Win the Customer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the realm of contact centers, the pursuit of enhancing customer service while streamlining operations remains a top priority. As technology evolves, two prominent solutions have emerged: AI-powered chatbots and self-service portals. Let’s delve into the pros and cons of each to empower informed decision-making.

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Zappix

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the dynamic customer service landscape, businesses constantly seek innovative ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction. Enter the era of Digital Self-Service—a transformative solution that addresses these challenges and propels customer support into the future.

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24-7 InTouch

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Customer self-service can be improved with the help of interactive bots that offer features like FAQ documents and links within a contained conversation. With SMS, agents can handle multiple queries simultaneously, boosting operational efficiency and reducing wait times.

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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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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.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

How can AI-driven tools support customer service agents in delivering better service? Why is it important for companies to prioritize customer experience over cost optimization? Top Takeaways There is still a huge gap between what people expect from their customer experience and what they are getting.

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Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In our first blog, we explored how customer expectations are rapidly changing and what organizations should consider as part of their Self-Service strategy. This blog will continue that exploration with some insight into some of the benefits we’ve seen in organizations that have implemented Self-Service.

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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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COPC

JUNE 24, 2024

Maintaining high customer experience (CX) standards determines survival in a competitive market, where customer loyalty is hard to earn and easy to lose. Some research paints a grim picture of deteriorating service quality, while other studies found areas of significant improvement.

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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.

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TechSee

JULY 18, 2019

You’re satisfied with your purchase – not only because the product met your needs but also because the company provided you with a truly effortless customer experience. Customer effort matters. What are high-effort customer service interactions? Today’s consumers want their lives to be as easy as possible.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2022

She shares how you can reduce customer support tickets and enhance customer experience. The last thing you want in your business is to face an increased number of customer support tickets. . According to a survey, around 52% of customers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience. .

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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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CCNG

MARCH 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the need for companies to make the customer experience as effortless as possible. Online shopping and digital tools have become the" new normal," and the need for self-service options enabling faster, easier ways to contact companies for service issues and inquiries has never been greater.

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Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As is typical of unforeseen events of great magnitude, the pandemic has undermined all existing customer experience (CX) and Self-Service planning assumptions used by Contact Center administrators and operational management teams. Proactive Outbound Engagement + Self-Service = More Success.

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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). Chatbots and virtual assistants are being used to provide personalized and responsive customer support, including 24/7 assistance, in a cost-effective manner.

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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.

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Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Like any other industry, there’s always room for improvement in call center customer experiences. Call centers must deliver the best customer experience from jump, or else risk dealing with an unsatisfied customer, and getting negative press. Here are 7 tips for call centers to improve customer experiences: 1.

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CCNG

JULY 17, 2024

However, what the goal should be is determining how you can elevate the customer experience in your contact center utilizing automation, AI, and all resources available to you. These systems can still offer significant benefits, such as reducing wait times and ensuring customers are directed to the appropriate department.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Call flows play a vital role in seamlessly directing customer calls to the right place within your organization. They act as pathways that guide calls from the very beginning to a successful resolution, ensuring a seamless and efficient customer experience. Queue management includes hold music or comfort messages.

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CCNG

APRIL 12, 2024

However, what the goal should be is determining how you can elevate the customer experience in your contact center utilizing automation, AI, and all resources available to you. These systems can still offer significant benefits, such as reducing wait times and ensuring customers are directed to the appropriate department.

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Creative Virtual

MARCH 25, 2021

However, when it comes to areas like customer support, using a trial-and-error approach can have a devastating effect on your customer experience. And it is no secret that poor experiences can lead directly to customer churn and lost revenue. If that grace period did exist, it is now long over!

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Hodusoft

JULY 2, 2024

Expert’s Insight On Designing Competitive Customer Experiences in Insurance Industry In recent years, the insurance industry has evolved at a great pace. Just like other industries, delivering exceptional customer experiences has become more critical in the insurance sector as well.

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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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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

However, this time he was given a standard room, no little extras and was treated as a “regular” guest. Was this evidence of a successful customer experience strategy? Delivering a consistent customer experience is imperative for companies that want to drive loyalty. Inconsistent experiences do serious damage.

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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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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business communication, the significance of delivering an unparalleled customer experience is very important. According to helpscout.com , more than 76% of all consumers prefer the traditional medium of phone calls to reach customer support representatives.

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Interactions

MAY 6, 2022

In customer experience, wasting time is one of the biggest pain points for consumers. In a recent survey, we found the top obstacles people experience when contacting customer service have to do with time, such as long wait times or wasted time due to inefficient processes. .

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Inbenta

MAY 11, 2020

What is digital customer experience? The digital customer experience is the sum of all the digital interactions between a customer and a company, and the customer’s impression of them. The reality is that customers don’t really pay attention to the type of communication channel they use.

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Inbenta

JANUARY 25, 2021

Any friction in a customer’s journey can make or break customers’ loyalty and have an impact on potential revenue. Luckily, technology keeps on adapting to help deliver tools that can make customer experience (CX) a truly seamless experience for companies and consumers. Improved interactions thanks to AI.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The customer service world is evolving rapidly alongside advancements in technology. Contact centers are now tasked with handling more calls per hour while delivering a seamless customer experience, optimizing costs, and maintaining quality. Self-Service Options Modern customers value convenience.

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JustCall

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this guide, we will explore the key issues that plague the FinTech customer experience and understand how to use communication tools to boost Fintech customer retention. Solution: Any kind of basic and low-value questions can and must be addressed by leveraging self-service options. Let’s jump right in.

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Method:CRM

APRIL 3, 2023

In today’s competitive environment, it’s becoming more important than ever to invest in small business customer experience. But how do you go about creating an enjoyable experience that keeps customers coming back? Through this blog post, you’ll answer the question, “How do CRM systems improve customer experience?”

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Vistio

JANUARY 16, 2024

In this era of digital transformation, customer experience has become more crucial than ever before. Businesses need to ensure that they are staying ahead of the curve and leveraging the power of technology to provide personalized and efficient services in every interaction.

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CCNG

JULY 3, 2024

Good customer experience forms the foundation of a lasting customer-brand relationship. When a brand consistently creates rich customer experiences, it fosters brand loyalty and encourages customers to keep engaging with the business.

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Quiq

OCTOBER 22, 2021

At the same time, consumers have also grown increasingly frustrated with long wait times and the inconvenience of using traditional channels, like phone support, that have proven to fail in meeting shoppers’ expectations for immediate answers to simple, order-related questions. The Benefit of Providing Automated WISMO Responses.

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Spearline

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

trillion in consumer spending, due to poor customer experiences. The same Qualtrics study found that more than half (53%) of consumers cut spending after a single bad experience with a company, and 60% of consumers say they would buy more from a company if it treated them better. 2. Have shorter waiting times.

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