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Nov 19, 2020

Why an Email Virtual Assistant Will Improve CX This Holiday Season

The increase in online shopping will result in an influx of emails from customers. How will you manage this holiday season?
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Nov 18, 2020

Call Center Capacity Planning: 3 Ways Automation Can Help

Well-executed call center capacity planning can be the difference between excellent and frustrating support experiences for agents and customers alike. See how automation can help.
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Nov 16, 2020

How COVID-19 Employee Health Screening Could Impact Your Industry This Winter

A look at how several key industries might approach COVID-19 screening and testing in light of new restrictions that could go into effect this winter.
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Nov 10, 2020

Your Voice of the Customer Program: Know These ABC’s of VoC Success

What do you need to launch, manage and get the most out of a Voice of the Customer program? We take a closer look.
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Nov 7, 2020

Need More Capacity? Call Center Outsourcers Aren’t the Only Answer Anymore

With advances in process automation, smart email automation tools have become a viable alternative to outsourcing.
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Nov 4, 2020

Retail Customer Service: Trends & Tips for Success This Holiday Season

Changes in consumer behavior due to the COVID-19 pandemic have brought with them new challenges for retailers and their workforces. As we all search for a new normal this holiday season, here are some trends to keep in mind.
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Nov 3, 2020

Call Center Automation: 7 Ways Email Automation Impacts Customer Care & Beyond

Call center automation impacts more than just customer care. Specifically, email process automation can make a huge difference in the workflow of multiple teams.
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Nov 2, 2020

Cart Abandonment: 3 Ways To Save Your Conversion Rates

"Cart abandonment" keeps many marketers and website managers up at night. Here's how to fight it and ensure amazing online shopping experiences.
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Oct 21, 2020

AI Customer Service: How It’s Helping Brands Boost CX

Artificial intelligence is helping brands elevate customer service and meet customers' growing expectations for fast, efficient support.
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Oct 20, 2020

The Chief Customer Officer: 6 Things to Know About This CX Champion

Most companies now have a Chief Customer Officer or an equivalent as part of their C-Suite. But what is a CCO, exactly?
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Oct 19, 2020

Enterprises, Beware: 7 Reasons Free Social Listening Tools Aren’t Worth Your Time

Free social listening tools may be tempting, but they don't do enough to support the mature social media strategy B2Cs need.
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Oct 15, 2020

Customer Satisfaction Survey Questions: 11 You Need to Measure (+ Examples)

The insights you gain from these questions can inform key decisions and help set your company on the path to CX success.
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Oct 13, 2020

Social Media Dashboards: 6 Ingredients to Make Them Successful

What elements ensure you and your organization get the most out of your social media listening and analytics efforts?
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Oct 8, 2020

Customer Service Response Templates: 8 Do’s and Don’ts for Replying to Customer Emails

Email templates give agents a solid jumping-off point and enable faster replies. Follow these tips to make sure your customer service email responses are on point.
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Sep 30, 2020

Testing Employees for COVID-19: 5 Trends Employers Need to Know

Read about recent developments in how companies are testing employees for COVID-19 and key trends you should be watching for.
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Sep 22, 2020

Conversational AI: What It Is and Why Your IVR Desperately Needs It

Chatbots with true conversational capability can revolutionize your interactive voice response system.
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Sep 21, 2020

Social Commerce: Know the What, Why, Where and How

Social commerce is a growing trend and revenue stream in the world of e-commerce. But what is it, exactly?
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Sep 17, 2020

Ecommerce Trends: 5 You Need to Keep an Eye On

Here's a closer look at 5 recent ecommerce trends impacting the business world today and how brands can adapt.
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Sep 9, 2020

Mobile Self-Service: A Win-Win for Brands and On-the-Go Customers

What you need to know about mobile self-service, and how it can help improve your customers' experiences.
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Sep 4, 2020

Your Guide to Facebook Messenger Bots for Customer Service

There's a lot of hype around Facebook Messenger bots for business – but are they really worth doing?
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Aug 26, 2020

How to Use WhatsApp for Customer Service

Should you add WhatsApp to your "channel mix?" Let's dive into the details of WhatsApp and how to use it for customer service.
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Aug 25, 2020

4 Ways Brands Can Prepare for a Second Wave of COVID-19

In the event of a second wave of COVID-19, brands must prepare to best support and inform customers and empower employees.
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Aug 24, 2020

Social Media Analytics: What You Need to Know

Social media analytics is a must for every brand today. Here’s a primer to guide your social media tracking efforts.
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Aug 21, 2020

Live Chat Best Practices for Better Customer Conversations

Learn 5 key ways to connect with your digital customers for improved support experiences.
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Aug 18, 2020

Machine Learning vs. AI: What’s the Difference?

Although machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) are related, the differences between them can be confusing.
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Aug 17, 2020

4 Ways VoC Can Help You Reopen and Gauge Customer Confidence

Voice of Customer can help you better prepare for the months ahead and boost customer confidence. Here's how.
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Aug 10, 2020

Is the Post-Call Survey Dead?

Post-call surveys don't go far enough – post-interaction feedback captures the customer's experience across a broad range of inbound service interactions.
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Aug 1, 2020

Using SMS for Customer Service: Why, How, & When

85% of customers prefer to use SMS for customer service. Learn 10 best practices of letting customers text you for service.
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Jul 28, 2020

How to Break Free from Call Center Scripts

Today's consumers want authenticity, not contrived, scripted experiences. Learn how to move past call center scripts.
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Jul 28, 2020

Building a Customer Service Chatbot: 8 Elements of a Great Interaction

Make sure your customer service chatbot enhances CX with these examples of components you should include in your chatbot.
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