CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Today, digital self-service has become the preference – and the new normal, along with higher expectations and reliance on these channels. The role of technology is more important than ever in improving customer service and operational efficiencies. Download our eBook: What Self Service Will Look Like in 2025 .

Self Service 109

Self Service Examples Customer Service Representative Virtual Agent 109

SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Customer service is no longer a mere exchange of goods and services. Do you remember the last time you received truly exceptional customer service? If you do, the fact that you recall it is proof of high-touch customer service! Let’s make sure your customers do. What makes it high touch?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer Service Self Service Chatbots 52

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2023

At a recent customer service presentation, the speaker who preceded me said that we must do better than simply meeting our customers’ expectations, and he shared some stories of truly amazing service experiences. Then it was my turn to speak. The key to being successful with this idea is to be consistent.

Meeting 62

Meeting Management Customer Expectations Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Recently, I wrote two articles for my weekly Forbes column that paid homage to Abraham Maslow, the American psychologist who created what is referred to as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Written policies, such as how you handle your customers’ data, return policies, guarantees and more build trust and safety.

Policies 96

Policies Meeting Customer Service Training Customers 96

Kustomer

MAY 13, 2020

Consumer expectations are changing daily, and technology has a lot to do with this. The digital age has made customers expect instant gratification; when technology makes just about any informationavailable at the click of a button, more and more people are turning to their devices for answers.

Self Service 52

Self Service Trends Customer Service Social Media 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. He discusses the difference between the customer’s expectation and the reality of the brand’s execution, using an example from a fast-food restaurant. There is much that goes into “great customer service.”

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

Joe Rawlinson

JUNE 15, 2016

About 95 percent of millennials expect brands to have a Facebook presence, and over 80 percent expect brands to be on Twitter, HubSpot research found. About 57 percent expect the same response on evenings and during weekends as during normal business hours. Establish Your Customer Service Social Strategy.

Social Media 60

Social Media Meeting Customer Service Guidelines 60

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.

Customer Service Training 110

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 110

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Personalized customer service is about treating people as individuals. In an age where customers can buy into your products and services from almost anywhere in the world, this has become increasingly complex. Give customers choice Customers don’t think in terms of channels.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience Social Media 145

LiveChat

MARCH 18, 2016

Email is still one of the major customer service channels. A large portion of your customers will use it to get in touch with you. It’s also an integral part of any multi channel customer service strategy. As long as customers get answers, it’s all good. The anatomy of a customer service email.

Customer Service 28

Customer Service How To Multi-Channel Customers 28

NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

A Self-service system will naturally help to reduce costs associated with all the manual processes agents usually get caught in. Last but not least, a well-thought self-service system will reduce the manual labor associated with customer service and make agents’ jobs more enjoyable, thus contributing to a reduced turnover rate.

Self Service 52

Self Service Contact Center Knowledge Base Omni-Channel 52

ProProfs Chat

MAY 13, 2020

What is Personalized Customer Service. Marketers and customer support experts are always talking about the increasing role of personalization in customer service. But what is personalized customer service? The Importance of Offering Customer Service With a ‘Personal Touch’.

Software 111

Software Self Service Customer Service How To 111

ProProfs Chat

MAY 13, 2020

What is Personalized Customer Service. Marketers and customer support experts are always talking about the increasing role of personalization in customer service. But what is personalized customer service? The Importance of Offering Customer Service With a ‘Personal Touch’.

Software 98

Software Self Service Customer Service How To 98

ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Well, it’s a one-word answer: High-Quality Customer Service. If you make customers unhappy in the physical world, they might each tell 6 friends. If you make customers unhappy on the internet, they can each tell 6000 friends.- Customer Service: A Glance. What were you actually looking for? Image Source.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Social Media Customers Poor Customer Service 78

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 29, 2020

Most brands today are transforming by opting to go beyond the traditional call centers and embracing multi-channel customer service channels, to help customers reach out to them with convenience. But, why is that so, and what exactly is multi-channel customer service? What Is Multi-Channel Customer Service?

Multi-Channel 98

Multi-Channel Customer Service Social Media Self Service 98

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

One of the positives to come out of the pandemic is that it made every customer service department think more about the wellbeing of employees than ever before. It’s a welcome shift because for most contact centre managers, agent stress is the biggest labour issue on their minds and it’s diminishing the customer experience (CX).

Employee Engagement 52

Employee Engagement Engagement Gamification Analytics 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

According to international outsourcers CGS, 80% of consumers feel more emotionally connected to a brand when customer service solves their problem and 30% of consumers are willing to pay more for excellent service, a 6% increase over 2019. As a result, improving service levels is the top goal for 38% of contact centres in 2022.

Self Service 52

Self Service Customer Journeys Analytics Customers 52

Comm100

JUNE 13, 2018

Customers can experience many types of pain points, or common problems, while doing business with a company. Remedy existing customer pain points before the holiday rush by considering the following: Where do your customers currently experience friction in the buying experience? It’s All About Shipping.

Tips 130

Tips Self Service e-support Social Media 130

Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2017

New customers and fans of the show posted comments and reviews of Amy’s Baking Company to social media channels like Facebook, Yelp, Twitter, and Reddit. Large corporations and small companies alike have had to either learn how to properly engage with customers over social media, or lose business as a result. Win New Fans.

Social Media 122

Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Feedback 122

Comm100

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Now that 2017 is out of the picture, what can we expect customer service to look like in 2018? The question isn’t new – after all, customer service is always changing. There are other implications to this new customer service trend. AI and Human Customer Service Will Be More Integrated Than Ever.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Knowledge Base 101