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Andy Capaloff

Life and Business After Twitter (and Facebook?) #HaveYourSay

#HaveYourSay

When something this potentially seismic unfolds, it’s important that as many people’s opinions as possible are crowd-sourced. So, below, you’ll find our invitation to you to #HaveYourSay. Business After Twitter #HaveYourSay At the last count that I’m aware of, the value of Twitter was down to $8 billion. I’m sure that number has plummeted further.…


Paolo Fabrizio

When Digital Channels Make Your Customers Happy

Make Your Customers Happy

‘This digital channel doesn’t work for us!’ So said a manager to me once. I remember that he was so reluctant to integrate live chat as a new digital customer service channel that he literally boycotted it. In fact, he ran a ‘pivotal test’ of…just 7 days to end up with the above conclusion. Three…


Paolo Fabrizio

What Are You Doing To Make Your Customers’ Lives Easier?

Make Your Customers' Lives Easier

Even though today we’re equipped with incredible technology, our lives are not easier. In fact, on one hand, we can instantly get in touch with anybody, but at the same time getting solutions is not faster than it used to be! As customers, we all know it very well when we ask for support but…


Paolo Fabrizio

Less Social, More Customer Service Please

More Customer Service

While messaging and video are on the rise, social media is getting old. The main reasons? Time flies and most early adopters are not kids anymore, and youngsters prefer apps because they consider social media as boring. Such a shift in the last 2-3 years wasn’t nearly as fast though, from an organization’s standpoint. In…


Chris Makara

6 Powerful Ways To Increase Your Social Media Sales

Increase Your Social Media Sales

Looking for another way to boost your online sales? Find out how to increase social media sales to drive additional revenue to your business. Businesses experience up to a 57% increase in return on their advertising costs on social media. Also, according to Shopify, sales that are derived from Pinterest posts and ads have an…


Paolo Fabrizio

Get Ready For a Blended Customer Service Model

The Blended Customer Service Model

Like it or not, few workers around the world will be going back to their offices full time anytime soon. Some, however, will go in once or twice a week with the rest of the days spent working remotely. Since we do not know how long this ‘hybrid situation’ will remain, we’d better act as…


Paolo Fabrizio

Deal With The Unexpected to Elevate Customer Service Standards

Elevate Customer Service Standards

“Ok, we’re all set to go.” Then, suddenly. something happens and it ruins your plans. Of course, that’s not nice but that’s life and it’s up to you to face the issue and then get it fixed. Easier said than done though, especially when it comes to providing support to your customers regardless of the…


Paolo Fabrizio

Why Digital Customer Service Is Like a Wave

Digital Customer Service Is Like a Wave

Imagine you’re on a sandy beach entering the water. Suddenly you spot a big wave coming towards you and you must rapidly choose between two options: surfing the wave or being pushed away by its force. What we’ve seen in customer service during these last 3 months is the rise of a huge wave of…


Paolo Fabrizio

How To Use Digital Customer Service To Make Business Alliances

Use Digital Customer Service To Build Business Alliances

‘Tool’ is definitely one the most frequently used terms in Digital Customer Service. But it is overvalued. Actually it’s just part of the solution. In fact, even though tools are very important, they are not enough to deliver excellent and consistent customer experiences. The other missing ingredient? People soft skills, meaning those who daily interact…


Paolo Fabrizio

The Power of Conversations in Digital Customer Service

The Power of Conversations in Business

‘A picture is worth a thousand words’. This is true. But when it comes to having conversations with customers, words do count! In fact what you say and how you say it can make or break the whole customer experience. Therefore, it has become crucial for all businesses to train highly skilled customer service assistants.…


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