Totango

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

With acquisition costs proving too high in today’s constrained environment, many businesses are finally putting greater focus on nurturing existing customer relationships to ensure retention and expansion. Offer self-service functionalities through community and knowledge centers. Analyzing extensive datasets to forecast trends.

B2B 91

B2B ML CRM Customer Relationship Management 91

SurveySensum

JULY 28, 2023

Regardless of where you belong – B2B or B2C your customers want much more than a single easy transaction. We’ve got you covered with the 7 best trends that will revolutionize your customer experience and propel your business to new heights. This will make your customers super happy and loyal.

B2B 52

B2B Customer Experience Artificial Intelligence Omnichannel 52

ECXO

JUNE 11, 2023

It’s a strategic tool that helps B2B companies create meaningful difference in saturated markets. Is your customer data out of date? Create a customer persona – creating a persona will help you tailor your messaging and design to meet the needs of your target audience. A persona is an archetype of your ideal customer.

B2B 130

B2B B2C Touchpoint Actionable Insights 130

TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If the guitar metaphor isn’t working for you, this is exactly what it can be like for customers when you don’t offer self-service options. Self-service is the DIY of the digital epoch. 75% of customers believe it’s important for brands to offer a full self-service option.

B2B 98

B2B Start-ups Customer Service Customer Experience 98

Shep Hyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service Customer Experience B2C B2B 124

CommBox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Self-service support channels such as automated chatbots, online portals, knowledge base and FAQs are no longer an exception for businesses. Here’s why… Research indicates that 67% of consumers prefer self-service over speaking to a company representative. © Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com.

AI 96

AI Customer Service B2C Real Estate 96

Totango

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

B2B client engagement strategies can help you retain more customers if you know which best practices to follow. B2B engagement differs from B2C engagement in several important ways which require certain adjustments. Why Are B2B Client Engagement Strategies Different from B2C?

B2B 80

B2B B2C Technology Technology 80

ECXO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

B2B has been paying attention. These aren’t IT projects, they’re business strategies to drive customer-led growth. In this article, I explore how B2B businesses are integrating various channel and touchpoint technologies to create a consistent, frictionless customer experience. There is of course nuance.

Omnichannel 52

Omnichannel B2B Technology Technology 52

Customer Think

MARCH 3, 2023

Online shopping has isolated customers during the shopping experience, leaving self-serve content to fill the communication gap. B2B service provider Visual Objects reports that even when visiting a brick-and-mortar storefront, 76% of visitors search for related online content […]

B2B 64

B2B 64

SurveySensum

AUGUST 8, 2023

According to a Microsoft Dynamics 365 State of Global Customer Service Report , 95% of consumers consider good B2B customer service essential for earning loyalty. Remember the old saying, “A happy customer is a loyal customer”? That’s where customer feedback comes into play.

B2B 52

B2B Customer Service Touchpoint Customer Feedback 52

Totango

MARCH 4, 2022

B2B customer service is often confused with B2B customer success, but they are not the same. Despite their differences, however, they do share an intimate relationship – you need strong customer service to achieve customer success. What is B2B Customer Service?

B2B 91

B2B Customer Service B2C Net Promoter Score 91

Logicalware

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Elevate ’23 was Puzzel’s main event of the year, bringing together a phenomenal line-up of industry leaders, customers and Puzzel executives to discuss a topic that is near and dear to us – the bold future of Customer Experiences (CX) in the age of AI. Here, we will take you through Part 1 of the conference.

AI 69

AI CX Customer Experience Retail 69

Totango

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Customer Enablement Essentials: What B2B and SaaS Brands Need to Know. Customer enablement empowers customers by giving them the resources they need to use your product successfully. Here we’ll walk you through the essentials you need to know to harness customer enablement to increase B2B and SaaS sales.

B2B 82

B2B Net Promoter Score Education Social Media 82

Zendesk

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The right customer service plan is like the Infinity Gauntlet in the Marvel Universe. Similarly, a customer service plan captures and displays the crucial elements of customer service in a living document. The plan gives your business a blueprint to achieve your customer service goals.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Journey Map B2C B2B 52

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your company’s reputation depends on excellent customer support. Even if you utilize tools like self-help, community forums, or automation, some customer issues still require a human touch. Although hiring staff can be costly, companies can’t afford to skip it if they are concerned about customer satisfaction.

Omnichannel 106

Omnichannel Customer Service Social Media B2B 106

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As we saw last week, however, many of these emerging new shopping habits were already starting to form long before the pandemic, thanks to the rising influence of SaaS and B2B on retail. Learning from B2B. Subscription services have been steadily on the rise for years now. It’s a ritual.

Retail 221

Retail B2C B2B Manufacturing 221

Totango

AUGUST 9, 2022

B2B customer segmentation gives you the power to customize your service and even personalize it for individual clients. This yields superior customer satisfaction, translating into higher revenue for your business. This article will give you six best practices for optimizing your B2B customer segmentation.

B2B 99

B2B Customer Journey Map Social Media Net Promoter Score 99

Zendesk

AUGUST 24, 2021

It’s a common myth that B2B companies aren’t as focused on customer service as their B2C counterparts. According to an Accenture report , over 90 percent of B2B leaders believe that providing a great customer experience is the key to reaching their company’s goals. How B2B and B2C customer service differs.

B2B 98

B2B Customer Service B2C Finance 98

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

And it's how we began our story of two B2B customer support departments. His customer support team is starting to doubt their ability to support those that need it. We’re trying to provide good service, what can we do better?” “I Sales is blaming customer support for losing the customers they worked so hard to bring in.

B2B 98

B2B Finance Sales Education 98

TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The main focus of B2B companies is to offer unmatched support to their customers. Failing to do so will increase the likeliness of customer churn and also damage their reputation.That’s why an increasing number of businesses are leveraging AI every year to enhance their brand and provide a level of support required to stay competitive.

Artificial Intelligence 96

Artificial Intelligence B2B AI Customer Service 96

SurveySensum

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of B2B manufacturing, where innovation is the lifeblood of progress, the power of customer feedback cannot be overstated. That’s the transformative potential of harnessing customer feedback, and in the year 2023, it’s not just an option – it’s an imperative. But is it worth it?

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing B2B NPS Compliance 52

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 7, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak upends lives and businesses everywhere, support teams are increasingly the first place that customers turn to for guidance. Some of our own customers are experiencing up to 10 times the number of new chat conversations. Their SVP of Customer Experience Margaret K?dziora

B2C 217

B2C B2B Education Healthcare 217

Steven Van Belleghem

MARCH 1, 2023

Sewa This Indian society-driven business approach is deeply rooted into the concept of Sevā or Sewa – which means service – which is woven through the fabric of their culture. So their service is truly relevant for its customers. In India, even if a person owns very little, they will always share whatever they have.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality Hospitality CX Agriculture 98

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

With customer expectations and conversation volumes on the rise, businesses need a way to effectively deliver on-demand, personal support while maintaining customer satisfaction. Companies that automate customer support are nearly 4x more likely to see CSAT improvements. . Understanding the automation opportunity.

Customer Satisfaction 223

Customer Satisfaction B2C Healthcare Customer Expectations 223

TeamSupport

APRIL 24, 2023

As a customer support professional, you understand that customer experience is one of the key components to a successful business. Because of this, you’re continuing to navigate through the ever changing landscape of customer service by implementing solutions that enhance the customer experience.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience B2B Gaming Customer Satisfaction 98

Zendesk

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Square by ChargeDesk (Support) (Chat) (Sell) lets you instantly view every customer’s billing history next to support tickets, chat conversations, and Zendesk Sell information. You can enable access for your entire company, or select individual support agents to manage customer data. MobileForce CPQ. Geckoboard for Sell.

CXM 105

CXM Sports Contact Center B2B 105

TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this blog series based on the whitepaper co-produced by ServiceXRG and TeamSupport, we introduced the concept of how to position the investment in customer support as a strategic value aligned to current business practices and target outcomes, and about the evolving role of B2B customer support.

B2B 89

B2B Customer Retention Technology Technology 89

TeamSupport

AUGUST 5, 2020

In Part 1 of this blog series we started exploring tools that can help your B2B customers solve issues on their own and ways to help them feel more comfortable doing so. Now in Part 2 of this series, we’ll explore one way that customers can speed up the time to ticket resolution with live chat. Let’s Chat! That is the Question.

B2B 89

B2B Machine Learning B2C Start-ups 89

TeamSupport

JUNE 15, 2020

In 2008, when working for a former company where they could not find a true B2B (business-to-business) customer support solution, my colleague and TeamSupport Co-founder, Eric Harrington , and I set out to build one. This holds especially true in emergency and crisis situations with B2B companies.

B2B 64

B2B B2C Sales Technology 64

PeopleMetrics

JANUARY 24, 2022

As always and forever, we are obsessed with helping our clients measure, understand and create better experiences for their customers (clients, members, patients, guests) and their employees. These trends have created what I believe is the next frontier in CX – high-impact customer experience. That 20% consist of high-impact customers.

CX 90

CX B2B Artificial Intelligence Text Analytics 90

ClearAction

JULY 20, 2023

Customer Success Technology Buyer Guide Lynn Hunsaker Customer success technology is sure to grow in importance and array. I lived in Silicon Valley for the past 3 decades and saw the inside story across a wide variety of applications of customer success technology. Why We Expect a Lot from Customer Success Technology Why?

Technology 62

Technology Technology Outlook B2B 62

Zendesk

APRIL 18, 2022

In this piece, we’ll give you 20 B2B lead generation strategies you can start implementing today. B2B lead generation might not be simple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it easier. What are B2B leads? However, certain personal contacts and self-led small businesses can also be B2B buyers. Let’s dive in.

B2B 98

B2B B2C Sales Social Media 98

TeamSupport

AUGUST 3, 2020

How many times have we heard that when calling a customer support line? And it’s worse if you are a B2B customer because your issue could be mission-critical and if you’re waiting for a response for your issue to get resolved, so are your B2B clients. “Due to increased call volume, hold times may be longer than usual.”

B2B 64

B2B Technology Technology Customer Service 64

TeamSupport

APRIL 15, 2021

Customers are often in need of assistance and expect smooth interactions with the company. Hence, leading businesses are focused on using technology to humanize their labels and develop service models to withstand this ever-changing business environment. Technology is making an increasingly significant contribution to customer service.

Technology 106

Technology Technology Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning 106

Execs In The Know

JANUARY 29, 2024

With nearly three decades working for the brand, Scott’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, evolution, and the human touch in the digitizing realm of customer service. Bring your authentic self to work. A customer-obsessed approach is the cornerstone of CX success. Respect is a two-way street.

CX 52

CX B2C Contact Center Touchpoint 52

TeamSupport

MAY 21, 2020

We’re looking at different B2B customer support channels from two distinctly opposite perspectives: cost center (support is a necessary evil of business) and profit center (support can hold its own in the revenue generation conversation). Self-service. Luckily, you can still go back and read it! Visual Support.

B2B 59

B2B Education Sales Technology 59

Zendesk

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Evolving technology means customers are no longer limited to shopping locally. No longer are they just selling products or services—they’re building relationships and selling a great customer experience. No longer are they just selling products or services—they’re building relationships and selling a great customer experience.

Sales 52

Sales Social Media CRM B2B 52