Self-service is a recent trend in the customer service nation. A majority of customers would rather figure things out on their own than reach out to a customer service representative. Because of this, companies are expanding their online self-service capabilities, in order to deliver the support experience that customers demand. Better availability of online self-service allows agent’s to use their time more efficiently, as they can spend more time where it’s truly needed. Online service can be described as a win-win situation. Customers experience less friction, and companies curb costs by deflecting agent-assisted interactions. Here are three ways you...
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Even in the age of email and social media, customers still prefer to use the phone for communicating with companies. Still in these days many people appreciate companies that make the investment in providing quality support over the phone. A phone conversation is a powerful way to solve a problem. When customers get help over the phone, agents can resolve complex issues faster and deliver personalized support. Research continually shows that the phone channel results in higher customer satisfaction. Zendesk Talk is cloud-based call center software that helps companies provide more personal and productive phone support. It’s built right...
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Would it be helpful if you had a way to reach out to your customers before they need to reach out to you? Proactive customer support is one of the biggest customer service trends right now. Proactive customer support is about identifying and resolving customer issues before they become problems. Proactive support also involves identifying ways in which a customer experience can be enhanced without the customer asking for it or even knowing that it’s possible. The truth is, we humans are notoriously bad at asking for help. We may need assistance, but unless it’s easy to come by,...
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Up to 73% of consumers say that they want the ability to solve issues on their own, which is why companies do their best to provide a customer experience that is tailored to self-service. Even so, there are surprisingly many businesses who admit that implementing self-service isn’t a top priority, or it’s something they just can’t get around to do. Companies who use Zendesk Guide for their self-service needs have reported benefits such as reduced operational cost, improved agent productivity, and increased customer satisfaction. For a better look into the benefits of self-service, here are three customer stories that...
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There is almost 700 apps and integrations available in Zendesk. With these extensions you can expand Zendesk even more and resolve customers, and yours, issues better. Best of all, most of these apps are totally free for you. Let’s now take a better look at four great app, Pathfinder, JIRA, TimeTracking and Unbabel. Pathfinder The Pathfinder app displays a timeline of customers web page visit. App displays user activity within a 30 minutes before and after a ticket is filed.When viewing a ticket, the Pathfinder app allows your agents to see which Help Center articles and community posts customers...
Continue reading5 tips for designing a knowledge base
These days customers are getting more independent in solving problems on their own. In fact, 90% of consumers expect a self-service customer support portal from a brand or organisation. Offering a standard knowledge base portal isn’t enough though. The design of your knowledge base affects your customers’ experience with the brand. A messy design can easily make a bad impression. While designing your knowledge base, it’s important to keep simplicity and discoverability in mind. Here are five tips for creating a simple, intuitive and accessible knowledge base. 1. Keep content categories crips and clean The first thing about a...
Continue readingWhat you should know about omnichannel customer service
New or smaller businesses often face a puzzle when thinking about channel selection. The number of communication channels available can feel overwhelming. The most obvious choice might be to choose one, maybe two, channels and handle all customer contacts through them. Unfortunately nowadays it’s not longer enough. Customers require businesses to provide a seamless experience as they move between channels and interact with your brand in-store, on your website, mobile app or with your call center. Customers expect a seamless and consistent approach across all those channels. They are becoming more comfortable interacting with companies across a growing number of...
Continue reading5 Business goals that benefit from live chat
Offering customers live chat will often require some balancing. Different stakeholders will have different views as to where it offers the best value. Support might want to keep it focused on the customer experience, while sales might see it as a tool for increasing conversions. Ultimately it’s up to the support manager to determine how live chat would be best used to support the company’s goals. This capability for instantaneous communication can have a fast and significant effect on your business goals. This is why it’s crucial that your live chat goals align with your business objectives. Here...
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