Comm100

MAY 20, 2022

Thanks to the development of technology, consumers expect fast, accessible, and accurate support all day, every day. Over the years, live chat has grown exponentially in consumer popularity. 73% of consumers now agree that live chat is the most satisfactory way to communicate. Live chat caters to these key consumer needs.

Software 180

Software Wait Times Multi-Channel Consumers 180

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It is the third highest reason why consumers switch brands , only sitting behind better deals and superior product quality. A positive customer service experience makes 94% of consumers more likely to purchase. With the development of technology, today’s consumers now expect brands to offer the very best support.

Strategy 131

Strategy Omni-Channel Contact Center Chatbots 131

Comm100

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Benefits of live chat in higher ed Higher education live chat use cases Best live chat for higher education Live chat for higher education is a tool that sits on websites that lets students communicate in real-time with support agents using a chat window similar to messaging apps. of blended learners and 90.4%

Effort Score 215

Effort Score Wait Times Video Communication 215

Interactions

MAY 20, 2021

With travel restrictions decreasing and consumers feeling more comfortable leaving their homes, this summer will see a rebound in traffic after a year-long hibernation. According to new research by Zapwater Communications , 65% of Americans are looking forward to traveling again, both internationally and domestically.

Hospitality 62

Hospitality Travel Brands Self Service 62

Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

As consumers have adapted to digital technologies for communication in their personal lives, their preference for digital communication channels has crept into the customer service space. As organizations see the strong return on investment from live chat, they are now naturally looking to the next step in digital communication.

Chatbots 194

Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base Social Media 194

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

Just as live chat was a technological leap over telephone communication and is proving to be the most essential of all channels, chatbots are the latest technological milestone in customer support. Chatbots allow brands to offer cost-effective 24/7 support, while improving efficiency through automating up to 80% of all support queries.

Chatbots 197

Chatbots Industry Customer Service Wait Times 197

Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. Voice bots that communicate with customers through digital voice and telephony channels using the latest machine learning AI to eliminate long wait times.

Customer Service 203

Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Healthcare 203

Uniphore

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The more healthcare consumers become comfortable with digital channels, the higher their expectations are for the same level of convenience, selection, and service they receive in other areas of their lives. healthcare market must continue to transform how they interact with consumers if they want to succeed.

Self Service 130

Self Service Healthcare Contact Center Effort Score 130

Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

In a world of high demands and countless inquiries, meeting consumer expectations isn’t just a goal; it’s a commitment. New technology should support customer preferences and create or maintain a consistent experience across all touchpoints with the brand. This allows for a consistent brand experience. What’s an IVA?

Customer Care 62

Customer Care Self Service Omni-Channel Metrics 62

Comm100

MARCH 16, 2022

Technological advancements are benefiting businesses and consumers alike, but it’s also causing challenges for the public sector. Today’s consumers are surrounded by the very best CX. As these technologies become more readily accessible and available, consumers are becoming increasingly accustomed to these experiences.

Government 191

Government Customer Service Chatbots Effort Score 191

Comm100

MARCH 21, 2022

75% of consumers prefer live chat over any other communication channel, while live chat costs 1/3 the cost of traditional phone support. Using a digital platform like Comm100 Omnichannel , every digital communication channel is connected through one unified platform. Show commitment to security & privacy .

Government 163

Government Omni-Channel Wait Times CRM 163

Comm100

MARCH 2, 2022

There is no doubt that many consumers look to credit unions for lower fees and higher savings rates, but there’s more to credit unions’ popularity than just the financial gain. Many consumers choose to join a credit union based on this principle, and so expect to receive the very best member engagement that reflects this priority.

Engagement 130

Engagement How To Chatbots Omni-Channel 130

Comm100

JUNE 12, 2023

By February of 2023, the chatbot created by software company OpenAI had garnered 100 million unique visitors , making it the fastest-growing consumer app ever to have been released. AI chatbots can analyze communications in the past to better shape the conversation of the future, meeting customer needs.

Chatbots 130

Chatbots Customer Experience Healthcare Software 130

Interactions

AUGUST 19, 2021

Often, in the hopes of a quick fix, brands get creative on how to “remove” pain points from the customer journey. And it’s no secret that a long wait time is the most notorious pain point for consumers. Laying this type of groundwork will help brands achieve the most compelling and effective CX–optichannel.

Wait Times 62

Wait Times Contact Center Call Center Consumers 62

BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Customers now expect insurance companies to offer a better customer experience , tailored advice, shorter wait times, efficient internet-based solutions, and more. Zendesk reports that 50% of consumers will switch to a competitor after one bad experience. 80% said they would switch to a competitor after two bad experiences.

Insurance 110

Insurance Industry Customer Experience Self Service 110

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether that’s because of long wait times, an unfriendly attitude from staff, or a slow resolution of their issues – customers are increasingly becoming more and more intolerant of sub-par customer service. Meanwhile, 50% of consumers will likely switch to a rival after just one bad support experience.

NPS 208

NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

Call Experts

JANUARY 9, 2019

Brands are eager to develop healthy connections with buyers utilizing the latest digital tools. Forrester Research Studies conducted a customer experience survey to reveal reasons a specific brand receives a boost in customer loyalty. Make sure your digital brand is capable of humanizing customer experiences and win loyalty.

Consumers 64

Consumers Call Center Conference Contact Center 64

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Phone channels have been the critical entry point to customer service for decades, but they are often a significant pain point for customers and brands alike, with lengthy wait times and high costs. Being responsive to these expectations should not involve reducing the number of communication channels offered to customers.

Call Center 52

Call Center Airlines Chatbots Travel 52

NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business communication, the significance of delivering an unparalleled customer experience is very important. According to helpscout.com , more than 76% of all consumers prefer the traditional medium of phone calls to reach customer support representatives. And marketing professionals know this.

System 59

System Customer Experience Call Center Contact Center 59

Oracle

JULY 14, 2020

Below is a look at a few of these trends, including contactless consumer experiences, the ability for employees to “Work From Anywhere”, virtual engagements, and the acceleration of messaging as a channel. We’ll likely see these trends continue to accelerate over time. Contactless consumer experiences: payments.

Trends 111

Trends Customer Experience Wireless Consumers 111

Retently

MARCH 5, 2024

Acknowledging a customer’s effort to share their thoughts or experiences validates their input and strengthens their connection to your brand. This feeling fosters a deeper emotional connection between the customer and the brand. It sends a clear message: you value their opinion, and their voice is heard.

Feedback 155

Feedback Effort Score Social Media Customer Satisfaction 155

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Such strategies are crucial as they guide a business on how to consistently deliver exceptional service, leading to customer retention, increased sales, and a strong, reputable brand image. For example, many airlines now offer self-service check-in kiosks at airports, reducing long queues and wait times for customers.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Trends Strategy 52

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Customer experience (CX) is a determining factor in whether customers are loyal to a brand or not. Brands must stay on top of CX trends. Sales and CX teams are using business VoiP services equipped with AI to quickly address customer queries and improve their communication. The result? billion in 2019 to $9.4 billion by 2024.

Omni-Channel 140

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Chatbots e-support 140

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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. Offer as many communication channels as possible Depending on the circumstances, a client may be able to contact customer support using the most convenient methods.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Tips Strategy Customer Service 52

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Thanks to the prevalence of digital communications, the ways that colleges and universities have traditionally communicated are now foreign to many students. To break down this barrier to engagement, schools must introduce instant digital communication, and the only channel that can provide this is live chat.

Chatbots 130

Chatbots How To Social Media Omni-Channel 130

Horizon CX

MARCH 19, 2022

As consumers, we encounter AI in many forms and most notably whenever we need to call a customer support line for information or to resolve an issue. If you get this far, enter the dreaded wait time; “Your call is important to us. Your approximate wait time is 16 minutes.”

Customer Journeys 130

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Average Handle Time Survey 130

Magellan Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You’ve tried calling their hotline, but the wait time is too long. What if there was a better way to communicate with the seller? This strategy ensures that a customer can transition between communication channels seamlessly while maintaining continuity of information. Frustrated, right?

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Social Media CRM 52

Interactions

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Offer self-service options to decrease wait times. When the power is out and the stress is high, wait times add to customer frustration. Self-service allows scalability so that more customers can be served, which decreases or eliminates wait times. Proactive and direct communication.

Self Service 62

Self Service Contact Center Wait Times eBook 62

Comm100

APRIL 15, 2021

– It’s accessible: the vast majority of today’s consumers are online and want a way to connect with their brands digitally. – It’s fast: the real effectiveness of online chat lies in its real-time, quick nature. . – It’s fast: the real effectiveness of online chat lies in its real-time, quick nature.

Multi-Channel 131

Multi-Channel Customer Satisfaction Sales Wait Times 131

Totango

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Here we’ll focus on five of the top factors which shape clients’ experience of your brand. A Consumer Reports survey found that American consumers’ top customer service complaint was being unable to get a human agent on the phone. consumers would still want to interact with real humans even as technology improves.

Customer Satisfaction 88

Customer Satisfaction Net Promoter Score Effort Score Loyalty 88

Think Customers

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

What’s different about 2023 is that brands will face the unprecedented challenge of meeting these growing demands amid an ongoing war for talent and mounting cost pressures. In 2023 it’s time for a more thoughtful and proactive approach to customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX).

Self Service 52

Self Service Trends Contact Center Employee Experience 52

Uniphore

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Some of these “hidden” opportunities include: Lack of differentiation: Companies may regard the holidays as an opportunity to generate more sales, but the increasingly savvy consumer sees through marketing and pricing strategies. Think logical alternatives to delayed products, well-planned communication and better in-store experiences.

Retail 130

Retail Omni-Channel Policies Customer Service Representative 130

Interactions

JULY 18, 2019

We all know that consumer demographics matter when it comes to buying behavior and effective marketing tactics. But did you realize that age has a significant effect on how a person wants to interact with brands they love? In fact, 61% of millennials believe that texting is the easiest way to communicate with a brand.

Customer Engagement 54

Customer Engagement Engagement Strategy Self Service 54

UJET

JUNE 25, 2021

But this creates its own concern, as consumers are continually using more devices in more ways to access support. Doing so reduced its in-app voice wait times by 50%. Public switched telephone network (PSTN)caller wait time dropped to less than one minute , and PSTN call abandonment fell a solid 8%.

Customer Journeys 82

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Contact Center Omni-Channel 82

Interactions

MARCH 19, 2020

Consumers are scrambling to contact airlines and hotels to cancel or change their bookings. . Amidst this chaos with emotions running high, customers still expect these brands to show empathy and offer fast, efficient, and effective solutions. Especially in times of need, consumers want brands to show empathy and support.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Contact Center Travel Airlines 96

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The goal is to deliver the finest service possible to consumers. Call waiting time is one metric that tends to define the quality of a customer’s experience and that of the service. Customers’ time may be wasted if there is a lengthier wait, especially when they discover that the projected wait time surpasses their patience.

Abandon Rate 52

Abandon Rate Contact Center Self Service Contact Center Software 52

Kustomer

JUNE 30, 2022

As the modern retail experience has shifted in recent years, so have the expectations of the modern consumer. In this blog, we’ll examine the difference between reactionary and proactive support styles and walk through five of our favorite proactive customer support examples from major brands like Airbnb and Netflix.

Examples 95

Examples Self Service e-support Chatbots 95