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9 Tips for the Development of the Technical Support Department

Nicereply

Technical support is the heart of the brand. However, if your technical support is at least slightly behind, you will lose a lot. You inspiredly decided to clarify this information with technical support, but you have not been answered for 3 weeks. Weak technical support is a weak brand.

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Why Every Contact Center Manager Should Consider Voice-Driven AI

SmartAction

Customers receive fast, accurate responses, reduced misrouting, and reduced wait times. It can verify new accounts, take payment information, provide technical support, automate routine tasks with human assistance, and more. And offer after-hours support with a much smaller team. Why implement Conversational IVR?

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Customer Service in the Time of COVID-19

ShepHyken

Airbnb website: Wait times are longer than usual right now. Now is the time to double down on self-service. If new self-service solutions can be added and supported through existing channels, then add them. Due to COVID-19, we’re currently receiving a high number of requests and working with reduced staff.

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4 Chatbot Customer Service Use Cases for Every Industry

Comm100

This can be done more easily than you might think as organizations can build a chatbot using their existing knowledge base and support materials. By doing so, chatbots can resolve the most frequently asked questions that are simple yet repetitive and time-consuming – and do all this without any agent intervention.

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Self-Service for Contact Center: The Definitive Guide

NobelBiz

However, most, if not all, inbound-oriented contact center departments are faced with the problem of a huge influx of trivial inquiries taking up most of the agent’s time. This creates a more convenient customer experience that allows them to access the data quickly without having to call multiple times or speak with an agent.

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6 Habits of Organizations with Successful Remote Support

TechSee

Instead, remote support is available at every channel and at every touchpoint of the customer’s journey – from purchase and setup through warranty activation, and all the way to troubleshooting issues. Looking Ahead with these Remote Support Best Practices.

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Critical Call Center Skills When Selecting a Partner

Global Response

More than 50% of customers say that long hold or wait times are the most frustrating part of a customer service experience. Nearly 40% of customers said reaching an unfriendly support agent is the most frustrating aspect of customer service. Which skills are most important for your brand and needs? Problem-Solving.