ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

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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. The difference with this latest trend?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

However, AI is helping businesses counter this trend in a big way. Over 40% of businesses say AI reduces customer interactions needing live agents, shortens call durations, and cuts down after-call work time. of companies actively use generative AI to interact with customers, with an additional 22% running pilot programs.

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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 8, 2016

Advances in the World of Customer Service. Shep Hyken speaks with HDI’s senior writer/analyst, thought leader, customer support guru, and co-host of the popular #CustServ Tweet Chat, Roy Atkinson. They discuss how technology is advancing customer service and support.

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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. Customers enjoy feeling connected—when companies know who they are—even if it’s at a digital level.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 25, 2024

A 24/7 call center ensures: Seamless support for customers worldwide. No disruptions in service due to time differences. Enhanced Brand Loyalty Consistently excellent customer support fosters trust and loyalty. Agents can address problems as they arise, preventing escalation and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. TotalRetail) Customer service will continue to be a key differentiator in 2021 and beyond, and it’s therefore vital that brands meet the rising expectations of their customers.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Telecoms have turned to virtual assistants to help contend with the massive number of support requests for installation, set up, troubleshooting and maintenance, which often overwhelm customer support centers. TOBi to handle a range of customer service-type questions. Vodafone introduced its new chatbot?—?

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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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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

A greater pivot towards self-service is the natural outcome. Increasingly tech-savvy consumers now have a greater ability – and desire – to handle issues on their own terms, and the providers which embrace this trend will be able to reap the rewards. Augmented Reality Customer Experience.

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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?… 3 Crucial Contact Center Trends in 2021. Smarter self-service options.

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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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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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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2021

B2B companies, too, are embracing it as a norm, and the trend is likely here to stay for a long while. All communication must, instead, take place digitally––even self-service. It has a lot to do in the B2B landscape as well as it connects business with customers in the era of social distancing.

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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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Wowdesk Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Whether a startup or an enterprise, investing in a helpdesk system optimizes operations and enhances customer loyalty. In this article, well explore why businesses must adopt a helpdesk ticketing system for seamless support. Overview of Customer Support Challenges Managing customer support without a dedicated system can be chaotic.

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Talkdesk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We are all someone’s customer. And as customers, we expect our issues to be solved quickly, efficiently and — if possible — using our channel of choice. We don’t want to be transferred from one customer support representative to another and explain our issue over and over again.

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Outsource Consultants

OCTOBER 4, 2021

By trusting experts, your business can deliver customer experiences proven to drive higher customer loyalty and increase overall revenue— all while focusing on your core business priorities. Here are five of the biggest customer service outsourcing trends to help you elevate customer satisfaction: 1) Fully Remote Contact Center Teams.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 26, 2023

We asked nine influencers and leaders in the CX and contact center spaces to weigh in on the biggest trends for 2023. Agent Empowerment The evolving role of the agent in the contact center was one key trend many of our influencers are watching. And their answers may not be what you expect. That’s frustration. That’s friction.” “You

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Why would customers stay loyal to brands that are slow or can’t offer help? Pun intended!)

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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. Customer Support Through The Eyes of Consumers in 2020 by Hiver.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

What they did right: With more than 1,2000 stores worldwide and an e-commerce site with millions of monthly visitors, it made sense that Best Buy created a separate account solely for customer support. 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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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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ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 10, 2019

However, building an amazing strategy requires an organization to keep up with the changing customer service trends every year. While many experts in this segment may offer you great insights, finding all the trends at one place is kind of tricky. However, customers nowadays want self-service to be more interactive.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

Loyalty Trends in 2020: How Will This Year Be Different? The Wise Marketer) We are fans of mapping out industry trends and predictions at the beginning of each year. So, how is our perspective for our loyalty trends in 2020 formed to make it worth your reading time? by Wise Marketer Staff. which drives repeat business.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2016

And, more than just another channel, Twitter has created applications specific for customer service and business. Difficult Customers 101: The 4 Difficult Customers & How To Tame Them With Customer Support by Jack Plantin. The Top 8 Customer Experience Trends in 2016 (Infographic) by David Younger.

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OctopusTech

APRIL 27, 2021

Companies are now focusing more on customer support to enhance the customer experience. Thus, Customer support outsourcing is the key to attain a new record in sales and customer retention. Even the small businesses were investing in Customer support outsourcing to enhance CX during the lockdowns.

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bold360 Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

COVID-19 has accelerated multiple trends, such as remote work, remote learning, digital streaming, and all kinds of multi-channel digital engagement. With customers moving so rapidly to virtual and digital spaces, organizations have been forced to pivot their customer engagement and scale their support capacities. .

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UJET

MARCH 17, 2020

A strong customer support team is integral to the success of any business. But even with a dispersed team, managers and supervisors can ensure that agents are providing the expected high-quality support to maintain positive customer experiences. Here are five tips to manage your remote customer support agents.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When a customer is upset and calls customer support, the problem happens long before the customer decides to contact the customer. My Comment: Self-service is great until it doesn’t work. This article shares the top customer support center metrics to pay attention to.

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Nicereply

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Customer service trends of 2023! Learn from the best ones and find out what support leaders see as the biggest challenge of the upcoming year. We reached out to seven customer service experts to understand what’s just over the horizon in the customer experience world. Josh Magsam. Hilary Dudek.

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Fonolo

MARCH 7, 2023

That’s where self-service comes in. Even if you provide 24/7 live support, there are many situations where a customer can’t get in contact or doesn’t have the time to wait for an agent to become available. Movements from the human realm to the self-serve realm is harder.

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ShepHyken

JULY 20, 2020

5 Customer Experience Trends Thet COVID-19 Is Only Accelerating by Stephen Fioretti. SmarterCX) The current pandemic is a clear example of a disruption that, in many cases, is accelerating trends that were already happening. Don’t Make These Common Self-Service Customer Experience Mistakes by Kaya Ismail.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This week we feature an article from Veronika Filipkova, a professional content editor and Chief Customer Officer at SupportYourApp. She shares different channels and strategies for creating the most convient customer support experience for your customers. Customer Support Channels to Develop in 2021.

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Inbenta

JANUARY 17, 2022

9 Customer Service Trends for 2022. Digital transformation has shifted to a new phase where businesses must compete to differentiate themselves in the digital landscape and provide services that cater to employee and customer demands alike. 9 Customer Service Trends for 2022: 1.

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