CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, customer-centric business landscape, the traditional approach of reactive customer service—to wait for customers to reach out with issues—no longer reigns supreme. Proactive service can lead to pleasant surprise and delight as it shows customers that the company values their time and business.

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C3Centricity

AUGUST 4, 2020

The current pandemic has clearly highlighted those companies who care about their customers and who provide them with customer service excellence. If you claim to be customer centric are you sure you’re truly walking the talk and not just talking about customer service excellence?

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. To stay competitive and acquire the talent necessary, contact centers and customer service need to adapt, but how do they do it?

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 7, 2019

Live chat customer service has become an expectation to the modern customer—more than half of all customers prefer chatting with someone in real time via chat rather than picking up their phone. As a result, live chat is expected to grow by as much as 87% in the next 12-18 months.

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Solvvy

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

After all, a Dimensional Research survey found that 87% of customers rave about positive customer service to their friends—and even more importantly, 95% spread the word about negative experiences, with more than half telling at least five people. Want to deliver Zappos-level customer service?

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, with 79% of consumers saying customer service is extremely important when deciding. where to shop, it should make us all ask the question: what exactly is it that customers are expecting from their customer service experience? What Are Today’s Top Customer Service Expectations?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Customer satisfaction is dependent upon knowing your customers’ needs and expectations. But your ability to meet, and even exceed customer expectations is often dependent upon what customers think their experience should look like. They include: Your communication to the customer.

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Interactions

JUNE 8, 2023

Customer service has evolved from being a mere supplementary feature offered by businesses to a vital aspect in fostering enduring relationships with consumers in the competitive market landscape. Implementing these approaches can aid businesses in fostering a customer-centric culture centered around exceptional customer service.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

She shares why customer standards matter and how your organization can meet them. Raise your customer service standards. Bell In this article, we’ll discuss the customer service standards customers value the most and how to meet them. Here’s what we’ll cover: What are customer service standards?

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InMoment XI

JUNE 27, 2023

Read on to learn more about voice of the customer surveys, why they’re so important, how to create them, and some sample questions that can get you started creating your VoC survey today. What Is a Voice of the Customer Survey? Hopefully with all of these pieces in place, you’ll experience improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Customer retention rates and customer service can be improved by using AI to actively listen for qualitative feedback and elicit more valuable responses. This efficiency reduces the manual effort required for data analysis, freeing up resources and enabling teams to focus on strategic decision-making and customer interactions.

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Comm100

JULY 20, 2021

Customer service has long been a slow-moving piece of the broader business landscape, and it’s not hard to see why: business owners are reluctant to experiment with customer service channels they’re unfamiliar with. Chatbots represent automation, efficiency, and logic. For customers. What is live chat?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Many businesses rely on their banks for essential financial services, so it’s important that banks provide high-quality customer service. Here are 10 ways to improve business banking customer service and keep your customers happy. Get to know your customers by name and take an interest in their business.

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Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article explores the importance of keeping CX at the human level and offers practical strategies for ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, human interaction in customer service. In the context of CX, empathetic interactions are crucial for fostering emotional connections with customers.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, its applications and development are constantly evolving, and this includes the use of smart algorithms for customer service. First and foremost, AI has allowed businesses to provide a more personalised customer experience. Customers can now get help faster and more easily than ever before.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This can be a challenge for businesses that are dealing with high volumes of customer interactions. A decision engine can help businesses meet these customer expectations by providing a way to automate decision-making. Automating customer service with decision trees. Dealing with complex customer service inquiries.

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ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

ViiBE Blog Customer service challenges of remote work Anna Gorina January 19, 2022 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Online gambling has become a major industry in recent years, and its success is due in large part to its ability to provide excellent customer service. From the ease of making deposits to the swiftness of payouts, online gambling sites have continuously worked to improve the user experience for their customers.

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Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

Customer satisfaction affects the bottom line because it is a critical predictor of retention and repeat revenue. Today’s customer expects efficient, seamless interactions with products, services, and customer service help across various devices. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They paint a vivid picture of the customer journey , highlighting the highs, the lows, and everything in between. In today’s dynamic business environment, where customer expectations are ever-evolving, contact center analytics stands as a beacon, guiding businesses towards excellence.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Today, digital self-service has become the preference – and the new normal, along with higher expectations and reliance on these channels. The role of technology is more important than ever in improving customer service and operational efficiencies. Download our eBook: What Self Service Will Look Like in 2025 .

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2023

One element stands out as a game-changer in the fast-paced corporate world where there is fierce competition and constantly changing customer expectations: the customer service experience. It’s the magic element that can turn a one-time customer into an avid advocate of the brand.

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Call Experts

JUNE 15, 2023

We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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Answer Dash

JUNE 12, 2018

Customer expectations are at an all-time high, according to the Salesforce State of the Connected Customer report, released this week. Personalization extends to support as well, with 70 percent of respondents saying that customer service representatives’ awareness of sales interactions was important in keeping their business.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

From a business point of view, it can be assumed that friction is bad because it interferes with business processes and negatively impacts customer service. Sadly, examples of friction in customer service are all around us: Having to queue in line to pay for a product or to wait for some service.

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Joe Rawlinson

MARCH 20, 2019

Professionals in the customer service industry know how complicated people can get—some are delightful, some are moody, some are grumpy, and so on. Of course, customer service ties both fields together, as providing a top-notch customer service experience is the key to acquiring and retaining new and existing customers.

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Kustomer

MAY 13, 2020

Consumer expectations are changing daily, and technology has a lot to do with this. The digital age has made customers expect instant gratification; when technology makes just about any informationavailable at the click of a button, more and more people are turning to their devices for answers.

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Magellan Solutions

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Chat Support Services is a staple to deliver a great customer service . Importance of Contact Customer Support. Customer support is a vital part of any business. A good contact customer service team helps business in brand building. . As well as to establish a good connection with customers.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2020

With customers better informed and more aware than ever, businesses need to pay special attention to the service they provide. Outstanding customer service is the key to ensuring your company leads the way. Here are ten ways to help you provide outstanding customer service. Empower your employees.

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SurveySensum

APRIL 28, 2023

Did you know exceptional customer service is key to retaining customers? Studies show that 93% of customers are more likely to repurchase from companies that offer excellent customer service. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize your customers and deliver exceptional customer service.

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

It’s 2018, and customer expectations are changing faster than ever. While some businesses have struggled to withstand the shifting tides, others have reacted in a timely enough fashion to keep up (at least minimally) with changing customer expectations. Organic Mobile Experiences Blur Channel Lines.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Six Degrees of Customer Experience by Computerworld (Computerworld) How do you create an outstanding customer experience? It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2021

The customer service industry has been impacted by the move to remote working and this change is not without its challenges. Here are ten tips to help you manage your remote customer service team. Managing your remote customer service team will be a whole lot easier when you hire trustworthy people.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The same study reveals that over 50% of customers post negative comments about companies on social media, and 53% of customers post positive comments about companies on social media. According to Salesforce Research , 88% of customers say the experience a company provides is as important as its product or services.

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