{"id":7771,"date":"2021-07-31T08:59:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T12:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ansafone.com\/?p=7771"},"modified":"2021-07-31T08:59:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T12:59:54","slug":"modernize-your-customer-experience-by-utilizing-a-contact-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ansafone.com\/modernize-your-customer-experience-by-utilizing-a-contact-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Modernize Your Customer Experience by Utilizing a Contact Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s world, customers will no longer accept outdated and inconvenient businesses practices. To thrive, businesses must modernize the customer experience to keep customers happy. Modern customers want modern solutions that offer them the solutions they want with easy-to-use interfacing. Fortunately, utilizing a contact center can provide your business with options that it might not have access to otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful third-party contact center can open your business up to higher customer satisfaction rates and broader possibilities. Your customers can take advantage of modern contact methods that fit their needs and preferences. Take advantage of modern contact centers and their effective customer solutions. Businesses that remain behind will not thrive in the coming years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Customers Want More Convenience with Less Effort<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today\u2019s customers do not expect to put in a great amount of effort to receive excellent service. They should not have to. Customer support should serve the customer and increase satisfaction. The modern customer experience is designed to save customers time and energy when having their issues addressed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use an outside contact center for customer service needs, you can be sure that the agents are well versed in keeping customers happy. Agents streamline customer support by putting in a great effort, saving the customer from the burden.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer service agents listen and take down pertinent information, so customers do not have to repeat themselves. AI can also record and use customer information to work on solutions in the background.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer phone numbers are taken at the beginning of a call in case the call is lost. Customers are not responsible for reconnecting. Modern customer service portals can also feature customer portals that hold onto this information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers can reach agents through multiple means of contact, rather than just via phone calls.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloud-based customer service solutions include interactive voice response (IVR). Customers can quickly access pertinent information through pre-recorded menu options. Customers who would rather not speak with an actual agent do not have to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, customers who do speak to agents can receive tailored assistance. Agents can suggest supplemental information to customers such as guides, websites, tutorials, etc. The customer can leave the support experience with plenty of helpful information, saving them from having to seek out more assistance in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omnichannel Communication is Essential for Modern Customer Service<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern contact centers offer omnichannel communication options that provide a higher level of customer experience. Omnichannel customer support options increase customer satisfaction and customer loyalty to a business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a customer has a preferred contact method, which most do, having the option to choose this option boosts the customer\u2019s experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omnichannel experience includes a wide variety of options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voice calling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMS text messaging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live chat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omnichannel is not the same as multichannel. Omnichannel options flow seamlessly together so customers can switch easily between multiple modes of communication with ease. Multichannel contact options do not connect to one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses with omnichannel options provide customers with connected options that work together to increase convenience and ease of use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Customers Want Personalized Experiences<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the advanced technology of 2021, customers want to feel that their customer service is personalized to them specifically. Contact centers that utilize modern tools like cloud-based software and multiple contact channels provide customers with the options they truly want.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer satisfaction data also has a major impact on the customer experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powerful analytics software creates plans of action based on patterns and trends in customer data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The modern contact center uses this customer data to consistently work on the customer experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful businesses use customer feedback to improve the customer experience in real-time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the omnichannel customer experience mentioned above, contact centers and businesses can work together to create effective approaches based on customer needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Ansafone Contact Centers <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ansafone Contact Centers is an award-winning BPO provider with 50 years of world-class customer experience and brand care. We are a national call center with omnichannel services, fully equipped to help you with your business and with any special circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please request a quote or call 800-510-0514 to learn more about our custom solutions for creating exceptional customer service experiences for your clients. We\u2019re happy to offer insight into what your customers seek from your company\u2019s language offerings and tailored customer solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s world, customers will no longer accept outdated and inconvenient businesses practices. To thrive, businesses must modernize the customer experience to keep customers happy. Modern customers want modern solutions that offer them the solutions they want with easy-to-use interfacing. 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