CustomerServ
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The US economy is experiencing a record-long expansion with unemployment at the lowest point in 50 years. For most businesses, a growing economy translates into greater prosperity. Consumer spending increases, the stock market and GDP rise, consumer sentiment is strong… all of which usually leads to an increase in the consumption of goods and services, higher profits and more innovation.
Contact Center Pipeline
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
I’ve logged a few decades working with hundreds of contact centers. So, here’s one thing I know for sure: Contact center technology can be absolutely transformative. But achieving that end result all boils down to the fundamentals of defining, planning, selecting, implementing and supporting technology. Strategy and Planning Strategy is the starting point, defining the […].
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CrazyCall
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Since you’re here, I bet you’re wondering what is the answer to client vs customer dispute… Is there a real difference between client and customer?? Well, let me first tell you that I’ve been there. For many years, I was neutral in a client vs customer fight. I thought both words have the same meaning, and so I can use them as synonyms.
Eptica
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Author: Arnaud Dufournet - Chief Marketing Officer How a CX Maturity Model can transform your experience. Published on: November 20, 2019. Author: Arnaud Dufournet - Chief Marketing Officer Focusing on customer experience delivers clear benefits in terms of increased engagement, higher brand reputation and most of all increased revenues.
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Every year, $75 billion is lost to bad customer service — and your business could be bleeding loyalty without realizing it. AI is rewriting the rules. Imagine instant answers, 24/7 self-service, faster resolutions, and skyrocketing satisfaction scores. Companies like Amazon are already cashing in, and the technology is easier than you think — plug, play, and profit.
Ambs Call Center
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Like most, you know about the great benefits of using a telephone answering service. What you might not know are the secrets to getting the best service possible at the lowest cost. Here are eight tips to reduce your answering service bill.
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Toister Performance Solutions
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Customer service surveys are too long. Some have 10, 20, or even 30 questions. I've seen one with over 100. It takes customers a long time to answer that many questions. This causes a few problems: Customers get annoyed. Many people abandon the survey. You get a lot of data that isn't useful. There is a solution. I'm going to show you an easy way to dramatically shorten your customer service survey.
GetFeedback
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
These days, businesses are investing more in perfecting the customer experience. . We are in a customer-centric economy, where customer opinion is held at the highest standard of value. That’s why collecting customer feedback is more important than ever. . Collecting feedback allows you to know what your customers think about your brand, your service, and your product; going beyond their simple likes and dislikes and helping you understand and evaluate where you can improve and where you stand a
TeamSupport
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
While 90% of business-to-business (B2B) leaders recognize the importance of customer support, fewer than 25% of companies excel at helping their customers. It’s a concerning statistic as B2B markets thrive off long-term relationships with their clients. Phone calls are a vital component of any B2B customer support strategy, as it’s often the fastest way to resolve problems.
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
What Are They Doing That Your Business Is Not? This week we feature an article by Robert Occanyan who shares what successful customer support teams are doing to deliver an exceptional customer experience. . Here’s an important fact that customer support teams should always remember—people are more likely to remember negative experiences over positive ones.
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ClientSuccess
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Client experience, otherwise known as CX, is something you will hear often as you determine how to design and implement your product solutions for your clients. A positive client experience is crucial for long-term (and even short-term) success. In simple terms, the client experience is the interaction a person has with an organization and/or their product or service. .
McorpCX
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Define Your Customer Experience Strategy and Link to Execution.
Totango
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
There’s a saying in business: if you can’t measure it, it never happened. But how do you measure satisfaction? Luckily, there’s a measure for that, too: customer satisfaction metrics. Customer satisfaction quantifies the degree to which a customer is pleased by a product, brand, or overall experience. If you don’t measure customer satisfaction, you may be blindsided by customers who churn or discourage others from working with you.
UJET
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
2019 is coming to a close and the customer support industry is moving into the next decade. It’s become even more clear that support expectations are changing, expanding, and require a higher level of diligence to provide the best experience possible for customer satisfaction and loyalty. To welcome the new year, here are five predictions for 2019. Messaging Surpasses Voice.
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What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.
Tethr
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Post-call surveys are an industry standard when it comes to assessing customer experience. But if you are a CX leader looking to understand the level of effort customers are encountering, then relying on these sorts of surveys is the wrong path forward. Your customers have already provided all the insights you could possibly need during the actual conversations that preceded the surveys themselves–conversations that you have already spent money to capture and record.
LiveVox
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Why Digital Transformation is Key to Growth You’ve probably heard the term so many times that you dismiss it as a buzzword. There’s a good reason for that; it’s been overused and its definition varies and continuously evolves. Ask ten people what a digital transformation is and how to achieve one and you’ll get 10. The post Why Digital Transformation is Key to Growth appeared first on Livevox.
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Start building the AI workforce of the future with our comprehensive guide to creating an AI-first contact center. Learn how Conversational and Generative AI can transform traditional operations into scalable, efficient, and customer-centric experiences. What is AI-First? Transition from outdated, human-first strategies to an AI-driven approach that enhances customer engagement and operational efficiency.
CSM Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
When you own a business, fostering excellent customer service can be a challenge. Pleasing everyone who uses your products or services can be nearly impossible, even for those companies that rank high in this area. However, no matter the size or nature of your company, there is always room for improvement and education, and learning from these common customer service issues may help you understand how to handle them if they arise. 1.
ChaseData
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
When you stop to think about the job of a call center agent in an inbound contact center, it’s really no wonder so many people consider it a stressful task. Talking to complete strangers on the phone, one after another for hours, day after day is enough to make many people anxious. Add in the element of not knowing how those people will be feeling when they call and knowing that they are likely to have questions, concerns, or complaints makes it even more nerve-wracking.
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
I was in the Apple Store the other day, and I thought to myself, this is more like a club of shared values and interests than a shop. It was as if it was a meeting place for like-minded people with common ground. . It felt like a tribe. We discussed Tribalism on a recent podcast and how your brand can create one with your customers. Tribes are not only good for your brand, but they are excellent for building Customer Loyalty. .
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The word dramatic is a great word. When you use it to describe changes you make to improve customer service, it has a positive meaning. It sounds like you’re making big changes for the better. However, if you shorten the word to drama , it takes on an entirely different meaning—one that’s negative. Merriam-Webster’s definition for how the word is used in this context is that it is “a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces.”.
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In 2025, contact centers aren’t just changing—they’re being rebuilt by AI. This no-fluff, executive-ready guide shows you how to capitalize on the transformation. Inside: proven ROI calculators, workforce optimization tactics, deflection strategies, and a 90-day AI deployment plan. Built for CIOs, COOs, CX leaders, and contact center strategists, it goes beyond buzzwords into play-by-play implementation.
Myra Golden Media
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
How to Handle Difficult Customers. (with a focus on de-escalation). 30-Minute De-escalation Online Class to Help Your Employees Get Angry Customers to Back Down, Even Customers Who Want a Supervisor – with Video Teaching, Simulations, Knowledge Checks, and Practice Interactions. A customer support specialist said “In regards to your eLearning course, your coaching has immensely helped me with a few difficult calls these past three weeks.
Callminer
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
This year’s annual LISTEN user conference was the largest yet with 413 attending the event! It's hard to believe it's "in the books!" Here's our wrap up!
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
What is Really Happening on Black Friday? It’s that time of year again: Black Friday sales are next week. A US tradition, Black Friday was named for the idea that it is the day retailers finally move out of the red for the year and into the black of profits. It is also the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season. However, what is really going on here?
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Will AI Kill the Customer Support Agent? How Humans and Technology Can Support Each Other for the Best Customer Experience. Shep Hyken interviews Antony Brydon. They discuss the role of automation in customer service, and how companies can best use it to improve their customers’ experience. Top Takeaways: When companies switch to AI and other new automation technologies, more often than not it is the customers who suffer.
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Contact Center Pipeline
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Every November since I began writing this column in Contact Center Pipeline in 2011, I’ve written about veterans and veterans’ issues in the customer service profession. As a veteran myself, and a veterans’ advocate, it was something I wanted to do. But for this November issue, I’m doing something different. This column is going to […].
Callminer
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
An understanding of the CFPB arbitration rule illuminates some of the struggles between organizations and consumers. Learn more about its implementation and its implications.
Beyond Philosophy
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Marketing Yourself. We usually talk about how you should use the principles of brand management to deliver excellent Customer Experience. However, brand management is an essential part of your job search, as well. In other words, marketing your Customer Experience has given you everything you need to know about selling yourself. Moreover, it has taught you all you need to know about improving your experience as a person.
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