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Improvements in search for more intelligent self-service

Recent studies tell us that more and more customers prefer self-service over contacting a support agent;…

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Infographic: best in practice

Your reputation for providing quality customer service matters. In fact, as our latest infographic illustrates, the…

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S*** Support Agents Say

We know, we know: the S**** People Say meme is on its last leg. Who can…

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Infographic: Love 'Em or Hate 'Em, Call Centers Are Here to Stay

No one relishes the thought of having to phone up a support agent to have their…

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Customer experience is more important than advertising (Infographic)

It's never been more important to invest in customer service and the customer experience.

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The history of customer support

There was a time when customer support meant you told a shop owner your issue with…

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Things Real People Don't Say About Your Customer Support

Inspired by the witty folks behind Things Real People Don't Say About Advertising and Things Real People Don't…

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Don't Keep Your Customers Waiting

Nothing says DISRESPECT quite like forcing someone else to wait. And yet, that is exactly what…

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Social studies: A business-to-consumer social media report card

When the Internet entered the mainstream, life became a lot more challenging for traditional retailers. The…

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Costco's ridiculously liberal return policy

When you read Costco’s return policy, it’s pretty extraordinary. For instance, check out the rules governing…

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