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Did you know that 32% of customers worldwide will quit doing business with a brand – even if they love it – because of just one bad experience? This statistic from a PwC survey is an eye-opener for any organization that interfaces with customers on a regular basis. MORE
Which experience does your call center offer customers, omnichannel or multichannel? My latest article for Nearshore Americas — Are You Sure Your Customers Are Getting an Omnichannel Experience? Customer Service call center call center technology multichannel omnichannel MORE
IVR systems are among the best technologies for empowering customers through automated service. Whether customers want to look up information on their own or connect with an agent, such a system can save them time by ensuring that they are routed to the right place or person every time. Here are five ways IVR can power great customer service in your contact center. Above all, IVR is an extremely powerful tool for routing customers when they call your brand. MORE
Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 4 Tips for Delivering a Richer Customer Experience by Tara Sporrer. Call it a “richer” customer experience. MORE
Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Infographic: What Marketers Need to Know About Changing Customer Service Expectations by Erik Wander. My Comment: Customer service is everyone’s job. MORE
Unlike multichannel service, omnichannel customer service considers the entire customer journey, and manages the escalations and transitions between channels and customer service representatives that sometimes need to occur to successfully resolve a customer issue. MORE
Companies these days feel the pressure to respond quickly to customers. As messaging apps and social media continue to grow in popularity for customer service, your brand might question if channels such as email are still attractive to customers. According to a report by eConsultancy, 60% of customers indeed prefer support via email. Here are five reasons why email customer service still matters to your customers. MORE
When your company defines great customer service, what are the key factors? No matter what your brand’s definition may be, customer service needs regular quality monitoring just like any aspect of your company. As Deloitte affirms, 62% of companies view customer experience delivered by contact centers as a competitive differentiator. Here are five steps for successful monitoring of your customer service practices that will keep your brand ahead of the game. MORE
Date: Friday, October 6, 2017 3 reasons why multichannel customer service is important to NHS BSA. Author: Pauline Ashenden NHS Business Services Authority provides a range of critical central services to NHS organisations, NHS contractors, patients and the public. MORE
Customer experience (CX) has become a priority for the vast majority of organisations – or has it? Get the customer off the phone or web chat as quickly as possible or deliver a business transformative level of customer service. Customer Experience Metrics. MORE
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Working to improve your customer service has always been important, but in today’s highly competitive business environment it’s more essential than ever. In fact, it’s projected that poor customer experience is costing businesses more than $75 billion a year. MORE
5 Considerations When Building Multichannel Customer Support. The number of channels and choices for customer support are growing and businesses who enable customers to reach them on the channel of their choice experience high levels of customer satisfaction. MORE
When social media began to play a serious role in customer service a few years back, some wondered if this was just a passing trend. Nowadays, social media is a must for customers of all generations, thanks in part to ever-popular chatbots. According to Business Insider, 67% of consumers worldwide used chatbots for customer service in the past year. Successful customer service agents have great personalities that delight customers. MORE
For many customers, a conversation with a service agent is a defining moment in their relationship with your brand. An agent who listens attentively and solves the customer’s problem upon first contact can win that person’s loyalty. On the other hand, agents who fall short of expectations convince customers that your brand has fallen short as well. Here are six qualities every agent should have to deliver the kind of service that makes customers love you for life. MORE
When your customers engage with your brand, they may be looking for quick answers. As technology continues to improve the customer experience, the human touch is sometimes lost. For this reason, good communication with your customers is the first step toward humanizing each interaction and winning their long-term loyalty. Here are six tips for effective customer service communication on every channel. This makes the customer comfortable and builds trust. MORE
ICMI’s just-out research report, The Multichannel Agent: A 2014 Contact Center Roadmap Research Report and Best Practices Guide, reveals some interesting stats on how organizations are evolving multichannel services. Here’s a look at the channels respondents plan to ADD within the next 12 and 24 months, respectively: Customer Access Strategy customer access strategy Customer service statistics multichannel MORE
In our digitally connected world, customers want to engage with brands whenever they need to. 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. If offering live agent support at all times is not possible for your brand, these six tips will help you deliver exceptional 24/7 service that your customers will love. MORE
You might think that your brand is a digital customer service star. After all, you talk to customers on social media, have an amazing website, and let your chatbots handle all the simple tasks. But before you sit back and let your service run on autopilot, remember this: Creating great customer experiences is all about evolving with your customers. Here are five tips for transforming your digital customer service for ongoing customer satisfaction. MORE
In the customer support space, AI is changing the customer experience for better or for worse depending on the elegance of your deployment. The author highlights some of the benefits that we are already seeing in the customer service and IT service world. MORE
If your customers are complaining about the same issues, take note. While your service may need some improvement, there’s no need to get nervous or irritated. These customers are doing you a favor—if many people have the same concerns, it’s actually easier for your customer service team to satisfy many customers at once when those issues are tackled. Sometimes, customers just need to discuss with a real person. MORE
As social media use continues to grow, customers demand greater brand engagement on these channels. Sprout Social notes that 73% of social media users follow a brand because they are interested in its products or services. When planning your customer service strategy on social channels, consider these six current trends. As mobile use also continues to grow, video is fast becoming an ideal way to engage with customers. MORE
As customers continue to seek quick and effortless experiences on the go, social media channels shine as prime platforms for communication. The rise in smartphone use coupled with the explosive popularity of social platforms has transformed customer service expectations, as brands must engage better and faster than ever before. If you’re wondering just how your brand can keep up, consider these five tips for great social customer service communications. MORE
When employees feel motivated to do their best, they can deliver service that customers love. Very often, employees understand customer preferences better than a company’s executive board. Those who interact with customers on a daily basis are especially knowledgeable about customer feelings regarding products and services. For example, a customer service agent may be promoted to a management position if he demonstrates great service. MORE
Consumers say Customer Service is important to them when choosing a brand and forming loyalty with it. 97% of Customers believe that Customer Service is important to them when they choose where they do business. Customers are a demanding lot. MORE
Utility companies provide people with critical and valuable services: Heat, hydro, and other essentials that consumers have come to rely on. Given the increasing number of customers they must support, these companies would certainly benefit from implementing strong customer service offerings. MORE
When the idea of artificial intelligence for customer service was first introduced, many people were skeptical. Would customers actually receive better service? And customers are actively using AI support: According to Business Insider, 67% of consumers worldwide used chatbots for customer service in the past year. Here are five ways in which chatbots enable efficient customer service. Simple chatbots enable self-service. MORE
Customer support has become the topmost goal for any business. No company can afford to ignore the growing significance of customer support in times of today. Your competitors go from post to pillar to get hold of your customers. Check out her insights into customer support. MORE
Customer service and experience have taken on a growing urgency for businesses large and small. Offering customers out-of-this-world customer experience is one of the most effective ways today’s businesses can set themselves apart and inspire loyalty and brand love from their customers. MORE
While self-service is key to helping customers find information quickly, IVR is an essential tool for making it happen. IVR, or interactive voice response, uses touch-tone or speech recognition technology to identify and route callers to the most qualified agents, driving greater efficiency on both sides of the customer experience. Here are five key benefits of IVR that make it so vital to creating seamless self-service experiences. Allowing customers to save time. MORE
While artificial intelligence helps brands deliver personalized customer experiences, the technology also offers another major benefit: proactive customer service. Artificial intelligence can analyze customer data, empowering companies to solve problems before they arise while giving customers richer experiences. Here are five ways in which your brand may use AI to deliver proactive customer service. Understand customers’ purchasing habits. MORE
For a brand to achieve success, it must close the gap between customer expectations and experiences. All too often, brands speak of being customer-centric in their approach but fail to implement practices that actually satisfy their customers’ needs. The best customer service is effortless and offers a personal touch, and brands that follow these principles gain a considerable advantage over their competitors who fail to do so. MORE
One of the biggest changes happening in customer service right now is in automating the customer experience. Now that so much of the customer experience is self-service, businesses need to make every part of a customer’s interaction fast, easy, and intuitive. MORE
Many brands believe that chatbots are key to modernizing customer service. It’s still an early stage for chatbots within the domain of customer experience, and companies need to use them prudently. For this reason, every brand needs to look at its customer journey and decide where customers are most likely to benefit from chatbot assistance. Here are five tips for optimizing the use of chatbots in your customer service strategy. MORE
Recent research (Understanding the Customer Journey, a study conducted by ICMI and LiveOps, 2015) explored channel usage in service settings. How many organizations are using various contact channels? MORE
Multichannel customer support and consumer electronics go hand in hand. In a world driven by consumers who use multiple devices and channels throughout their shopper journeys, multichannel experiences are the name of the game. MORE
A robust customer service strategy helps your brand increase its customer base and also keep its existing ones delighted. However, building an amazing strategy requires an organization to keep up with the changing customer service trends every year. MORE
While rapid service is in great demand these days, sometimes your customers actually want to slow down and write you a thorough message. When a situation calls for more detailed explanations, many customers turn to a prime communication channel that most of us could not function without: email. According to Forrester, email is actually the most commonly used digital channel for service, with 54% of customers having used it in the past year. MORE
Transparent BPO
AUGUST 7, 2018
Which experience does your call center offer customers, omnichannel or multichannel? My latest article for Nearshore Americas — Are You Sure Your Customers Are Getting an Omnichannel Experience? Customer Service call center call center technology multichannel omnichannel
Provide Support
JANUARY 3, 2017
5 Considerations When Building Multichannel Customer Support. The number of channels and choices for customer support are growing and businesses who enable customers to reach them on the channel of their choice experience high levels of customer satisfaction.
Knoah
MAY 23, 2017
Multichannel customer support and consumer electronics go hand in hand. In a world driven by consumers who use multiple devices and channels throughout their shopper journeys, multichannel experiences are the name of the game.
Beyond Philosophy
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Consumers say Customer Service is important to them when choosing a brand and forming loyalty with it. 97% of Customers believe that Customer Service is important to them when they choose where they do business. Customers are a demanding lot.
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BlueOcean
AUGUST 30, 2018
Did you know that 32% of customers worldwide will quit doing business with a brand – even if they love it – because of just one bad experience? This statistic from a PwC survey is an eye-opener for any organization that interfaces with customers on a regular basis.
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Kayako
MARCH 29, 2019
Customer service and experience have taken on a growing urgency for businesses large and small. Offering customers out-of-this-world customer experience is one of the most effective ways today’s businesses can set themselves apart and inspire loyalty and brand love from their customers.
TechSee
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
One of the biggest changes happening in customer service right now is in automating the customer experience. Now that so much of the customer experience is self-service, businesses need to make every part of a customer’s interaction fast, easy, and intuitive.
Verint
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Unlike multichannel service, omnichannel customer service considers the entire customer journey, and manages the escalations and transitions between channels and customer service representatives that sometimes need to occur to successfully resolve a customer issue.
GetFeedback
APRIL 25, 2019
Working to improve your customer service has always been important, but in today’s highly competitive business environment it’s more essential than ever. In fact, it’s projected that poor customer experience is costing businesses more than $75 billion a year.
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OCTOBER 4, 2017
Date: Friday, October 6, 2017 3 reasons why multichannel customer service is important to NHS BSA. Author: Pauline Ashenden NHS Business Services Authority provides a range of critical central services to NHS organisations, NHS contractors, patients and the public.
ShepHyken
MARCH 19, 2018
Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Infographic: What Marketers Need to Know About Changing Customer Service Expectations by Erik Wander. My Comment: Customer service is everyone’s job.
Brad Cleveland
JULY 12, 2017
Call Center Contact Center Customer Experience Customer Relationships Customer Service Leadership Multi-channel Support Videos Brad Cleveland leadership multichannel
VocalCom
MARCH 19, 2018
As social media use continues to grow, customers demand greater brand engagement on these channels. Sprout Social notes that 73% of social media users follow a brand because they are interested in its products or services. When planning your customer service strategy on social channels, consider these six current trends. As mobile use also continues to grow, video is fast becoming an ideal way to engage with customers.
VocalCom
MARCH 5, 2018
When your customers engage with your brand, they may be looking for quick answers. As technology continues to improve the customer experience, the human touch is sometimes lost. For this reason, good communication with your customers is the first step toward humanizing each interaction and winning their long-term loyalty. Here are six tips for effective customer service communication on every channel. This makes the customer comfortable and builds trust.
VocalCom
MARCH 18, 2019
While rapid service is in great demand these days, sometimes your customers actually want to slow down and write you a thorough message. When a situation calls for more detailed explanations, many customers turn to a prime communication channel that most of us could not function without: email. According to Forrester, email is actually the most commonly used digital channel for service, with 54% of customers having used it in the past year.
Fonolo
MARCH 19, 2019
Utility companies provide people with critical and valuable services: Heat, hydro, and other essentials that consumers have come to rely on. Given the increasing number of customers they must support, these companies would certainly benefit from implementing strong customer service offerings.
VocalCom
APRIL 1, 2019
IVR systems are among the best technologies for empowering customers through automated service. Whether customers want to look up information on their own or connect with an agent, such a system can save them time by ensuring that they are routed to the right place or person every time. Here are five ways IVR can power great customer service in your contact center. Above all, IVR is an extremely powerful tool for routing customers when they call your brand.
ProProfs Blog
JANUARY 10, 2019
A robust customer service strategy helps your brand increase its customer base and also keep its existing ones delighted. However, building an amazing strategy requires an organization to keep up with the changing customer service trends every year.
VocalCom
JANUARY 7, 2019
You might think that your brand is a digital customer service star. After all, you talk to customers on social media, have an amazing website, and let your chatbots handle all the simple tasks. But before you sit back and let your service run on autopilot, remember this: Creating great customer experiences is all about evolving with your customers. Here are five tips for transforming your digital customer service for ongoing customer satisfaction.
VocalCom
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
As customers continue to seek quick and effortless experiences on the go, social media channels shine as prime platforms for communication. The rise in smartphone use coupled with the explosive popularity of social platforms has transformed customer service expectations, as brands must engage better and faster than ever before. If you’re wondering just how your brand can keep up, consider these five tips for great social customer service communications.
VocalCom
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Many brands believe that chatbots are key to modernizing customer service. It’s still an early stage for chatbots within the domain of customer experience, and companies need to use them prudently. For this reason, every brand needs to look at its customer journey and decide where customers are most likely to benefit from chatbot assistance. Here are five tips for optimizing the use of chatbots in your customer service strategy.
VocalCom
DECEMBER 11, 2017
While self-service is key to helping customers find information quickly, IVR is an essential tool for making it happen. IVR, or interactive voice response, uses touch-tone or speech recognition technology to identify and route callers to the most qualified agents, driving greater efficiency on both sides of the customer experience. Here are five key benefits of IVR that make it so vital to creating seamless self-service experiences. Allowing customers to save time.
VocalCom
APRIL 22, 2019
If your customers are complaining about the same issues, take note. While your service may need some improvement, there’s no need to get nervous or irritated. These customers are doing you a favor—if many people have the same concerns, it’s actually easier for your customer service team to satisfy many customers at once when those issues are tackled. Sometimes, customers just need to discuss with a real person.
VocalCom
AUGUST 27, 2018
For a brand to achieve success, it must close the gap between customer expectations and experiences. All too often, brands speak of being customer-centric in their approach but fail to implement practices that actually satisfy their customers’ needs. The best customer service is effortless and offers a personal touch, and brands that follow these principles gain a considerable advantage over their competitors who fail to do so.
VocalCom
OCTOBER 8, 2018
When social media began to play a serious role in customer service a few years back, some wondered if this was just a passing trend. Nowadays, social media is a must for customers of all generations, thanks in part to ever-popular chatbots. According to Business Insider, 67% of consumers worldwide used chatbots for customer service in the past year. Successful customer service agents have great personalities that delight customers.
VocalCom
JUNE 25, 2018
When the idea of artificial intelligence for customer service was first introduced, many people were skeptical. Would customers actually receive better service? And customers are actively using AI support: According to Business Insider, 67% of consumers worldwide used chatbots for customer service in the past year. Here are five ways in which chatbots enable efficient customer service. Simple chatbots enable self-service.
VocalCom
JUNE 18, 2018
In our digitally connected world, customers want to engage with brands whenever they need to. 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. If offering live agent support at all times is not possible for your brand, these six tips will help you deliver exceptional 24/7 service that your customers will love.
VocalCom
DECEMBER 3, 2018
When employees feel motivated to do their best, they can deliver service that customers love. Very often, employees understand customer preferences better than a company’s executive board. Those who interact with customers on a daily basis are especially knowledgeable about customer feelings regarding products and services. For example, a customer service agent may be promoted to a management position if he demonstrates great service.
BlueOcean
MARCH 26, 2018
In the customer support space, AI is changing the customer experience for better or for worse depending on the elegance of your deployment. The author highlights some of the benefits that we are already seeing in the customer service and IT service world.
ShepHyken
AUGUST 15, 2016
Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 4 Tips for Delivering a Richer Customer Experience by Tara Sporrer. Call it a “richer” customer experience.
VocalCom
APRIL 9, 2018
While artificial intelligence helps brands deliver personalized customer experiences, the technology also offers another major benefit: proactive customer service. Artificial intelligence can analyze customer data, empowering companies to solve problems before they arise while giving customers richer experiences. Here are five ways in which your brand may use AI to deliver proactive customer service. Understand customers’ purchasing habits.
Brad Cleveland
MAY 8, 2015
Recent research (Understanding the Customer Journey, a study conducted by ICMI and LiveOps, 2015) explored channel usage in service settings. How many organizations are using various contact channels?
CSM Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Customer experience (CX) has become a priority for the vast majority of organisations – or has it? Get the customer off the phone or web chat as quickly as possible or deliver a business transformative level of customer service. Customer Experience Metrics.
VocalCom
MAY 7, 2018
Companies these days feel the pressure to respond quickly to customers. As messaging apps and social media continue to grow in popularity for customer service, your brand might question if channels such as email are still attractive to customers. According to a report by eConsultancy, 60% of customers indeed prefer support via email. Here are five reasons why email customer service still matters to your customers.
ProProfs Blog
MARCH 1, 2019
Customer support has become the topmost goal for any business. No company can afford to ignore the growing significance of customer support in times of today. Your competitors go from post to pillar to get hold of your customers. Check out her insights into customer support.
Brad Cleveland
OCTOBER 28, 2013
ICMI’s just-out research report, The Multichannel Agent: A 2014 Contact Center Roadmap Research Report and Best Practices Guide, reveals some interesting stats on how organizations are evolving multichannel services. Here’s a look at the channels respondents plan to ADD within the next 12 and 24 months, respectively: Customer Access Strategy customer access strategy Customer service statistics multichannel
VocalCom
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
When your company defines great customer service, what are the key factors? No matter what your brand’s definition may be, customer service needs regular quality monitoring just like any aspect of your company. As Deloitte affirms, 62% of companies view customer experience delivered by contact centers as a competitive differentiator. Here are five steps for successful monitoring of your customer service practices that will keep your brand ahead of the game.
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