Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Businesses today thrive on efficiency, and the customer service domain is no exception. With the rise of technology, businesses have started to adopt customer service automation software to scale their operations without ballooning headcount. What is customer service automation software?

Software 190

Software Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base 190

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. Then we’ll analyze how your organization can respond to these changes and the ways in which technology can benefit your ability to serve customers.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media 130

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

How To 134

How To Chatbots Omni-Channel Social Media 134

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In our recent blog , we discussed how you can improve your customer experience (CX) strategy in five simple steps. Customer experience often relates to the long-term relationship between customers and the companies they do business with. But is the call center interaction all that matters for the customer?

Analysis 493

Analysis Customer Experience Call Center Experience Call Center 493

Comm100

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It’s all the product of the on-demand economy, which has come to dominate across industries and has forced organizations to rethink the way they do business and provide customer service. It heavily utilizes digital technology products and services to cater directly to customer needs. What are on-demand economies?

Self Service 130

Self Service Consumers Customer Service Social Media 130

CX Accelerator

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s at that point I realized that I never received an email from the airline after booking my flight. Surely customer support could help me sort this out. For some reason, I still did not receive the email confirmation they sent. Give inconsistent or incorrect answers to customers. 5) put profits before purpose.

Customer Centricity 316

Customer Centricity Company Airlines Net Promoter Score 316

Comm100

JUNE 25, 2020

It all begs one question, “How do customer service agents speak to customers during these sensitive times?”. And there are plenty of mistakes a customer service team can make on social media. It’s a good idea to let your customer base know where you stand on controversial topics. Making It About You.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Social Media Policies Consumers 130

Call Experts

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Welcome to a roundup of our top-performing customer service blogs of 2022! Blogging is a powerful way to share ideas, trends, and strategies in your industry. It’s also a great way to build credibility with real customer insights. . The best blogs are not only informative but also fun to read.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Contact Center Customers Trends 52

Comm100

JULY 20, 2020

Guest blog – Nahla Davies is a software developer and tech writer. As one would expect, an increasing number of business organizations are now using chatbots to fuel their marketing and customer service efforts. Customers can also get instant responses to urgent queries 24/7 which contributes to a better customer experience.

Social Media 132

Social Media Chatbots ROI Brands 132

Comm100

MAY 23, 2023

Wherever you look, automation is popping up across customer service teams as organizations look to improve efficiency, reduce support costs, and scale their business. While we read about the many benefits of automation in customer service, it can be difficult to know how exactly to introduce this into your own organization.

Examples 185

Examples Customer Service Chatbots Knowledge Base 185

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There’s no doubt that telephone remains a stalwart customer service channel. Many consumers still prefer to call companies for support, particularly when the issue is complex or urgent. In Salesforce’ latest research, they found that 57% of customers prefer to engage through digital channels. Grow customer base.

Omni-Channel 210

Omni-Channel Chatbots Social Media Software 210

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In today’s hyper-connected, personalized customer service isn’t just a isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. While we’re all familiar with the basics, like using a customer’s name in an email, today’s innovators are going far beyond these conventions to deliver personalization.

Examples 180

Examples Chatbots Omni-Channel Customers 180

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

Self Service 105

Self Service Effort Score Guidelines Tips 105

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Strategy 232

Strategy How To Wait Times Customer Satisfaction 232

Comm100

MARCH 21, 2023

With more options than ever before for customers, switching brands is easy. Organizations need to take every advantage they can get, and providing excellent customer service has become one of these key differentiators. Live chat software has become increasingly popular within customer service, and for good reason.

Self Service 174

Self Service Customer Service Strategy Omni-Channel 174

BlueOcean

MARCH 19, 2024

On the Blue Ocean blog, we talk a lot about the process of sourcing a strategic partner for your outsourced customer care program. We know a seamless outsourcing transition is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, and you need to go on the transition journey with a team of people you barely know.

Customer Care 177

Customer Care How To Sports Case Study 177

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Andy Steuer who shares valuable information about how to use virtual web assistants to optimize productivity in areas of customer service, customer support, CRM management and more. – Shep Hyken. Customer Service. Support Tickets and CRM Management.

Company 95

Company CRM e-support Resources 95

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 18, 2020

This is a guest post from Niraj Ranjan, CEO & CO-founder of Hiver – a Gmail-centric customer service solution. With over 1500 customers across 30 countries. Niraj’s focus with Hiver has been to empower companies to provide customer experiences that are more human and empathetic. . By Niraj Ranjan.

Customer Service 252

Customer Service Case Study Customers Interaction 252

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

SMS messaging has taken off among customer service and support teams too, and the reasons are straightforward. Customers find SMS support more convenient and faster than other communication channels, while organizations offering SMS customer support can engage with more customers and prospects.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Consumers Loyalty Customers 130

ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2017

This week we feature an article by Reuben Yonatan who writes about how using chatbots for customer service properly can be a powerful customer service tool. Chatbots can be great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. – Shep Hyken.

Chatbots 147

Chatbots Customer Service Tools Poor Customer Service 147

Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

87% of senior business leaders see customer experience as their top growth engine, and yet only one in three feel prepared to address this. Although this level of uncertainty is worrisome, the first step towards improving customer experience (CX) is far simpler than many realize. Personalized conversations.

Chatbots 225

Chatbots Customer Experience Multi-Channel CRM 225

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. AI-driven chatbots are being deployed more and more within customer support functions, but web personalization extends beyond just automated bots. So, how is AI changing customer experience?

Customer Service 110

Customer Service e-support Chatbots Automotive 110

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2021

There are many digital customer service tools for small businesses to choose from, but there’s only one that stands out with real-time, accessible, and cost-effective support – and that’s live chat. How many channels offer as many benefits as live chat does for both the customer and business? We’ll get into this later).

Video 246

Video Social Media Software Knowledge Base 246

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The importance of customer service cannot be understated. A positive customer service experience makes 94% of consumers more likely to purchase. With a higher value placed on customer service comes higher expectations too. This is known as omnichannel customer engagement.

Strategy 131

Strategy Omni-Channel Contact Center Chatbots 131

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

For organizations looking to improve their customer service and support operations, SMS is now becoming an essential channel alongside the likes of live chat, email and social media. SMS is the most convenient channel for your customers. SMS customer support is not intrusive.

Social Media 130

Social Media Customer Satisfaction Communication Customers 130

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pradeep Rathinam who writes about how we must understand what the large population of millennials expect when it comes to customer service. – Shep Hyken. They are literally changing the rules of customer service on the fly. Then there’s the whole Veruca Salt syndrome. Get creative!

Self Service 98

Self Service Customer Service Fashion Groups 98

Comm100

MARCH 9, 2022

In this blog, we’ll take a look at the top strategies that credit unions can employ to improve member experience. Through a combination of innovative services and new technology, you’ll learn how credit unions can improve member experience with current and future members, as well their customer service reps too.

Strategy 185

Strategy Omni-Channel e-support Financial 185

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

Self Service 67

Self Service Effort Score Guidelines Tips 67

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. How to leverage technology for a better customer experience.

Technology 131

Technology Customer Experience Social Media Multi-Channel 131

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2022

Public customer service expectations are higher than ever before. As the private sector has adopted digital channels and technologies to improve customer experience (CX) and satisfaction, the public sector has begun to fall behind. out of 10 customer satisfaction score. Citizens expect fast support and communication.

Government 212

Government Wait Times Video Guidelines 212

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. When customers are angry, they tell the world about it. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Multi-Channel Study 80

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers.

Self Service 74

Self Service Chatbots Social Media Insurance 74

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Steven Macdonald, shares the results of a study examining how companies around the world respond to customer service requests. Inform customers that you have received their request. I find the results quite alarming! Shep Hyken.

Omni-Channel 88

Omni-Channel Customer Service Study Social Media 88

BirdEye

AUGUST 29, 2023

Happy customers build successful businesses. You can grow, scale, and develop your business if you understand your customers’ feelings about you. Great products, the best marketing campaigns, and the costliest ads are all playing second fiddle to the power of customer satisfaction. Why is customer satisfaction important?

Customer Satisfaction 98

Customer Satisfaction Chatbots Social Media Omni-Channel 98

ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills who discusses the importance of integrating an effective customer support system and how to decide upon live chat software for your organization. – Shep Hyken. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates , Microsoft Founder. Probably not.

Software 102

Software Comparison Customer Satisfaction System 102

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

BirdEye

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this blog, we’ll delve into the latest online review trends, insights, and strategies to help you paint a detailed picture of consumer behavior and use it to your advantage. Google captured 97% of retail, 94% of healthcare, 92% of legal, and 90% of home services reviews. SMS requests had an 8% click-through rate.

Automotive 110

Automotive Healthcare Hospitality Retail 110