Talkdesk

JANUARY 19, 2017

These advances increase what customer experience teams can do, but that also comes with a rising level of customers expectations. Not too long ago, customers handled all of their communication with companies via the phone: bookings, support, payment, etc. The bigger question is how well those channels are integrated.

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Kayako

JANUARY 7, 2016

We looked back with our best posts from the customer support community in 2015, now we’re looking forward with predictions for 2016. We’ve asked support pros from Kayako and beyond what they think the biggest trends in customer support will be in the next 12 months. Customers expect support to be available 24/7.

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Wootric CX Blog

JUNE 13, 2019

Of course your marketing, sales, and support staff will be involved in CX-related initiatives; they do engage directly with the customer, after all. That is, it’s not exactly uncommon for teams that don’t interact with the customer (e.g., to overlook the role they play in the customer experience. It’s that simple.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Companies surveyed in the 2016 ASQ Global State of Quality believe that a mature quality system focuses on proactively creating value rather than simply being relegated to compliance activities. Products, as designed, which have flaws or don’t meet customer expectations.

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Kustomer

JUNE 27, 2022

Spanning multiple channels, across both brick-and-click locations, customers want immediate answers to product questions, swift resolution to their problems, and personalized brand interactions. An internal knowledge base is home to information meant to be used by employees (i.e.,

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Chatbots are like evolved self-service portals or advanced knowledge bases. They help customers quickly and easily find the answers to simple queries. Incoming call volume isn’t the only things that Chatbots reduce – they also lower overall interaction volume – including chats, emails, and social media inquiries.

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Kayako

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

When you give your customers exceptional support, they are 4 times more likely to reward you with their loyalty. But what does exceptional support look like in 2016? Because helpdesks encourage your staff to see customers as faceless support tickets. . But customers are people, just like you and me. Looking for ideas?

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Comm100

JUNE 13, 2018

Digital payment methods also help retailers address a more global, increasingly mobile customer base during the shopping season. Amazon has been pushing the boundaries of what is possible for e-commerce and changing customer expectations in the process. It’s All About Shipping. Put on Your Best Holiday Deals.

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Eptica

MAY 4, 2016

Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Knowledge – the jewel in the customer service crown. Published on: May 04, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden At a time when consumers want a fast, seamless experience, knowledge is at the heart of delivering excellent customer service.

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Kayako

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Customer service has had many different approaches over the last 100 years, but one thing has remained consistent: Customers have always wanted effortless interactions. Customers want more personable service experiences. How did customer service tools evolve into the online systems we use every single day?

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Tricia Morris

JULY 25, 2016

In Microsoft’s 2016 State of Global Customer Service Report , 44% of the 5,000 respondents across Brazil, Germany, Japan, the UK and the United States said they feel it takes them, the customer, more effort to resolve their customer service issue than it does a brand. Customer expectations continue to mount.

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Eptica

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 What’s the state of European customer service? Published on: December 09, 2016. Author: Neil Cox Wherever they are in the world, consumers have rising expectations when it comes to the experience they receive from brands. But how does it vary between different countries?

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Eptica

JULY 22, 2016

Date: Friday, July 22, 2016 6 ways to transform social customer service. Published on: July 22, 2016. Author: Neil Cox Social media has fundamentally changed the relationship between customers and brands , providing consumers with a mouthpiece to share their feedback with people across the world. That means over 4.5

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transcosmos Information Systems

MAY 10, 2017

Customers have grown accustomed to speed and immediate solutions because of the conveniences offered by technology today. In fact, many studies have shown that customers want their questions answered and their problems resolved quickly. Three out of ten customers that tweet support questions expect a response within 30 minutes. (

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Eptica

JANUARY 27, 2016

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Social customer service – why it is a continuous journey. Published on: January 27, 2016. Author: Michael Cheung All brands should now understand the importance of social media to customer service. Therefore customers expect the same level of speed when they send messages to companies.

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Eptica

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Date: Monday, November 28, 2016 5 top trends driving customer service. Published on: November 28, 2016. Author: Guest author: Chris Measures When it comes to service, customers today demand the highest standards from every organization that they deal with, in every industry and across every channel.

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Eptica

MARCH 31, 2017

Barriers to entry have dropped, competition has increased, and customer expectations continue to rise. The experience that retailers offer across digital channels is now crucial to winning and retaining customers. On average, replies on email, Twitter and Facebook were all delivered in around half the time of 2016.

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transcosmos Information Systems

MAY 10, 2017

Customers have grown accustomed to speed and immediate solutions because of the conveniences offered by technology today. In fact, many studies have shown that customers want their questions answered and their problems resolved quickly. Three out of ten customers that tweet support questions expect a response within 30 minutes. (

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Eptica

AUGUST 3, 2016

Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Coping with the switch from phone to digital customer service. Published on: August 03, 2016. The shift from phone to digital In fact, over the next four years, live agent telephony is expected to decline slowly and more people are expected to choose an online option to interact with companies.

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Toonimo

JANUARY 5, 2017

Several exciting innovations took place in 2016, as businesses realize the inherent benefits of delivering an exceptional customer experience. This is evident in the improved profitability that companies are generating with satisfied customers. These AI systems are self-learning knowledge bases.

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Help Scout

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Most customers — 75% to be exact — prefer to chat with someone online and in real-time for answers, rather than pick up the phone to call for help. From 2012 to 2016, the number of consumers using live chat increased by 50%. Customers value their time and expect you to value it too. Increase customer engagement.

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