ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. Do Customers Trust Your Tech?

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 102

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? The entire landscape of customer service and support is changing.

Customer Service 17

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 17

Comm100

JANUARY 13, 2022

Satisfactory support now means offering customers a full range of channels to let customers decide how they want to reach out to you in that moment – and the only efficient and cost-effective way to do this is with digital omnichannel technology. And with today’s advanced technology and chatbots, there’s no excuse not to.

Omni-Channel 222

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Chatbots Knowledge Base 222

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, let us look at three common factors behind client discontent. Websites have been great for this and have replaced a lot of work that customer care agents previously handled. These days, many websites even offer AI chatbots that can troubleshoot and help answer basic questions.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Call Center Customer Service Representative Chatbots 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 3 Ways Amazon Has Raised the Bar on Customer Experience by Joey Coleman. My Comment: Chatbots are getting really good.

Net Promoter Score 93

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 93

Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Social media: Customers often seek support through social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more. Chatbots: With a well-trained AI chatbot, organizations can automate up to 80% of their frontline customer support. Everybody has their preferred way of communicating.

Omni-Channel 246

Omni-Channel Customer Service Chatbots Social Media 246

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How good is your company’s internal customer experience? The concept of internal customer service is really that simple.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Airlines Chatbots Resources 100

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? Social media customer care best when humans and bots are at play by Tara Jones.

Social Media 102

Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 102

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How Enterprise Chatbots Platforms Will Change Customer Service by Murray Newlands. NPS, CSAT or Customer Effort?

Customer Service 30

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Chatbots Effort Score 30

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: After doing this “Top Five” for all these years, I realized none of my articles have ever been featured.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Hospitality Chatbots Hotels 79

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. How about “customer care?”

Self Service 69

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 69

ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Three Important Considerations for Customer Service Surveys by Paul Selby. Do you want happier customers? Yes and yes!)

Self Service 54

Self Service Customer Service Hospitality Survey 54

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2021

This week we feature an article by David Tattersall, Head of Client Relations at Handpicked Accountants , an online network housing the best-performing accountants across the UK. He writes about how successful, global brands use social media to deliver outstanding customer service experiences. KFC – #KFCCrisis.

Social Media 148

Social Media Customer Experience Management Chatbots 148

ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2017

This week we feature an article by Reuben Yonatan who writes about how using chatbots for customer service properly can be a powerful customer service tool. Chatbots can be great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. – Shep Hyken.

Chatbots 151

Chatbots Customer Service Tools Poor Customer Service 151

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Five Musts For Delivering ‘Legendary’ Customer Care On Social Channels by Andrew Kokes.

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Customer Care 14

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

This week we feature an article by Felix Winstone who says that while technology has impacted our approach to customer service, the oldest channel of communication, voice, is the most important. Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology. Shep Hyken.

Chatbots 85

Chatbots Self Service Customer Service Interaction 85

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? The entire landscape of customer service and support is changing.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 60

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Top 5 Tips to Improve Social Customer Service by Kristina Knight. Here are five tips to improve social customer service.

Self Service 83

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training 83

TechSee

MARCH 19, 2019

Customer care center metrics in the era of self-service clearly require a different approach. For example, providing payment details via a chatbot will always be faster than having a customer call in to provide payment details to a live agent. Boost KPIs with Visual Self-Service.

Self Service 146

Self Service Metrics Contact Center Virtual Agent 146

Comm100

APRIL 6, 2020

Very few customer service teams can provide 24/7 support, yet today’s consumers are more demanding than ever when it comes to response times outside the 9-5 window. An AI chatbot is the perfect way to handle this. Recommended : See Comm100 A I Chatbot in Action. For ultimate efficiency, AI chatbots are a no-brainer.

Omni-Channel 130

Omni-Channel Customer Engagement Engagement Chatbots 130

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 23, 2024

Customer experience leaders are not just expected to keep up with trends in the marketplace, customer expectations, and technology, we simply MUST do so to serve customers and stay ahead of the competition. Customers often crave personal, empathetic connections and some bots simply aren’t up to the task.

Trends 143

Trends Self Service Customer Experience Customer Journeys 143

CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

Help Scout (Free Plan) If youre a startup, Help Scout offers free software for qualifying businesses, featuring email support workflows, live chat, and reporting tools. Tidio Great for eCommerce businesses, Tidio lets you add live chat or chatbots to your website for free to respond quickly to customer inquiries.

Software 52

Software Customer Service Self Service Omni-Channel 52

Oracle

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In fact, the article notes, weekly customer-service chatbot sessions for retailers and consumer-goods brands increased nearly fourfold since the pandemic began. Customers haven’t lowered their expectations. Trend of the week: Customer care is the new marketing.

Customer Care 78

Customer Care Customer Experience Retail Brands 78

DCX

DECEMBER 1, 2024

If your brand’s doing the same things as everyone else—same chatbots, same perks, same emails—why should customers care? Customers want brands that break the mold and make them feel valued. Find one thing your customers consistently mention and turn it into a meaningful change.

Fashion 52

Fashion Culture Trends Connections 52

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Customer care is an integral part of any successful business. After all, potential or loyal customers will often engage with customer care teams to inquire about a product or ask for help regarding specific issues that they may be facing. Chatbots are a great way to increase productivity of your customer service.

Technology 112

Technology How To Chatbots Self Service 112

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Customer care is an integral part of any successful business. After all, potential or loyal customers will often engage with customer care teams to inquire about a product or ask for help regarding specific issues that they may be facing. Chatbots are a great way to increase productivity of your customer service.

Technology 108

Technology How To Chatbots Self Service 108

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? Call it a “richer” customer experience. by Phil Goldstein.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Tips 48

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.

Self Service 65

Self Service Trends Customer Service Chatbots 65

NobelBiz

JANUARY 10, 2021

Mobility, flexibility, automation… the development of chatbots is the inevitable result of a ten-year technological convergence that has swept across all companies and contact centers. The chatbot, as a conversational robot embedded into a messaging app, enables the creation of a new communication experience with users.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Chatbots Virtual Agent Call Center 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

This week we feature an article by Pratik Salia, a CX professional and Assistant General Manager at Knowmax. He discusses why first call resolution is important and what companies can do to resolve their customers’ queries in the first call. Smooth customer interaction. Customer agent training.

First Call Resolution 85

First Call Resolution System Self Service Management 85

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This week we feature an article by Lindsay Tjepkema who shares how people are using AI strategies and the impact they are having on the world of CX. – Shep Hyken. For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. Introduction: AI in CX. _.

Customer Service 112

Customer Service e-support Automotive Chatbots 112

Horizon CX

MARCH 19, 2022

A recent article from TechTarget states; “Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. For example, when issues arise that cannot be managed online or through a chatbot, contact by phone may be the only viable option. By calling their Customer Careline.

Customer Journeys 130

Customer Journeys Touchpoint Average Handle Time Survey 130

TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

According to IDC, “AI is the game changer in a highly competitive environment, especially across customer-facing industries such as retail and finance, where AI has the power to push customer experience to the next level with virtual assistants, product recommendations, or visual searches.”. Customer Identification. Biometrics.

Technology 122

Technology Customer Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 122

ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2017

Over the past year or so, company after company have launched new, super-intelligent chatbots to manage some of their processes. Companies like Dominos Pizza and Mila, an on-demand tech support startup, have seen great success integrating chatbots into their business models. Chat up Dominos on their Facebook page. Want a pizza?

Company 94

Company Customer Experience Airlines Chatbots 94

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

This week we feature an article by Ashwini Dave , a digital marketing expert at Acquire. She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. Measure Customer Satisfaction Beyond Traditional C-SAT Scores.

Customer Experience 86

Customer Experience Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service 86

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

Omni-Channel 100

Omni-Channel Self Service Abandon Rate Policies 100

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This week we feature an article by Riley Panko, a Senior Content Developer & Marketer at Clutch. In the age of chatbots, contact forms, and phone menus, consumers still seek human interaction when communicating with a business and will grow frustrated if that interaction is delayed or not allowed.

Interaction 105

Interaction Chatbots System B2B 105