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6 Ways to Take the Lead in Customer Self-Service

Tricia Morris

The goal of self-service is to make things easier for both the customer (to find information) and customer service agents (to deflect information requests from assisted service). Expectations for, and of, self-service are growing at a rapid pace. Transparency.

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2016 Customer Service Trends: The Rise of Service Talent

Tricia Morris

A new year brings resolutions to change or improve in ways that matter, and for brands and organizations, customer service is always a key focus. I don’t think that this endeavor will be completed in 2016, but those who have bought in to the importance of service will look to: 1. Why Will This Have an Impact in 2016? “A

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Customer Expectations at All-Time High, Salesforce Report Finds

Answer Dash

Based on a survey of 6723 respondents globally, chosen from third-party panels (not just Salesforce customers), the report presents a picture of how attitudes among both business buyers and consumers have changed since the company last did this research in 2016. That’s the paradox,” he noted. AnswerDash can help.

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How to Beat Customer Expectations with Better Customer Service

Solvvy

This singular focus on stellar customer service ensures that nearly every customer becomes a raving fan for life: 75 percent of purchases come from repeat customers. Want to deliver Zappos-level customer service? Are you able to easily set up account preferences?

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4 Tips for Building a Better Support Portal (#1: Think Like Your Customers)

Tricia Morris

Multichannel Customer Service Report from Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Parature, from Microsoft, 92% of consumers surveyed said they now expect brands and organizations to offer a customer self-service support portal. Think Like Your Customers. Design with your customer in mind.

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Celebrating the Impact of Customer Service Teams

CSM Magazine

As we celebrate those who work hard to serve and support us, we’ll take a look at what it really takes to deliver incredible service and what we can do to support those who support us. Importance of Customer Service on your Bottom Line. In 2016, 2.7

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From Supporting Smarter Coffee Machines to Supporting Everything

TechSee

When coffee makers moved into the packaging business, they entered a new world of customer service issues they were unfamiliar with. , It includes reviewing bills, orders, damages and a multitude other inquiries that cause longer wait times for customer service representatives. Gartner, Inc. forecasts that 8.4