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Live Chat for Higher Education – The Ultimate 101 Guide

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Lower wait times and faster issue resolutions Research shows that digital channels like live chat are overtaking phone support in popularity, and especially among Gen Z and Millennials. This means that agents can handle multiple chats at once compared to phone calls where only one conversation is possible at a time.

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How Chat Support Can Positively Impact Customer Satisfaction and Your Other Service Channels

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Add to that the extra effort it takes to call a support center (and the often-interminable wait times) and it’s easy to see why chat support is the preferred option for many customers. It can: Reduce costs by freeing up support agents to handle multiple tickets at the same time, and quickly resolve routine tickets.

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7 Reasons Why Outsourcing Customer Support Can Give You a Competitive Advantage

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For example, studies have shown that almost 60% of customers that call into support centers are not willing to wait on hold for longer than one minute. Research shows that out of the companies that work hard to improve their customer experience, 84% report increased revenue as a result of their efforts. About GlowTouch.