Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

Customer expectations continue to rise, workforce challenges have intensified, and contact centers are innovative AI solutions to help them keep up. Channel preferences are evolving – omnichannel is key Customers arent only seeking fast experiences. How successful have these efforts been?

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Self Service Report Trends 130

Kayako

JANUARY 5, 2017

“In the old world, you devoted 30% of your time to building a great service and 70% of your time to shouting about it. Customers expect top-notch service, with no patience or loyalty for companies that don’t provide it. They can easily search for a better alternative to your product or service.

Omni-Channel 95

Omni-Channel Self Service Trends Multi-Channel 95

NICE inContact

JUNE 14, 2017

If you’re like most customer service organizations, probably not as much or as often as you’d like. How do you know if you’re meeting their expectations for Omnichannel service? inContact conducted research on Omnichannel customer service experiences and results.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Customer Expectations Meeting Self Service 145

Vonage

JANUARY 30, 2019

Omni-Channel Design. Brands still struggle with the reality that omni-channel is about customer choice not cost reduction. Too many digital agendas still focus on deflection rather than meeting five generations of customer expectation around live assistance, self-service and being proactive.

Omni-Channel 228

Omni-Channel Self Service Innovation Technology 228

NICE inContact

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Omnichannel is hot. Both are hot topics when it comes to contact centers and customer experience. They introduce new channels and vehicles to interact with customers. In our new 2018 Customer Experience (CX) Transformation Benchmark the insights were clear on the importance of both.

Self Service 121

Self Service Contact Center Software Contact Center Software 121

GetFeedback

MAY 17, 2018

So how is this innovation and growth affecting customer support as a whole? Zendesk explores the ins & outs of modern service in their latest report. 91% of consumers will use a self-service knowledge base if provided. Which support channels do you offer, and which ones are customers most satisfied with?

Customer Satisfaction 207

Customer Satisfaction Omni-Channel Self Service Knowledge Base 207

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Today’s customers expect omnichannel. customer service. How is omnichannel customer service different from (or: better than?) multichannel customer service? Here’s the basics on what’s what between “multi” and “omni” – and why you should care.

Omni-Channel 136

Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service Contact Center 136

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Stages of Customer Experience Maturity Investigate Initiate Mobilize Scale Embed CX maturity starts from a static phase of identifying the first steps and concludes with integrating strong CX practices. The framework encourages continuous evolution to adapt to shifts in customer expectations.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity 195

Calabrio

MARCH 31, 2025

Smarter customer experiences, more personalized self-service: Intuitive self-service options can at last become a consistent reality, allowing customers to find solutions quickly and independently. More Accurate Virtual Agents and IVR Elevate your self-service with intelligent virtual agents.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Self Service Customer Service Virtual Agent 130

NICE inContact

APRIL 11, 2019

Today’s customers are digitally savvy, more demanding and expect instant service. Contact centers face a constant challenge in managing customer expectations. . Here are some key customer expectations and some tips towards managing them . Meet and exceed customer expectations, today! .

Customer Expectations 151

Customer Expectations Tips Self Service Management 151

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s no longer enough for banks and credit unions to simply provide financial services. Customers expect to walk into a branch and want to immediately feel valued. From personalized services tailored to their needs to a welcoming space where they can do more than just deposit their checks.

Banking 195

Banking Customer Experience Effort Score Financial 195

InMoment XI

AUGUST 17, 2023

Identify Pain Points: By listening to your customers’ experiences and collecting feedback at various touch points along the journey by utilising voice of the customer surveys , you can identify areas where your product falls short or where improvements can be made. Focus on making each step clear, intuitive, and user-friendly.

Net Promoter Score 370

Net Promoter Score Self Service Effort Score NPS 370

Comm100

MARCH 21, 2023

Provide more channel choice with omnichannel Customers today stay connected across a variety of channels, and they are no longer content with customer service that limits how they get support. Today’s customers simply want to use the channel that suits them in that moment.

Self Service 226

Self Service Customer Service Strategy Omni-Channel 226

BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. An Increase in Channel Switching.

Omni-Channel 177

Omni-Channel Customer Care Self Service Wait Times 177

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that customer expectations are always changing, and you’ll never be able to keep up. However, all your customers want the same thing: to be able to interact with their brand on their terms. What is Omnichannel Customer Experience?

Omni-Channel 195

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Social Media Self Service 195

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Some will want their issues addressed on other channels, from chatbots, social media, voice calls, or video calls. A humanized digital CX should allow you to deliver a consistent experience through all these channels. It will also help you know what the customer expects depending on where they’re on their journey.

Financial 243

Financial Trends Self Service Customer Experience 243

Comm100

MAY 7, 2024

Understanding the importance of streamlined customer service Streamlined customer service is more than just a buzzword—it’s a critical approach to meeting modern customer expectations. Fast response times boost customer satisfaction, showing that concerns are quickly addressed.

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Strategy Self Service How To 233

Vonage

JUNE 7, 2018

Whether or not customer service has been improving in your particular industry, it has improved over time at enough companies with broad consumer reach that customers have begun to expect better and better customer service across the board—in every industry, every niche, every price point.

Omni-Channel 120

Omni-Channel Self Service Multi-Channel How To 120

Calabrio

MARCH 11, 2025

It’s about ensuring that every interaction not only meets but exceeds customer expectations, fostering loyalty and driving positive brand perception. More than just identifying errors, modern QA aims to understand the “why” behind customer experiences. Just looking at calls isnt enough anymore.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Call Center Effort Score Chatbots 130

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

It doesn’t matter if it’s talking face-to-face, by phone or email, via social media or live chat, customers expect your business to be there when they need you. If you’re not providing an omni-channel service experience, your customers will happily switch to a competitor that does.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience Social Media 145

Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2020

As a consequence of the increased usage of digital technology, customers’ expectations of digital services are higher than ever – making the digital customer experience more important than ever. Creating customer journey maps is a way to help you manage and outline the digital experience.

Self Service 195

Self Service Customer Journeys Customer Experience Omni-Channel 195

Inbenta

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Digital self-service solutions have emerged as a powerful tool in this context, letting users navigate websites and intranets without needing direct assistance from customer support or HR departments. A Zendesk study found that 81% of customers try to address their concerns on their own before finally reaching out for support.

Self Service 52

Self Service Chatbots Omni-Channel Customer Satisfaction 52

NICE inContact

AUGUST 2, 2019

By priority, here are 5 key technologies for the future of digital customer service — both in line with technological developments and in terms of growing your business. Most customers expect a self-service option on websites, and they want speed combined with personalization. 2) Omnichannel Coverage.

Technology 229

Technology Customer Service Omni-Channel Self Service 229

NICE inContact

MARCH 5, 2019

And if we’re listening, our customers’ opinions, preferences and expectations will be driving call centre strategy and channel support. The baseline: Customers expect omnichannel choices in our contact centres. And their opinions and channel preferences are constantly evolving.

Self Service 169

Self Service Omni-Channel Chatbots Customer Expectations 169

ijgolding

MARCH 22, 2017

This has also changed the way customers interact and search for product information. With most organizations providing services across web and mobile platforms, customers expect a 360 degree omni channel experience. Interactive voice response, chat bots, FAQs etc.

Omni-Channel 204

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Multi-Channel e-support 204

Inbenta

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Combining the IntelePeer easy-to-use omni-channel platform with our Symbolic AI will empower our customers to build workflows across very different channels in a cohesive way, providing intelligence along the way.”. “We are really happy to see this partnership going forward,” said Inbenta CEO Jordi Torras.

Omni-Channel 98

Omni-Channel Self Service e-support Social Media 98

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2024

And when 75% of customers expect free returns, whats a retailer to do? Top Customer Experience Trends You Should Watch in 2025 by Scott Clark (CMSWire) Customer experience has become more than just a priority; it’s a competitive differentiator. Thats a lot of returns! Find out in this article.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Ecommerce Self Service Omni-Channel 73

NICE inContact

JANUARY 9, 2018

The last entry detailed how designing your automation based on existing live agent behavior is essential to a consistent and efficient customer experience. We all know that in this age of digitization, however, your company’s self-service strategic plan has to consider more than just the voice channel.

Self Service 138

Self Service Omni-Channel Call Center Contact Center 138

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.

Self Service 72

Self Service Omni-Channel Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel 72

Kayako

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Over 90 percent of customers expect access to self-service channels. But they also expect personalized attention when they need it. This means you need a customer service philosophy that encompasses seamless self-service support and amazing, personalized two-way support when your customers require it.

Self Service 120

Self Service Omni-Channel Customer Service Social Media 120

NICE inContact

JULY 24, 2019

In fact, research finds that Generation Z and millennials have a clear preference toward these next-generation digital channels when communicating with companies. And companies are starting to invest in supporting these agent-assisted and self-service digital channels. Because this is what the customer expects.

Self Service 137

Self Service Consumers Contact Center Omni-Channel 137

GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

While most companies still use traditional metrics like CSAT and Net Promoter Score, we’re seeing more and more teams shifting to CES to measure their overall performance across channels. As more companies move toward offering omni-channel customer support, CES will continue growing in popularity. Self-Service Metrics.

Metrics 199

Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score Customer Service 199

Uniphore

JUNE 17, 2021

Step 2: Digitize Customer Self-Service For simple tasks, like making payments or checking account balances, digital self-service offers customers a convenient and confidential alternative to speaking with an agent.

Self Service 182

Self Service Call Center First Call Resolution Social Media 182

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Expectations for Social Customer Support Are Maturing. Even though social media doesn’t handle the lion’s share of support interactions, customers still demand a lot from it. At least 84% of your customers expect a response within a day and 47% expect it within an hour (is patience still a virtue?).

Omni-Channel 149

Omni-Channel Social Media Contact Center Self Service 149

Playvox

APRIL 21, 2023

Make sure your contact center is set up for digital success behind the scenes so that you can provide the experiences your customers demand. What Is Omnichannel Customer Experience? First, it’s important to understand the difference between multichannel and omnichannel customer service centers.

Omni-Channel 95

Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience Contact Center 95

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2019

This week we feature an article by Martin Frascaroli who talks about why it is important to meet your customer needs using omnichannel customer service. . Your potential customers want to buy quickly and comfortably through an integrated experience. Today, they shop digitally through different channels.

Omni-Channel 114

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Social Media 114

Calabrio

MARCH 22, 2025

By focusing on agent empowerment, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, businesses can create a contact center that not only meets but exceeds customer expectations, fostering long-term relationships and driving business success. But they also want their experiences to be consistent across channels.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Management Strategy Call Center 130