Many companies have moved away from customer service agents to IVR (interactive Voice Response) systems. These can be annoying. For example, while listening to the fifth prompt in the third level of options, many calls transform from patient pleas for help to aggravated demands. This is not a good … [Read more...]
Millennials Prefer Live Chat Over Phone & Email
A new study shows that millennials prefer live chat over phone and email interactions. According to a report discussed by professionaljeweler.com, 28.9% of consumers prefer to interact with retailers through online chat (25.85%) or messaging apps (3.1%) while deciding on whether or not to make a … [Read more...]
Chat Bots Can’t Do What Humans Can
With constant pressure to provide fast, friendly, personable service, will chat bots ever replace chatting live with a human being? With the rise of the mobile, always-on consumer, it is easier than ever for customers to demand immediate responsiveness from brands. Companies are expected to deliver … [Read more...]
Could Chatbots Replace Humans?
Most companies have lists of frequently asked questions that they provide for their customers instead of chatbots. But that is so last decade! Now, instead of the online visitor trying to find the link to the FAQs, they can open a chat window and ask their questions there to a live customer service … [Read more...]