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Guest Blog: Customer Support Chatbots ? Striking The Right Balance

ShepHyken

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.

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A Lofty Goal: Earth’s Most Customer-Centric Company

ShepHyken

Here are the steps she took to resolve the problem: She went to the company’s website and clicked on customer support. She answered a few questions, and once the technology identified her problem, a chatbot popped up. While there was a live agent option, it wasn’t presented until later. And this part is important.

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A History of Customer Support Technology

TeamSupport

Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. 1960s-1970s: Emergence of Call Centers The concept of providing on-demand customer support began with call centers in the 1960s. It certainly wasn’t as accessible or intuitive as it is today.

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Bad Chatbots in the News: How to Choose an AI That Won’t Fail Your Customers

SmartAction

The jump from traditional “press zero” to cutting-edge AI solutions presents both a thrilling opportunity and a daunting challenge in the customer service world. This vision is at the heart of SmartAction’s mission, where we’re not just about technology; we’re about transforming customer experiences.

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How Customer Support Chatbots and AI are Changing Fintech

Solvvy

While leading consumer fin-techs in payments, lending, and banking are always looking to provide best-in-class customer experience and multi-channel accessibility, however, significant, rapid growth can strain customer support teams, increase handle times, and turn-off newly acquired customers.

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The Importance of Responsive Customer Support at Crypto Casinos

CSM Magazine

These platforms not only support a wide variety of different crypto games but also ensure player anonymity, bolstering their appeal among enthusiasts seeking to play online blackjack with Ethereum. The evolving landscape of customer support in these casinos plays a pivotal role in sustaining player trust and satisfaction.

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How a Simple Search Bar Creates a Better Customer Experience

ShepHyken

Quotes: “Self-service unblocks customer support… and enables a better customer experience.” “The phone is not dead. It will be a while before we are at the point where you don’t need a phone number to call or a support agent to contact.” How can AI help make customer support agents more efficient?