Articles - Email

Email remains one of the most important channels for customer contact, offering flexibility and a written record of communication. This collection of expert insights, templates, and best practices explores how to manage email interactions efficiently while maintaining a personal and professional tone. Learn how to write messages that are clear, concise, and consistent, as well as how to prioritise and respond effectively under pressure. The resources also cover email etiquette, response time targets, and tips for using automation and templates without losing the human touch.

Replace negative Words With Positive Words
Negative VS Positive Words in Customer Service – With Examples
How to Assess Quality on Email and Live Chat in the Contact Centre
Leslie O'Flahavan
Podcast – Customer Service Writing: How to Get More from Your Emails and Chats
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How to Improve Internal Communication in the Contact Centre
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What Is Customer Email Management? – With 10 Tips, Software Advice and Mistakes to Avoid
Call and Contact Centre Questions: Best Practice Email Service Level Calculation
Best Practice Email Service Level Calculation
Customer Service Apologies – Keeping Sorry Fresh and Sincere
Top Tips for Monitoring the Quality of Emails
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Making Your Customer Service Writing Simple, Friendly and Personal
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8 Ways to Improve Email Handling in the Contact Centre
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Staffing Calculator for Email Queues
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Perfect Your Automated Customer Service Emails
5 Tips for Improving Your Customer Service Email
7 Ways to Build an Emotional Connection by Email
10 Top Tips to Improve Email in the Call Centre
How to Write to Vulnerable Customers
11 Tips for Effective Email Management
How Contact Centres Use Email
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Helpdesk 101 – An Introduction to Helpdesk Technology
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15% of Contact Centres Expect Agents to Handle More Than 11 Emails per Hour
Recorded Webinar: Best Practices for Voice, Email and Webchat
Top tips for email and web chat
1 in 5 Contact Centres Have an Email Service Level of More Than One Day
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Customer Service Emails and Letters: How to Review and Improve Your Templates