CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

Offer advanced reporting and analytics for insight into your service teams performance. Automate repetitive customer service tasks, improving efficiency and response times. Support self-service capabilities, like knowledge bases, to empower customers. Now, let’s get to the list.

Software 52

Software Customer Service Self Service Omni-Channel 52

C3Centricity

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Clearly, things have changed dramatically and businesses, both B2C and B2B are scrambling to catch up. Just ask anyone who has chatted with a bot or gone round in circles clicking numbers on a self-service phone line! DEVELOPING CHATBOTS. Perfection is once again the enemy in progressing the use of chatbots.

Chatbots 240

Chatbots Self Service Customer Satisfaction CRM 240

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Conversational AI is a browser-based messaging service that connects customers with the platforms they use. Typically, you would see this in the form of a ‘Live Chat’ pop-up that provides automated responses to customer queries. To go further, modern chatbots are now pre-empting the moments when customers require their assistance.

Retail 195

Retail Customer Experience Chatbots Ecommerce 195

Kayako

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to Zendesk’s Employee Experience Trends Report 2022, requests from corporate employees increased 31 percent last year, nearly double the rate of both B2B and B2C companies. Poor internal customer service is costly. Provide consistency with a daily schedule for the internal customer service desk.

Technology 156

Technology Self Service Tips Customer Service 156

TeamSupport

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019…. 1) B2B self-service will become more interactive – Thanks to an increase in on-demand video content in their personal lives, customers are more frequently asking for the same in the business world.

Trends 111

Trends Self Service Customer Service Chatbots 111

Bold360

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Instead of trying to gain back control of the buying journey with data capture forms, intrusive pop-up chat windows, and gated content—all of which can be major turnoffs to prospects—B2B marketers need give buyers want they want: an easy, engaging self-service experience.

B2B 82

B2B Self Service Chatbots B2C 82

Solvvy

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Time is Right for a Customer Support Chatbot. Even in the face of challenges like smaller budgets, reduced agent headcount, and the move to fully-remote workforce models, customers still expect a higher level of service than ever before. What is a Next-Gen Chatbot? Next-gen chatbots provide 24/7 customer support.

Chatbots 62

Chatbots Self Service Multi-Channel B2C 62

Inbenta

JANUARY 17, 2022

The rush for embarking on digital transformation has lulled, and we now find ourselves in the same digital playing field where B2B and B2C have ultimately become B2H (Business to Human). Growing self-service options for customers. Customers increasingly expect organizations to offer self-service support.

Self Service 98

Self Service Trends Customer Service Chatbots 98

Team Support

AUGUST 5, 2020

First we have to ask ourselves whether to use an automated chat bot. The argument can be made that if you have the right B2B customer support software solution, the chat bot is not a good idea. For another, most bots sit independent of a support solution, meaning data can’t be shared between the bot and the software.

Chatbots 89

Chatbots B2B B2C Software 89

PK

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Increasingly, B2B buyers have been approaching the technology purchase process through the lens of B2C. 81% of buyers indicate that the experience a company provides is as important to them as its products and services. Millennials don’t want to be sold to: they want to buy on their terms.

B2B 73

B2B Self Service Chatbots B2C 73

TeamSupport

OCTOBER 26, 2018

With this said, let’s look at how these specific needs apply to a different type of software – help desk software – so you can determine whether a B2C or B2B software better fits your goals and objectives…. Solutions built primarily for B2C teams will place all their focus on each contact and moving their issue towards resolution.

B2C 40

B2C B2B Software Chatbots 40

ProProfs Chat

OCTOBER 13, 2020

77% of customers end up using a self-service support portal to get a solution to their problem faster.”. However, 12% of them fail to find the solution they need through these service portals. A lot of them would avoid having a conversation with a chatbot because it lacks the human touch they need. Tweet this.

How To 98

How To Self Service Banking Knowledge Base 98

Team Support

APRIL 21, 2020

To start with Part 1, here’s information on what companies should have in place before a chat conversation happens. Part 1 – Pre-conversation Chat Planning. Set realistic expectations for chat communication – B2B chat is complex when compared to B2C (business-to-consumer). If so, what happens when chat is offline?

B2B 59

B2B Self Service Chatbots B2C 59

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As customer service leaders envision the contact center of the future, a key question is whether agents will need to come in to work at all. After all, the costs of operating a physical contact center are immense, and the challenges of training , motivating and retaining staff remain major pain points for all B2C organizations.

Contact Center 84

Contact Center Self Service Contact Center Software B2C 84

Talkdesk

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Gartner’s Four Best Practices for Implementing Extreme Customer Self-Service. According to Gartner’s 2018 Best Practices for Implementing Extreme Customer Self-Service Report , by 2022, 85% of customer service interactions will start with self-service, up from 48% today.

Virtual Agent 54

Virtual Agent Self Service Customer Experience Contact Center 54

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

While the article focuses on retail (especially e-commerce), anyone from any type of company (B2B and B2C) that has “VIP customers” will want to read this article. Loyalty and self-service round out the four. You can’t ignore the power of personalization, and more companies recognize this valuable strategy.

Loyalty Programs 75

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 75

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Chatbots : AI-powered chatbots handle routine queries, providing quick and accurate responses. RELATED ARTICLE CRM Key Features For Customer Service Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Systems IVR systems enhance customer self-service by providing automated responses to common inquiries and guiding callers through menu options.

Call Center 104

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

Gainsight

APRIL 10, 2023

B2B customers are expecting round-the-clock help (similar to B2C customers). According to Salesforce’s 2023 State of the Connected Customer report, 57% of users prefer self-service over human interaction. CS teams are struggling with burnout, as they’re being asked to do more with less and deliver on customer expectations.

Customer Success 59

Customer Success Self Service Multi-Channel Effort Score 59

ProProfs Chat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Although we have chatbots in place to accomplish the goal. But what better way there is other than a website chat software to provide your customers a more humanized and personalized experience possible. Chatbots do not create lasting impressions with your customers. Well, the answer to all the above questions is – yes.

Software 106

Software B2B Chatbots Self Service 106

Bold360

JULY 27, 2017

It’s been a few weeks since Chatbot Summit Berlin , so a long enough period to take stock, follow up with new connections made on the day and reflect on its substance and position as the pre-eminent tech event for everything ‘Chatbot’-related. Funny thing is, it felt a little like the Emperor’s clothes.

Chatbots 40

Chatbots Self Service Multi-Channel B2C 40

SurveySensum

JULY 28, 2023

Regardless of where you belong – B2B or B2C your customers want much more than a single easy transaction. Elevate Customer Experience by offering Self-Service Do you know how this customer experience trend can take your business to new heights? Here’s an example of HubSpot’s self-service customer support portal.

B2B 52

B2B Trends Self Service Customer Experience 52

Think Customers

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

TSF: One of the simple and most logical ones was mobile optimization for our self-service websites. And we introduced a chatbot. We never had a mobile-optimized website for our customer service. Do you find it easier to make changes on the B2B side of the business versus B2C? So that was a big win for us.

Customer Care 52

Customer Care Self Service Contact Center B2C 52

Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

Depending on the nature of your business and the needs of your customers, implementing automated assistance in the shape of features such as chatbots can offer many benefits, from quicker response times to streamlining staff expectations. For example, a B2B organization will rely more on cold email campaigns than a B2C.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service e-support Self Service Customer Retention 84

ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 14, 2020

“Once users become acquainted with chatting, they feel comfortable engaging with a brand using a live chat agent on its website.”. In other words, customers would prefer interacting with a human who can offer empathy and solution over a bot. Offering a self-service option to visitors who seek instant answers to their question.

Customer Journeys 116

Customer Journeys Knowledge Base Self Service Customers 116

Lumoa

OCTOBER 31, 2018

We will continue to hear more about artificial intelligence and chatbots in the coming year. When it comes to using technology to allow customers to self-solve issues, some companies automate too much and some don’t automate enough. that have rarely, if ever, been called into question. They are sort of the “pillars of faith” in CX.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Culture Consulting 150

SaleMove

AUGUST 3, 2018

One business process that is particularly well suited for AI in its current form is customer service and CRM, specifically by using human assisted AI. See an example of how human assisted AI for chatbots works here. This process speeds up problem identification and allows employees to respond faster and more accurately.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Self Service e-support Call Center 40

Answer Dash

MAY 27, 2018

Offer Personalized Experiences Just like a B2C customer walking into a retail store doesn’t want to be sold the same pair of shoes as everyone else, B2B buyers don’t want to be pushed a one-size-fits-all solution. Use chatbots to connect with customers any time they want. Use customer data to automate as many small tasks as possible.

B2B 58

B2B Customer Experience Self Service Customer Centricity 58

SurveySparrow

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Businesses are using chatbots as a customer service platform as well as to automate sales and marketing tasks. AI for customer service is a trend that will only get more effective as the AI system becomes smarter with each interaction. Contactless service. Product Experience Trend #4. Product Experience Trend #5.

Trends 52

Trends Omni-Channel User Experience Social Media 52

Retently

DECEMBER 4, 2019

After all, when it comes to customer service, 90% of consumers want an “immediate” response. Sure, that mostly sounds like B2C buyers, but get this – 80% of B2B customers also expect responses in real-time. About 79% of consumers want human-driven service nowadays. And 60% rate “immediate” as ten minutes or less!

Net Promoter Score 94

Net Promoter Score How To NPS Effort Score 94

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Regardless of the type of business you’re in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C), everyone is a consumer. Certain B2C rockstar brands are teaching our customers what good service is like, and they now have higher expectations.   . Our customer service research revealed that 87% of Baby Boomers, who make up over 21% of the U.S.

Self Service 144

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 144

SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Enhancements in CX can reduce customer attrition by 10 to 15%, raise offer win rates by 20 to 40%, and reduce customer service costs by up to 50%. 80% of B2B buyers expect a purchase experience similar to that of B2C customers. About 79% of buyers would just abandon their carts if the customer service did not respond in time.

Customer Experience 10

Customer Experience Social Media B2B e-support 10

TechSee

AUGUST 19, 2019

Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have delivered big wins for many B2C companies. AI technologies have enabled biometric identification, voice recognition, predictive analytics and, of course, chatbots. While many chatbots are built to serve specific customer communities, they can still face numerous communication difficulties.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Chatbots 111

Bold360

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

She is experienced with companies in the B2B and B2C industry sectors. “While a customer-centric culture is the new standard, according to Gallup…” 71% of B2B customers are not engaged across all industries and are at risk of being replaced; not because of products and services, but rather failing their customers.

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Omni-Channel Social Media Self Service 40