Kustomer

JANUARY 5, 2023

From sending proactive order updates to providing 1:1 care, WhatsApp functions not only as a critical channel for customer service, but also one for brands to double down on e-commerce efforts. Our WhatsApp integration will arm brands with the Swiss army knife of channels so they can go beyond the typical customer service experience.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

After being acquired by a consortium of private equity firms for $10B, Zendesk is one of the most well-known customer service solutions on the market — but being popular doesn’t make it right for everyone. Apart from its pros and cons, we will also highlight some of the top Zendesk alternatives on the market today.

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 21, 2020

The idea of AI holds a lot of promises such as savings in cost and time for businesses as well as supporting skilled professionals by effectively executing the mundane routine tasks. Artificial Intelligence in customer service. Every business decision, including those regarding technology, should be made with the customer at the heart.

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Kustomer

JUNE 27, 2022

Compassionate customer service is central to meeting the needs of the modern consumer from any generation of shopper. Feel free to explore at your own pace, starting with our table of contents: What Are the Benefits of Customer Service Software? Customer service tools can transform customer service for companies of any size.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2021

Research from the Journal of Marketing shows that offering angry customers a price-based solution (like a discount) actually negatively affects their view of your brand and their likelihood to continue supporting your business. First, it devalues your product or service to them by making them believe it’s not worth the full price.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As with any new technology, there always needs to be a human fallback. Many companies were unprepared to make the shift to e-commerce, self-service and other digital channels. Have it support an employee (versus a customer) so they have faster access to the right information.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2021

This week we feature an article from Rohan Malkotia , Digital Marketing Executive at Servetel. He writes about how businesses need to realign their sales and marketing strategies in order to survive a post-pandemic world. The impact extends from B2C (business-to-customer) markets to B2B (business-to-business) sales as well.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. Jim Iyoob, Chief Customer Officer at Etech Global Services. He also sits on the board of Directors for CSPN. Follow on LinkedIn. Follow on LinkedIn.

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SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

AI is shaping the future of customer service, Embracing AI today means you’ll be ready for the customer-centric world that stays ahead in a fast-moving market to cater to your needs. Here are the 7 trends in customer service of 2024 that are shaping the future of customer service.

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Solvvy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Chatbots for customer service leverage a brand’s existing resources, such as a knowledge base, FAQs page, or an online resources center. AI technology, such as natural language query (NLQ) and natural language processing (NLP), enables the platform to understand the question and provide a relevant answer.

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TechSee

JANUARY 29, 2019

In recent years, a wide range of AI technologies have been successfully integrated into the CRM domain, from sales and marketing to customer support and retention. Computer vision is relevant across the entire customer journey, including sales and commerce, marketing and customer service. No – computer vision.

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Kustomer

JUNE 7, 2022

We can’t hope that we will “get by” just a little longer with legacy CRMs and support tickets. Some argue that the beginning of the pandemic signaled the decline of ticket-based support systems. A recent analysis of e-commerce trends shows a jump in online sales by around 30% at the beginning of the pandemic alone.

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SurveySensum

JULY 24, 2023

And to deliver that brands are diving deep into customer feedback and advanced technologies and are focusing on creating personalized experiences, targeted promotions, and even mind-blowing VR and AR shopping experiences. And here’s the cool part: for retailers with complex products or services, self-service kiosks come to the rescue!

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Inbenta

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Inbenta Technologies, a global leader in Symbolic AI-based Customer Interactions applications (artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) products) announced today a new partnership with IntelePeer, a leading Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), provider. About IntelePeer.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

AI-driven customer experience models employ artificial intelligence technologies to help businesses provide personalized, seamless, efficient, and improved customer interactions. Many businesses have also begun incorporating generative AI technologies such as Chat-GPT, Dall-E, Midjourney, or Bard into their processes.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Gorgias is one of the leading help desk software options available on the market. Primarily tailored for e-commerce businesses, this tool efficiently manages tickets, centralizes customer communication via a shared inbox, and automates numerous routine tasks. However, it falls short of providing end-to-end customer service solutions.

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Bold360

APRIL 12, 2021

As self-service tools improve, customer adoption is rising. . Customers who simply demand faster and better support have become much more open to self-service options. Self-service tools have become more widely utilized and also more user friendly, improving the customer experience (CX).

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Self-service support is becoming more and more widely accepted. As both a professor and chief scientist at a SaaS software company, I spend time around two groups of people that couldn’t be more different: Enterprise marketing, sales, and customer experience executives. When I Say Instant, I Mean Instant.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

is a cloud-based customer support solution designed to enable businesses of all sizes to deliver exceptional customer service. It’s an all-in-one customer support solution that streamlines the process of managing customer queries and issues across various channels, including email, chat, phone, social media, and websites.

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ShepHyken

MAY 14, 2021

This week we feature an article by Ashwini Dave, a digital marketing expert at Acquire , a conversational customer experience software platform. Drive customers towards self-help. There was a time when driving a “contactless, self-service driven” customer experience was considered innovative; today is a necessity.

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SurveySparrow

MAY 23, 2021

As a result, physical shopping has come to a halt, and customers have shifted to e-commerce platform to satiate their needs. Therefore, e-commerce players who could enhance customer experience with a technological tool like AR have successfully paved their way to the door of their prospective buyers. But what is this AR?

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

In 2020, the North America chatbot software market was valued at $182 million. Brands of all industries are beginning to recognize the huge benefits that customer service chatbots can bring to their organization. Firstly, today’s consumers are increasingly demanding support that is fast and 24/7. Immediate support.

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ijgolding

MARCH 22, 2017

A study by CEB states that customers feel that they can easily find an alternative product for at least 90% of the products available on the market. This has forced the businesses to provide differentiation at various touch points of customer journey, especially customer support. billion in USA and $300.00

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 6, 2021

Technology is shaping Outbound Telemarketing in more ways than one. But, nowadays, most companies think that Outbound marketing is not relevant anymore, especially with the establishment of the National Do Not Call Registry and the boom of inbound calling services. How Technology Helps an Outbound Telemarketing Agency ?

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Ecrion

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Increasing Popularity of Self Service |. The term customer service is a catch-all phrase that roughly equates to a customer’s experience with and perception of your brand. A majority of customers prefer knowledge bases over all other self-service channels. The Big Picture in CS | 2. Expectations Are High | 3.

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Optimove

MAY 23, 2023

The battle for attention and engagement is fierce, and the last thing you want is for players to get lost in a maze of irrelevant content or experience the friction of searching for their preferred games or betting markets only to be passed from pillar to post. The solution?

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since the dawn of the computer age, engineers and designers have had to consider how humans can, and should, interact with new technology. Smart businesses have capitalized on this behavioral shift by supporting chat, messaging, and text channels for marketing, sales, and customer service.

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West Monroe

APRIL 27, 2022

This shouldn’t be a surprise: 73% of those involved in B2B research and decision-making today are millennials, a generation well-known for its reliance on technology. An effective e-commerce channel provides the foundation for doing so. The value of an optimized e-commerce channel.

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West Monroe

APRIL 27, 2022

This shouldn’t be a surprise: 73% of those involved in B2B research and decision-making today are millennials, a generation well-known for its reliance on technology. An effective e-commerce channel provides the foundation for doing so. The value of an optimized e-commerce channel.

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ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 28, 2020

They want multiple options to interact with you when approaching for support or guidance. Prime Reading – You can borrow eBooks, comics, and more from the Prime Reading catalog and read them on your Kindle E-reader or the free Kindle reading apps for Android, iOS, PC and Mac. That’s not all. What do you do? Tweet this.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

With the growth of e-commerce, businesses can now sell in a global marketplace. In fact, more than two billion people bought online in 2020, with worldwide e-commerce sales exceeding $4.2 With this market only growing, there’s never been more potential for an online business to expand and see greater profits. Is it worth doing?

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CloudCherry

JANUARY 4, 2018

Technological advancements continue to drive the disruption of the industry. Voice Technology. It won’t be long before most of the things we use every day, from cars to appliances, will be equipped with voice technology. Blockchain Technology. Expanding Target Markets. Of course, it will all be voice activated.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2020

Emergent technologies have forever changed traditional customer service support. Lampton look at the state of customer service in the digital age. This differs from supply chain management, which monitors the activities and resources required to bring a product to market. In this in-depth article, Reina G.

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Vonage

JANUARY 5, 2017

In the age of social media, smartphones and self-service, things are very different. To help you keep up with their sky-high expectations moving forward, here are five ways your company can improve its service offering for the customer of tomorrow. #1 2 Embrace word-of-mouth marketing in the digital age.

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Ecrion

MAY 17, 2019

While they can make processing quicker and job sites safer, these technologies also play another important role: ai in customer experience is transforming the way companies interact with their customers. Today’s support leaders are empowering associates with AI tools to transform the client journey. Ready to learn more?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For brands and businesses seeking to navigate rising customer expectations over the past year, an interesting paradox has emerged: consumers now seek the gold-plated speed and convenience of the e-commerce world but they aren’t willing to sacrifice the human touch. The key is seeking technologies that resolve, rather than increase complexity.

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Kustomer

JULY 22, 2020

But the holiday season also brings a big lump of coal: an increase in needy customers reaching out to your team in need of immediate support. Many businesses struggle to maintain a high level of support during spikes in activity. Read on to learn what customers expect, and how to deliver with smart strategies and smarter technology.

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