ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

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ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2018

The dissatisfaction you’ll be left with goes both ways: the cost of disappointed customers is high for companies, too. After just one bad customer support experience, trust in a brand is gone forever. Today’s customer support landscape is more than just email. Here’s an upbeat case study. Still not sure?

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TeamSupport

APRIL 15, 2021

To simplify the customer experience, many companies are using big data, chatbots , and AI recommendations. This dramatically reduces the burden on customer support agents from repeatedly answering simple customer questions. Enhanced Customer Support. Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning.

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JivoChat

JULY 26, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, exceptional customer support is a must as businesses adjust to rising client demands. The evolution of customer support tools from traditional systems to cutting-edge AI-driven solutions has been transformative, enhancing proactive and seamless support experiences.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

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ProProfs Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Everyone says that customer support used to be easy. For an 18th century blacksmith, the questions and concerns from customers were pretty simple. At least it was obvious that customers would simply walk to the store whenever they needed support. . Customer support is not rocket science.

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TeleDirect

OCTOBER 23, 2023

You’ve likely experienced the difference between a customer service call that left you satisfied and one that resulted in gritted teeth. One person was probably professional, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. That’s where a customer service script comes into play. What was the difference? That’s not all.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 21, 2022

42% of Americans would rather clean a toilet and 46% would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. These stats, just two of many in the 2022 Achieving Customer Amazement Study , likely have you nodding in agreement thinking about your own painful customer service experiences.

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TeamSupport

MARCH 23, 2021

A customer can be very satisfied with the products and services of a company, but that doesn't mean they’ll remain loyal. Competitors can attract them by offering better customer benefits, including proactive customer support. Customer experience is decisive for both satisfaction and loyalty. Know your customers.

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Hodusoft

MARCH 13, 2024

Optimizing Customer Support in the Financial Sector: How BPO Contact Centers Can Add Value In the present age, financial institutions are grappling with a wide range of challenges. In today’s dynamic financial landscape, providing exceptional customer support is crucial for the success and reputation of financial institutions.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

While SMS has traditionally been solely used for marketing (and even then, only in recent years), more organizations are now recognizing the effectiveness of SMS customer support. SMS is the most convenient channel for your customers. Studies have also shown a strong preference by consumers for contact via SMS.

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Solvvy

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Chances are, the last time you called a customer support number, you interacted with an artificial intelligence chatbot. Self-service: Intelligent chatbots integrated with your knowledge base, help center, or customer support database help deliver accurate, consistent information to your customers.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2023

However, it did make studying easier. Instead, I focused on how to use the information to efficiently get the correct answer. So, how does this apply to customer service? Many people think that AI will be used to replace customer support agents – and even salespeople. I didn’t have to spend time memorizing formulas.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Regardless of what industry you’re in, you can improve your customer service and public image by offering your staff and customers a comprehensive knowledge base. If you’re in the dark about using a knowledge base for customer support, read on. What is a knowledge base for customer support?

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Vcaretec

JUNE 1, 2022

The way you treat prospects and existing customers affect brand perception. And that's why you should not neglect customer support at any stage of your business. 96% of customers say customer support influences their loyalty to a brand Great user experiences, driven by customer support, create lifetime customers.

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TeamSupport

APRIL 27, 2021

Personalize Your Marketing. First and foremost, AI lets you personalize your B2B marketing. Even if you are personalizing it already, Artificial Intelligence will let you do this even more which means you will achieve an outstanding level of customization this way. Use Chatbots for Customer Support.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The 2021 Customer Support Trends Report shows how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting support leaders’ annual plans and identifies conversational support as a key strategic area of investment in 2021. The report is based on a survey of nearly 600 customer support leaders from B2B and B2C organizations.

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TeamSupport

AUGUST 3, 2020

How many times have we heard that when calling a customer support line? And it’s worse if you are a B2B customer because your issue could be mission-critical and if you’re waiting for a response for your issue to get resolved, so are your B2B clients. “Due to increased call volume, hold times may be longer than usual.”

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Nicereply

MAY 10, 2022

As he studied this phenomenon further, he found this far-reaching principle—which came to be known as the “Pareto Principle”—applied to many areas of life. Applying the 80/20 rule with your support team can increase your customer satisfaction , improve your CSAT and NPS scores, and virtually transform your customer support.

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Solvvy

JULY 19, 2021

Unfortunately, many companies find themselves with the same customer support inefficiencies time and time again. In an effort to please customers and have ample personnel at the ready to field questions and concerns, some companies end up with too many people on their support staff. Are you falling prey to the same?

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

Customer Support Representatives have too much on their plate. At Nametag , we’ve been studying today’s threat landscape to enable our partners to formalize their identity verification processes and protect their customers from digital fraud and potential impersonators. Today’s Customer Experience.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Most customer relationship managers and contact center owners strive for the objective of addressing each client personally, rather than to a customer base as a whole. What are the key levers available today for a more customized customer connection? How to Personalize the customer Interaction?

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ProProfs Blog

AUGUST 28, 2019

This has seen new forms of customer support come in. Social media is the latest of these ways and is changing the way customer service is provided. Moreover, it has become an obsession for businesses as well as customers. Customers are now demanding brands to allow for social customer service.

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Solvvy

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Time is Right for a Customer Support Chatbot. In 2020 it’s become more important than ever to provide your customers with fast, effective, and personalized support. Top companies need to be able to handle increased volumes and customer expectations with fewer resources. What is a Next-Gen Chatbot?

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Nicereply

MARCH 5, 2019

Specifically, the average person spends 90,000 hours at work over the course of their lifetime. Our feelings about work are especially important in customer support, where our moods have the potential to affect our customers. 92% of customers believe that an agent’s happiness at work affects their experience.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Whether you’re seeking information, support, or guidance, these companies respond promptly, ensuring you never feel ignored or left waiting in frustration. Personalized Interactions A second hallmark is their ability to offer personalized interactions that transcend the cookie-cutter approach.

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CCNG

JANUARY 11, 2023

I’ve seen companies pull back on spending in areas they believed to be “not as critical” (like customer support or the contact center) to the organization’s success, only to have it come back to haunt them. These same companies found themselves having slow growth and customer service and customer retention issues.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

My Comment: Smart companies are now using AI to help them understand customer behavior and preferences. Specifically, we can create higher levels of personalization and use data to better understand our customers. A fulfilled employee is more engaged at work and with your customers.

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CCNG

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, we asked ChatGPT to act as a customer support agent for Netflix and tell us about the options for contacting customer service. This can lead to more engaging and satisfying customer interactions, ultimately improving the overall customer experience. The more specific you are the better the result.

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aircall

JUNE 2, 2021

For example, if you’re a B2B company and your sales teams learn about specific client pain points and nonnegotiables during the closing phase, they can pass these notes along to customer service agents. This way, any representative who deals with them can quickly access this information and personalize the conversation accordingly. .

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ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2022

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills, Customer Support Expert at ProProfs , a company that provides software that empowers organizations to deliver happiness to their customers and employees. First Call Resolution is an important call center metric to determine the effectiveness of your call support staff. .

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Return Customer

JULY 25, 2018

Your company may produce the best or only product of its type on the market, but without good customer support, your business will have a hard time holding on to customers. Your customers want quick and efficient support when they need it if they are not getting that they will go elsewhere. In addition, 97.6%

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Return Customer

AUGUST 15, 2018

These are the facts that led brands to become more conscious about their customer support practices. That said, in trying to revamp their policies many brands lean into myths that make no business sense nor bring any customer satisfaction: 1. The Great Myth: The Customer is Always Right. Employees are empowered by: a.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s easy to see effects of bad customer service—one request slips through the cracks and you could be looking at a public battle on your social media accounts tomorrow. Bad customer support is harder to spot, but it runs deeper than a quick social media fire that needs extinguishing. What is Customer Support?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 26, 2020

Scheduling service, communicating with walkers, and contacting customer support must be native in-app and provide reliable tools for pet parents. This meant supporting both Android and iOS users, offering full feature parity between the two platforms to provide a seamless experience for every situation. It helps that many Wag!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

I’m often asked to define customer centricity. My definition is that a company or brand considers how every decision will impact the customer (good or bad). The author shares six mini-case studies from brands you’ll recognize, such as Starbucks, NASCAR, and more. It must become part of the company’s values.

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ProProfs Blog

JULY 18, 2019

Have you personalized your marketing strategy? I started to notice more and more personalized campaigns a few years ago, and back then personalization was a kind of a revolution in the marketing industry. So, marketing ideas that were based on personalization made me think: why have I not thought of this before?

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