BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here are a few green flag markers that help indicate that you’ve found the best-fit outsourced customer care partner. If you’ve taken part in an outsourced customer care procurement process, either as a bidder or as a buyer, we’d lay money on the fact that you’ve got some horror stories to tell.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2020

H e explains how and why expanding customer care operations to include online chat and brand communities can elevate both self-service and customer care. “Hi, That little chat box in the bottom right corner of the screen promises to answer every customer question — but will it? Hi, how can I help you?”

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In my last post, we discussed the difference between interactions, engagement, and customer experience. Now, I’d like to dive deeper into customer experience and the role everyone in your organization plays in delivering that experience. You heard me right: not one department owns the customer experience—it’s every department!

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Airlines Government Webinar ROI 370

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Finding Bilingual Support That Suits Your Customers Best We’re an onshore Canadian contact center outsourcer and pride ourselves on delivering sophisticated (bilingual) customer care through strategic partnership. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? It’s our thing. So, of course, we’re biased.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 30, 2018

More and more customer interactions are happening without any human interaction at all. Thanks to advancements in AI and machine learning, chatbots and other Tier Zero customer service solutions are a great way to handle basic, high-volume customer care interactions on a 24/7/365 basis.

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BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We’ve said it so often it’s become cliché, but we stand by the concept that happy employees make for happy customers, and in outsourcing, happy customers make happy clients. TX strategy is the ultimate integration of customer experience (CX), employee experience (EX), the multi experience (MX), and user experience (UX).

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Bill Quiseng

OCTOBER 9, 2024

And don’t just serve to satisfy customers. Serve to CARE. COMMUNICATE with each customer with a smile, eye contact, and polite interaction. Inform each customer transparently and interactively of the product’s or service’s function, benefits, liabilities, and advantages to them. Instead, serve to WOW them.

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ClearAction

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Are Your Customer Care Metrics Customer-Centric? Customer care metrics are a barometer of performance across a variety of customer interactions such as chat, text messages, email, social media and communities. Both of these orientations tend to be company-serving rather than customer-focused.

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InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

Customers expect not only to be heard but also understood and swiftly responded to. With this in mind, we want to make it clear that it isn’t just about monitoring and management of these feedback channels, but actively engaging with and learning from your customers.

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InMoment XI

JULY 16, 2024

Customers expect not only to be heard but also understood and swiftly responded to. With this in mind, we want to make it clear that it isn’t just about monitoring and management of these feedback channels, but actively engaging with and learning from your customers.

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Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

How Can the Bar be Raised to Surpass Customer Expectations? 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. Conclusion The future is crystal clear.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss how to manage different types of customer expectations and service expectations during a global pandemic. The Role of AI in CX.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 26, 2019

Blue Ocean, a North American provider of customer care solutions, is excited to announce the new face of Blue Ocean at blueocean.ca. When Blue Ocean embarked on the website redesign journey, the primary goal was to center the focus around the total customer experience.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 20, 2015

According to Wikipedia, it’s this: Customer experience ( CX ) is the sum of all experiences a customer has with a supplier of goods and/or services, over the duration of their relationship with that supplier. This can include awareness, discovery, attraction, interaction, purchase, use, cultivation and advocacy.

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Oracle

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In fact, frustrated customers were almost twice as likely as satisfied consumers to say they’d be willing to pay more for such an experience. Quote of the week: Every interaction matters. The quote of the week explains what this new expectation means for service and experience professionals.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

They consistently deliver and exceed customer expectations. Customers already expect their needs to be addressed with every interaction they have with your company. That’s the baseline that all customer support teams should already be working on.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Great customer service helps franchise owners stand out, build trust, and keep customers coming back. Customers value a business where they feel appreciated, and this often depends on the service they receive, not just the product they buy. This warmth often encourages customers to come back for more than just coffee.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before. They count on meaningful interactions with service professionals who make them feel valued. Reality: Customer Service generally feels like sales. .

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Calabrio

MARCH 5, 2025

A McKinsey survey revealed customer care leaders top growth priorities included customer experience improvement, technology implementation, and identifying revenue growth opportunities. The kicker: theyll have to achieve these goals even while a sizeable majority of them also expect to see a significant rise in call volume.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Social media sites have evolved from simply personal sharing portals to communication platforms that can enable organizations to deliver enhanced customer care and customer relationship development not typically capable in traditional customer service channels. YoY increase in customer retention.

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GetFeedback

JANUARY 27, 2020

With a solid VoC program, your company can: Improve customer experience and exceed customer expectations. This is of vital importance when customer feedback highlights recent or on-going situations that require immediate intervention to salvage a relationship. Evolve company culture and boost employee morale. .

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Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

Customer satisfaction affects the bottom line because it is a critical predictor of retention and repeat revenue. Today’s customer expects efficient, seamless interactions with products, services, and customer service help across various devices. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves.

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White Paper E Commerce E-support Customer Satisfaction 118

Playvox

MAY 4, 2023

It’s simple: fantastic customer service. My interactions with the fruit seller were authentic and friendly, and he answered all my questions. It’s no secret that stellar customer service is the first step to customer loyalty, but you’re not dealing with a couple of people meandering through a fruit store.

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Contact Center Customer Expectations Omnichannel Average Handle Time 52

TechSee

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Customer self-service refers to customer-initiated interaction technologies that enable customers to access information and perform routine tasks without requiring the assistance of a live customer service representative.

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Virtual Agent Contact Center Return on Investment Competitive Advantage 132

Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

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Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 53

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.

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Call Experts

JUNE 10, 2021

Customer expectations are not uniform, nor are customer experiences. . To build an ideal experience, you want to think about various characteristics, like social expectations, how they met your company, and which channel they choose to communicate with your company. .

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Pointillist

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

By Steve Offsey The goal of customer journey orchestration is to improve journey outcomes by enabling the most relevant interactions in the context of each customer’s goals and their overall experience. They encounter a problem completing the transaction and turn to the website first and then call the care center for support.

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Kustomer

AUGUST 5, 2020

By exhibiting the following customer service skills and qualities, you can help deliver an excellent experience, promote brand loyalty and ensure customer retention. Great customer service starts with respect for the customer. Speaking of positivity, another important customer service quality is a positive attitude.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 23, 2024

Detailed reviews, helpful information, and updated details about a business can encourage users to interact more with the Business Profile to ask questions, get directions, book an appointment, and more. Local Guides (and, in general, all of your customers) care about being responded to. Respond to reviews.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

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Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 52

CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

However, research conducted by Macro 4 suggests that utility companies should be keeping a close eye on the service they provide to customers. We found that 58 per cent of energy customers expect higher levels of service in return for having to pay higher bills. More self-service. www.macro4.com.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2019

Love this line that in today’s digital world… “Your customers will experience less brick and more click.” The future is digital, but to get customers to emotionally connect, it still takes some human interaction. Seriously, it is a good look into what customers expect and want from the companies they do business with.

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Kustomer

MAY 19, 2022

This enables a connection to be established between your company and your customers, and you can create a tailor-made solution that leaves customers feeling satisfied after the interaction. One way to find out what the ideal customer experience (CX) looks like is to dig into the most common customer expectations.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Customer Care Metrics 84

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2019

With all the recent advancements in technology, AI can provide more insights and support to the customer service world than ever before. Technology helps make contact centers smarter, faster, and better and paves the way for proactive customer service. Human interaction will never be entirely eliminated or replaced by AI.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Here’s a look at the top 11 customer service metrics you should start measuring today. Customer Happiness Metrics. How can you quantify how customers feel about your brand? When it comes to customer happiness, you have to focus on quality over speed. Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Score. Why is CSAT important?

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Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score Customer Service 199

transcosmos Information Systems

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Providing great customer service though is something that must extend to your social media channels. More than using social media for promotions, it can also be used to provide customer service, known more commonly as social customer care.

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