Customer self-service
Customer self-service platforms save time and money for both the customer and the brand -- when implemented thoughtfully. Learn about the latest strategies in deploying chatbots and other self-service tools.
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Customer self-service News
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May 08, 2019
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May'19
Einstein Analytics for Financial Services enhances banking CX
Salesforce's new analytics tools for financial services follow AI advancements from IBM Watson and Acquia upgrading customer experiences in retail banking and wealth management.
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April 17, 2015
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Apr'15
Customer self-service a must-have for Oracle Collaborate attendees
Companies now see online self-service options as a must-have for customer experience strategy.
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April 19, 2011
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Apr'11
Long-term strategies for improving self-service success
If you’re serious about boosting self-service success, the time to invest is now, the TSIA’s John Ragsdale writes in this month’s column.
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August 03, 2010
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Aug'10
Look within when staffing customer self-service programs
Self-service doesn't mean hands-off. Successful self-service and social CRM efforts require committed employees to manage, monitor and develop content.
Customer self-service Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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6 live chat benefits to consider in a CX strategy
Live chat enables customers to solve problems quickly and agents to multitask, but it also can be difficult to implement well and requires synchronous communication. Continue Reading
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How do you determine the right point for chatbot-human handoff?
Customer experience can be adversely affected when chatbots don't transfer the call to a live agent at the right time. Here are some guidelines and best practices for initiating that handoff. Continue Reading
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field service management (FSM)
Field service management software enables companies to manage dispersed workers and resources. These workers can gain access to schedules, work orders and customer information via mobile devices. Continue Reading
Evaluate Customer self-service Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Advanced self-service platforms open new customer frontiers
Self-service platforms and chatbots can improve the customer experience, but they can also frustrate users. Learn what works, what doesn't and what needs improvement. Continue Reading
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AI customer self-service platforms show analytical maturity
AI-enabled self-service platforms graduate from traditional customer support activities to more sophisticated methods of analyzing data on customer wants, needs and behavior. Continue Reading
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Online self-service shouldn't detract from overall quality
Companies must be consistent with aligning their service offerings and strive for a high-quality customer experience regardless of channel. Continue Reading
Manage Customer self-service
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Why is customer self-service critical for contact centers?
Contact centers have embraced and improved self-service options like conversational voice response systems and mobile websites -- but there are still some challenges with the tech. Continue Reading
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When customer self-service is just dropping the ball
Customer self-service is a low-cost way to emancipate customers from phone-queue purgatory. But it's only part of a broader customer service strategy. Continue Reading
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Self-service technology: Top five buzzwords
Self-service is a version of electronic support that allows customers to access information and perform routine tasks over the Internet. More and more frequently, businesses are implementing self-service applications to improve their customer ... Continue Reading
Problem Solve Customer self-service Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Replacing contact center platforms poses big dilemma
CX expert Scott Sachs discusses the various dilemmas posed by migrating legacy on-premises contact center platforms to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Reporting a combined service level from several call centers
Lori Bocklund gives a formula to use to calculate a combined service level from several different call centers, as well as what to consider to get the most accurate call center numbers. Continue Reading
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The role of Web self-service