Articles - Customer Service

Customer service sits at the heart of every successful contact centre. This hub of expert articles, practical tips, and inspiring examples explores how to deliver great service that balances efficiency with empathy. Discover how communication, technology, and culture all work together to create experiences that build loyalty and trust. The resources here cover key areas such as active listening, tone of voice, service recovery, and training, helping your teams consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.

Funnel Questions for Customer Service
How to Use Funnel Questions – With Examples
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The Five C’s of Customer Service
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14 New Uses for AI to Improve Your Customer Service
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The Customer Hierarchy of Needs
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IVR Messaging: 11 Examples of On-Hold Messages
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The 26 Principles of Good Customer Service
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The Best Ways to Start and End a Customer Conversation
2021 Survey Results Contact Centre Multichannel Mix
Multichannel Contact Centres: Voice Remains the Channel of Choice
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Six Ideas to Drive Employee Engagement
TED Questions for Customer Service
15 TED Questions for Customer Service – With Examples
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20 Great Contact Centre Tips to Start the New Year
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What Is the Difference Between an Abandoned, a Missed and a Lost Call?
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An Action Plan for Customer Service Agent Abuse
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Customer Service Language – With Examples
How Can You Automate Your Contact Centre?
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Customer Segmentation: How to Segment Your Customer Base
Chat and Email Quick Wins
21 Quick Wins for Dealing With Chat and Email
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How to Write Good Customer Support Live Chat Scripts – With Examples
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An Action Plan for Customer Empathy
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Coaching Talkative Advisors to Provide Better Customer Service
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The Ultimate Key to Crowdsourcing in Customer Service
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26 Great Techniques for Showing Real Empathy in Customer Service
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How to Deal With an Indecisive Customer
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Going From Induction to Onboarding