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. Forget IVRs and long wait times. Self-service. write messages, articles and books by voice. use devices via voice when typing is not convenient or safe.

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Self service Chatbots Personalization Interactive Voice Response 186

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. Train staff on empathic communication and issue escalation.

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Customer Service Journey mapping Wait times Self service 83

CCNG

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

As high-ticket levels continue to overwhelm teams across the globe, help centers and FAQ areas have become vital resources for customers in need of resolution who are trying to avoid long wait times. AI solving more than 10% of requests).

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Fast service or the right support? 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. Striking the right balance and creating a service experience that works for everyone. The challenge for businesses?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Despite the store having 16 self-service checkout machines installed, only half of them were operational, leaving Jack and other customers waiting in line for over ten minutes while eight machines stood unused. Retailers must recognize that offering faster checkout options like self-service machines isnt enough.

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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. navigate an IVR menu and explore self-service options. While interacting with voice bots, users can receive real-time, contextualized, and relevant responses. Bring down the waiting time .

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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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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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Wait times Call Center Average Handle Time Interactive Voice Response 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2017

This week we feature an article by Matt Nolan who talks about what a great customer service experience really is. We can learn a lot when we look at what companies around the world are doing to adopt new service models. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com. Shep Hyken.

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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. Editor’s note: A version of this article first appeared on Forbes and CustomerThink.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

At the time of this article, he’s had almost 18 million views. Good and bad experiences handled the right way, make social customer care far more important than basic customer service. It blurs the lines between customer service, marketing, and even sales. Regardless of social media channel, reaction time is paramount.

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Marketing Customer Service Airlines Self service 220

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? Best practices: Anticipate future customer demands by focusing on the most critical metrics, using consumer data responsibility, and leveraging real-time and historical data.

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Contact Center Analytics First call resolution Abandon rate 62

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. Self-Service Options Modern customers value convenience.

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Contact Center Call Center Interactive Voice Response Wait times 52

GetFeedback

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Our list of the top CX articles of 2019 covers all these topics and more. . Article No. We start our list with this article from The Wall Street Journal. ’ Article No. article, David describes how to leverage the value of relationships in the customer experience journey. March 26, 2019 | David Nour | Inc.

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Customer centricity Airlines Finance Technology 84

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Queue wait times can be a significant frustration for customers and can lead to poor customer experiences, leading to lower sales and revenue. Here are some more ways retail stores can cut the queues and reduce customer waiting time. Use Mobile Checkouts Mobile checkouts are another great way to reduce queue wait times.

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TechSee

JULY 9, 2019

Wasted hold time. If customers must wait on hold, why not make good use of their time? Implementing automated customer identification processes and personalized promotions during wait times can add value to the interaction and reduce customer effort once the agent comes on the line. Shoddy self-service.

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Call Center Customer effort Average Handle Time Contact Center 143

3CLogic

MAY 31, 2024

Voice self-service has been an integral part of contact center initiatives for years. Although the reason for using self-service options varies from use case to use case, the majority of us — customers, employees, and enterprise leaders alike — agree it's a convenient service channel.

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Self service Enterprise Wait times Abandon rate 59

NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

This makes the contact center business or department inefficient and unable to promptly solve more serious issues by generating long call queues and ramping up the wait time. The basic philosophy of self-service is that individuals should be empowered to achieve their goals rather than relying on contact center agents for assistance.

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Self service Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Banking 52

Wowdesk Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

From small startups to large enterprises, leveraging the right technology can create a competitive edge in customer service. 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.

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Help Scout

AUGUST 3, 2021

Part of creating a great customer experience is empowering people to help themselves, and one of the best tools to help you enable self-service is frequently asked questions (FAQ) software. Those articles can then be sorted into categories for easy navigation or searched for, depending on the software. What is FAQ software?

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Nowadays, with the advent of technology, customers have multiple channels to interact with businesses that include self-service options like voice-enabled assistants, online portals, and mobile apps. As a result, self-service is becoming a cornerstone of customer experience in contact centers.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This article underscores the importance of creating a streamlined and reliable customer experience and explains several technological approaches that can help deliver it. Once inside the park, a mobile app helps locate the attractions, provides estimated wait times, and even integrates with the Fast Pass VIP option.

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Customer Experience Self service Banking Analytics 150

NobelBiz

MARCH 28, 2023

This renders the contact center business or department inefficient and unable to properly solve more serious issues in a timely manner by generating long call queues and ramping up the wait time. What is Self-Service for contact centers? You guessed it, it’s money. Here’s the simple math.

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Self service Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Banking 52

Comm100

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding Customer Service Automation Customer service automation is the use of technology to simplify and improve how businesses assist their customers. Another key feature of customer service automation is self-service options. Helps improve the quality of conversations by offering human-like responses.

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The Petrova Experience

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Our 5th 2021 customer experience trend highlights contactless and self-service experiences across industries. Before we dive into this topic, let’s take a moment to define what contactless and self-service mean to us. What is Self Service? To begin, let’s define self-service.

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Self service Airlines Healthcare Transportation 45

TechSee

MARCH 17, 2020

In today’s customer-centric and highly competitive marketplace, field service organizations must meet the growing expectations for shorter waiting times, quicker resolutions, and better overall customer experience. Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), field service organizations can now make all this a reality.

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Enterprise Customer centricity Wait times Self service 109

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

AI-powered chatbots and assistants eliminate major customer pain points like long wait times and repetitive authentication processes. An intelligent CCaaS system also can empower customers with self-service options so they get what they’re seeking faster.

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Enterprise Contact Center Chatbots First call resolution 59

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

When customers feel that their time and comfort matter, they’re more likely to view their experience positively and come back. Example: Self-service kiosks in a fast-food franchise let customers place orders quickly, cutting down wait times.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

If so, your customer service must emphasize these qualities. For example, if your branding promises hassle-free shopping, long wait times or complicated return policies could undermine that. Optimized live chat systems, self-service portals, and omnichannel help desks ensure smoother interactions and faster resolutions.

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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! Similarly, implementing a self-service option without considering the needs and preferences of your customers could lead to a poor customer experience.

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TeamSupport

MAY 3, 2023

Ticket deflection , by definition, is the automatic process of redirecting customer inquiries to self-service tools , empowering them to solve their own problems without the assistance of a live agent. Cuts down on customer wait time. What is ticket deflection? How does support ticket deflection benefit the customer?

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JustCall

MARCH 10, 2023

In this guide, we will look at how you can improve your self service customer service and leverage its holistic benefits (for the customer and the business). Mobile self-service: With the rise of mobile devices, more and more customers are using their smartphones and tablets to access self-service options.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Its intelligent knowledge base/self-service platform is powered by artificial intelligence, unified search, rich analytics, and machine learning. The Canadian-based Coveo increases self-service success and case deflection by making search core to the self-service experience.

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Contact Center Technology Self service Call Center 116

Comm100

MAY 7, 2024

In an era where quick resolutions and personalized interactions are demanded, streamlining customer service translates into measurable business success. 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.

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Customer Service Chatbots Self service Analytics 93

Inbenta

MAY 11, 2020

Self-service tools such as chatbots, knowledge management, and search engines have become very common and most customers are now used to interacting with these online. Check out our article on the difference between symbolic AI and machine learning for a more in-depth understanding.) Clarified customer journey.

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Customer Experience Chatbots Self service Wait times 94

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

And if you keep them waiting — for any amount of time — for customer support, they’re going to complain about it on Twitter and ditch you at the next opportunity. If you can’t add extra agents, invest in technology that helps you minimize wait times, like advanced call-backs. Integrate Your Channels Better.

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Interactive Voice Response Banking Self service Technology 108

ShepHyken

APRIL 7, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Manpreet Singh Chawla, senior digital marketing executive at Knowmax , a SaaS-based organization that offers knowledge management solutions for various industries. Long-term effects on customer service quality could be caused by out-of-date support software or ineffective internal communication.

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Advertising SaaS Multichannel Wait times 120