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Oct 12, 2021 • Mobile Service Cloud

Chatbot vs. Live Chat: which is right for you?

Chat is quickly becoming many customers’ favorite way to communicate with brands. From getting their problems solved quickly to finding out more information about a company’s products or services, chat is fast, efficient, and doesn’t involve the long-wait times typically associated with phone calls or rounds of back-and-forth emails.

Oct 01, 2021 • Mobile Service Cloud

Level Up Your Live Chat: Four Tips for Keeping Customers Happy and Increasing Conversion

Customers love live chat, with 46% preferring it over all other forms of digital communication. Instead of having to sit through cheesy tunes as they wait to speak to a customer service rep over the phone, live chat gives customers the convenience of short wait times – while still being able to talk through their issues with a real advisor. 

Aug 10, 2021 • Mobile Service Cloud

How to Choose the Right Customer Service Software

Your customer service approach can be a serious competitive advantage. Gartner claims that 80% of companies mainly compete on their customer experience. While Microsoft reports that 96% of consumers say that customer service is a huge factor in how loyal they are to a brand. How can you boost your customer satisfaction and retention rates with superior customer service? With the help of the right customer service software. Encompassing a huge variety of tech — customer service software refers to any tool used to monitor, organize, and address customer service inquiries. In this blog, we walk you through the benefits of customer service software and the factors to consider when choosing a tool for your team.

Jul 27, 2021 • Platform Features

Platform Updates: July 2021

Every day, over a hundred developers work hard to improve the CM.com platform. In this update, you can read everything about the latest changes.

Jul 09, 2021 • Chatbots

5 Tips to Build the Best Chatbot

A growing number of companies are discovering the benefits of chatbots. Unfortunately, there are also a number of pitfalls, which may prevent your chatbot from providing the most optimal experience. With the tips in this article, you'll create a successful chatbot.

Jul 02, 2021 • Chatbots

Beyond the Hype: Use Voicebots for Your Service

Are voicebots the future of customer service? Many believe so. At the very least, you should consider it. We believe in an omnichannel future of customer service. Make sure you are reachable; on the channel your customer prefers. In this article, we'll show you why a voicebot can also improve your customer service.

Jun 23, 2021 • Platform Features

Platform Updates: June 2021

Every day, over a hundred developers are improving the CM.com platform. In this update, you can read everything about the latest changes made to improve your platform experience.

May 26, 2021 • Platform Features

Platform Updates: May 2021

Every day, over a hundred developers are improving the CM.com platform. In this update, you can read everything about the latest changes made to improve your platform experience.

May 20, 2021 • Mobile Service Cloud

7 Tips for eCommerce Customer Service Success [including checklist]

The eCommerce industry thrives on instant gratification and convenience. Customers expect a matching experience: see a product, check-out within seconds, at your doorstep the next day. Your service should also be fast, easy, and satisfying. If you cannot live up to the ever-rising customer expectations, they will look elsewhere. With our 7 tips, you can see where you stand and what you can improve. Use the checklist to define your service strategy.

Apr 26, 2021 • Platform Features

Platform Updates: April 2021

Every day, over a hundred developers are working on improving the CM.com platform. In this update, we want to inform you about the latest changes made to improve your platform experience.

Mar 10, 2021 • Chatbots

Why 2021 Is the Year to Start With a Chatbot

While chatbots have begun to gain traction in the past few years, they have in fact been around for some time. In 1966, Eliza - the first chatbot - made its debut, but it was only able to answer a few simple questions. Since, thanks to the advancement in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), chatbots are becoming smarter by the day. What's next?

Jan 28, 2021 • Mobile Service Cloud

Measurable Success: 8 Customer Service KPIs That Matter To Your Business

Making customers happy should be the main goal of the customer service department. We know, customer centricity is nothing new. But do you really put the customer first? To improve your customer service performance, you’ll need to transform data into action. We’ll share 8 KPIs to start using your data and improve your customer service.

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