ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article on the most popular topic of the day (probably the year), AI.

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Call Center Chatbots Call center experience 209

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article includes five ways to manage the VIP experience, and of course, there’s technology, personalization, and more.

Customer Service 185

Customer Service Advertising B2C Big data 185

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This week he posted a great article about what never to say to customers. This article looks at the ways that the CES can be improved.

Customer Service 342

Customer Service Chatbots Customer effort Scripts 342

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: If you like beer, you will love this article.

Customer centricity 156

Customer centricity Customer Service Chatbots Customer Experience 156

ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2019

This week we feature an article by Irina Kirnos who writes about how chatbots are customer experience tools that are changing the way that companies interact with their customers. Chatbots are more than just automated FAQ answer generators. Personalizing the Customer Experience.

Chatbots 301

Chatbots Customer Experience Cloud contact Contact Center 301

ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2017

This week we feature an article by Reuben Yonatan who writes about how using chatbots for customer service properly can be a powerful customer service tool. Chatbots can be great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. – Shep Hyken.

Chatbots 380

Chatbots Customer Service Best practices voip 380

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My friend, Chip Bell, has written a great article that aligns with my belief that for the right reasons, it’s okay to fire the customer.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Advertising Chatbots Self service 161

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This article shows the power of generative AI (ChatGPT-type technologies). Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Personalization Surveys Chatbots 161

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. That’s the first of the five ways shared in this article. Of course, there are plenty more predictions and trends in the article.

Morale 161

Morale Customer Service Chatbots Feedback 161

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2021

This week we feature an article by Saurav, a marketer and storyteller at Freshworks. He shares how brands can make their customers’ digital experiences more personalized. Are you looking to make your digital customer experience more personalized? Why personalized CX matters in the 21st century.

Personalization 231

Personalization Customer Experience Chatbots Metrics 231

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Chatbots Make There 3 Customer Experience Improvements Possible by Rose de Fremery. SmarterCX) The chatbot age is here.

Customer Service 328

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Experience Personalization 328

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Some may refer to this as a marketing article, but I’ll argue that marketing is part of the customer experience – and vice versa.

Customer Service 176

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care Self service 176

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2021

This week we feature an article by Saurav, a marketer and storyteller at Freshworks. He shares how brands can make their customers’ digital experiences more personalized. Are you looking to make your digital customer experience more personalized? Why personalized CX matters in the 21st century.

Personalization 176

Personalization Customer Experience Chatbots Metrics 176

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: With Valentine’s Day next Sunday, I thought this is an appropriate article to start this week’s Top Five roundup.

Customer Service 257

Customer Service B2B Chatbots Self service 257

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: It’s been a while since I’ve read an article about Zappos and their amazing service. Are customer service chatbots full of chit?

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Chatbots CRM Technology 0

24-7 InTouch

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By analyzing a person’s buying behavior and actions, messages can be tailored to their preferences. The opt-in feature can start the initial conversation through chatbots, potentially resolving issues faster. The post Article: Enhancing Customer Experience Through SMS Deflection appeared first on IntouchCX.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience First call resolution Average Handle Time 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. AI adoption is nascent, but it’s set to soar as more teams turn to chatbots, text, and voice analytics, and other use cases.

Customer Service 259

Customer Service Chatbots Engineering Analytics 259

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Chatbots Make There 3 Customer Experience Improvements Possible by Rose de Fremery. SmarterCX) The chatbot age is here.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Experience Personalization 156

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. It’s more aesthetically pleasing than just texting with a chatbot or interacting on the phone with voice response technology. by Rebecca Bellan.

Customer Service 185

Customer Service Customer retention Construction Chatbots 185

JivoChat

APRIL 23, 2023

Chatbots have become a success around the world, and nowadays are used by 58% of B2B companies and 42% of B2C companies. In 2022 at least 88% of users had one conversation with chatbots. There are many reasons for that, a chatbot is able to simulate human interaction and provide customer service 24h a day. What Is a Chatbot?

Chatbots 75

Chatbots B2C Self service B2B 75

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants.

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Customer centricity B2B Contact Center 233

CCNG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Ranging from the intricacies of AI-driven personalization to the influential real-time analytical capabilities shaping proactive decision-making, these trends not only redefine operational structures but also signify a monumental shift in how contact centers engage with customers, aiming to provide unparalleled experiences.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Technology CCNG First call resolution 195

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. If you haven’t explored the subscription model for your business, this article will give you a good introduction.

Customer Service 264

Customer Service Chatbots Contact Center Call Center 264

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This is an excellent article to get you thinking about how AI could potentially be a part of (if it is not already) your marketing strategy. by Tara Thomas.

Customer Service 273

Customer Service Chatbots Metrics Contact Center 273

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article has some great information. How chatbots could change customer service over the next 5 years by Becky Peterson. Great concepts here.

Journey mapping 210

Journey mapping Customer Service Customer centricity Chatbots 210

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

AI chatbots for customer service provide seamless customer support that businesses need to succeed. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about AI chatbots for customer service and how to implement it within your customer support team. What is a Customer Service Chatbot?

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Customer Service Enterprise Customer Support 52

AWS Machine Learning

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re a person with a motor disability, juggling multiple tasks, or simply away from your computer, getting search results without typing is a valuable feature. Specifically, we focus on chatbots. Chatbots are no longer a niche technology. We also provide a sample chatbot application.

Chatbots 86

Chatbots APIs Scripts Management 86

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Use Emojis and Other Tips to Make Customer Service More Personal by Dianna Labrien. My Comment: The title of this article is claiming a “definitive guide.”

Customer Service 195

Customer Service Customer centricity Chatbots Airlines 195

Inbenta

JUNE 2, 2020

Set a goal for your chatbot. As obvious as it may seem, this is the number one chatbot best practice to keep in mind when starting to design a conversational agent. Give your chatbot a personality. Personality is the new user experience.”. Source: Ultan O’Broin from Chatbots Magazine ). Test, Monitor, Tune.

Best practices 130

Best practices Chatbots Feedback Technology 130

ShepHyken

JULY 2, 2021

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, Growth Marketer at Nextiva. Does your social media specialist have the autonomy to answer FAQs, or will there be a different point person? Some social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook allow brands to automate customer service through a button-based chatbot.

Customer Service 380

Customer Service Chatbots Accountability Self service 380

ShepHyken

JANUARY 13, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: The title of this article caught my attention. To start with, consider that some type of automation (AI, chatbots, etc.)

Customer Service 234

Customer Service Journey mapping B2C B2B 234

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This short article lists the top seven retailers and a few stats and facts about them. Personalization Becomes an Imperative for Brand Loyalty by Jim Tierney.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Personalization Chatbots Self service 189

Comm100

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Chatbots are quickly becoming a long-term solution for customer service across all industries. A good chatbot will deliver exceptional value to your customers during their buying journey. But you can only deliver that positive value by making sure your chatbot features offer the best possible customer experience.

Chatbots 93

Chatbots APIs Analytics Upselling 93

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. The AI chatbot application can respond to written prompts to generate stories, essays, articles, answers to questions, code sequences, and even jokes and poems.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Customer Experience Healthcare Personalization 52

Inbenta

OCTOBER 19, 2022

That’s where chatbots come in, the latest tool to revolutionize the educational sector. If you work for a business school or a digital school, you’ll find in this article some keys to face the new school year successfully while always having waiting lists for each of the courses offered by the institution you represent.

Education 95

Education Chatbots Personalization Marketing 95

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? My Comment: This short article has four great tips that anyone or any company can use.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Chatbots Multichannel Customer Care 174

Global Response

JULY 30, 2023

Are chatbots actually beneficial for call centers, or are they really just a new fad? Though 80% of consumers have interacted with a chatbot at some point, only around 23% of companies are currently using them in their customer service. Is a chatbot a cost-effective way to scale our service and availability?

Chatbots 62

Chatbots Call Center Self service Personalization 62