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Christmas Gifts For Customers: 7 Thoughtful Ideas To Say Thank You
October 29th, 2017 | Customer Service

Christmas is coming, and in the spirit of the season of giving, it’s a great time to show your customers how much you + Read More

8 Ways to Plan for Black Friday and Other Seasonal Traffic Spikes
October 23rd, 2017 | Customer Service

The holiday season is ahead of us, which in e-commerce lingo stands for “get ready for chaos.” But the tide has shifted from + Read More

How to Reduce Your Average Handle Time Fast
October 18th, 2017 | Customer Service

One or more of these phrases might be familiar to you; many customer service supervisors use them as an attempt to lower your + Read More

9 Unmissable Reasons Why You Need to Care about Social Media Customer Service
October 16th, 2017 | Customer Service

Introduction In 2013, Amy’s Baking Company became famous overnight after premiering on a particularly dramatic episode of Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares” – a + Read More

You Need a Jointly Owned Social Media Customer Service Strategy ASAP – Here’s Why
October 11th, 2017 | Customer Service

Introduction Once you decide to engage in social media customer service, the next step is coming up with an effective strategy for implementing + Read More

Sales Tips and Tactics: How to Up Your Game When Selling to Customers
May 17th, 2017 | Customer Service

It’s no secret: There’s a stigma against sales. From the snake oil salesman to the shoddy pyramid scheme, many people think of sales + Read More

Top 20 Customer Service Experts to Follow on Twitter Right Now
March 9th, 2017 | Customer Service

Like customers, customer service experts come from a wide range of backgrounds, each with their own unique perspective and take on the industry. + Read More

5 Practical Tips for Better Email Writing with Ready to Use Examples
December 15th, 2016 | Customer Service

Emails are a vital part of every customer service force. Whether helping a customer through a support issue, or shooting off an update + Read More

Is Your Checklist Ready? Last Minute Cyber Monday Tips for Your Ecommerce Success
November 17th, 2016 | Customer Service

Cyber Monday is just around the corner. While traditional retailers are preparing for the holiday surge, you’re probably sighing relief that you won’t + Read More

Everything You Need to Know about Seasonal Hiring for Live Chat
November 10th, 2016 | Customer Service

Every industry can expect a solid hike in sales during the holiday season, and this year is no exception: according to the National + Read More

5 Tips to Boost Your Holiday Shopping Revenue This Season
October 20th, 2016 | Customer Service

Whether you’re selling billing software or dog sweaters, you can be sure to expect one thing this holiday season: a big increase in + Read More

15 Customer Retention Strategies for Long-Term Customer Loyalty
October 9th, 2016 | Customer Service

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. But + Read More

What Is Customer Churn Rate and How You Can Reduce It Fast
September 29th, 2016 | Customer Service

Is your customer churn rate burning a hole in your retention plan? If so, you’re not alone. When it comes down to it, + Read More

Top 3 Ways to Handle Bad Reviews on Social Media
September 1st, 2016 | Customer Service

Social media. The ultimate double-edged sword of customer care. On the one hand, social media provides businesses with a premier location to engage + Read More

10 Warning Signs That Your Customer Service Sucks
August 25th, 2016 | Customer Service

We all want our customers to be happy with our products and services. Ideally, they would all be willing ambassadors for our company: + Read More

[Interview] Improve Your Customer Service Training with This Expert Advice
July 28th, 2016 | Customer Service

A lot of different concerns crop up when you consider the best way to train your team in customer service. It’s enough work + Read More

How to Prevent Difficult Customers in Retail: Brick and Mortar
June 8th, 2016 | Customer Service

According to the ICSC (The International Council of Shopping Centers), 78% of consumers still prefer shopping at a physical store. And just like + Read More

7 Things You Can Do Today to Increase Customer Loyalty
May 18th, 2016 | Customer Service

What are you doing at this very moment to keep buyers coming back for more? Compare what you’re doing for customers to experiences + Read More