Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

In fact, 79% of US consumers say they have used a self-service portal for customer service, and 88% of customers expect companies to have self-service options. 65% use self-service channels because they like the convenience and don’t want to talk to agents or wait on hold to do simple routine tasks.

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Self service Airlines Accountability Customer Care 110

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

A Pop Culture Guide to Customer Care Training by Matt Searfoss. TCFCR) Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? A perfect way to open a discussion about some very important customer service topics. Five Ways to Humanize Customer Service by Jeff Toister.

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Self service Customer Care Technology 209

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2019

How AI Can Support Human Customer Service. They discuss trends in digital customer service, including hyper-personalization and fast, frictionless self-service. The trend across industries is toward elevating the customer experience. It allows for exceptional customer care.

Self service 52

Self service Contact Center contact center solutions Employee engagement 52

COPC

JULY 25, 2022

Organizations can make self-service a more desirable option by developing an easy-to-use system that resolves issues efficiently. See how Amazon Web Services (AWS) automates voice and non-voice communication using natural language ML services in our upcoming webinar.

Self service 81

Self service Benchmark Contact Center Chatbots 81

Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 10, 2016

Consumers in this part of the world still appreciate the retail outlets or customer care channels for the speed of service. More of these consumers (66%) want self-service for their needs over calling into customer care. Apple, Facebook or Google) provided comparable wireless connectivity.

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Wireless Self service Surveys Consulting 265

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. Medium) Ever been put on hold for three hours?

Customer Service 137

Customer Service Self service Surveys Scripts 137

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Since I assumed the chief executive role, we have targeted our efforts on continuing to grow our service footprint, but doing so in tandem with delivering excellent customer care. This is often a tough act to balance: rapidly scaling up business while still providing personalized customer service.

Customer Experience 360

Customer Experience Transportation Feedback Metrics 360

COPC

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With digital self-service technology advancing at a phenomenal rate, why are interactions with chatbots and interactive voice response (IVR) systems still the sources of so many frustrating customer experiences? How do you ensure you aren’t frustrating customers with poorly designed IVR systems and chatbots?

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Self service Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Benchmark 85

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s explore the top trends to watch in the year ahead. #1 Self-service In 2023, self-service options will remain a top priority for customers. Surprisingly, self-service options are provided by fewer than one-third of companies.

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Customer Service Chatbots Self service Customer Care 164

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This week we feature an article by Andy Ko who writes about not making your customers wait to have their questions answered. Self-service support is becoming more and more widely accepted. Don’t be fooled by the promise of traditional self-service solutions like knowledge bases and static FAQs.

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Self service B2B SaaS Enterprise 212

Inbenta

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Guiding Bank Consumers Towards Digital Self-Service. Digital services have become mainstream features in nearly every sector. Any service that can be delivered online, is technically a digital service. The combination of digital services and self-service is a different matter. .

Banking 95

Banking Chatbots Customer Care Self service 95

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Social Proof.

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Marketing Customer Service Airlines Self service 222

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

These would consume a lot of customer agents’ time if they answer each of them over call rather than solving complex customer queries. Hence, self-service automation is important so that customers can find their answers easily and the customer agents are only left with complex customer queries.

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First call resolution Management Chatbots Self service 213

Callminer

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

More Flexible Service Solutions. Consumers are looking for solutions to their problems across a range of channels, including digital and self-service, in ever-increasing numbers, thanks to pandemic pressures and storefronts closing. Contactless preferences encourage self-service, even online.

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Call Center Technology Banking Contact Center 376

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

When you checked in, did you use a self-service option—like the airline’s website, app, or airport kiosk—to check your bags, choose your seat, and print out your boarding pass? If you’re like most people, you used the self-service option. My Comment: This article had me a the title: “Kick Ass Customer Service.”

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Self service Feedback Customer Care 192

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it? How about “customer care?”

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care Self service 174

ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dan Rood, writes about the precious commodity of time and why we must use the latest technologies to help customers save time and have amazing customer experiences. I think a great self-service option is key for everyone. Shep Hyken. Three-quarters of U.S.

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Self service APIs Surveys Analytics 202

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Far more inclined to tap a forum or FAQ page for answers, they have downright driven the decision for companies to beef up their self-service portals. Born with a device in hand, millennials are incredibly proactive when it comes to solving their own support issues. Compare that with 10-15 hours of screen time!

Customer Service 258

Customer Service Self service Customer Support Scripts 258

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

” Customers want access to a quick solution. That could be with a live support agent, a self-service solution, instant chat, etc. Myths Busted: Great Customer Service Starts Here by Doug Sandler. These are great ideas that almost any customer service/experience innovation program can benefit from.

Customer Service 208

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Care 208

Interactions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a similar way, vendors have begun to market self-service as a catch-all phrase. . People can serve themselves through customer service transactions, instead of having to speak to a live agent. But as far as I’m concerned, just starting with self-service isn’t really self-service at all.

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Self service Technology Marketing Customer Service 62

CCNG

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Customers are less patient, and robust technology that meets both employee and customer needs isn’t being implemented fast enough and efficiently enough to reduce the anxiety. The drive toward self-service is a reality and with good reason, as customers want self-service.

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Management Average Handle Time Self service CCNG 195

Callminer

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It is the percentage of customer questions that could/should be handled in self-service by the customer. The best way for a company to improve upon this metric is to teach the customer how to access their self-service pages, such as checking their own order status. Brian Dooley @Brian_Dooley.

Call Center 561

Call Center Metrics Contact Center Wait times 561

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune! I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. by Deeksha Dadu.

Customer Service 228

Customer Service Customer centricity Self service Customer Care 228

Blueship Call Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

We’ll go through its advantages and advise on how to outsource customer care services flawlessly. Next, we’ll discuss how to choose the best outsourcing partner before highlighting top-notch customer service outsourcing firms. Should you outsource customer care services?

Customer Care 73

Customer Care outsourcing Average Handle Time Call Center 73

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

One of the big takeaways is that the leaders close the loop on feedback within 48 hours, which according to CustomerGauge, leads to a 12% increase in customer retention. 10 Insights from Customer Care Experts & Influencers by CGS. Why Visual Support is the Future of Customer Service by Robert C.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Benchmark Customer Care Finance 163

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

About: Robert Weideman is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Nuance Enterprise Division, responsible for customer self-service solutions that are used by leading organizations around the world to automate and optimize the customer care experience – from the call center to the Web and mobile devices.

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Chatbots Self service Enterprise Call Center 125

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

I worked at a self-service gas station. He then said, “Son, we’re a self-service gas station. That means our customers pump their own gas. How did he get into the oil business? Impressive!” Then I continued with, “Which means I pump gas.”. Of course, they would laugh. People pumped their own gas.

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Self service Customer Service Management Customer Care 226

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology. Self-service, web chat and chat bots gain in popularity. But which customer service medium is the most effective? Most customers will visit an organization’s website as their first point of interaction.

Customer Service 213

Customer Service Self service Personalization Technology 213

Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

A dedication to understanding your customers ensures that every interaction is personalized and purposeful, alleviating the pain of lengthy wait times and ensuring each conversation is met with effective, personalized assistance. Failing to invest in customer care risks customers seeking it elsewhere.

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Customer Care Self service Metrics Interactive Voice Response 62

Upstream Works

MARCH 26, 2020

This is especially true for video and co-browse customer care solutions. With high-quality and ease of use being on par with making a phone call, they provide the tools necessary to extend your reach, optimize resources, and strengthen customer engagement as people self-isolate. Video use case 2 – branch bank services.

Customer Care 78

Customer Care Healthcare Banking Finance 78

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Customers want their concerns resolved swiftly, without having to wait in line or being handed from one executive to another. . A good customer experience (CX) begins with a 24-hours seamless website user experience, followed by top-notch customer care, and concludes with the receiving of the product/service purchased from you. .

Customer Experience 261

Customer Experience Advertising Employee engagement Customer centricity 261

BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

The challenge, however, is that the more complex the customer journey, with more channels and points of contact in a single customer journey, the more effort (read: expense) is required from an organization to resolve each interaction – and often, as shown in the graph above, more customer effort is required to reach resolution.

Customer Care 71

Customer Care Wait times Self service Personalization 71

TechSee

APRIL 10, 2018

The research indicates that 69% of high performers consider technology provided by the service provider to be an important component of the BPO relationship, compared to only 27% of typical performers. Embracing technology provides BPO with the opportunity to own the automated self service part of the process.

Call Center 139

Call Center Technology outsourcing Self service 139

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this. Comparing generations, 48% of Gen Z embrace self-service options versus just 18% of Boomers.

Customer Service 178

Customer Service Self service Personalization Customer retention 178

CCNG

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Customers expect an integrated and consistent experience no matter which channel they chose to interact with you. Delivering this seamlessly for your customers also dramatically reduces costs, specifically through increased use of self-service and reduction of repeat calls and misdirects.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience CCNG Customer centricity Big data 195

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

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).

Self service 187

Self service Chatbots Interactive Voice Response Personalization 187

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

(SearchCRM) CRM sales and service automation can drive down costs when they drive customer self-service. But if they frustrate customers, what’s the actual implementation cost? That’s when support must seamlessly and easily flip over to a human connection.

Customer Service 209

Customer Service Self service Chatbots CRM 209