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The social media dilemma: how to get the most dangerous customer service channel right

Vonage

Social media: a platform that allows consumers to say anything they like about a brand – and broadcast that message to the world. When you think about it, it’s not surprising that many businesses consider social media to be one of the dangerous communication channels. Why are customers complaining in the first place?

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The New Qualities for Customer Service Excellence

C3Centricity

Social media usually guarantees a quick response whereas contacting customer services through the usual channels often results in nothing. Social media usually guarantees a quick response whereas contacting customer services through the usual channels often results in nothing.

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Why is customer service constantly so bad in the UK?

Vonage

The impact of this is highlighted in new research which estimates that UK businesses lose £12 billion every year as a result of poor customer service. For years companies have focused on making customer service as cost-effective as possible, rather than providing a genuinely valuable service.

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Is the grass greener on the other side?

Vonage

According to a study by NewVoiceMedia, US businesses are losing $62 billion per year, as a result of poor customer service. A figure which has increased by more than $20 billion since 2013. We’re still a nation of serial switchers, and once you lose a customer, they’re unlikely to come back.

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Seven technologies to improve customer service in SMBs

Vonage

Mobile and wireless technology is also enabling field reps to connect to the CRM system remotely, allowing them to easily input data and access real-time data – both of which ultimately enhance the customer experience. Social media. Gamification. Many employee gamification programs focus on the ‘employee of the month’.

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How Independent Retailers Can Enhance Digital Customer Experiences

Win the Customer

The cost of poor customer service is going up, rising from $41 billion lost in 2013 to $62 billion in 2015 , according to research reported by NewVoiceMedia. Present a survey on your site or social media channels in exchange for a discount offer or freebie.

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10 Warning Signs That Your Customer Service Sucks

Comm100

We all want our customers to be happy with our products and services. The customer is intensely frustrated because the issue isn’t being solved, and the agent is stressed because he/she can’t help directly. You think social media suffices as the only customer resolution tool.