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“Next!” Top 5 Tips to Reduce Customer Service Wait Time

Comm100

Only 35% of customers are willing to wait 30-60 seconds for a response on live chat. For today’s consumer fast support is non-negotiable, and long wait times are unacceptable. On the surface, these ‘lost’ customer engagements may not seem especially important, but their impact can go far beyond slight frustration.

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How to Streamline Customer Service – 7 Actionable Strategies

Comm100

Understanding the importance of streamlined customer service Streamlined customer service is more than just a buzzword—it’s a critical approach to meeting modern customer expectations. Fast response times boost customer satisfaction, showing that concerns are quickly addressed.

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Contact Center Digital Transformation – The Essential Stages for a Smooth and Successful Transition

Comm100

Today’s customers expect digital communication channels from the businesses that they connect with. It’s well documented that millennials hate phone calls , and to meet the needs of these customers, businesses are undergoing digital transformation to remain competitive. Live chat is particularly popular for this reason.

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Why You Need Customer Support Software (and How to Get it for Free)

Comm100

According to research conducted by Aircall, 35% of respondents were willing to wait 30-60 seconds for a response via live chat, while only 4% were willing to wait more than 5 minutes. Long wait times are a CX killer, and even a couple of minutes can be too long. . Customers want and expect immediate attention.

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Live Chat Benchmark Data & Best Practices for Financial Services & Banking

Comm100

Wait times are key to any customer service team. From analysis of our 2021 Live Chat Benchmark Report , we found that live chat teams in banking and financial services have a wait time of 36 seconds. Moreover, average wait times for phone is almost 90 seconds.

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How to Meet (and Exceed) Customer Expectations in 2022

Stella Connect

Customer service will once again be an integral part of your CX strategy in 2022, but what you did in the last year shouldn’t be exactly what you do in the year ahead. The strategy set forth for 2022 needs to be tailored to keep up with customer expectations. 5 Tips to Meet & Exceed Customer Expectations.

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Live Chat Benchmarks: How Does Your Team Compare?

Comm100

Wait Time: 35 Seconds. Among live chats on the Comm100 platform, the average wait time dropped from 50 seconds in 2019 to a benchmark of 35 seconds in 2020 , for a 30% decrease. What can you do to reduce wait time? Knowledge Base. Chat Duration: 9 Minutes and 45 Seconds.