There was a time when consumers entered a store, purchased a product of their choice, and left. In case they had questions, they could always consult the store manager or assistant. But we’ve entered the digital world. We have eCommerce websites catering to our daily or monthly needs. And store assistants have been replaced by...
Imagine this: You own a clothing store that’s known for selling unique designs. Your customers love these designs and keep coming back for more. But one fine day you come across an emergency and are left with no option but to leave a “closed” sign hanging at your entrance with your contact number on it....
A Forrester report highlights increasing customer retention by 5% can increase profits by up to 95%. Loyal customers spend about 30% more with brands than new customers. An investment to increase retention by 5% is surely a worthy business investment. For effective customer retention, a focused and dedicated approach needs to be kept in mind. And,...
People stop doing business with a brand if they get subjected to poor customer service. Numbers don’t lie. More than 50% of customers stop giving business to brands that did not stand up to their customer service expectations. And due to poor customer service, many organizations across the globe have incurred a loss of $1.6...
Do you own a WordPress website and wish to turn it into a lead generation machine? You have come to the right place! When you add live Chat to your WordPress website, you can grab visitors’ attention with proactive greetings and announcements, answer their routine queries, explore cross-sell and upsell opportunities, and boost sales. But...
Starting an eCommerce business might be easy, but generating profits out of it is certainly not! If numbers are to be believed, then almost 97% of eCommerce businesses fail and one of the reasons for this failure is poor customer service. On the contrary, research by Harvard Business Review proves that people spend up to...
Remember that customer who bought your product 5 months ago? And, how about that customer that gave you lots of referrals last year? Like any other business, you may have a solid base of existing customers. However, there are times when you may not interact with them for months or even years! That’s when you...
Quick issue resolution is not just a way to stand out, but an absolute necessity to survive in a competitive marketplace. Customer frustration results in churn. This is why organizations use a range of support techniques to ensure that clients receive adequate support, as and when they need it. However, picking the right support channel...
Did you know that buyers read an average of at least 40 online reviews before believing in a business’s star rating? That’s not all. Buyers also post questions on different customer feedback channels like Quora or Reddit to know more about your services or in case they have doubts and want an unbiased response. And...
The holiday season has knocked your doorstep. And it’s time you gear up to tackle all customer queries and requests on time. Now, there are many online platforms that advice you on how to improve your customer service this holiday season. But not all of them point towards ‘the best tips’. That’s okay. They all...
