Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. Why are Call Centers Important?

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Have you ever heard the saying “the devil I know vs. the devil I don’t” as it relates to making a change to something new? I hear that saying all the time when talking with people about why they are stuck on an outdated call center software platform. It’s time to step into the 21 st century with your contact center platform.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 20, 2019

This is also true for call center systems. How well does your system support modern call center requirements like omnichannel , digital channels , workforce management and more? How does all this impact your call center? Modernizing your contact center software may seem like a big job.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 20, 2019

This is also true for call center systems. How well does your system support modern call center requirements like omnichannel , digital channels , workforce management and more? How does all this impact your call center? Modernizing your contact center software may seem like a big job.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It’s plain and simple, using plain language in customer interactions is good business for your contact center. You’re achieving higher first-call resolution (FCR) rates. You’re lowering call volume. This all leads to cost savings in your contact center. They follow instructions more accurately.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 21, 2018

This is part three of a four part series about Cloud Native vs Cloud Hosted. In part one of this blog series, we looked at the basic differences between cloud native and cloud hosted models and in part two on some of the pros and cons of the two models as it relates to IT leaders. You can now achieve that.

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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? How do you navigate the sea of data to extract actionable insights and make informed decisions that propel your contact center forward?

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NICE inContact

JULY 26, 2019

Consider these stats*: 4 minutes is the average time savings with a chatbot enquiry vs. a traditional call $0.70 Consider these stats*: 4 minutes is the average time savings with a chatbot enquiry vs. a traditional call $0.70 So should we get rid of the poor humans in contact centers? Chatbots are coming.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The call center industry has been changing faster than ever, due to technological breakthroughs and constantly evolving customer demands. The drastic changes of the past few decades have caused a complete shift to high-tech modern solutions, where software has become key in transforming day-to-day call center operations.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 29, 2018

What does this have to do with contact centers? Most IT systems have a lifespan of about seven years and call center systems are no different. Contact Center software and hardware is replaced every couple of years because it either wears out or because it no longer provides needed functionality.

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Help Scout

AUGUST 11, 2021

One of the best ways to stay current with trends and customer needs is by following customer service blogs. Below are nine customer service blogs we love, with breakdowns of what content you can expect to find on them and details on why they’re so amazing. Aggregated “toolkits” of paired blog posts, webinars, and ebooks.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 6, 2019

1) Centrally managing next generation digital interactions in the contact center. Today in most company’s ownership of digital channels is siloed outside the contact center, typically in marketing. preferences can vary for younger vs. older consumers). We ended by detailing 7 best practices that we’ll detail here.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Are you struggling to boost customer satisfaction, enhance agent efficiency, or increase lead generation in your contact center? So, as a call center owner, manager or supervisors how do you tackle these difficult challenges and improving the overall performance within your contact center?

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BlueOcean

JUNE 29, 2016

If you’ve landed on our website, chances are you’re somewhere in the buying cycle for contact center services. From customer service support and roadside assistance to tech support and more, we’ve built the expertise you need when you’re considering outsourcing your call center team. A Sample Contact Center RFP Timeline.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Twenty years ago began a shift to contact center outsourcing to offshore locations, especially the Philippines and India, and away from the local market where customers on the other end of the phone were located. Brands had a very clear business case to cut contact center labor costs by outsourcing to lower-cost offshore locations.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 6, 2019

1) Centrally managing next generation digital interactions in the contact center. Today in most company’s ownership of digital channels is siloed outside the contact center, typically in marketing. preferences can vary for younger vs. older consumers). We ended by detailing 7 best practices that we’ll detail here.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 9, 2018

In a previous blog, I outlined 14 different metrics that contact centers should be tracking to improve customer experience. However, these metrics are designed to influence real-time decision making in your contact center. Are you tracking these 3 customer service metrics in your contact center?

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Think Customers

JANUARY 18, 2022

A quick live chat with a bot, for instance, can rapidly escalate to an emergency call with an agent, which we refer to as an associate, and vice versa. The same is true for a call that begins with an interactive voice response (IVR) system. What is a contact center associate? What is an IVR? The best fit.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 14, 2022

Having the proper tools and resources, mixed with the right amount of skilled individuals who are able to perform at a service level balancing quality vs quantity, will always result in a successful and effective call center. The post VIDEO & ARTICLE: A Holistic Approach to Contact Centers appeared first on NobelBiz®.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. The right contact center technology for a SCV. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken.

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Think Customers

APRIL 28, 2022

As retailers contend with the latest slate of challenges—inflation, snarled supply chains, the return to experience spending—there’s no overstating the importance of having a high-quality contact center. What is the difference between a captive contact center and outsourcing? Hiring the right people.

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BirdEye

MARCH 1, 2024

Juggling customer calls across different locations and time zones can be a nightmare. Missed calls, confused customers, and a strained support team are just a few of the consequences. This is where business call forwarding services can make a huge difference, seamlessly routing calls from one department to the other.

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Avaya

MAY 6, 2019

AI is driving truly revolutionary capabilities in the contact center that play into the sweeping trend of digital transformation. Organizations understand this, with 94% agreeing that effective AI can transform the performance of their contact center. Q: Let’s start simple: Why AI in the contact center?

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NobelBiz

APRIL 24, 2020

This is First Contact: Stories of the Call Center. In episode 4, we talk with Christa Heibel, Founder & CEO of CH Consulting about how she manages to consult businesses in the call center industry in times of crisis.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This is First Contact: Stories of the Call Center. In episode 2, we talk with Jake Bush of INFOCU5 about his journey from helicoptering to skiing, cooking, film, and then becoming CEO of a call center company. The post VIDEO: Jake Bush on Brick-and-Mortar vs Virtual World appeared first on NobelBiz®.

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ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

That’s exactly what we cover in this blog post. Here’s a helpdesk vs. service desk definition and comparison of how they are different. . Help Desk VS Service Desk: The Key Differences. The other way is that they might contact their university’s IT department help desk. Help Desk VS Service Desk: The Key Differences.

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Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In life and business, communication is vital, which is why today we’re deciphering ‘call forwarded unconditionally’ and what it means for your calls. In this blog, we’ll decode the mysterious world of call forwarding and explain what “Call Forwarded Unconditionally” means for your calls.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 12, 2024

Unified CXM ensures consistent experiences across Google searches, website visits, social media, text messages, phone calls, and more. Challenge : Facing suboptimal contact rates and inadequate reporting and analytics, Leading Edge Connections encountered financial strains impacting both their operations and client relationships.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This is First Contact: Stories of the Call Center. In episode 9, we sit down with Nancy Munro to talk about her impressive career as a contact center simulation software developer and how she approaches the topic of simulation training in the contact center space.

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This is First Contact: Stories of the Call Center. In episode 9, we sit down with Nancy Munro to talk about her impressive career as a contact center simulation software developer and how she approaches the topic of simulation training in the contact center space.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Genesis Counseling Center faced this challenge head-on and embraced the power of AI for reputation management to manage its customer communications. This blog delves deeper into a candid conversation between Rebecca Colwell, VP of Product & Customer Marketing at Birdeye, and special guest Steven Greer, COO of Genesis Counseling Center.

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Upstream Works

MARCH 21, 2019

The report also identifies speed of resolution, agent knowledge and ease of contact as key factors which foster that trust and loyalty. With a great customer experience, customer needs are anticipated, met and even exceeded – whether it’s a restaurant or a contact center.

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Beyond Philosophy

MAY 12, 2022

I was a guest on a webinar with Verint on the Engagement Capacity Gap , which discusses where organizations need to be in this area vs. where they are with the Chief Marketing Officer of Verint, Celia Fleischaker. Fleischaker has a great example of a firm doing this well on the contact center side. There you have it.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

This blog post is dedicated to helping you calculate the return on investment (ROI) that Chatbots will bring your company, and how much money Chatbots can save you. CCW Digital’s Fall Executive Report reveals that 80% of organizations call artificial intelligence “important.” Why Chatbots? This is especially true for phone assistance.

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Customers That Stick

DECEMBER 15, 2014

If you read our December 11 blog post , you know that we recently conducted a survey of consumer attitudes on holiday shopping. The Month in Customer Service Blogging. Customer Experience vs. Customer Engagement — A Distinction Without a Difference? – Blog mashup monthly mash monthly mashup' VOLUME 37: November 2014.

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PeopleMetrics

JULY 17, 2018

Market Research vs. VoC. visit to store, call to contact center, visit to website). P.S. What did you think of this blog post? Market research methods are great for solving the right problem, and I am a big fan, but it’s not VoC and it’s not the optimal approach to customer experience management.

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Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 11, 2021

Telemarketing Call Center Philippines can give you access to a team of SEO experts that can help you optimize your website and posts. That is why if you do not have the funds to train agents, better hire a call center company that can help you get the best agents without breaking your bank account. Special offers.

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