Fonolo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Self-service is one of the biggest topics in CX and in the contact center world right now. While the industry is no stranger to new technologies and automation, modern self-service tools have really changed the game when it comes to supporting customers. Watch the video or read on for the highlights!

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 21, 2024

How can businesses balance automated customer service solutions with human interactions? What strategies can support remote customer service employees in delivering consistent experiences? How do self-service solutions impact the overall efficiency of customer service operations?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2021

While people have embraced self-service solutions and digital selling experiences, COVID-19 saw customers who normally would be happy with the digital experience reaching out to companies just to talk to someone who cares. Personalization at a digital level is getting more personal. And AI will fuel this trend.

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 13, 2020

There lies an evident gap between satisfied and delightful customers. That gap is called Personalization. How perfect would this world be if every business could spare the time to understand the likes of their customers inside out? What is Personalized Customer Service. source: youtube.com.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 19, 2019

Our discussion was all about eliminating friction, especially in the customer support world. Simply put, to stay competitive, we must make things easier for the customer. So, here is a list of areas with opportunities to eliminate friction and displeasure for the customer: Duration: How long do we make customers wait?

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TechSee

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Self-Service. Using digital twins to further boost the adoption of self-service follows the trend toward personalized service, and the shift away from a one-size-fits-all approach to customers. The post 3 Ways Digital Twin Technology is Transforming Customer Support appeared first on Techsee.

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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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TechSee

JANUARY 29, 2019

In recent years, a wide range of AI technologies have been successfully integrated into the CRM domain, from sales and marketing to customer support and retention. Computer vision is relevant across the entire customer journey, including sales and commerce, marketing and customer service. No – computer vision.

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ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2020

Some companies are automating their customer service process, which includes self-service channels. If it’s good for the customer, then it’s worth considering. Just be careful you don’t lose the personality of your company. Many customers want and need to have an interaction with employees.

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 13, 2020

There lies an evident gap between satisfied and delightful customers. That gap is called Personalization. How perfect would this world be if every business could spare the time to understand the likes of their customers inside out? What is Personalized Customer Service. source: youtube.com.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

.” The answer or response suits what the customer needs better. While digital self-service solutions continue to evolve and enhance the customer experience, phone support remains essential for customers to interact with companies. How does Artificial Intelligence enable personalization?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2021

Every business needs to offer novel solutions to close high-value B2B deals with confidence, even if they haven’t seen the products in-person or aren’t visiting the seller’s place. With air travel, in-person meetings and conferences curtailed right now, it is the only way businesses can sail through the pandemic revival stage.

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Creative Virtual

MARCH 31, 2022

Younger generations expect mobile friendly and intuitive self-service options more than older generations. The finding that non-human customer service is becoming more important doesn’t come as a surprise. The survey also delved into current self-service usage, finding 71% of respondents use self-service tools.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Today, digital self-service has become the preference – and the new normal, along with higher expectations and reliance on these channels. The role of technology is more important than ever in improving customer service and operational efficiencies. Download our eBook: What Self Service Will Look Like in 2025 .

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2021

When communicating with angry customers , don’t let this misconception cloud how you approach the situation. Doing so can lead to even greater frustration from your customer and affect your ability to resolve their issue. Misconception #2: Customers only want self-service options. In the U.S. of all sales.

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Creative Virtual

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This year, one of the customer experience (CX) predictions for 2023 falling into that category is that ‘Personalization will get More Personal’. But what does it mean to make personalization more personal? engagement with the customer. This can be applied to marketing, sales, and customer support.

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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?… Smarter self-service options. while easing the burden off your support agents.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

You don’t want complaints to sit on a public forum like social media, which is why your social media person should either have the autonomy to reply to complaints or be given a strategy for addressing complaints. . If you have a wide-reaching brand, it could help to create a separate account to hone in on those customer inquiries. .

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, customer self-service has become a pivotal aspect of delivering exceptional customer experiences. As we look towards 2024, the world of customer self-service is at a crossroads, with new challenges and opportunities on the horizon.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 22, 2024

How to Improve Customer Support on a Budget by Tycoonstory (Tycoonstory) Whether youre a startup starting to gain traction, or an established business, you need to run a lean operation. You also need to provide outstanding Customer support on a budget, and this can seem challenging on a small budget.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Born with a device in hand, millennials are incredibly proactive when it comes to solving their own support issues. 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. Compare that with 10-15 hours of screen time! Let’s go!

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TeamSupport

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Most businesses maintain some sort of customer self-service tools, whether it’s a chatbot or guide bot framework or a collection of knowledge base articles. Chances are your business maintains some sort of a self-service option, but does your business do a good job of promoting that to your customers?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can companies effectively balance customer self-service with personal interactions in high-stakes situations? Self-service options are growing more advanced and popular.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Creating the Most Convenient Experience in Customer Support. They discuss the importance of creating a convenient CX and the impact an omnichannel platform has on the way businesses interact with their customers. Personalization has only grown more important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Welcome to the MEconomy.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

All five are relevant to almost any type of business, but pay extra attention to number three, which is about self-service and number four, which is predictive personalization. The Unique Challenge of Building Customer Loyalty in an Online Only World by Phil Britt.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

Airline agents are still at check-in counters to guide passengers after self-service kiosks and to arrange complicated ticketing. In the contact center industry, for example, there are fewer phone conversations going into customer support centers than in the past. Technology replacing humans. That’s what we all fear.

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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. ” – Keti Limani, Customer Service trends 2021 , Surveypal; Twitter: @Surveypal.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Technologies, such as ChatGPT and generative AI, are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. AI is redefining customer support. While there will still be a need for human agents in certain high-touch situations, the majority of customer interactions will be handled by AI-powered systems.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Businesses should prioritize strategies that directly impact customer satisfaction, such as reducing wait times, creating personalized experiences, and anticipating customer needs. Personalization is crucial in creating amazing customer experiences.

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TechSee

APRIL 17, 2022

The unpleasant experience of being bounced around, waiting on hold as you are passed from one customer service agent to the next is why many consumers dread contacting customer support. To put it another way, warm transfers now blend a customer journey across channels into a single continuous brand experience.

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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.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2024

Avoiding the Top Self-Service Pitfalls to Deliver an Exceptional Customer Experience by Susie Harrison (CX Today) Self-service has undoubtedly been a boon in CX. My Comment: A self-service (digital) customer service solution shouldn’t take away from a customer’s good experience with a company or brand.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 19, 2021

It’s a myth that automation (via chatbots and workflows) and great customer experience (highly personalized, intelligent, on-brand, human agents) are mutually exclusive. Technology is now at the point where you can deliver what customers want, immediately when they want it. They used to be, but that’s not the case anymore.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 21, 2022

42% of Americans would rather clean a toilet and 46% would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. These stats, just two of many in the 2022 Achieving Customer Amazement Study , likely have you nodding in agreement thinking about your own painful customer service experiences.

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