ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills, Customer Support Expert at ProProfs , a company that provides software that empowers organizations to deliver happiness to their customers and employees. He writes about what automated customer service can do for your business. As humans, we are prone to making mistakes.

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Analytics Maximizing Chatbot Effectiveness: The Power of Analytics and Self-Service Share As businesses continue to adopt AI-driven chatbots for customer interactions, the challenge shifts from simply having a chatbot to ensuring it delivers real value. Learn how AI is transforming contact centers to drive cost savings.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 14, 2025

In 2025, healthcare customer support and customer experience (CX) isn’t just evolvingit’s entering a whole new era. Driven by advancements in AI and regulatory changes, healthcare brands are optimizing their call centers and redefining what patient support looks like.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This week, we feature an article by Andy Watson, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Customer Experience at RingCentral. He shares how AI is transforming customer and employee experiences by enhancing efficiency, engagement, and satisfaction through generative AI, chatbots, and real-time support.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2021

Customers enjoy feeling connected—when companies know who they are—even if it’s at a digital level. Chatbots will do more than just communicate with customers. Most companies use chatbots as a way to manage customer support. And AI will fuel this trend.

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HelpCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

From beauty salons to software companies, numerous businesses rely now on chatbots. These virtual assistants bring solutions for customer service and boost the level of engagement.

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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. She shares how you can reduce customer support tickets and enhance customer experience. Map the customer journey.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

These are micro-goals that drive your team towards customer satisfaction, e.g. “ We will respond to email messages within 6 hours”. These are strategies like “Hire empathetic people for customer support team” that maximize customer satisfaction. Like live chat, you can add chatbots to all websites. Strategies.

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Wowdesk Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Research shows that 86% of buyers are willing to pay more for a great customer experience, and companies that prioritize customer support software see up to 60% higher profits. With the rapid digital transformation, businesses must adopt the best customer support software to enhance efficiency and satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2021

Modern customers want real-time interactions that are personalized and consistent. To meet their demands, we expect to see more technology in customer support in 2021, as well as a growth in omnichannel support strategies. Here are five customer service trends to watch out for in 2021:? .

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2018

How to Eliminate Friction and Improve the Customer Support Experience. How can you provide a better experience for the customer and an even better one for the agents? Shep Hyken sits down with Brad Birnbaum, CEO and Co-Founder of Kustomer , to talk about how to understand and know everything about your customer. ?.

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TMP Direct

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming customer support by enhancing efficiency and satisfaction. As we look ahead, AI’s role in customer interactions will become increasingly vital. This blog explores the key trends shaping the future of AI in customer support, from hyper-personalization to autonomous systems.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Instead, they operate on a global scale, interacting with customers from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This expansion necessitates robust multilingual customer support to cater to a varied clientele effectively. 24/7 Availability: Offering round-the-clock support without the constraints of human work schedules.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Facebook Chatbots are the Next Big Thing in Marketing (+5 Chatbot Examples) by Devin Pickell. (G2 G2 Crowd)Facebook may be for social connections between families and friends, but its Messenger platform is home to over 300,000 customer service, marketing, and sales chatbots – and this number isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

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ShepHyken

JULY 7, 2021

It’s how you interact with people, both your internal and external customers. The customer support department deals with questions, problems and complaints. Of course, their customer service skills must be at the highest level when dealing with unhappy customers and solving problems.

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Comm100

JULY 3, 2024

Enhancing customer service efficiency while maintaining quality is a paramount challenge. Chatbots have emerged as a powerful tool in addressing this, offering numerous benefits that can transform customer interaction dynamics. Unlike human agents, chatbots can offer consistent customer support 24/7 without breaks or downtime.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Advances in the World of Customer Service. Shep Hyken speaks with HDI’s senior writer/analyst, thought leader, customer support guru, and co-host of the popular #CustServ Tweet Chat, Roy Atkinson. They discuss how technology is advancing customer service and support.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2018

If a customer needs support, a chatbot may not have all the answers. The best chatbots have been programmed to understand when it doesn’t have an answer or the customer is confused. For example, I may call to talk to a support rep. The chatbot knew when to flip me over to a live agent.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It does not matter if you deal with retail, technology or even online gaming; providing support at any time of the day will increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Around-the-Clock Accessibility Increases Convenience One advantage that is hard to miss with the 24/7 customer support is that it can be accessed easily.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Some companies will make the mistake of cutting in areas their customers might notice – and that’s a mistake you want to avoid. . Customer Support Over the Phone Is Not Dead – The phone is still the most popular way for customers to contact a company with questions or problems. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Wowdesk Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Whether a startup or an enterprise, investing in a helpdesk system optimizes operations and enhances customer loyalty. In this article, well explore why businesses must adopt a helpdesk ticketing system for seamless support. Overview of Customer Support Challenges Managing customer support without a dedicated system can be chaotic.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here are the steps she took to resolve the problem: She went to the company’s website and clicked on customer support. She answered a few questions, and once the technology identified her problem, a chatbot popped up. She was digitally “hand-held” through the process, which included the chatbot.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 3, 2020

To truly provide the best service for your customers, you need to focus on their entire journey with your company — examine their touchpoints, interactions, and expectations and ask yourself: Is there a way to make this process simpler?… while easing the burden off your support agents. Click To Tweet. Bio-authentication.

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Contact Center Pipeline

OCTOBER 20, 2021

There are more ways than ever for customers to interact with a company—from chatbots to text, email and even social media. But despite the rise of new digital communication channels, voice still reigns as king when it comes to sales and customer support.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

AI-powered co-pilots are the latest intelligent software tools designed to assist agents in delivering exceptional real-time support. Below, we explore how AI co-pilots are transforming the customer support landscape and evaluate some of the best solutions for your business.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A 24/7 call center ensures: Seamless support for customers worldwide. Enhanced Brand Loyalty Consistently excellent customer support fosters trust and loyalty. When customers know they can rely on your business anytime, they are more likely to remain loyal and recommend your brand to others. These include: 1.

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2023

Top Takeaways: In the age of advanced technology, it’s crucial for businesses to prioritize the overall customer experience. While chatbots and digital solutions are valuable, human-to-human interactions still plays a vital role, especially when technology falls short.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. AI-driven chatbots are being deployed more and more within customer support functions, but web personalization extends beyond just automated bots.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 19, 2021

They discuss how next-generation chatbots and automation technology allow brands to deliver concierge-like experiences for consumers. Next-generation chatbots and automation technology allow brands to deliver concierge-like experiences for consumers across every channel empowering the consumer 24/7/365 at a global scale.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2023

You can’t have a consistent and predictable CX without an EX to support it. . Most businesses today use technology to meet their customers’ needs. This comes in the form of streamlining processes, self-service customer support solutions and more. This makes everyone – both customers and employees – happier. .

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ShepHyken

JUNE 26, 2020

Smart automation solutions like chatbots can help companies meet their clients’ needs online without having to hire extra workers, extending working hours, or raising salaries. Here are the top retail chatbot use cases during COVID-19: Ordering. Additionally, chatbots provide instant answers to multiple people at once.

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ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Counter-intuitive as that may seem, the author is making the case that companies who deliver poor customer service are “most profitable.” Chatbots vs. Humans: The Better Option for Customer Service by Michael. FreshDesk) Chatbots are going head-to-head with human customer service.

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TeamSupport

MAY 31, 2023

Chatbots are fast becoming part of the digital core of tech tools that companies utilize as a secret weapon to increase their competitive advantage in the customer service arena. What Are Chatbots Chatbots are a chat software tool that mimic human conversation to efficiently perform routine tasks. Where are you located?

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aircall

AUGUST 14, 2022

But one way to ensure you can scale without compromising on quality is to scale your customer support team too. This means that however much your customer base expands or your business offering diversifies, you’re still providing what lies at the heart of a successful business: excellent customer service. .

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ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2024

Our customer service and CX research found that customers expect (and hope) a company or brand will proactively contact them about problems. While escalating complex issues to a higher tier can improve satisfaction, many chatbots lack robust escalation features.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

(ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience. AI adoption is nascent, but it’s set to soar as more teams turn to chatbots, text, and voice analytics, and other use cases. My Comment: Trust is a big part of the customer experience.

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TeamSupport

JULY 25, 2023

As a customer support leader, you know how important it is for your customers to be serviced in a timely manner. So, your company invests in the training needed to ensure your agents know the product and can help the customer use it. Siloed systems is one of the most prominent obstacles customer service teams face today.

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