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7 Proven Solutions to Address Customer Service Gaps

CSM Magazine

Here are some of call center security’s best practices that you can use: Invest in systems and tools to monitor and analyze customer interactions in real-time. To access real-time data, integrate customer service platforms, such as CRM, order management, or inventory. Create SOPs for various kinds of crises.

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Amazing Business Radio: Dan Hill

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Customers want to feel like they are moving towards progress when they are calling about a problem. When they don’t feel that they are progressing to a solution, customers will feel anger towards customer service representatives and ultimately, the brand.

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10 Simple Ways to Make Your Customer Service Team More Approachable and Relatable

CSM Magazine

Use Positive Language The language used by your customer service representatives has a significant impact on their approachability and relatability. By incorporating positive language into conversations with customers, your team can create a supportive environment that encourages better interactions.

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Great Ideas in Customer Service

Helpware

Take the last 20 or so customer reviews and make it the focus of attention on your customer service page. Not only will this give prospective customers confidence in your company, but it will also reaffirm the belief that you have in your customer service team. Make it front and center.

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How Will Automation, AI and IoT Shape User Experience?

Answer Dash

Businesses delivering a seamless, consistent experience across all communication channels build customer confidence, which is crucial for encouraging loyalty and ensuring retention. But in today’s fast-paced world, a customer journey includes an increasing number of touch-points.

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“That’s Not My Department” and 10 Other Phrases Customers Hate

ShepHyken

Customers hate to be told they’re wrong. “I Customers don’t care whose fault it is, they just want someone to help. I’ll get the manager, but he’ll tell you the same thing.” What, too busy to take care of your customer? I wasn’t here when that happened. It’s not my fault.” Why don’t we wait and see?

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United Airlines Computer Outage Is Customer Service Crisis Case Study

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I can’t speak to what happened at the airport when passengers approached gate agents for help, or what happened on the phone lines as passengers tried to reach a customer service representative. I’m sure there were long lines and hold times.