ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

Forget IVRs and long wait times. Self-service. You will eventually be able to resolve most mundane and simplest issues yourself thanks to: automated processes and responses, better knowledge and self-help recommendations, extra data from devices with sensors in your home (Internet of Things).

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Mindtouch

JULY 13, 2020

A few years ago, Harvard Business Review predicted that by 2020, 85% of customers would choose self-service first. In retrospect, the surging demand for customer self-service was inevitable. The good news is that a viable self-service offering can be launched within a few weeks. No, that’s not a typo.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Even so, gone are the days when talking to ‘a real person’ is the customer’s preference: Today, 70% of customers expect self-service options and most brands are taking note. Despite the clear demand for these services, 55% of consumers find self-service portals difficult to use. Dive Into Your Analytics.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 30, 2020

Customers are taking to social media to complain about being unable to get through to call centres and being disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. Companies are asking customers to avoid calling them and adding notifications about long call wait times on their websites. Only time will tell. Hungry for more stats?

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Creative Virtual

MARCH 25, 2021

Perhaps in the early days of limited in-person interactions and surges in calls to contact centres, customers were more understanding about long wait times or out-of-date self-help content. During the past year, more customers have turned to digital channels and automated self-service for support.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2017

To compound all this, traditional service – which waits until customers called the contact center before addressing a problem – has become much less effective. This helps… but it only adds to the scope and complexity of the service role, and can really blur the lines between business functions like sales and marketing.

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bold360 Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The playbook describes 5 key phases: (1) fortifying your digital self-service; (2) amplifying your digital support; (3) empowering your employees; (4) optimizing your support strategy; and (5) evolving to the next level of self-service. In this post, we’ll focus on phase 5, evolving to the next level of self-service.

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Aspect

JUNE 20, 2018

The evolution of customer self-service. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology are now being adopted by businesses and service-based organisations to create an automated consumer experience that is driving the evolution of customer self-service.

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

When you do reach out, you want to know that you’re in good hands and that an answer or resolution to your issue is waiting at the end of that interaction. This may be self-service, in-person, phone, email, chat, social media or text message. Jenny began her call center customer service journey on the front lines back in 2005.

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Fonolo

APRIL 11, 2023

And they should help call center managers see the importance of queue management and the perils of keeping customers waiting on hold You’ve come to the right place! In this blog, we’ll explore the best practices for call center queue management. It helps managers match staffing to call volume and prevent long wait times.

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UJET

APRIL 1, 2020

If there is a frequent, but low urgency issue that is solved with a self-service solution, create the support page and route it through the IVR queue. Accurate Wait Times. Seeing the wait timer can cause immediate customer frustration which can be heightened by the urgency of the request, a stressful situation, and more.

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VirtualPBX

APRIL 19, 2023

In this blog post, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to call traffic management, including tips and for effectively managing call volume. In a customer service context, call volume is a critical metric that is used to measure the workload of call center agents and to determine staffing levels.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Once you’re ready with these dashboards, here are some strategies to personalize your customer service: Let self-service options like the knowledge base or FAQs be your customer’s first step. Create self-service portals. Take a look at Airbnb’s self-service portal to inspire your own.

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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. Self-Service Options Modern customers value convenience.

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Call Design

OCTOBER 6, 2020

An omnichannel system will significantly reduce call times and will quickly resolve your customer service tickets. Provide Self-Service Options. A self-service option allows your customers to find solutions much faster while freeing up the time of your agents. How Call Design Can Help.

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bold360 Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

That playbook describes 5 key phases : (1) fortifying your digital self-service; (2) amplifying your digital support; (3) empowering your employees; (4) optimizing your support strategy; and (5) evolving to the next level of self-service. In this blog post, we’ll focus on phase 4, optimizing your support strategy.

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Zappix

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

How Digital Engagement Removes Friction Digital engagement encompasses a range of solutions, from visual IVR systems and self-service portals to proactive text and email notifications. Each of these tools is designed to empower customers, reduce waiting times, and minimize human intervention.

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Hodusoft

JULY 24, 2024

In a time of growing competition and dwindling customer loyalty, businesses need to focus on customer retention more than ever before. This blog post discusses why customer retention is crucial for an organization, key metrics to analyze customer retention rates and key strategies for improving retention. Read on and thank us later.

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SmartAction

JUNE 27, 2023

Virtual agents handle after-hours inquiries, provide self-service options, and streamline interactions. With automation, you can deliver top-notch service, exceed customer expectations, and drive business growth. Gradient Text Don’t Wait, Seize the Opportunity! Watch Now BLOG What is Conversational AI?

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Zappix

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In this environment, digital engagement tools like self-service options, orchestrated outreach, and visual IVR have become essential assets. Alleviating Administrative Burdens Administrative tasks can be a significant drain on time and resources.

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Fonolo

MAY 30, 2023

This blog will dive into best practices, discuss the features you should look for when sourcing tools, and help you discover the transformative power of innovative WFM software. Promoting agent empowerment through self-service WFM tools often include self-service capabilities that are empowering for agents.

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Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

Choosing the right inbound call center software can help businesses in improving customer satisfaction, reducing wait times, and increasing operational efficiency. In this blog, we will explore everything related to inbound call center software. This ensures well-organized call distribution and cuts down customer wait times.

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SmartAction

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Let’s explore the pivotal role of automation in financial services, focusing on its impact on customer service and the future of banking. Welcome Greeting: Digital Hospitality for Financial Services Voice self-service begins with the welcome greeting.

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 24, 2023

Companies should consider this cost when designing their experiences that require waiting. I got the idea for this topic while waiting in line at the grocery store. At my local market, a self-check-out was installed to reduce our wait times. Ironically, we have to wait to use them.

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Mindtouch

MAY 19, 2020

Around the world, customer experience has suffered at the mercy of even longer customer wait times. Despite what many might think, bots are not self-service. A bot is an amazing and worthwhile tool, but it will only serve well when put in the context and service of a well thought out CX strategy.

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Aspect

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

When thinking about transforming your contact centre, a good place to start is alleviating any ‘dissatisfiers’, the worst of which include: Wait times being too long for simple enquiries. Customers needing to repeat themselves multiple times. Self-service not being an option.

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TechSee

AUGUST 26, 2024

Providing excellent service in call centers is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty. However, call centers face a variety of challenges that can prevent them from delivering the best possible service. Similarly, call center agents are measured on their average handle times.

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Create a Self-Service Portal and a Service Catalog. Help desk software can efficiently track the right metrics for your business, including new tickets, ticket volumes, ticket distribution, response and wait time, resolution time, backlogs, satisfaction rates, etc. Gather the Right Metrics.

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Nicereply

APRIL 6, 2022

In this blog, you’ll learn more about the changes in the industry caused by COVID-19 and how you can manage your team better during quarantine. By maximizing its AI and self-service feature, you can quickly resolve customer concerns at their convenience. It also saves the waiting time and cost of online delivery.

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bold360 Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

COVID-19 has caused massive disruption in the customer service and contact center space, on both the supply side and the demand side. Investing in self-service and digital support benefits your service agents, customers and organization. Call Centers: Too Busy for Regrets.

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Call Design

MAY 14, 2021

For example, an automated attendant would play a message like ‘welcome to ABC company, please press 1 for sales, or 2 for customer service’. An IVR however would be set up to play a similar message, but perhaps with an additional option ‘or press 3 for self-service’. ” What are the day-to-day benefits of an IVR? .

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Now that you know what an IVR is, let’s explore a few of the benefits these systems offer: Resolve issues quickly : Research by Gartner revealed that 70% of customers use self-service channels to help resolve issues. Getting the call to the right person increases first-contact resolutions and reduces wait times.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

According to Bellomy Research , over 40% of those that use a contact center for utilities report an increase in important aspects like time, training, and associated costs needed for onboarding new employees. In this blog, we’ll explore the topic of using a call center for utilities and how it can enhance the overall customer experience.

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Hodusoft

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Many of them don’t have a few seconds to waste and it can be an excruciatingly frustrating experience for them if they are kept in the dark about how many callers are ahead of them and how long they have to wait for their turn. That sounds like a huge price a business is likely to pay if it doesn’t manage the waiting calls properly.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

However, as bot technology has rapidly improved, so too has organizations’ readiness to adopt chatbots in their customer service operations. By introducing a chatbot, organizations are now expanding customer service availability, cutting costs, increasing team efficiency, so much more. Providing a self-service option.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Customers receive fast, accurate responses, reduced misrouting, and reduced wait times. Conversational IVR breaks the mold of the traditional contact center, which focuses on efficiency at the expense of customer service. Realize substantial savings through deflecting calls to self-service channels such as a knowledge base.

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JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

This blog unlocks the secrets of using IVR automation with JustCall to handle high call volume with ease and free up your agents for what matters most! Reduced wait time is directly proportional to happy customers and more sales. Offer self-service options Customers often call with the same common questions over and over.

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