BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. The impact of bilingual support on the customer experience cannot be understated. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? And what about offshore?

Contact Center 310

Contact Center Customer Care Average Handle Time Consumers 310

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Think your business is an exception? Consumers Demand Immediate Connection.

Connections 118

Connections Customer Centricity Consumers Culture 118

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

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 7, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague Erica McBride, shares a story that explains why your organization doesn’t want to just be good, you want to be great! There was a time when ‘good’ was ‘good enough’ If a customer said we were ‘good’, we were happy. Shep Hyken .

Hotels 120

Hotels Social Media Travel Brands 120

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

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

In the contact center industry, for example, there are fewer phone conversations going into customer support centers than in the past. Gartner estimates that by 2021, 15 percent of all customer service interactions will be completely handled by AI, an increase of 400 percent from 2017. Feelings … nothing more than feelings.

Contact Center 111

Contact Center Self Service Banking Airlines 111

Cyara

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Per the question in the title of this blog post, let’s examine the phrase, break down the meaning, and then explore how “Last Mile Assurance” is relevant to and important in the context of contact centers and customer experience. The last mile, undeniably, is critical to ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Contact Center 76

Contact Center Customer Satisfaction Loyalty Interaction 76

kommunicate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Last Updated on September 28, 2023 Companies continue to invest in tech and resources, but the struggle to delight customers with exceptional support continues. The post The AI Frontier: Delivering Exceptional Customer Experience appeared first on Kommunicate Blog. According to a recent report from Grand [.]

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Resources Report Customers 52

NICE inContact

JANUARY 16, 2018

When it comes to delivering exceptional customer experiences, true omnichannel service and quick resolution go hand-in-hand. While the CX Transformation Benchmark Study reveals the emphasis customers place on wanting omnichannel service, it also found that the leading indicator of successful customer service is speed.

Self Service 240

Self Service Customer Experience Omni-Channel Contact Center 240

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. As Zendesk explains, 60% of customers have a higher standard of service than in the past.

Call Center 52

Call Center Net Promoter Score NPS Average Handle Time 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2019

This week we feature an article by Joel Gottesman who shares tips to ensure that seasonal employees provide an excellent customer experience. Many of these employees were tasked with challenging customer-facing positions. However, these employees also present unique challenges to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Customer Service 107

Customer Service Tourism How To Retail 107

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

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

Omni-Channel 95

Omni-Channel Self Service Policies Abandon Rate 95

Team Support

JUNE 20, 2023

Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges. As customer support demand continues to increase by 11% per year, reduced staffing levels is causing 75% of customer service agents to face a serious risk of burnout.

Self Service 97

Self Service Chatbots Analytics Knowledge Base 97

Call Experts

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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.

Contact Center 105

Contact Center Call Center Guidelines Customer Satisfaction 105

GetFeedback

MAY 5, 2019

Or would you stay loyal to your old mobile phone provider if you knew they offer 24/7 support for delightful customer service? Apart from expecting products whose quality matches the prize, customers for years now also expect to find the service providers exactly when they need them. Business example: Apple Support. .

Sales 277

Sales Loyalty Programs Social Media Policies 277

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

As a large travel management company, Omega World Travel continues to break new ground operationally and in the CX it provides to customers, thanks in large part to its move to NICE inContact and the CXone cloud-native platform. appeared first on NICE inContact Blog. Handle time has dropped by three minutes!).

Travel 193

Travel Contact Center Innovation Analytics 193

CX Accelerator

JUNE 27, 2019

Originally posted on the Rustici Software Blog Last month, I presented to the Nashville Network of Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) and shared how we’ve built a remarkable place to work at Rustici Software and how that leads to providing exceptional service to our customers.

Software 243

Software Culture Customers Customer Experience Professionals 243

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool. In this blog, we’ll explore the topic of using a call center for utilities and how it can enhance the overall customer experience.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Self Service Multi-Channel Customer Service 52

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.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Guidelines Customer Satisfaction 52

PeopleMetrics

APRIL 30, 2021

What does world-class customer experience look like? In this session, we reveal 5 CX secrets behind the world's best brands and provide real-world examples of how these beloved companies attract, retain and delight loyal customers by taking extra care behind-the-scenes to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Customer Experience 133

Customer Experience CEM Employee Engagement Tips 133

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Note: This blog post was originally published in January 12th, 2017. By making the most of live chat features while working on the human side of live chat interactions, it’s possible to see improved outcomes and deliver superior customer service. 83% of customers expect immediate engage when contacting a company.

Customer Service 245

Customer Service Abandon Rate ROI Apparel 245

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. As the Head of Customer Support and Engagement at HotDoc, she is responsible for leading the customer support and engagement strategy.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity Leadership 207

NICE inContact

MARCH 27, 2018

While the jury is still out on that concern, contact centers and their agents will experience a significant boost in productivity and their ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences through AI. Exceptional Customer Experience Still Relies on Agent Assistance. voice or chat). voice or chat).

Contact Center 137

Contact Center Self Service Study Omni-Channel 137

NICE inContact

MARCH 5, 2019

Customers are speaking, and their voices have never been louder or clearer! And if we’re listening, our customers’ opinions, preferences and expectations will be driving call centre strategy and channel support. The baseline: Customers expect omnichannel choices in our contact centres. REGISTER NOW.

Self Service 169

Self Service Omni-Channel Chatbots Trends 169

Call Experts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. As Zendesk explains, 60% of customers have a higher standard of service than in the past.

Call Center 59

Call Center Net Promoter Score NPS Average Handle Time 59

COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the customer experience (CX) industry, offering businesses new opportunities to enhance their operations. This blog article discusses the importance of employing multiple types of AI, implementing effective controls and guardrails, and adapting specific roles within the CX organization.

Industry 116

Industry Customer Experience Analytics Training 116

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enterprise businesses can now use their critical product usage data from Pendo and Mixpanel in their Totango experience to design optimal customer journeys, improving product adoption and customer retention. Mixpanel is an event analytics platform that allows anyone to get answers from their customer and revenue data in seconds.

Data 94

Data Analytics Customer Retention Software 94

ChurnZero

DECEMBER 27, 2019

I f ChurnZero were to release a greatest hits compilation of our top content, milestones, and life events in 2019, this blog post would be it. With over 70+ published blogs this year, we whittled down our list to the ten most popular posts from the ChurnZero team and friends. . Top 10 Blog Posts from 2019 .

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e-support eBook Chief Customer Officer B2B 64

NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

Are customers becoming more and more demanding with time? With the growing customer expectations, enterprises are under great pressure to deliver exceptional service. May offer less flexibility in terms of customization and integration, with pre-defined workflows and limited compatibility with other systems.

Contact Center 105

Contact Center Self Service Omni-Channel CRM 105

BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Customer experience is much more than just a buzzword, especially in the insurance industry. And that is why it is time to understand the factors contributing to customer experience in the insurance industry. This blog post explores the importance and methods of delivering an exceptional customer experience to your clients.

Insurance 109

Insurance Industry Customer Experience Self Service 109

Team Support

JANUARY 22, 2024

Businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of automation, exploring its benefits, applications, and the core components that drive effective customer service automation. What is Automation? Why Automate?

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Knowledge Base Exceptional Customer Service B2B 59

Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In the dynamic world of startups, where every decision can make or break a company’s future, customer experience (CX) stands out as a critical factor for success. It’s not just about having a great product or service; it’s about how you make your customers feel when they interact with your brand.

Strategy 59

Strategy Social Media Touchpoint Customer Centricity 59

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

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Mike Schoultz shares a few customer experience stories that demonstrate how companies have handled customer experiences, some well and some not so well. It is so important for employees to feel that they can make good customer focused decisions in every situation.

Examples 75

Examples Customer Experience Hotels Social Media 75

Gainsight

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of SaaS, Customer Success (CS) teams are facing a paradigm shift. Once primarily focused on customer satisfaction and retention, CS teams are now being called upon to think more commercially and demonstrate their direct impact on business revenue. Check out the full video below. Want the highlights?

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Customer Success How To Conference Touchpoint 52

Call Experts

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This simple statement underscores the importance of genuine human interaction, especially regarding customer service. In this blog, we’ll explore the intricacies of call routing, its significance in modern customer service, and how it can enhance the customer experience.

Call Center Solutions 105

Call Center Solutions Customer Satisfaction Connections System 105