CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For start-ups, where the reputation of your brand is still being built, providing excellent customer service can create lasting impressions and loyal customers. When its time to hire and train your first customer support representative (CSR), the process might feel overwhelming.

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Customer Support Customer centricity Construction Morale 52

ProProfs Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

It is no longer considered but needed to gain benefits like: Building delightful experience with proactive support approach. Learning the customer’s behavior and pain points. Building personalized customer support experience. Getting customer feedback and improving existing services. Knowledge Base Integration.

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Customer Support Sales Surveys Personalization 132

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2019

You do not need to talk on the phone, live chat, or email with a customer in order to provide good support. With self-service tools, like a knowledge base software , you can communicate answers to questions in a fast and more efficient manner – no human intervention required. It’s to head to Google.

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Feedback Self service Best practices Scripts 315

ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2020

Customers these days expect that they could get in touch with you in the best way that works for them. So, if you want to provide them with world-class customer support, you need to consider implementing a multi-channel strategy. You cannot limit your customers to one channel. Set Up a Knowledge Base.

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Customer Service Multichannel CRM Advertising 237

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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Customer Support Benchmark CRM Chatbots 117

ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2019

“Why do website visitors give low ratings to our live chat support?”. What should I do to improve customers’ experience on my website?”. How can I get the most out of my live chat for customer support?”. Use proactive chat invitations to boost customer support service. Thank you for your patience. .

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Best practices Customer Support Sales CRM 120

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Shep Hyken interviews Joe Jorczak, Head of Industry for Service & Support at Yext , a company that offers an AI-powered Answers Platform that understands the natural language that mirrors how customers ask questions with the capability to provide direct answers. Customer support teams are under pressure.

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Average Handle Time Chatbots Self service Customer Support 190

ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

Isn’t it overwhelming to see a backlog of customer emails when you log in? Don’t you want to reduce and manage your customer support queues? More than ever, it is critical to offer exceptional service to your customers. 62% of consumers switch service providers due to poor customer service. Image Courtesy.

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Customer Support Surveys Customer Service Management 109

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A customer service roadmap is a strategic plan that outlines the goals, processes, and milestones needed to offer exceptional customer support. Assign Tools and Resources What tools, personnel, or systems will help you achieve your customer service goals? Month 6 Measure results via CSAT and NPS surveys.

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Customer Service Journey mapping Wait times Self service 83

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

To ensure that the dicey game of customer happiness remains in your favor, we share 10 excellent customer support tips. Take a thorough read and find out what it takes to keep your customers satisfied, happy and loyal! 10 Awesome Customer Support Tips & Examples. Visualize the Needs of Your Customers.

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Customer Support Education Self service Surveys 98

ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2019

For every organization, customer support should be a top priority as it has the potential to make or break any business. When you respond to the queries of your customers on time and resolve their issues promptly, it yields a gratifying experience. Every support team has to deal with two distinct types of customers B2B and B2C.

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B2C B2B Customer Support Social media contact 113

TechSee

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Likewise, agents were empowered to go above and beyond their standard scripts, using their newfound technical knowledge and skills to assist their customers. Triage sessions between agents, technicians, and customers became the norm. Focus on reducing customer effort. The drivers for changing roles in contact centers.

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Technical Support Customer Service Enterprise Scripts 186

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Understanding HubSpot Customer Service Software HubSpot Customer Service Software is part of HubSpots integrated suite of tools, tailored to help businesses streamline their customer support processes. Knowledge Base Reduce repetitive queries and empower your customers by creating a self-service knowledge base.

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Customer Service Self service Enterprise Wait times 52

ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Access to all the customer information ensures excellent customer service. Smart reports & surveys make for the most wonderful part. David Hampton Remote Customer Support, Ford Motor Company. The ability for new and current customers to get answers on their schedule. Tweet this. Tweet this.

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Surveys Customer Support Metrics call center software 142

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

How to convert an un-amazing situation into an amazing experience: Walk in your customer’s shoes and compare that to what you might expect for your own experience. Make your customer support agents (more) knowledgeable. Turn customer support agents into customer service executives who own the experience.

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Scripts Consulting Consulting Surveys 180

ProProfs Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

It’s not just great communication skills that make a customer support operator great at their job. 62% of customers say that a representative’s knowledge and resourcefulness play a key role in creating a good experience. To help you get started, we’ve prepared a small customer support glossary below.

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Customer Service APIs Customer Support Feedback 179

TeleDirect

MARCH 20, 2025

Customers want their issues resolved on the first call, without needing to make multiple follow-ups. Implement a knowledge base with solutions to common issues. Implement Advanced Call Routing Techniques Effective call routing ensures that customers are connected to the most qualified agents right from the start.

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Call Center Multi-channel support Customer Service First call resolution 62

Nicereply

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You might be looking at your latest survey results and wondering… Are these good? By comparing your survey results to other companies, you add context to your scores. We discuss what CES is, how it can benefit your company, and how you can train your support agents to provide an effortless experience.

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Customer Support Benchmark outsourcing Business Process Outsourcing 98

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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Customer Service Chatbots Self service Customer Care 172

Balto

JANUARY 6, 2025

Zoho Desk Zoho Desk is a cloud-based QA platform that enables call centers to manage customer support tickets, customer satisfaction analysis tools, and advanced agent scoring techniques. Knowledge base creation: Create FAQs and support resources to ease the load on your team and handle more customers.

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Call Center Coaching Surveys Contact Center 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Customer service teams should have one common goal. In customer service, different teams, such as the customer support team, the social media department, and the sales team, have their individual roles. Still, the goal must be unified to win the customer over with an amazing experience. It’s human to human.

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Brand ambassadors B2C Coaching B2B 168

Nicereply

MAY 21, 2020

By now, you’re probably already measuring Customer Satisfaction, but how successful is your feedback program, and what can you do to improve it? Survey response rate. One of the best ways to do that is to calculate your survey response rate. To do this just divide your number of responses by the number of surveys sent.

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Surveys Feedback Customer Support Customer Service 87

Help Scout

MAY 18, 2021

The 11 best live chat tools for customer support If you’ve decided that you need a new tool for offering chat support, get started on your research with our list of the 11 best live chat tools. Help Scout Best live chat tool for complete customer service. Help Scout Best live chat tool for complete customer service.

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Customer Support Chatbots Self service Analytics 116

Customer Service Life

AUGUST 1, 2022

Thinking back to the early days of my first management role in a small contact center, I can remember one day when a newly-hired customer support agent came over to my cubicle for what had to have been the twentieth time to ask me yet another question. I now refer to this concept as “internal customer support.”.

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Contact Center Customer Support Engineering Airlines 84

Inbenta

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Key Takeaways: During the pandemic, 53% of customers have made calls/emails to the company as much as 9 times to address their concerns. Automating customer support can reduce business costs by up to 40%. 88% of customers expect businesses to have a self-service channel. What Is Customer Service Automation?

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Customer Support Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Self service 98

ProProfs Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In today’s day and age, offering proactive and solution-oriented customer support has become essential. Companies that are not able to provide state of the art customer support don’t grow at the same pace as their competitors. Opt for a Popup Customer Survey.

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Feedback Surveys Analytics Customer Support 141

ProProfs Blog

APRIL 30, 2020

Survey Maker. The survey maker tool allows us to create forms to capture the personal information of every applicant, thereby, helping us in our attempt to be a paper-free organization. Forms, also help us in shortlisting candidates based on their relevant skills and cultural fitment. Internal Knowledge Base.

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Surveys Healthcare Employee engagement Personalization 152

Callminer

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The need for competent customer support is growing. “59% of customers say that they have higher expectations for customer support than they had a year ago.” Many companies are coming up short with customer support. A surprising number of call centers are headquartered in the U.S.

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Call Center outsourcing Contact Center Finance 207

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Customers will jump at the opportunity to help themselves – 90% of respondents in a Microsoft survey say they expect brands and organizations to offer a self-service option. First contact resolution (FCR) is one of the most critical KPIs used to gauge the quality of customer service and the overall efficiency of a call center.

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Call Center Self service Gamification Contact Center 196

ProProfs Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

The coming of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, an era of exponential technological growth, has certainly changed the scope for customer experience. New technologies like live chat, knowledge base and ticketing systems are just a few examples of this technological era. Watch: How to Create a Self-Service Knowledge Base .

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Self service Feedback Airlines Metrics 157

ChurnZero

JULY 7, 2020

As such, Customer Success and Support teams need to work together closely to keep customers happy and coming back for more. The Difference Between Customer Support and Customer Success Teams. Customer Support teams are reactive and focus on resolving customer’s issues.

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Customer Support Education Customer retention Feedback 90

Nicereply

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The fundamental principle behind CES is simple: the easier it is for customers to do business with you, the more likely they are to continue doing so. This core customer service KPI is typically measured through surveys that ask people to rate their agreement with statements like, “The company made it easy for me to handle my issue.”

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Customer effort SaaS Benchmark Surveys 52

ProProfs Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

You must have come across a business that offers lightning-fast responses on chat support but takes weeks to reply to requests over email. This is exactly what inconsistency in customer support looks like. Your support professionals can always look up to those guidelines and fulfill customer expectations.

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Customer Service Airlines Customer centricity Multichannel 158

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As the market becomes increasingly competitive, offering exceptional customer service has never been more crucial for cryptocurrency companies. Effective customer support helps build trust, ensure smooth transactions, and foster customer loyalty, making it a key differentiator in the crowded marketplace.

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Customer Service Self service Chatbots Morale 52

ProProfs Blog

APRIL 30, 2020

Measure 1: Decide the Intent Behind Your Message to the Customer. Measure 2: Work on How to Help Your Customers. Use a Knowledge Base. Measure 3: Send Targeted Messages to Your Customers. Measure 4: Improve Email Dynamics for Your Support Team. Measure 2: Work on How to Help Your Customers.

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Multichannel Feedback Customer Support Surveys 137

Inbenta

MARCH 15, 2021

Ticketing software is used to record and track customer support requests. It offers features that enable users to prioritize requests, automate workflow and the assignment of tasks, and monitor the progress of requests as they make their journey through the support procedure. Automation.

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Customer Support Management Chatbots voip 81

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Whether you’re managing tickets, tracking metrics, or offering omnichannel support, these Zendesk apps are game-changers. If you’re looking for the best Zendesk apps to revolutionize your 2025 support strategy, this list has you covered. It allows them to create or update help articles directly from tickets.

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Customer Experience Technical Support Coaching Sales 52