Comm100

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We’ve now reached the fourth and final part of our series exploring Digital Transformation in Customer Service. The Building Blocks for Successful Digital Transition , exploring strategies for boosting success in a customer service transformation. Gaining Trust Through Data Security. Following Security Best Practices.

Customer Service 194

Customer Service Culture Effort Score Chatbots 194

GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Customer Happiness Metrics.

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Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score Customer Service 199

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills, Customer Support Expert at ProProfs , a company that provides software that empowers organizations to deliver happiness to their customers and employees. He writes about what automated customer service can do for your business. What is Automated Customer Service? .

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Customer Service Chatbots Knowledge Base System 158

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. We tap our toes and roll our eyes as we wait. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today.

Customer Service 188

Customer Service Consulting Wait Times Customers 188

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Experience is the way! My Comment: This is an important article. But where is its value?

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Contact Center Retail B2C 96

Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting wait time, reducing operational costs, and improving conversions are just some of the customer service superpowers already enabled by AI. In this case, the customer service chatbot can show empathy and assure patients the doctor will never judge them. A Chatbot to Help Mortgage Applications .

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Chatbots Examples Customer Service Banking 143

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Welcome to part three in our series exploring digital transformation in customer service. In this series, we’ve been looking at how digital transformation is helping organizations transition to a digital customer service offering that benefit both them and their customers.

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Customer Service Chatbots Banking Engagement 215

CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

As a call center agent, your job is to provide excellent customer service and support customers. In this article we’ll explore ways in which AI can be used to enhance customer service and how call center agents can benefit from this innovative technology.

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Technology Customer Service Call Center Chatbots 52

Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. In this article, we’ll look at some of the new challenges that have emerged to impact contact centers. Redefining the Customer Agent Experience.

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Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media 130

CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Real-Time Product Availability Retail brands can deploy QR codes throughout stores or on window displays to inform customers about the availability of products, sizes, colors, or alternative models. This feature ensures customers can easily find or order what they need without unnecessary wait times.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Automotive Retail 52

Ann Michaels and Associates

MARCH 5, 2020

The secret is out in living color on the cover of Consumer Reports – how to use social media as the last chance way to get some attention when unhappy with a product or service. This issue shares secrets to great customer service, and social media use is one of them.

Social Media 64

Social Media Customer Service Wait Times Study 64

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Customer service, often seen as the heart of a business, is the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services. It operates as a key touchpoint between a business and its customers – a platform where relationships are built, trust is established, and loyalty is earned.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Trends Strategy 52

Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Chatbots have steadily grown in popularity to become a key component of customer service today. With a bot handling most chats, this means organizations can increase support capacity without growing team size, while also delivering 4/7 availability to their customers.

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Chatbots Metrics Average Handle Time Wait Times 216

CSM Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

Excellent customer service is an integral component of any successful credit card business. It helps create a positive customer experience, increases customer loyalty and fosters repeat customers. 5 Steps to Improve Credit Card Customer Service & Enhance User Experience 1.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Wait Times Customer Satisfaction 52

Innovative CX

MARCH 24, 2023

Despite what industry experts may profess, customer service isn’t getting any better. While customers expect immediate answers to their inquiries, efficient order processing and fast shipping, there’s no indication that fulfilling these expectations is improving customer service. But I do have my own experiences.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Chatbots Conference Customer Journeys 52

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

UPS is the world’s largest package-delivery company, providing timely delivery for millions of customers to nearly every corner of the globe. But how does their customer service measure up? In this article, we will examine the quality of UPS customer service, its strengths and weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Wait Times Customer Care Communication 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

An excellent customer service strategy separates your call center from the competition by providing a difficult-to-replicate intangible competitive edge. A confident consumer who trusts in their product or service selection will be more likely to promote it to others if they receive excellent customer service from your business.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Tips Strategy Customer Service 52

CSM Magazine

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’re running a SaaS business, then customer service is probably one of your top priorities. After all, happy customers are more likely to stick around and be repeat customers. In this article, we will discuss five tips that will help improve your SaaS customer service process.

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Tips Customer Service Knowledge Base Self Service 52

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

An effective customer service team is the backbone of any successful company. When a business is ready to scale, it must ensure that its customer service department can grow in tandem. Customer service managers can implement several strategies to support their team’s expansion while maintaining high standards.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Strategy NPS Customer Satisfaction 52

Comm100

APRIL 12, 2022

For many local governments, this came in the form of customer service chatbots. However, although local government chatbots are proving popular among citizens, there still remains some hesitancy around service quality and cost. In any industry, the speed of customer support is crucial. Improving Student Support Services.

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Government Chatbots Wait Times Knowledge Base 147

Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

This article from Heather Kelly at The Washington Post is a great behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of reaching customer service when call volumes are high and wait times are long.

Wait Times 29

Wait Times Resources Customer Service Contact Center 29

CSM Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

In this article, we’ll go over how digital tools improve patient experiences in healthcare. This cuts down on wait times in medical facilities and mitigates exposure of disease to medical personnel and other patients. They’re incorporating patient preferences with provider availability to reduce wait times.

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Healthcare Tools Wait Times Call Center 52

Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, in the pursuit of automation and streamlining processes, there’s a risk of losing the human touch that is vital for delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX). In the context of CX, empathetic interactions are crucial for fostering emotional connections with customers.

Self Service 130

Self Service Loyalty Customer Service Representative Strategy 130

Helen Dewdney

MARCH 7, 2022

Airlines would do well to note that consumers are beginning to say that they will pay more for lower risk of poor customer service. 86% of respondents said that they would pay more for better service than Ryanair gives. That means providing a customer service email address and enough staff to answer the emails and phone calls.

Airlines 57

Airlines Customer Service Chatbots Poor Customer Service 57

CSM Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

Healthcare isn’t only about giving aid to people in need of medical attention, but it’s also a part of the customer service industry. Despite this, you must never treat your patients as pure customers. When you say customers, you’re implying that these individuals are simply there to buy products from your establishment.

Industry 98

Industry Customer Service Tips Healthcare 98

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This week we feature an article from Chelsea Lamb , co-founder and head tech writer at Business Pop. She provides multiple strategies to improve the customer experience in order to gain and retain repeat customers. It’s been said that customer service is dead. Unfortunately, for many businesses, this is true.

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Customer Experience How To Wait Times Customers 154

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2022

A decision engine can help businesses meet these customer expectations by providing a way to automate decision-making. This can help businesses take the guesswork out of customer service and ensure that every interaction is handled in the most efficient way possible. Automating customer service with decision trees.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Course Wait Times 52

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? In this article, we’ll explore how technology can be a game-changer in managing call escalations, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions.

Call Center 105

Call Center Management Contact Center Wait Times 105

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Whether you are selling metal exterior doors or distributing plumbing fixtures and fittings, taking care of your customer’s needs must be your number one priority. Here are 7 ways to provide perfect customer service in the home improvement industry. Amazing customer service starts as soon as people walk through your door.

Industry 98

Industry Customer Service Insurance Wait Times 98

Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

This article from Heather Kelly at The Washington Post is a great behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of reaching customer service when call volumes are high and wait times are long.

Wait Times 26

Wait Times Resources Customer Service Contact Center 26

CSM Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

In recent years, the importance of effective customer service strategies has become increasingly evident for businesses across various sectors. One aspect of a customer service strategy is to leverage data to create personalized experiences, streamline processes, and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Social Media 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2020

This week we feature an article by Paul Selby, a product marketing director for ServiceNow Customer Service Management. He shares tips and examples of how both companies and customers can adapt during a worldwide crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. To say we live in interesting times is an understatement.

Self Service 76

Self Service Customer Service Airlines Travel 76

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. AI customer service tools streamline repetitive and/or time-consuming tasks and workflows so your agents can focus on what they’re best at: helping people.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 82

Kayako

MARCH 18, 2019

While most customer service and support interactions are different on a day-to-day basis, there are a few scenarios and responses that come up every day. While there may be some that are very specific to your company (that have to do with your product or service), there are also several that are uniform across support.

Customer Service 139

Customer Service How To Policies Customers 139

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. Hold Queues : Ensures calls are answered promptly, minimizing wait times. RELATED ARTICLE What Is ACD – Automatic Call Distribution System?

Call Center 104

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

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.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Average Handle Time Customer Retention Self Service 52

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. AI customer service tools streamline repetitive and/or time-consuming tasks and workflows so your agents can focus on what they’re best at: helping people.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 72