Articles - Self Service

Self-service has become a cornerstone of modern customer experience, giving people fast, convenient ways to solve problems without waiting in a queue. This collection brings together expert analysis, case studies, and design tips on how to create and optimise self-service in contact centres. Discover how knowledge bases, chatbots, and IVR systems can work together to deflect simple queries while keeping support accessible for more complex needs. You’ll also find advice on measuring success, maintaining accuracy, and blending automation with the human touch customers still value.

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Call Centre Software: What Should You Be Looking Out For?
Preparing Your Call Centre for the Olympics
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One in Every Five Contact Centres Make This Surprising Self-Service Mistake
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19 Contact Centre Queueing Strategies
6 Steps to Refresh Your IVR System
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Digital Self-Service
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Four Steps to Update Your IVR Process
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Omnichannel – What Is an Acceptable Waiting Time?
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What is an ACD in the Call Centre?
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How to Write the Best IVR Messages – With Examples
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What Is an IVR and How Can It Benefit the Contact Centre?
14 Successful Initiatives From FatFace’s Contact Centre
Self-Service Design – How to Create the Best Possible Experience
12 Top Uses of Artificial Intelligence in the Contact Centre
How to Design a Contact Centre for Impatient Customers
14 Best Practices from the Vax Contact Centre
12 Top Tips to Reduce Inbound Call Volumes
How to Write an IVR Script – With an Example
17 Things You Can Learn from the AO Contact Centre
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Does Self-Service Really Reduce Call Volumes?
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What is Interactive Voice Response?
10 Contact Centre Technology Predictions for 2017
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What’s Next With… Smarter Ways of Working?
How Do I… Reduce Call Queuing Time?