ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 10, 2019

Here’s a list of top nine customer service trends you need to watch out this 2019: #1: Self-service – The New Mantra! Self-service no doubt is the new mantra in the customer service segment that allows people to find solutions to their problems hassle-free. Greet visitors with personalized messages.

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TechSee

JUNE 10, 2021

It’s no secret that truck rolls are a necessary evil for the service industry. Absolutely, your customers aren’t happy to wait for service. Of course, in-person contact puts employees and customers at risk. The end-user can easily accomplish these activities in self-service mode or by speaking directly with a remote expert.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Any reports of the death of interactive voice response (IVR) as a customer service channel have been greatly exaggerated. In 2019 businesses continue to fund their IVR call solutions as statistics both formal and anecdotal continue to demonstrate the need. Offering faster, more convenient service at literally any time.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Self-service is finally coming of age, with leading enterprises embracing the paradigm of customers helping themselves. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2020, 10% of initial B2C interactions will be virtual, up from less than 1% in 2019. But it turns out that not all self-service options are created equal.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Customers want to be able to reach a live person when they need assistance. First, make sure that your contact center is easily accessible and that customers can reach a live person when they need assistance. Second, make sure that your customer service reps are properly trained to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

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TeamSupport

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019…. 1) B2B self-service will become more interactive – Thanks to an increase in on-demand video content in their personal lives, customers are more frequently asking for the same in the business world.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Speak to your customers in a conversational and personal tone. Expectation: Customers expect personalization and want companies to understand their unique needs. Personalized customer service is about treating people as individuals. Personalized customer experiences drive up customer loyalty.

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

This may be self-service, in-person, phone, email, chat, social media or text message. She is known for her thought leadership, speaking about CS, CX and self-care for contact center agents at business conferences such as Zendesk Relate and ICMI Expo. You may use some or all of them. Back to CX Accelerator Blog

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 11, 2018

However, with a firm grasp of some of the advancements that 2018 has brought us, it’s logical to predict that these will continue to make an impact on Customer Experience Management in 2019. Not surprisingly, along with an increase in chat is an increase in self-service overall. AI, Bots & RPA. www.upstreamworks.com.

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Toister Performance Solutions

OCTOBER 15, 2019

We've all experienced a self-service fail. while using the self-checkout lane at the grocery store. Self-service is fine when it works, but it often doesn't. Studies have found widespread theft among self-checkout customers at grocery stores. Perhaps you've found yourself yelling "Human! into a phone.

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Steve DiGioia

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

In celebration of Customer Service Week (October 7-11, 2019), this post focuses on the customer service professionals who make it all possible. A customer service professional keeps finding ways to improve the experience, to simplify actions, and to streamline the process to serve those in need. Click To Tweet.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Sabio’s Chief Innovation Officer, Stuart Dorman highlights what he sees as the 10 key CX technology trends that will shape successful customer experiences during 2019 and beyond. 10 Key CX Technology Trends for 2019. Expect 2019 to see this trend accelerate, particularly as we see the trust agenda escalating in today’s post-GDPR world.

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Zingtree

JANUARY 16, 2019

In a recent Call Centre Helper article , their panel of experts has published their call center predictions for 2019, ultimately defining how they believe the industry will evolve this year. Customers expect to seamlessly switch from self-service options on web and mobile to chat, email or phone. – Ed Creasey at NICE.

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Eptica

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager Taking stock of customer service in 2019. Published on: December 11, 2019. And what better way of doing this than exploring the 2019-20 Contact Babel UK Contact Centre Decision-Makers’ Guide , sponsored by Enghouse Interactive.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

According to Deloitte’s 2019 Global Call Center Survey , customer service topped the agenda for most firms. 78% of participants believed that improving customer service came a close second. Back this service up with flawless in-person support as well and you’ll maximize customer satisfaction. Final Notes.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. Here are some of the 2019 trends that can help create an effortless agent experience. But they are not the same.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Their customers are more likely to make repeat purchases, to try additional products or services, and to recommend the brand to family and friends. However, many companies are still struggling to make the customer service experience as effortless as possible. Customer Service will become increasingly AI-driven.

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Callminer

DECEMBER 17, 2019

.” – 88 Call Center Statistics You Must Read: 2019 Data Analysis & Market Share , Finances Online; Twitter: @Financesonline. ” – 30 Call Center Statistics and 10 Metrics To Track In 2019 , Time Doctor; Twitter: @manageyourtime. billion by 2026, registering a healthy CAGR in the forecast period of 2019-2026.

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CCNG

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Lumoa , 2018) In 2019, customer experience will continue as a major factor in how companies do business. Acquia, 2019) 78.5% Gartner, 2021) 8 in 10 consumers report that businesses are meeting or exceeding their expectations for service, compared to 67 percent in 2014. Only 8% of their customers agreed.

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

According to the 2019 Global Customer Experience Benchmarking Report from NTT Ltd., According to the 2019 Global Customer Experience, Benchmarking Report from NTT Ltd., Utilize Self-Service Options. Lessen this strain by making use of self-service options.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 4, 2019

Let’s talk 2019 predictions. But what if you could have a better idea of the changes 2019 has in store for Customer Success professionals? As the chatbot craze subsides, I anticipate behind-the-scenes AI to become a major trend in 2019. In 2019, not only will this trend increase, it will become much more mindful.

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Aspect

JANUARY 25, 2021

We recently announced the general availability of Aspect® CXP 20, the leading application for designing, developing and deploying the omnichannel self-service solutions customers demand. CXP 20 includes a modernization of self-service solutions by enabling voicebots on the platform.

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Mindtouch

JANUARY 23, 2020

Over the past ten years—and especially in 2019—the evolution of the customer journey accelerated dramatically, pushing enterprises like ours to constantly bring value to customers. New revenue generation : A B2C company estimated that strategically adding CTAs to self-service content had helped increase revenue by 8%.

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Monet Software

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

We’ve reviewed several 2019 outlook pieces, and these are the ideas we think have the most merit. It delivers the kind of data that cannot be gathered through other means, and provides a more accurate picture of a company’s customers, and how satisfied they are with the products and services offered. What’s new in analytics for 2019?

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Etech GS

APRIL 30, 2019

Contacting a company in the hopes of resolving an issue only to receive less-than-impressive service is likely a scenario you’ve personally encountered at least once in your lifetime. Here are five trends to consider employing to elevate the level of service offered by your business in 2019. .

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Aspect

OCTOBER 3, 2018

As we head into the last quarter of 2018 and start to look at 2019 priorities, cloud-based customer engagement platforms must be a serious consideration for any customer service department looking to provide better experiences and keep pace with mobile, tech-savvy, self-sufficient consumers. Modern Self-Service.

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Solvvy

DECEMBER 23, 2019

, it’s an opportune time to reflect back on all the good things that happened to us in 2019. Last quarter, Solvvy was named a Momentum Leader for Customer Self-Service by G2, and we’re delighted to announce that we’ve now been recognized as a leader a second time in a row ! ” Alix Q. ,

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Noble Systems

JANUARY 30, 2019

Many of the 2019 trends indicate a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate goal for contact centers — to foster meaningful connections with consumers. To this end, we have grouped the top contact center trends for 2019 into these three categories: human, effortless and transformative.

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Avaya

APRIL 1, 2019

Gartner predicts “by 2023, customers will prefer to use speech interfaces to initiate 70% of self-service customer interactions, rising from 40% today.” [1]. What are you doing to ensure your contact center is ready to handle this 75% increase in self-service customer interactions while avoiding the scenario previously described?

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3CLogic

APRIL 20, 2021

It’s no surprise then that leading companies are adopting voice self-service solutions in addition to their IVR solutions to not only manage call volume but provide a higher quality of customer service and improve call agent performance. The question is no longer should I adopt voice self-service for my contact center?

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Answer Dash

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The global customer self-service market is booming, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4%. Self-service is taking over and becoming a key player in the customer service market, and both companies and consumers should take notice. In other words? Here’s everything you need to know. BMC Software Inc.,

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Avaya

JUNE 24, 2019

Effortless self-service, agent augmentation, interaction insights, smart pairing…nowhere close to what one vendor alone offers today. Should a customer want to escalate a bot conversation to a live person, all context gathered during the interaction will be made easily accessible to the agent. Is your interest piqued?

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Comm100

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Cracking the Self-Service Code in iGaming Dive into the latest trends and best practices for delivering exceptional customer experiences in the digital age Watch now On-Demand Webinar 1. Self-Service Tools Have Evolved Dramatically Perhaps the biggest change we’ve seen since the rise of AI is the improvement in self-service tools.

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TechSee

JUNE 11, 2019

The technology is currently evolving, enabling virtual assistants to offer customers the option of full self-service. Elimination of unnecessary tech dispatches: by empowering customers to self-resolve issues, the frustration of waiting for a technician visit is often avoided. Impact of Visual Assistance on Product Returns.

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Monet Software

JANUARY 31, 2019

Is self-service really service? It should be – the more companies can provide answers to questions and allow basic transactions through a self-service channel, the more contact center agents can focus on the types of issues that require person-to-person communication.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. Here are some of the 2019 trends that can help create an effortless agent experience. But they are not the same.

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TechSee

MARCH 12, 2019

Visual support – where service is provided over a live video connection – has proven to be an effective method of driving high customer satisfaction ratings and building customer loyalty through personalized service. The Power of Visual Automation. Bringing visual automation to contact centers. Embracing the Future.

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