Vcaretec

AUGUST 8, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is something that the majority of new business owners are wary of, and for good reason. The main channel via which you communicate with your clients is through customer service, thus it can't be good for your brand, to put it mildly. Pricing Strategy One of the most certain signs is this.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect occasion to fall in love with exceptional customer service practices that make your clients swoon. Listen with Love Just as a good relationship hinges on listening, so does excellent customer service. Incorporating Heartfelt Service Year-Round While St.

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CCNG

MAY 10, 2023

Despite what industry experts may profess, customer service isn’t getting any better. While customers expect immediate answers to their inquiries, efficient order processing, and fast shipping, there’s no indication that fulfilling these expectations is improving customer service. But I do have my own experiences.

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BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As customer care teams start planning for 2024, we’ve seen how easy it can be to get stuck in a rut. The quickest way to get re-inspired is by getting a finger on the pulse of current news and customer service trends in the industry. How are other customer experience leaders delivering? Wise words from CallMiner.

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Bill Quiseng

MARCH 30, 2022

We don’t offer customer service training. Training is the “how” of service. And the job of employees is to serve to satisfy the customer. In the end, training instructs students on how to TAKE CARE of the customer. Instead, enroll in Customer CARE University.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? I’ll sum it up this way: Don’t plan your customers’ journey without knowing the customers’ journey. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With every evolution in technology, workforce trends, and consumer expectations, the questions shift—which is testament to why generic, boilerplate RFPs never work for outsourcing customer care. What strategies have you deployed to maintain and nurture your culture with a mix of on-premises, remote, and/or hybrid employees?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week we feature an article by Tim Fujita-Yuhas that discusses the importance of empathy when using new technology for customer service. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

When it comes to customer care across major industries, like Retail & E-Commerce, Wireless & Telecommunications, and Healthcare, there are plenty of smart minds out there. As a leader in outsourced customer service solutions, the customer care specialists at Vcare voted on fifty of the top thought leaders in our space.

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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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Fonolo

AUGUST 2, 2018

We deal with a lot of buzzwords and phrases that saturate the customer service industry, some of which have become a little bit tired. One in particular that we really detest here at Fonolo is “Delight your customer”. How you attend to your customers’ happiness levels and overall satisfaction requires critical thinking.

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Nicereply

JUNE 2, 2022

Established companies like Apple and Amazon have their own dedicated customer service center to cater to customers’ problems. However, if you’re just starting, social media can provide everything you need for customer service. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) are you receiving customer queries on?

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ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

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Blueship Call Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is a desirable concept. Outsourcing your customer service to an outside agent may drastically reduce overhead, saving you money, resources, and frequently a great deal of stress. We’ll go through its advantages and advise on how to outsource customer care services flawlessly.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 24, 2022

When it comes to complex B2C customer care, the customer is anything but a faceless number in a sea of consumers. B2C brands had their worlds turned upside down by the pandemic, but what does complex customer care look like now things are leveling out? Modified Recruitment Strategy.

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Ansafone

MAY 26, 2022

Improving Customer Service efforts enables a business to join the ranking elites in any given industry. When superior Customer Experiences are established at every point of contact, a brand becomes known as a premier resource. At any given moment, they are there to answer questions or help Customers find solutions to problems.

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Nicereply

MAY 30, 2022

Customers now have higher expectations than ever before regarding customer service. In a fast-paced society where customers expect you to solve their problems in seconds and social media allows around-the-clock communication, sub-par customer service is no longer acceptable.

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TechSee

APRIL 4, 2023

While searching on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) site on the term “customer service”, the phrase “act as if you like your customer” comes up. Basically, this is the same idea as “treat the customer as a friend”. Where is the customer service revolution?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? The 14 “rules” are actually some pretty darn good tips for delivering a better customer experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Reuters Events are excited to announce the final service & experience webinar of 2021: ‘Supercharging Customer Care: Optimizing Experiences to Drive Business Growth’ featuring senior leaders from EXPO2020, Hootsuite, Getaline Ecommerce & Customer Service Culture! Jad Hindy, SVP Marketing, EXPO2020.

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24-7 InTouch

MAY 11, 2021

The contact center industry has a diverse, global footprint, and brands choosing to outsource their customer service face the challenge of determining which geography is the right fit for their needs. . A lot of factors influence a brand’s decision when choosing a geographic location for outsourcing their customer support.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. Here are my top five picks from last week. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

Is your customer care strategy prepared to meet the demands and overcome the challenges of 2022? Shifting Customer Expectations – Top Customer Care Trends for 2022’ features insights from senior leaders from Nationwide, PVH Corp & Hootsuite! Marlene Kolodziej, VP Centralized Services, Ricoh USA.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you’re faced with the decision to find a new customer care outsourcer in the post-pandemic era, now’s the time to dive in. And second, there’s no doubt that the pandemic and the social justice movement have evolved what you need from a customer service provider – and your RFP should reflect that. Hourly staff?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Reuters Events are inviting you to join them for the next unmissable webinar in their Customer Service & Experience Leadership series! Are your customers’ experiences with your organization being impacted by a service strategy that doesn’t satisfy? Laura Hayes, VP Customer Operations, Momentive.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Explore key trends in online gambling customer service, including AI integration, personalization, and enhanced security, shaping the future of player satisfaction and loyalty. This level of customization enhances the user experience, making it feel more engaging and tailored to individual tastes.

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delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

Exceptional customer service turns new customers into promoters and promoters into returning loyalists. Let’s take a look at additional data behind why improving customer service should always be a foundational business goal. We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy.

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In today’s world, customers expect not only excellent products but also excellent service. Quality customer service matters; just look at the numbers: 83% of customers are more loyal to businesses that respond to and resolve their complaints. So just what is high-quality customer service?

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Quiq

OCTOBER 7, 2021

To answer this question, the Quiq team recently sat down with Katie Osberg at Google for a webinar discussion on what are some of the successful strategies and how different retail teams should use Google’s Business Messages. Top Google’s Business Messages (GBM) Strategies for Customer Service, Marketing, & Omnichannel.

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The Center for Client Retention

AUGUST 8, 2017

Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? Not everyone learns the same way, and today we are sharing with you some examples that excellent customer service training can adopt for those who may be more visual or auditory learners. Customer Care Training Tip #1: Respect the Customer’s Time.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. ROI’s on the Prize: Twitter Links Social Customer Care and Willingness to Pay by Lia Winograd. Where Customer Service is Failing: Top Priorities For Your Contact Center [Research] by Sharpen.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Shep Hyken’s Best Customer Service and Experience. Top 5 Articles to Share With Your Team: Five Customer Service Must-Do’s For 2018. That’s Not My Department” and 10 Other Phrases Customers Hate. That said, there are still plenty of other phrases and words we, as customers, hate to hear.

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Interactions

JUNE 22, 2023

.” One conclusion drawn from the survey focused on the need for brands to cultivate a customer-centric culture: “Companies should strive to create a culture that prioritizes customer service and values each customer’s experience.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read. How Nike Is Beating Brands Like Apple and Adidas at Twitter Customer Care by Christopher Heine.

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