Win the Customer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the realm of contact centers, the pursuit of enhancing customer service while streamlining operations remains a top priority. As technology evolves, two prominent solutions have emerged: AI-powered chatbots and self-service portals. Let’s delve into the pros and cons of each to empower informed decision-making.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

This makes the contact center business or department inefficient and unable to promptly solve more serious issues by generating long call queues and ramping up the wait time. The basic philosophy of self-service is that individuals should be empowered to achieve their goals rather than relying on contact center agents for assistance.

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Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In our first blog, we explored how customer expectations are rapidly changing and what organizations should consider as part of their Self-Service strategy. This blog will continue that exploration with some insight into some of the benefits we’ve seen in organizations that have implemented Self-Service.

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CCNG

APRIL 12, 2024

These systems can still offer significant benefits, such as reducing wait times and ensuring customers are directed to the appropriate department. Where AI can help your self-service option is by learning from customer inquiries as you go. Let’s take modern chatbots for example. This is an example of static data.

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JustCall

MARCH 10, 2023

In this guide, we will look at how you can improve your self service customer service and leverage its holistic benefits (for the customer and the business). Mobile self-service: With the rise of mobile devices, more and more customers are using their smartphones and tablets to access self-service options.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Even so, gone are the days when talking to ‘a real person’ is the customer’s preference: Today, 70% of customers expect self-service options and most brands are taking note. Despite the clear demand for these services, 55% of consumers find self-service portals difficult to use. Dive Into Your Analytics.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 30, 2020

Customers are taking to social media to complain about being unable to get through to call centres and being disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. Companies are asking customers to avoid calling them and adding notifications about long call wait times on their websites. Only time will tell. Hungry for more stats?

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Creative Virtual

MARCH 25, 2021

Perhaps in the early days of limited in-person interactions and surges in calls to contact centres, customers were more understanding about long wait times or out-of-date self-help content. During the past year, more customers have turned to digital channels and automated self-service for support.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

60% of UK household water and energy customers prefer not to call customer service if they can use online tools to solve their problems, according to Macro 4 research. The majority of people are now happy to use self-service instead of speaking to a customer service person on the phone – especially for simple queries.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2022

Create self-service solutions. One of the best ways you can reduce customer service tickets and improve CX is by creating customer self-service solutions. The longer wait times would result in poor customer experience and will impact brand reputation as well. . Embrace omnichannel experience.

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CCNG

MARCH 12, 2021

Online shopping and digital tools have become the" new normal," and the need for self-service options enabling faster, easier ways to contact companies for service issues and inquiries has never been greater. At least 70% of customers go to digital channels first because they prefer self-service.)

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The Petrova Experience

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Our 5th 2021 customer experience trend highlights contactless and self-service experiences across industries. Before we dive into this topic, let’s take a moment to define what contactless and self-service mean to us. What is Self Service? To begin, let’s define self-service.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

41% of shoppers have abandoned a purchase due to long wait times, and 86% avoid shops if they perceive the queue to be too long. But during the holiday season, an increase in wait time may be hard to avoid. Use these 5 tips to help keep wait times short for your customers this upcoming winter. Mobile site.

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ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Generative AI and other forms of self-service provide a win-win solution for organizations and customers. It gives companies solution to create a better agent experience, and it allows the customers to resolve issues quickly without having to put up with long wait times. What are the advantages of self-service systems?

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bold360 Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The playbook describes 5 key phases: (1) fortifying your digital self-service; (2) amplifying your digital support; (3) empowering your employees; (4) optimizing your support strategy; and (5) evolving to the next level of self-service. In this post, we’ll focus on phase 5, evolving to the next level of self-service.

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Aspect

JUNE 20, 2018

The evolution of customer self-service. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology are now being adopted by businesses and service-based organisations to create an automated consumer experience that is driving the evolution of customer self-service.

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Insite Managed Solutions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Today, more and more customers expect self service options, and an effective knowledge management system can empower this. This is why it’s important to understand efficiency and gaps within your knowledge management system as customers prefer to service in the most convenient way for their persona.

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VirtualPBX

APRIL 19, 2023

In a customer service context, call volume is a critical metric that is used to measure the workload of call center agents and to determine staffing levels. High call traffic can lead to longer wait times for customers, which can result in frustration and reduced satisfaction.

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SmartAction

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Let’s explore the pivotal role of automation in financial services, focusing on its impact on customer service and the future of banking. Welcome Greeting: Digital Hospitality for Financial Services Voice self-service begins with the welcome greeting.

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UJET

APRIL 1, 2020

If there is a frequent, but low urgency issue that is solved with a self-service solution, create the support page and route it through the IVR queue. Accurate Wait Times. Seeing the wait timer can cause immediate customer frustration which can be heightened by the urgency of the request, a stressful situation, and more.

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Call Design

OCTOBER 6, 2020

An omnichannel system will significantly reduce call times and will quickly resolve your customer service tickets. Provide Self-Service Options. A self-service option allows your customers to find solutions much faster while freeing up the time of your agents. How Call Design Can Help.

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UJET

APRIL 1, 2020

If there is a frequent, but low urgency issue that is solved with a self-service solution, create the support page and route it through the IVR queue. Accurate Wait Times. Seeing the wait timer can cause immediate customer frustration which can be heightened by the urgency of the request, a stressful situation, and more.

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CCNG

APRIL 12, 2023

Not average handling time or other internal metrics. If there are multiple transfers, long wait times with an agent, or other barriers then you know the answer. Taking time to map the journey your customer has taken to arrive at the right resolution is something that can be done through automation.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 24, 2023

Companies should consider this cost when designing their experiences that require waiting. I got the idea for this topic while waiting in line at the grocery store. At my local market, a self-check-out was installed to reduce our wait times. Ironically, we have to wait to use them.

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CCNG

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As high-ticket levels continue to overwhelm teams across the globe, help centers and FAQ areas have become vital resources for customers in need of resolution who are trying to avoid long wait times. AI solving more than 10% of requests).

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JustCall

APRIL 9, 2024

If agents are not available during a particular season and call volume peaks, it would result in missed calls and extended wait times. This can impact the efficiency and productivity of the call center, affecting the quality of service provided to customers. Self-service also enhances customer convenience.

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Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

Choosing the right inbound call center software can help businesses in improving customer satisfaction, reducing wait times, and increasing operational efficiency. This ensures well-organized call distribution and cuts down customer wait times. This can lead to cost savings in staffing expenses.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

By leveraging advanced call routing and queuing systems, using a contact center for utilities can ensure that each customer is directed to the appropriate department or agent, reducing waiting times and improving response rates. Continue reading below to learn more about the benefits of using a contact center for utilities.

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Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s because nearly 40% of current incoming call volume can be handled entirely with automated, self-service channels , according to a business leader survey from Gartner. Emphasizing self-service via call deflection allows you to automate customer engagements across sales, support, product info, etc. —

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

When you do reach out, you want to know that you’re in good hands and that an answer or resolution to your issue is waiting at the end of that interaction. This may be self-service, in-person, phone, email, chat, social media or text message. Your company will choose which channels to configure for customers to reach out.

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Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

A dedication to understanding your customers ensures that every interaction is personalized and purposeful, alleviating the pain of lengthy wait times and ensuring each conversation is met with effective, personalized assistance. Self-Service Some IVRs and automated systems only assist customers by directing them to a live agent.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Slash inbound inquiries with self-service. Implement self-service channels to reduce the volume of these requests by enabling customers to help themselves, without compromising service quality. Reduce second-time calls with better FCR. Techniques to reduce call volume. Techniques to optimize staffing.

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Calltools

MARCH 20, 2024

Additionally, AI can save customers time, avoid human error, reduce wait times, and support self-service options. Frees Up Agent Time Conversational AI can handle common customer service requests. Allows Self-Service Options Conversational AI makes self-service options more intuitive and efficient.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now that you know what an IVR is, let’s explore a few of the benefits these systems offer: Resolve issues quickly : Research by Gartner revealed that 70% of customers use self-service channels to help resolve issues. Getting the call to the right person increases first-contact resolutions and reduces wait times.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

RELATED ARTICLE CRM Key Features For Customer Service Interactive Voice Response (IVR) An advanced Interactive Voice Response system allows customers to navigate through options using their voice or keypad inputs, efficiently directing them to the appropriate service or information, thereby enhancing self-service capabilities.

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Fonolo

MAY 30, 2023

Promoting agent empowerment through self-service WFM tools often include self-service capabilities that are empowering for agents. They can manage their own schedules, request time off, and swap shifts, too. This type of self-service reduces administrative burden – and it’s popular and empowering, too.

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JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

Reduced wait time is directly proportional to happy customers and more sales. Offer self-service options Customers often call with the same common questions over and over. You can free up agents by providing self-service options like interactive voice response (IVR) systems or online knowledge bases for your customers.

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