ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Social customer care may not be the most popular channel to deal with customer issues for most businesses, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. More and more customers are turning to social media to get help. When a company tells me they don’t want to participate in social media customer care, I ask why.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2018

Forced to listen to fake-happy ‘customer care’ puppets reading from scripts? The dissatisfaction you’ll be left with goes both ways: the cost of disappointed customers is high for companies, too. After just one bad customer support experience, trust in a brand is gone forever. Ever been put on hold for three hours?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Better Social Media Customer Care. Shep speaks with Matt Wilbanks, CEO and co-founder of HelpSocial, about providing a better social customer care experience. HelpSocial is the number one integration platform for customer care and social media. What is social care and why is it important?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

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ProProfs Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Everyone says that customer support used to be easy. For an 18th century blacksmith, the questions and concerns from customers were pretty simple. At least it was obvious that customers would simply walk to the store whenever they needed support. . Customer support is not rocket science.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

ROI’s on the Prize: Twitter Links Social Customer Care and Willingness to Pay by Lia Winograd. When a customer tweets to a company and receives a response, the customer is willing to spend 3-20% more. Where Customer Service is Failing: Top Priorities For Your Contact Center [Research] by Sharpen.

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ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Boaz Amidor, shares four techniques that have striking, measurable results when it comes to the efficiency of the Customer Support Program of companies providing online and mobile customer support. Customer support is just like this.

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Vcaretec

AUGUST 8, 2023

The main channel via which you communicate with your clients is through customer service, thus it can't be good for your brand, to put it mildly. However, good customer support outsourcing won't sacrifice quality and may, in many cases, enhance your service. Providing excellent customer service reflects well on your company.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

When it comes to customer care across major industries, like Retail & E-Commerce, Wireless & Telecommunications, and Healthcare, there are plenty of smart minds out there. As a leader in outsourced customer service solutions, the customer care specialists at Vcare voted on fifty of the top thought leaders in our space.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

One of the pillars of holiday customer care in 2015 is omnichannel support. Retailers cannot have any downtime across channels, from phone support, to their website, email, live chat, or on social media. At Vcare, we help clients get more out of their customer care channels, especially during the holidays.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

And it’s the top-tier retailers who understand these customer care trends who will be finding huge revenue numbers under the tree this year. Let’s break down the 4 biggest trends in retail spending as it relates to holiday customer care. Customer satisfaction numbers must remain high, even as shopping volumes increase.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

How Nike Is Beating Brands Like Apple and Adidas at Twitter Customer Care by Christopher Heine. My Comment: Social media customer service is a viable customer support option, and Twitter is one of the top social channels. Here are a few interesting takeaways from its seven-day study from midsummer.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

All of these elements must be taken into account for a COO or Head of Customer Experience to measure and understand the return on investment of their customer support center. There are many facets to any successful call center, either in-house or outsourced.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

For online retailers, customer service can be a huge differentiator, and a secret weapon for customer advocacy. At Vcare, creating amazing customer service experiences is all we do. At Vcare, creating amazing customer service experiences is all we do. Greeting - how are you opening the experience?

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Websites have been great for this and have replaced a lot of work that customer care agents previously handled. Unfortunately, a lot of customer support gets outsourced, and finding someone who can actually help is tough. Just take a stroll through Microsoft’s official support community.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

While an excellent concept for customers, it is also appropriate for the colleagues you work with. Social media customer care best when humans and bots are at play by Tara Jones. Retail Customer Experience) Here are five considerations for a mindfully sound social care strategy.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master. Good-quality customer service goes beyond the telephony software or CRM system you use. Here are some customer service telephone skills every customer support executive should possess. Greet Your Customer Politely and Professionally. Now, how can you achieve that?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2021

After a little troubleshooting over the phone, the customer support agent said, “I’m sorry, you’ll have to take the car into the dealership.”. But you knew that, and let’s all assume the customer service agent knew it, too. . – maybe even the world. One BIG problem. He couldn’t get the car started.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Facebook Messenger is becoming a great customer support channel, and more than 300,000 companies are on it with their chatbots as the first line of customer service. Millennials vs Gen Z: How Their Customer Care Preferences Compare by Guthrie-Jensen Consultants. Check out this article/infographic to learn more.

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TechSee

AUGUST 6, 2020

When COVID-19 hit, you pivoted to support work from home, considering employees’ every need during the pandemic. You painstakingly assessed which new remote customer support tools were needed, strategically shifted budgets, thoroughly researched vendors, carefully evaluated the tools, made the decision, and finally rolled out the solution.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This week we feature an article by Valeriya Yordanova who writes about how customer support agents can deliver the fast and personal customer support that today’s customers demand. Unfamiliar with the concept of waiting, customers want their problems solved now with minimum effort from their side.

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TeamSupport

JULY 13, 2023

And the B2B customer support industry is no exception to this transformative force. In our realm, businesses are looking to use AI technology to improve their operations, provide exceptional service, and increase customer support efficiency.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

There are a lot of outdated myths out there about outsourced customer care, and we’ve dispelled the biggest ones recently on the Vcare blog. Outside of the common misconceptions, though, we often get questions from clients and customer experience executives about the Pros and Cons of their outsourcing options.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

They are becoming more and more important in customer support and marketing. They are great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. 4 Simple Yet Innovative Tips To Boost Customer Care (without sacrificing your tech budget!).

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LiveVox

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Financial services is already a complex industry, and delivering exceptional customer care while resolving complex issues isn’t just a goal—it’s an art.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

The authenticity of an organization very much depends on the quality of the customer support that it provides. An up-to-the-mark first-call resolution (FCR) must be maintained to sustain a good customer experience. As the means of customer support are evolving, so is the significance of FCR.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

My Comment: Here’s a short, but excellent, article on the right way to do a customer survey – at the right time, the right length, the right questions, and how to use the results. Sales & Happy People, Guaranteed: Customer Support That Works by Lightricks. Do you want happier customers? Yes and yes!)

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

People need to know they can count on your product, not just your customer support department. Customer Service and Support: It’s a given that everyone in your organization will deliver a level of customer service that meets, if not exceeds your customers’ expectations.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Have you thought about how you and your organization can use technology to enhance the customer service experience? Shep Hyken speaks with Bill Aston about how the pace of change is increasing in the customer care environment. For instance, one support rep can have 20,000 or more customers.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too.

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Inbenta

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Subsequently, they now understand the importance of automation and 24/7 services that are not only convenient to them, but to their customers. This means seamlessly providing scalable 24/7 customer support on multiple channels and languages. check account balances. make additional requests. Get our 14-day free trial.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As we enter 2023, it’s clear that customer service remains a top priority for businesses across industries. The last three years have demonstrated the importance of strong customer support systems, as customers lean heavily on organizations for assistance in times of rapid change and uncertainty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills who discusses the importance of integrating an effective customer support system and how to decide upon live chat software for your organization. – Shep Hyken. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates , Microsoft Founder.

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24-7 InTouch

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As AI continues to evolve, the future of CX looks promising, with AI-human collaboration setting new standards for excellence in customer support. The post AI-Human Synergy for Exceptional Customer Care appeared first on IntouchCX. Learn more about how you can leverage AI to improve your CX at IntouchCX.

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ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2017

If he or she lacks any, they might not be the best choice for your customer support team. Both of these elements are important, as grammatically incorrect texts can lead to various misunderstandings, making the communication with the customer harder. Writing Skills. Before hiring a person, check the following two skills.

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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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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It’s human nature to focus on the red flags that pop up when you’re deep into the customer support RFP process. Here are a few green flag markers that help indicate that you’ve found the best-fit outsourced customer care partner. But knowing what a green flag looks like is just as critical. That’s where the magic happens.

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