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How To Optimize Your Support Strategy for Messaging Channels

Help Scout

It’s easy to add a new messaging support channel, but can your business deliver high-quality service through that channel at sufficient scale? Here are some ways in which you can make it happen.

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From sole ambassadors, to the heart of business decisions: the UX evolution of the last decade

Adrian Swinscoe

This is a guest post by Dana Bishop, VP of Experience Research Strategy at UserTesting. Over the last decade, the user experience (UX) industry has not […] The post From sole ambassadors, to the heart of business decisions: the UX evolution of the last decade first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Unveiling a Personal Bank Story: The Journey of Gaining and Losing a Customer

ECXO

This article was originally posted at [link]. I rarely share personal experiences. But, I have experienced first-hand some of the reasons why Deutsche Bank is losing customers to competitors. In my case, I’m moving with my family to Commerzbank, which has simply yet designed a better customer experience. The bank is showing us that it’s welcoming, and understands how to treat a customer with care and respect (more on the bank’s approach to CX in a moment).

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Empowering Employees for Success: Fostering a Culture of Empowerment and Engagement

C3Centricity

Introduction: [Capture the reader’s attention by highlighting the importance of employee empowerment and engagement in driving organizational success. Explain how organizations that […] The post Empowering Employees for Success: Fostering a Culture of Empowerment and Engagement first appeared on c3centricity.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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16 Customer Service Tips to Never Forget

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The best customer service tips can only come from world-class teams. Here are 16 tips for delighting your customers.

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The autonomous enterprise is like a North Star vision of where business is going – Interview with Kerim Akgonul and Peter van der Putten of Pega

Adrian Swinscoe

Today’s interview is like an interview I released a couple of weeks ago and features two, separate interviews that I conducted on a recent trip to […] The post The autonomous enterprise is like a North Star vision of where business is going – Interview with Kerim Akgonul and Peter van der Putten of Pega first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Which banks are best for customer satisfaction?

The Customer Service Blog

The so-called ‘challenger bank’ Monzo has topped an official league table which charts whether customers would recommend their bank to family and friends. Its score of 80% was higher than all its rivals across the UK. The survey of 16,000 people placed Monzo first, Starling second, and First Direct third. Joint bottom of the table were Virgin Money and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) - both of which were recommended by only 48% of their customers in the survey.

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These 13 Stories of Remarkable Customer Service Will Put a Smile on Your Face

Help Scout

In a world where support is often thought of as a cost center, these remarkable customer service stories will remind you of its true potential.

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Revisiting the Big Ass Fans story and what happened next – Interview with Carey Smith of Unorthodox Ventures

Adrian Swinscoe

Today’s interview is with Carey Smith, who is Founding Contrarian at Unorthodox Ventures. Carey is a returning guest and was first on the podcast back in […] The post Revisiting the Big Ass Fans story and what happened next – Interview with Carey Smith of Unorthodox Ventures first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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A snapshot of CX in finance: trust as a guiding principle and a new Consumer Dut.

CX Network

Key learnings around generative AI, customer trust and new regulations from All Access: CX Financial Services 2023

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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SMS Queues: The Next Frontier in Enhancing Customer Experiences

Qmatic

Looking for a way to deliver better customer experiences? The solution is a lot closer than you think. In fact, it's already in your hands: smartphones.

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Customer Service vs. Customer Experience: Explained

Help Scout

The terms customer service and customer experience are often confused or used interchangeably. They’re not the same thing, but they are related.

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How Making Customer Wait Reveals How Internally Focused Your Organization Is

Beyond Philosophy

Waiting is another type of cost to the customer. When you make them wait, you’re charging them in their time. Companies should consider this cost when designing their experiences that require waiting. I got the idea for this topic while waiting in line at the grocery store. At my local market, a self-check-out was installed to reduce our wait times.

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The Ultimate Guide to Knowledge Base Management

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Learn what a knowledge base is and discover how to plan, create, and deliver effective help center content to create better customer experiences.

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Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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GPT-3 and AI in Customer Support

Help Scout

GPT-3 has been making news recently, so it’s worth taking a look to understand what it is and how it might help with customer support.

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6 Tips for How to Collaborate on Remote Design Teams

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Remote designers face unique challenges and rewards. Here’s what we’ve found works for our distributed design team.

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5 Ways to Automate Support Without Degrading Service

Help Scout

Customer support automation can leave customers feeling underappreciated. Here are 5 ways to automate without degrading service quality.

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How to Write with Substance

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Clarity is the goal when writing to convey meaning to your reader.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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The Psychological Benefits of Writing

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What are the psychological benefits of making writing a regular habit? We took a look at the research.

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12 Customer Service Phrases to Use (+ 8 You Should Avoid)

Help Scout

Discover the 12 most useful customer service phrases for improving your support conversations, and learn which 8 common phrases you should avoid.

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Using ChatGPT for Customer Service

Help Scout

How ChatGPT — or other generative AI tools — can be used to help answer customer service queries and deliver better service. How good is ChatGPT and in what other ways could it be used in customer service situations?

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How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market

Help Scout

The way to stand out from the competition in a crowded market is to tailor your offerings to an underserved segment — here’s how.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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21 Key Customer Service Skills (and How to Develop Them)

Help Scout

Learn what customer service is and why it's important. Discover the 21 customer service skills every support professional needs to thrive.

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Easy Reading Is Damn Hard Writing

Help Scout

Writing that reads effortlessly takes great pain to create. Here’s how to make each word count.

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7 Predictions for Customer Service and Support in 2023

Help Scout

Here are 7 important trends that will affect your work in customer service and experience for 2023, from supply chain recovery to AI-driven productivity.

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The 27 Best Customer Service Books

Help Scout

The top 27 customer service books about providing better customer service and creating a customer-centered culture in your company.

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AI for Business Outcomes: Selecting the Right Tools to Drive Results

Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.

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The Role of Customer Stickiness in Building Enduring Loyalty

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Learn what customer stickiness is and how SaaS businesses can both improve stickiness and transform it into enduring customer loyalty.

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Color Psychology in Marketing and Branding is All About Context

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Color psychology in marketing and branding is more complex than “green conveys calm.” Consider these studies to make better decisions.

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Customer Feedback: Why It’s Important + 7 Ways to Collect It

Help Scout

Customer feedback helps companies understand the experiences and needs of their community.

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10 Live Chat Examples for the Entire Customer Journey

Help Scout

We've pulled together 10 creative live chat examples so you can see how useful chat can be in helping you meet a variety of company goals.

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Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.