Seaton CX

MAY 24, 2023

But is the customer experience getting any better? According to an IDC white paper published in January 2022 , 87% of companies believe they provide an excellent customer experience—but only 11% of customers agree. He faced a difficult challenge: improving project turnaround times. What happened?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Today, contact center leaders who embrace the cloud are quick to see its benefits – powering engaging customer experiences while positively impacting business outcomes. In an environment where customer expectations are rapidly evolving, and flexibility is key to survival, cloud platforms have set new standards for engagement and satisfaction.

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Contact Center Virtual Agent Net Promoter Score Self Service 120

Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. During the best of economic times, it’s a smart business practice. The quality of customer service and support can also have an impact on the productivity of a contact center.

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Bold360

APRIL 28, 2021

In fact, one business (and Bold360 customer) experienced a jump in customer satisfaction (CSAT) from 67% to 90%. Like many businesses during much of 2020 with customers impacted by COVID-19, the UK bank saw spikes in customer service demand. The backstory is illuminating across industries. Something had to change.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore proven strategies and techniques to help you unlock the full potential of your team and achieve stellar performance. Hyper efficiency is a term used to describe the streamlining of processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve customer service. Look no further!

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Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A 24-hour customer service number can be a great asset to any business. It gives customers the confidence and support to call at any time and address their issues promptly and professionally. Today, customer service is a necessity for any business. In this article, we will dive into customer service.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. But, how is the Average Handling Time (AHT) calculated? Everything is explained in this article. What are the appropriate methods to maximize it?

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Provide Support

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

4 Tactics to Keep Customer Satisfaction High in the Busy Holiday Season. With big holiday season just around the corner, many online retailers are busy preparing their customer service teams for the holiday rush. According to NRF’s survey conducted by Prosper Insights, American consumers plan to spend an average $935.58

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Myra Golden

APRIL 11, 2023

With customer expectations rising and budgets tightening, contact centers are under pressure to deliver excellent service while reducing costs. By optimizing your workforce, using technology, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, you can deliver an exceptional customer experience while improving efficiency and reducing costs.

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Kayako

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Support agents can answer questions rapidly, keep their chat handle time low, and swiftly move on to help the next customer. Unfortunately, customers are rarely getting this experience. Yet, nearly all customers also report wanting in-depth, accurate support. Divide customers by geography.

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

AI (artificial intelligence) customer service tools weren’t designed to replace your agents. They were designed to help your agents deliver a better customer experience. No matter how friendly, helpful, and professional your agent is, if your customer engagements are lengthy and repetitive, your customers aren’t going to be happy.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

To properly manage your teams and fulfill your customers and business objectives, you must monitor many KPIs. In this article, we will examine the most critical agent performance indicators and how to manage them in contact centers. However, and this is the misconception, fast service doesn’t imply a good customer experience.

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Kayako

AUGUST 18, 2015

Can your customer support team keep up with the growth? Often support teams hire when they are drowning in volume, unable to keep up with incoming customer inquiries. To get ahead of the curve, it’s possible to model the number of incoming tickets based on customer growth and current ticket trends. Average Handle Time.

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

AI (artificial intelligence) customer service tools weren’t designed to replace your agents. They were designed to help your agents deliver a better customer experience. No matter how friendly, helpful, and professional your agent is, if your customer engagements are lengthy and repetitive, your customers aren’t going to be happy.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? At its core, contact center reporting is the systematic process of capturing, analyzing, and leveraging data from every customer interaction across various channels.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Great job in servicing our customers. Example: Ending the customer interaction before greeting or resolution. The agent will typically show a shorter handle time than their peers. Example: Transferring a customer back into the queue, to another department, or to another agent unnecessarily.

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VDS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Genesys Cloud is a powerful platform that can help you improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to smoothly transition your contact center to Genesys Cloud without any disruptions. Why Migrate to Genesys Cloud?

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Playvox

OCTOBER 19, 2021

According to an article published on TechTarget , 35% of businesses report having difficulty finding contact center agent candidates with the necessary skills. Being short-staffed causes gaps in the schedule and results in a situation where there are simply not enough agents to handle volume. Degraded customer experience.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Every year organizations invest millions to deliver a high-quality customer experience (CX) during their seasonal periods. These are just two examples – but with a strong economy putting more money in your customers’ pockets, their propensity to buy, travel, or make other purchases during these peak periods is expected to grow.

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Talkdesk

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

When thinking about performance, customer management thought leaders have historically focused on the supposed trade-off between efficiency and customer centricity. Customers are unwilling to make that sacrifice. Customers are not, however, merely looking for curt, impersonal service that “gets the job done.”

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Predictive Dialer Purpose & Definition A predictive dialer is just what you imagine when reading the words, as it uses predictive statistical analysis of customer data to determine if, when, and how many calls should be placed from the dialing platform. Let’s explore together!

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Visiting a website, talking to customer service, chatting on social networks… When a consumer performs these actions, the company usually collects multiple data points. When used wisely, it can greatly improve the customer experience. In other words, the link between data and customer experience can become a virtuous circle.

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Help Scout

JULY 8, 2021

When starting a company, finding the right customer service tool isn’t always at the top of the priority list; you’re more focused on getting customers and proving out your idea. Then, one day, a customer sends you a question. Next, you create a Google Group — if you’re not familiar, this article covers the topic.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

On one hand, reporting refers to data collection on various metrics, such as customer satisfaction, call volume, agent performance, and other relevant KPIs. Presented using reports to monitor a contact center’s performance over time. Optimize staffing: Through analytics, managers can identify peak call times and volumes.

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Contact Center Report Analytics Self Service 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Does your contact center have a dedicated team that’s ready and prepared to assist your customers at all times? If the number of agents available to handle calls falls below the number of agents on break, meetings/training, on after-call work (ACW), absent or sick, then a call center efficiency loss has already occurred.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Does your contact center have a dedicated team that’s ready and prepared to assist your customers at all times? If the number of agents available to handle calls falls below the number of agents on break, meetings/training, on after-call work (ACW), absent or sick, then a call center efficiency loss has already occurred.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 6, 2023

As the adage goes, “Lost time is never found again.” And it perfectly suits our topic for this article. Predictive dialers occupy a cornerstone place in every outbound calling strategy as they shorten the time between answered calls, enabling your team to connect with your customers and reach new leads faster.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In broader terms, customers can interact with their favorite brands using this technology. In this article, we’ll take a look at Interactive Voice Response messaging and what it is. And we will also discuss 10 tactics to improve Customer Experience through IVR messaging. Why does IVR messaging enhance customer experience?

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Kayako

MARCH 3, 2016

When it comes to customer support, the ability to experiment, tweak, and improve your service is a huge part of making your customers’ experience great. We have put together a list of key customer service metrics, so you can be sure that your support team is doing the best it can to help your customers. Quality metrics.

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Metrics Net Promoter Score Self Service Effort Score 120

NobelBiz

APRIL 25, 2023

Implementing these tactics will save money and enhance customer satisfaction and overall business performance. This article is here to tell you that cost reduction needs to be a top priority for contact centers worldwide in the present-day crisis environment. Often, people associate cutting costs with damage control.

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NobelBiz

JULY 25, 2023

Interaction Analytics often termed the keystone of customer engagement strategies, provides businesses with a profound look into customer behaviors, preferences, and patterns when engaging with products or services. Diving Deep into Call Centers Customer Interaction analytics serves as the heartbeat of modern call centers.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Customer service is a critical aspect in ensuring a company’s and brand success. Naturally, the best approach to maintain an exceptional level of service is to serve customers through a contact center. In this article, we dissect Customer Service 7 pain points in call centers, and how to tackle them. times longer.

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Playvox

JUNE 22, 2023

Call center leaders are under increased pressure to improve operational and agent efficiencies and look for cost-cutting opportunities while delivering outstanding customer experience (CX) — a tricky balancing act for sure. Are your customers happy? How are you tracking customer satisfaction and customer experiences?

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NobelBiz

MAY 21, 2024

While the role of call centers is crucial in customer service, companies often choose between inbound and outbound call centers. This article explores the definitions, success KPIs, benefits, and considerations for both inbound and outbound call centers, helping you determine the best approach for your business needs.

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NobelBiz

MAY 17, 2022

Customer service is a critical aspect in ensuring a company’s and brand success. Naturally, the best approach to maintain an exceptional level of service is to serve customers through a contact center. In this article, we dissect Customer Service 7 pain points in call centers , and how to tackle them. times longer.

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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 28, 2021

Since they’re the most involved with customer interactions, their performance directly affects the customer experience. This article will teach you how to measure an agent’s performance and other important customer service metrics. Here are the five KPIs that we will focus on: Average Handle Time.

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