ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

Loyalty Programs 70

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 70

InMoment XI

JANUARY 4, 2024

It can be argued that the customer experience is more important in retail than any other industry. The retail customer experience is also a complex one. In order to master the retail customer experience, you first need to understand the whats, the whys, and the hows. What is the Retail Customer Experience?

Retail 260

Retail Customer Experience Effort Score Social Media 260

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A remarkable 49% increase in customer feedback from review sites, all within just six months. For companies in certain key industries, dedicating resources to manage their reputation has become necessary for survival. When customers trust you, they’re more likely to buy from you, pushing your sales numbers up.

Industry 57

Industry Management Healthcare Hospitality 57

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

CSM Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Remote work has become the new norm in various industries, and customer support teams are no exception. In this seismic shift, technology plays the central role, effectively bridging the gap between home offices and clients.

Tools 64

Tools Call Recording e-support Software 64

CSM Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

Encoded , a leading Payment Service Provider and pioneer of innovative secure payment solutions for contact centres and e-commerce, has announced that business process outsourcing (BPO) specialist Sigma Connected is using Agent Assisted Payments solution. Calls relate predominantly to general customer service and early arrears enquiries.

Connections 52

Connections e-support Customer Experience Financial 52

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The Ecommerce industry has seen an impressive development in recent years. Not only are online retailers enjoying massive revenue from their customers (expected to be over $6 trillion in 2022 ), but the platforms themselves are also becoming increasingly sophisticated. For many, the answer is found in conversational AI.

Retail 208

Retail Customer Experience Chatbots Ecommerce 208

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Cape Town CBD’s booming BPO industry remains an attractive support for UK, USA, Australian and some Western European companies wanting to streamline costs and manage risk in the face of rampant inflation and economic uncertainty. Above all, a global shortage of talent offers Cape Town’s youth incredible opportunities.

Industry 52

Industry e-support Telecommunications Transportation 52

Magellan Solutions

MARCH 26, 2024

Outsourcing Customer Service: The Smart Move for SMEs So you’re a business owner, always on the edge trying to keep up with the competition. Sure, you know it’s the happy customers that matter, but doesn’t customer service management look like a time-consuming skydive into a pool with no bottom?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Multi-Channel e-support Culture 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 22, 2021

Nobody thinks they’re neglecting customers… but many are. Some of us live, breathe and constantly think about the customer experience. Business leaders, in fact, have not been trained, educated or even asked to consider customer experience. Even customer journey maps can neglect key phases of the customer experience.

Customer Journeys 297

Customer Journeys e-support Customers Loyalty 297

Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Art of Selling CX: Convincing Skeptical Senior Leaders on Customer Experience Success Introduction In the dynamic landscape of customer experience (CX) management, the journey extends beyond strategic implementation; it’s a constant process of persuasion and selling ideas, especially to senior leadership.

Customer Centricity 130

Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Automotive Fashion 130

Solvvy

JUNE 22, 2022

You’ve probably noticed that your customers are impatient. When they search your website for answers or reach out for customer service or support, they want answers now. Chatbots help you meet this demand by allowing your customers to type or ask a question and get an answer immediately. What is Conversational AI?

Self Service 119

Self Service e-support Chatbots Knowledge Base 119

Storyminers

JULY 31, 2017

I n terview w i th M i k e W i ttenstein, F o un d e r of Storyminers as seen on the Digital Customer Experience website . T ips from an Expert in design thinking, c u s tomer e x p e rience and the power of story. Is there a difference between customer experience and digital customer experience anymore?

Customer Experience 153

Customer Experience e-support Chatbots Comparison 153

TechSee

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In this article we will discuss how to reduce returns in e-commerce and explore a number of tried and true strategies. One method used by retailers to address the challenge of how to reduce customer returns, is restocking fees. Restocking Fees. This video says it all: Better Instruction Manuals. Use of Analytics.

How To 124

How To e-support Self Service Retail 124

West Monroe

APRIL 27, 2022

This shouldn’t be a surprise: 73% of those involved in B2B research and decision-making today are millennials, a generation well-known for its reliance on technology. The expansion and upsell motion also become critical to maximize the lifetime value of the customer. The value of an optimized e-commerce channel.

Software 52

Software e-support Multi-Channel Industry 52

West Monroe

APRIL 27, 2022

This shouldn’t be a surprise: 73% of those involved in B2B research and decision-making today are millennials, a generation well-known for its reliance on technology. The expansion and upsell motion also become critical to maximize the lifetime value of the customer. The value of an optimized e-commerce channel.

Software 52

Software e-support Multi-Channel Industry 52

Team Support

JULY 6, 2020

because of all of the e-mails related to support tickets piled up? This is one of the top pain points reported by B2B customer support professionals, and this four-part blog series will explore how the right B2B customer support software will help you solve for all of them.

B2B 104

B2B Software e-support System 104

BirdEye

AUGUST 3, 2023

Imagine a world where every customer leaves your store, feeling satisfied and eager to return. However, it’s not just about wishful thinking; it’s about understanding the key metric to make this dream a reality – the customer satisfaction score (CSAT). Table of contents What is the customer satisfaction score?

Customer Satisfaction 98

Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity Culture Effort Score 98

CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Businesses can customize the service to fit their unique needs and adjust usage on the fly—all without the heavy lifting of developing and maintaining the technology themselves. How Businesses Are Using CPaaS From healthcare to retail, industries are leveraging CPaaS to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare e-support Video Chatbots 52

SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In today’s business landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into customer interactions has become pervasive, spanning industries from retail to healthcare. Just as individuals have unique personalities and communication styles, AI can be imbued with characteristics that resonate with customers.

Connections 52

Connections Strategy e-support Chatbots 52

Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. When it comes to delivering exceptional customer service, businesses face numerous challenges.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service e-support Contact Center 52

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands to elevate customer experience to stay competitive. As more consumers turned to e-commerce, more companies had to step up their digital game, in turn forcing SaaS providers to deliver so brands could satisfy their buyers. Why Do You Need to Elevate Customer Experience? 54% of U.S.

Brands 104

Brands Customer Experience Self Service e-support 104

Kustomer

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are always things to improve upon, always more customers to service, always proactive outreach to do. But when circumstances shift rapidly, and businesses are asked to do more with less, it brings to light the importance of efficiency in customer service. Even during the best of times, businesses strive to be more efficient.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Self Service e-support Report 98

Uniphore

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The partnership between Uniphore and Tech Mahindra combines Uniphore’s AI and automation-driven technology with Tech Mahindra’s service expertise. Uniphore and Tech Mahindra jointly create exceptional customer experiences and improve service outcomes by supporting customer service automation.

Average Handle Time 130

Average Handle Time Return on Investment e-support Analytics 130

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Conduent Incorporated , a global technology-led business solutions and services company, released new research that provides a focused, in-depth view of the state of the customer experience (CX) within the retail/eCommerce vertical. email, chat, live, social, etc.) email, chat, live, social, etc.)

Consumers 59

Consumers Self Service Multi-Channel Ecommerce 59

transcosmos Information Systems

JULY 24, 2016

Regardless of the industry your business belongs to, there’s no denying that customers are and will always be your company’s lifeline. Thus, providing superb customer service support should be on top of your priorities. With the continuous technological developments we have today, consumer behavior changes as well.

Industry 48

Industry Customer Service Telecommunications e-support 48

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2021

H e explores the impact of COVID-19 on contact centres and the consumer response during the pandemic. They were the cornerstone of the service industry, and in many ways they still are. Contact centres have been at the forefront of advancements in customer-facing communication technology. Keeping Customers Front of Mind.

e-support 138

e-support Omni-Channel Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity 138

Kustomer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

2020 likely changed the CX industry for good, and there may be nothing more ill-advised than to ignore the lessons learned about holiday CX during that year. Retail and e-commerce organizations were also facing limited staff, frequent shipping issues and more challenging inquiries. New Normal, New Challenges.

e-support 98

e-support Retail Customer Journeys Wait Times 98

CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

Environmental management company Green Spark is using the latest cloud and mobile technology to boost sustainable business growth. Long before BigChange, Green Spark relied on spreadsheets and e-mails, as did most companies at the time, but the need to scale and grow led to the search for improvement.

Management 52

Management CRM e-support Customer Relationship Management 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

Historically, customer support teams have taken a reactive approach to customer issues. Improving customer experience was more about finding solutions to customer-reported issues than proactively taking steps to improve the value and quality of the company’s products and services.

Analytics 59

Analytics e-support Customers Customer Satisfaction 59

Magellan Solutions

JULY 11, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, excellent customer experiences are crucial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to succeed. Embracing customer experience outsourcing strategies is a game-changer for maximizing customer engagement. SMEs must prioritize customer satisfaction and loyalty to have an edge.

Customer Experience 75

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score e-support 75

Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2022

Statistics on the Philippine BPO Industry for the year, 2022. There were undoubtedly many disruptions that caused havoc for businesses in 2020 and this also affected the Philippine BPO Industry. We’ve compiled all the crucial data and facts regarding the Philippine BPO Industry sector in this post. Source: IBPAP.

Report 40

Report Industry Government Healthcare 40

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Customer experience (CX) is a determining factor in whether customers are loyal to a brand or not. Over 80% of companies who prioritize customer experience report an increase in revenue. 2020 brought huge changes to the business world and impacted customer service and operations across the board. The result?

Omni-Channel 140

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Chatbots e-support 140

SurveySparrow

JULY 6, 2023

Well, welcome to the realm of retail customer experience, where dreams come true. So, what exactly does “retail customer experience” mean? In simple terms, it refers to the sum of interactions and impressions a customer has while engaging with a retail brand. Sounds like a dream, right?

Retail 52

Retail Customer Experience Customer Journeys Effort Score 52

SurveySparrow

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

What is it that’s making you look for a Customer Thermometer Alternative? The team and I spent a whole day finding the best alternatives to this customer feedback platform. What is Customer Thermometer ? Customization is limitless with instant survey design options and an icon playground.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel CRM Tourism e-support 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Now more than any other time of year, e-Commerce becomes a more dominant force in companies’ sales, and subsequently, online customer experience. Workers are leaving their jobs in every industry — from restaurants and grocery stores to corporate offices, big-box retail and more. In August 2021 alone, 4.3

Tips 97

Tips e-support Customer Journeys Contact Center 97