BlueOcean

APRIL 30, 2021

A couple of years ago, we explored the state of omnichannel customer care , recognizing the fact that consumers have more channel options available to them than ever before. We also, as an industry, have exponentially more data and insight about consumer behaviors around these channels. Evolving Customer Habits.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

For clients with complex care scenarios – whether that is enterprise customer success management or providing critical support direct to consumers – change is never taken lightly. This is what relevant service level metrics look like in today’s customer care center. Are Your Customers Happy?

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Interactions

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In a similar way, vendors have begun to market self-service as a catch-all phrase. . People can serve themselves through customer service transactions, instead of having to speak to a live agent. But as far as I’m concerned, just starting with self-service isn’t really self-service at all.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 6, 2019

In an earlier post, The Digital Revolution, Rising Consumer Expectations , we showed how consumer expectations are changing and placing a higher priority on digital engagement with companies. preferences can vary for younger vs. older consumers). We ended by detailing 7 best practices that we’ll detail here.

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Vonage

JANUARY 5, 2017

Less than 15 years ago, online shopping had yet to take off and your target consumers were happy to research and buy products at bricks and mortar stores. In the age of social media, smartphones and self-service, things are very different. Today’s customers are screen-addicted, hyper-connected and harder to please than ever.

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NICE inContact

JANUARY 11, 2019

The current decade has brought many changes to quality management, including the increase of treating customer interactions using omnichannel – the ability to handle queries flexibly across self-service and agent-assisted media channels with full context.

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Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Technology has altered customer service expectations forever. Today’s always-connected consumers are more adept at seeking out their own answers than ever. Mobile apps and support portals provide customers with the tools to access round-the-clock service without ever needing to speak to a person. .

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C3Centricity

AUGUST 4, 2020

Social media usually guarantees a quick response whereas contacting customer services through the usual channels often results in nothing. What makes a great customer care centre? Customers these days expect a response in minutes or hours rather than days. What makes a great customer service representative (CSR)?

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BlueOcean

MARCH 31, 2021

This inevitably translates to higher contact volume in the customer care realm. Backed up orders, ticket back logs, and overwhelmed websites will all lead consumers to their phones, whether it’s to make a direct phone call or to scroll through self-service options. Omni-Channel Patterns.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 6, 2019

In an earlier post, The Digital Revolution, Rising Consumer Expectations , we showed how consumer expectations are changing and placing a higher priority on digital engagement with companies. preferences can vary for younger vs. older consumers). We ended by detailing 7 best practices that we’ll detail here.

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Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Did you know that American businesses risk losing a whopping $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care? In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service.

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Inbenta

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Social distancing has altered how people purchase goods, communicate and work, and banks have had to reduce their dependence on humans, when possible, to become a lights-out business that meets customer demands for 24/7, omnichannel access to services. For years, customers have been demanding more from their financial institutions.

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Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Although there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, the following 10-step plan will provide a framework that will allow your contact center to adopt a more personalized approach to customer care. Your company’s marketing department should be able to supply demographic data and customer information.

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Kayako

DECEMBER 31, 2015

2015 saw the support community talk a lot about making things easier for the customer through both customer experience and communication. A lot of posts have centered around studying the very metrics that you should consider in building your self-service tools, and studying the metrics of how you use your helpdesk.

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Interactions

JULY 29, 2021

Whenever the topic of customer service comes up, everyone has a story to tell–and there is no holding back. consumers to see what they like when it comes to customer service. Our survey found that 8 out of 10 people have switched brands due to a poor customer service experience. The second?

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

While AI capabilities in the contact center are still evolving, AI offers powerful opportunities to drive cost out of your business and improve the customer experience (and let’s be real, a growing segment of consumers simply prefer automated or self-serve support) – so asking your potential strategic partners the right questions is critical.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Customer Happiness Metrics.

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TechSee

JANUARY 29, 2019

These technologies can be implemented in assisted service mode – to route visual customer inquiries, interpret them and assist the agent with visual decision support tools – or in self-service mode – where the customers visually interact with bots that are able to visually guide them to self-resolution.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Customer data can be tapped to help businesses deliver superior overall experience as well as service and support. According to Accenture, 75% of consumers are more likely to buy from a company that knows their name and purchase history. Computer Vision-powered self-service. Reaching customers through social media.

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TechSee

JULY 31, 2019

This is generally carried out by humans, a time-consuming, expensive and often inaccurate process. It can add essential information to a customer’s profile based on visual data from smart telematic devices, a game-changer for insurance and utility companies. Remote Visual Assistance & Self-Service.

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ijgolding

JULY 18, 2018

The Customer Service Summit is a two-day event bringing over 150 senior customer experience, customer service and social customer care leaders together to discuss strategies for delivering effortless, efficient, and engaging customer experiences in an age of everchanging customer expectations.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 23, 2024

Streaming platforms, podcasts, and even this article are self-selected by the media consumer. So when customers who have an established relationship with a brand are treated in the same way as, and I say this literally, everyone else, then that can lead to feeling unseen and unrecognized. Spread the joy inside and out!

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Remember when social media was the young upstart of the customer care channels and voice was still king? Way back in the good old days of the early 2010s… It seems like a lifetime ago that we were asking ourselves how to handle customers in such a public forum. Or was it customer service? Easier said than done.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

A Pop Culture Guide to Customer Care Training by Matt Searfoss. TCFCR) Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? A perfect way to open a discussion about some very important customer service topics. Five Ways to Humanize Customer Service by Jeff Toister.

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Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

In a world of high demands and countless inquiries, meeting consumer expectations isn’t just a goal; it’s a commitment. Failing to invest in customer care risks customers seeking it elsewhere. Self-Service Some IVRs and automated systems only assist customers by directing them to a live agent.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 7, 2022

Transparency, communication and proactive solutions are able to go that extra mile even in the event of an unexpected complication with an order or service. Let’s check out some clear ways to deliver exceptional customer service in an extraordinary holiday climate. Why Holiday Customer Self-Service Matters.

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GlowTouch

JUNE 21, 2021

Customer Care. Communicate with your customers through their preferred channel: chat, voice/IVR, email, social media, SMS, Facebook Messenger, in-app messaging, and web self-service. . More people using more tools more often means more is expected from service agents. Social Media. Work-from-Home.

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COPC

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

This is especially true when it comes to providing customer service. Customers are still calling into the contact center to resolve many issues. However, two-thirds of consumers surveyed by Execs In The Know and COPC Inc. utilize multiple channels, including self-service options.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Like most people in the customer care sector, we are diving deep into where ChatGPT fits, or might fit, into the contact center world. The question of the moment is: what role is ChatGPT going to play in delivering a loyalty-building customer experience? Can AI Handle Complex Customer Care?

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Stella Connect

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

More than 90% of customers want and expect to be able to go to a brand’s website and make informed purchase decisions, perform account-related tasks, and get their questions answered without having to contact a customer service agent. Customer self-service isn’t just a courtesy: it’s an organizational imperative.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2019

How AI Can Support Human Customer Service. They discuss trends in digital customer service, including hyper-personalization and fast, frictionless self-service. The trend across industries is toward elevating the customer experience. It allows for exceptional customer care.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 2, 2019

No matter how great your product or service may be, customer experience can make or break your business: Modest improvements to customer experience can generate up to $775 million over three years for a company. 70% of consumers say they will continue to support companies that give them great customer experience.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 9, 2021

Simply request pricing for our outsourced customer care solution. 84% of contact centers around the globe already have some capability in data analytics as it relates to the customer experience, particularly in the realm of data collection. Contact Center Data Analytics. How could an outsourced partner help?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Customers of health-related products—such as over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, medical devices, wearables, and animal health products—typically have higher expectations of manufacturers than do users of other types of consumer products. Proactive outreach. Product recall support.

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ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dan Rood, writes about the precious commodity of time and why we must use the latest technologies to help customers save time and have amazing customer experiences. I think a great self-service option is key for everyone. Shep Hyken. Three-quarters of U.S.

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Oracle

AUGUST 15, 2019

The company’s business department enlists its customer care group to listen to the unique needs of its customers and learn their ways of doing business. With that understanding, the brand can craft an offering that meets local consumers’ expectations. The role of the service agent is evolving.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s explore the top trends to watch in the year ahead. #1 Self-service In 2023, self-service options will remain a top priority for customers. According to Zendesk, 69% of consumers prefer to settle their issues independently without assistance.

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