VocalCom

JUNE 17, 2019

They get 24/7 customer service. Since many companies are unable to provide human support around the clock, chatbots are the perfect representatives when customers need help outside of service hours. A survey by MyClever Agency found that 64% of customers believe that chatbots’ ability to provide 24/7 service is a top benefit.

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VocalCom

AUGUST 12, 2019

Analyze your customer service interactions by looking at call and chat transcripts, social media exchanges, texts, and emails. Of course, be sure to ask for their feedback and read over their surveys regularly. Make self-service a part of the omnichannel experience. Map out their journey.

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VocalCom

JUNE 18, 2018

According to a recent study by West Unified Communications Services, 74% of the customers surveyed were frustrated that service was only available during business hours. Offer self-service options. Customers can save time if you offer them self-service options.

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VocalCom

MARCH 18, 2019

According to Software Advice, a survey of more than 2,000 online customers across all ages and genders found that 65% prefer a casual rather than a formal tone. Email might actually be a step toward helping the customer use self-service. Here are six tips for sending perfect emails that your customers will appreciate.

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VocalCom

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Make your self-service spectacular. While you do not want to hassle them regularly with phone calls, it’s perfectly fine to send surveys after a service interaction on the channel of contact. Make sure to keep the surveys short, and follow up quickly when details are still fresh.

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VocalCom

JUNE 26, 2017

Self-service options are one way to achieve this, such as offering IVR menus that connect customers quickly to the most qualified agents. Giving customers support on the channels they want empowers them and makes them trust your brand. Help them save time. One way to empower customers is by saving them time.

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VocalCom

JULY 17, 2017

Customers may be happy to use self-service or communicate with chat bots, but many prefer to know that human support is still available. Always ask for feedback post-contact. After each service interaction, be sure to ask for feedback by sending surveys on the same channel. Keep agents accessible at all times.

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VocalCom

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

However, don’t be afraid to ask specific questions and contact specific customers for greater insight. For example, in your post-contact surveys, ask questions that are highly specific to the customer service process—not just the customer’s overall satisfaction with your company—and be sure to encourage free response answers.

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VocalCom

APRIL 2, 2018

In reality, while digital channels are used most prominently in today’s customer service, many people still call brands when they need assistance. If a self-service channel fails to work, for example, the customer is likely to pick up the phone for further support.

Interactive Voice Response 48

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NobelBiz

MARCH 29, 2022

It is becoming increasingly prevalent and noticeable due to digital communication platforms that encourage multichannel interactions between customers and contact centers. In the contact center sector, customer engagement is one of the strategic objectives of many companies today.

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Hodusoft

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Why BPO Companies Must Adopt Multichannel Customer Support Center In today’s digital world, customers expect businesses to be accessible and accommodating at all times. An omnichannel call center software is the latest advancement in Unified Communication that helps BPO companies deliver seamless customer service.

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VocalCom

JUNE 12, 2017

For example, Vocalcom visual IVR includes an embedded call widget in mobile websites and offers options such as estimated wait time, callback, and visual customer surveys. IVR is an essential tool for sales and customer service, giving customers access to important information at their convenience while saving them time.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Remote Work Enablement: Provide agents with remote work tools, such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and collaboration software, to ensure effective communication and collaboration even in distributed work environments. Click here to watch the entire episode: Contact Center Staffing in a Remote World.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

A 2014 AMEX survey found that the maximum amount of time customers are willing to wait is 13 minutes. Poor self-service options or alternative support channels. If your self-service options are not helpful or easy to use, people simply won’t use them. Create better self-service options.

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VocalCom

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Just as a company website may enable customers to make purchases and find answers at any hour, an IVR system needs to offer self-service benefits around the clock. Tell customers upfront if agents are unavailable at a certain hour, and offer them other self-service options. Keep menu options to a minimum.

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