According to industry experts, now customer expectations are conversational, messenger-based interactions with brands, as a result of irreversible shifts in the business environment over the past year.
Without excellent communication, it is difficult to create great relationships and have an excellent experience. And it is for this reason that companies all over the world are moving away from the conventional approach to communication and expanding their toolkit.
Personalization has become the norm in recent years. People now expect a personalized experience irrespective of the industry, or the size of the business. Even the technical aspect of the communication should be tailored to the person.
Conversational interactions are driving customer retention and business development for major corporations, according to a study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Intercom. This is especially true after a year of unprecedented digital transformation. More than 500 global customer support executives were polled about the developments in support delivery and how they’re future-proofing their strategies.
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Furthermore, the manner in which companies provide customer support has evolved. Messenger-based support has risen in terms of popularity since the outbreak, surpassing both phone and in-person support.
Personalization is key
Customer expectations are fast, efficient service that respects their time and delivers personalized experiences that are relevant to their activities. They are increasingly interacting with businesses through self-service and digital platforms, as these channels meet their needs. Customers will maintain their business with companies delivering experiences that meet their needs, purchase more from them, and act as brand advocates if they deliver on their promises.
According to the Forrester report, 71% of support leaders believe that conversational support would help them remain competitive or become market leaders, but many companies lack the infrastructure needed to provide this form of personalized support at scale. In the report study, 54 percent of respondents believe their existing technology stack cannot provide conversational support at scale, and 50% believe their teams waste time switching between tools and channels to resolve customer issues.
The use of messaging as a support channel by companies and consumers has increased significantly. As a result, conversational support, which is provided via messengers, is a must-have for any business. Customers clearly demand conversational interactions these days, so companies must rise to the occasion and provide excellent customer service that is fast, polite, and personal.
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Conversational relationships at scale
Depending on the situation, customers choose different communication channels. This means that companies can no longer send push alerts, SMS, or emails whenever they want. Customers are open to receiving personalized communications that are relevant to their current circumstances. For businesses, this means improving their contact centers to make them more adaptable.
The most sensible approach is to increase customer support to cover all potential communication channels. However, due to its drawbacks, this is not a sustainable model. Even if companies are constantly expanding their contact centers, there will be demand spikes and other urgent circumstances will push them beyond capacity. This is why companies should invest in smart technology that will help them build omnichannel communication while remaining within their budget.
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