Return Customer

JANUARY 31, 2025

In this article, we will go over several strategies to use with your customer service to maximize revenue for your e-commerce store. For example, using Couriers Texas can speed up returns or deliveries, improving service by cutting down wait times. They expect a shopping experience that feels personal and memorable.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2022

This week we feature an article by Shruti Bansal, Digital Marketing Expert at Ameyo , an AI-powered contact center solution. Perhaps this could be one of the main reasons businesses nowadays embrace new-age technologies and tools like voice bots and chatbots.? . Bring down the waiting time . Conclusion.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week we feature an article by Soumya Juttukonda, a content developer & digital media strategist at Knowmax , an AI enterprise knowledge base solution to enhance customer service. These solutions can focus on knowledge base management system , visual guides, chatbot creation, or visual assistance.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. Faster reaction time. Forget IVRs and long wait times. KLM used a chatbot with Facebook Messenger to serve 15% of boarding passes to customers via the Messenger and DigitalGenius.

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Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Enter AI chatbots – ever-improving tech that lets organizations automate conservations and meet the modern demands of fast, 24/7 support. This segment in digital customer service is growing fast, and 70% of customers now either use or are interested in chatbots for simple customer service. What is a chatbot?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For example, if you find that post-purchase inquiries frequently lead to long wait times, you might prioritize adding AI-powered chatbots to respond instantly to FAQs. Set Clear Milestones for Progress Set specific, measurable milestones to ensure progress over time. Month 6 Measure results via CSAT and NPS surveys.

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JustCall

MAY 14, 2024

Higher average wait time (AWT) almost always leads to higher abandonment rates and lower CSAT scores. No one likes to wait more than a few minutes to connect with a support agent (unless there’s a grave issue that’s worth the wait). Let’s see how you can solve these challenges and reduce wait times.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Automated Customer Support AI chatbots and virtual assistants are now handling a large volume of customer inquiries. These systems can provide instant responses, reducing wait times and ensuring that customers receive assistance at any time of the day. AI chatbots can answer common questions 24/7, reducing wait times.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

Helpful Resources If your issue doesnt require a live agent, Microsofts chatbot provides intelligent support with links to relevant help articles, videos, and FAQs. Potential Areas for Improvement: While Microsoft Live Chat is generally reliable, there are occasional challenges, including: Wait Times during peak hours.

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ROI CX Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While this season is an exciting time to enjoy with loved ones, contact centers can quickly become overwhelmed this time of year by an influx of calls, stressed-out customers, and increased demands. In this article, well share strategies and tips on how you can prepare your contact center for the holiday season.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Why You Need Automation in Your Contact Center In traditional contact centers, repetitive tasks, long wait times, and fragmented processes can lead to inefficiencies, dissatisfied customers, and burned-out agents. Virtual Assistants and Chatbots Virtual assistants help people and chatbots answer questions.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A sector that once relied on phone calls and long email threads has shifted to a world of instant messaging, AI chatbots, and automated systems designed to meet customer needs faster than ever before. For example, chatbots are a common tool in customer service automation. or How do I reset my password?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Chatbots and voice response systems are computer-generated tools that attend to trivial requests, while human agents concentrate on more complex issues. The strategy minimizes waiting times, increases solution rates, and maximizes resource utilization.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Thanks to AI-powered ordering systems, digital menus, and automated processes, long wait times are becoming a thing of the past. Restaurants that strategically implement AI for ordering, recommendations, and customer service can not only reduce wait times but also provide a customized experience that makes guests feel truly understood.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Customers don’t think they should have to choose.But new research shows that long wait times, vague responses, and endless transfers are pushing them away. Speed means nothing if customers are stuck in chatbot loops or can’t reach the right person when they need to. Fast or friendly?

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The convenience of online applications is a game-changer, particularly for busy professionals and first-time homebuyers who may feel intimidated by traditional processes. Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots are improving customer service by providing instant support and answering common questions.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

More importantly, customers were left dissatisfied, dealing with poor communication, long wait times, and disjointed interactions. Unlike generic chatbots, Jovee AI was designed from the ground up to manage sales and customer service interactions seamlessly across multiple channels—whether web chat, voice calls, or virtual avatars.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting wait time, reducing operational costs, and improving conversions are just some of the customer service superpowers already enabled by AI. Let’s explore the top 6 chatbot examples of 2020. A Chatbot to Help Mortgage Applications . A chatbot is the ideal companion to a home buyer’s journey with a bank.

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Wowdesk Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In this article, we explore how customer support software enhances business efficiency and customer satisfaction, the features that matter, and how to choose the best customer support software for your business. It includes help desk software , live chat support , ticketing system , and AI chatbots.

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Comm100

APRIL 12, 2022

For many local governments, this came in the form of customer service chatbots. Among local governments, more than 60% indicate that they’ve either introduced chatbots or have plans to do so in the next 12-18 months. This improves the quality of service, as well as reducing overall wait times and queue lengths.

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CCNG

MAY 10, 2023

You encountered a message from an organization stating due to higher-than-expected call volumes, your wait times will be longer than usual. You waited longer than a few minutes for an answer to a simple question. You experienced back orders, lack of inventory, lost orders, or shipping delays.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This article will discuss why forecasting is vital these days. Why Forecasting Is Important for Call Centers Enhances Customer Experience The correct number of agents is guaranteed to be available for incoming calls, reducing wait times and improving first-call resolution rates. It covers key elements that improve accuracy.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2020

This week we feature an article by Paul Selby, a product marketing director for ServiceNow Customer Service Management. An open letter to companies—and customers—on how to navigate the challenges of these extraordinary times. An open letter to companies—and customers—on how to navigate the challenges of these extraordinary times.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2018

Malene Wessel, Head of Marketing at Live Guide Chat believes chatbots can boost a company’s customer service, easily taking over the most simple and frequent types of customer contacts. . Chatbots can be your first line of customer service. If the chatbot doesn’t know an answer, it calls in your chat agents.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This week we feature an article by Janine Hunt, Client Partnership Director at Kura , a company that provides customer service solutions by outsourcing contact center services and software solutions. Too few advisors can also have the impact of causing long wait times – another key frustration for customers.

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Global Response

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Time: 12 minutes Table of Contents Introduction Looking to understand and use contact center analytics to boost efficiency and build customer loyalty? With these insights, you can track how many calls are being resolved and how much time an agent spends with each customer. Youre in luck!

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Comm100

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s at times like this where the real value of AI becomes clear. Many of our contact center customers are using our AI solutions ( Chatbot and Agent Assist ) to deal with these issues and react swiftly to the crisis. Take a look below for just one example of how a chatbot can effortlessly handle questions.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

AI-powered chatbots and assistants eliminate major customer pain points like long wait times and repetitive authentication processes. Drawing from past clicks, preferences and order history, CCaaS can provide hyper-personalized customer recommendations during a virtual assistant or chatbot interaction.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

24/7 Availability Chatbots and AI tools allow businesses to provide round-the-clock support, while human agents assist during peak hours or when escalations arise. AI Chatbots and Virtual Assistants Chatbots are often the first touchpoint in a hybrid contact center.

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Comm100

MAY 4, 2022

In this article, you’ll see why credit union digital transformation must be a priority and how credit unions can accelerate their digital transformation with the introduction of digital customer engagement software and tools. This improved productivity means reduced wait times for members and increased capacity for credit unions.

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Comm100

MARCH 19, 2020

It’s at times like this where the real value of AI becomes clear. Many of our contact center customers are using our AI solutions ( Chatbot and Agent Assist ) to deal with these issues and react swiftly to the crisis. Take a look below for just one example of how a chatbot can effortlessly handle questions.

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Myra Golden Media

APRIL 11, 2023

So, if you’re ready to take your contact center to the next level, read this article! This can involve integrating your CRM system with your chatbot or virtual assistant or integrating your speech analytics tool with your quality assurance program.

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Comm100

MAY 7, 2024

Before we dig into how to streamline customer service, let’s explain the most common benefits: Minimizing delays : Customers today have little patience for long wait times. Efficient customer service requires prompt responses, whether from AI chatbots offering instant answers or live agents with quick access to customer data.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It’s hard to remember a time when Chatbots weren’t a hot (albeit, polarizing) topic in the customer service and tech industries. From customized Chatbots on major brand websites to Siri and Alexa in our own homes, it seems like Chatbots have entered the discussion (and our lives) for good. Why Chatbots?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

At the time of this article, he’s had almost 18 million views. Simply put: nobody wants to wait nearly eight hours for a response to their complaint in the lightning-fast world of social media. Regardless of social media channel, reaction time is paramount. It doesn’t have to be expensive.

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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?

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Comm100

APRIL 11, 2022

Advancements in technology are providing higher education with effective ways to improve student support across every stage of the student lifecycle, and chatbots are becoming key to this. This article will showcase how universities and colleges are using chatbots today, highlighting a higher ed chatbot use case for three key departments.

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