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5 Ways to Optimize Self-Service Practices

VocalCom

At one time, self-service meant forcing customers to perform tasks on their own without the information and support they needed. Today, savvy companies offer self-service as a means of empowering customers to help themselves with confidence and minimal effort. Integrate self-service with your omnichannel strategy.

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The six ways web self-service improves your customer experience

Eptica

Date: Friday, September 18, 2015 The six ways web self-service improves your customer experience. Author: Robin Tandon Customer service teams are currently faced with multiple challenges. Consumers are asking an increasing number of questions and are demanding faster service, across more and more channels.

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The 7 components of superior self-service systems

Eptica

Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 The 7 components of superior self-service systems. For example, online consumers don’t want to break off from what they are doing to pick up the phone or send an email when they have a query. Self-service systems provide the answer. Published on: June 15, 2016.

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Conversational AI: Trends to Watch in 2023

SmartAction

This is especially true for those cutting-edge companies that have wisely made multichannel communication a central part of their support model. If IVAs drive the CAI platform that lies at the heart of multichannel communication strategies, then the IVA has fully moved from “nice-to-have” to “must-have” status.

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Study: The Health of the Contact Center

What does it take to engage agents in this customer-centric era? Download our study of 1,000 contact center agents in the US and UK to find out what major challenges are facing contact center agents today – and what your company can do about it.

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How to Deliver An Outstanding Omnichannel Customer Experience

Playvox

First, it’s important to understand the difference between multichannel and omnichannel customer service centers. Both serve customers in multiple channels, but a multichannel environment doesn’t connect those channels — every interaction is siloed. Self-service can be a win-win for agents and customers.

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5 Rules for Giving Customers the Self-Service They Want

VocalCom

When designing great customer experiences, every brand should think about its self-service. Here are five rules for creating self-service options that truly benefit your customers. Self-service usually indicates the absence of human agents, but there are times when human intervention may be necessary.

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The Health of the Contact Center: Are You Ready for 2019?

A survey of 1,000 contact center professionals reveals what it takes to improve agent well-being in a customer-centric era. This report is a must-read for contact center leaders preparing to engage agents and improve customer experience in 2019.