviewing 2018 – our top 10 blog posts from the year. At the Eptica blog we’ve looked at all of our posts from 2018 and come up with a top 10 of the most popular and topical, based on the number of views, comments and general feedback.

Average Handle Time 89

Average Handle Time Best practices Surveys Chatbots 89