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Customer-centric is a trendy word, but you often only get generic and superficial knowledge about the topic. In this guide, we'll tell you the whole story of customer service for the new year and beyond. We'll cover the subject from our own perspective at LiveChat, and we'll... read more
It's Christmas. Your significant other asked you to buy new Christmas tree ornaments and other decorations for the upcoming holidays. So you drive to the shop, pick up some suspiciously-similar items to the ones you bought last year, and now you're standing in line. Someone is... read more
13 minutes
Dec 13, 2022
Time is of the essence in customer service. Whether it comes to page loading speed, product and service delivery, or the responsiveness of a support team, time can make or break the experience of your customer. Experience has become a product, and one of its most important... read more
Gen Zs and baby boomers can be as much as 60 years apart. Even if the youngest group isn’t the main generation you deal with today, they’ll become a major purchasing power over the next couple of years. What’s the best way to approach them, and how are they different from... read more
When it comes to customer service, what’s more frustrating than having to start a chat all over again because you accidentally closed a tab? I mean, besides waiting 15 minutes in a queue to talk to a CS agent? If there’s anything that could bring comfort in such situations,... read more
The beginning of October marks a special time in the calendar for every customer service agent — Customer Service Week. Since 1992, when the U.S. Congress proclaimed it as a national event, it’s been celebrated worldwide to show appreciation for people who serve customers. ... read more
Knowledge is power. But it is only as powerful as it is shared or withheld. This is why it is important for companies to have knowledge management solutions in place so that everyone can get the information they need regardless of when they joined the company or became a... read more
SMS (Short Messaging Service) is the most frequently used messaging system in America. According to a study by Simple Texting, nearly 26 billion SMS messages are sent every day in the USA. It’s a testament to their convenience since nearly everyone uses SMS at some point during... read more
3 minutes
Jul 4, 2022
Can you believe that companies in the US lose as much as $136.8 billion per year due to avoidable consumer switching? This clearly shows the importance of retaining customers. While it might be tempting to pile your resources into acquiring new clients, if you want to hit the... read more
11 minutes
Jan 5, 2022
The 2020 holiday shopping season had very little in common with previous holiday shopping seasons. COVID-19 has turned our lives upside down, and the shopping experience has been no exception. While online holiday shopping has been steadily on the rise for years, it reached new... read more
If your customers have a hard time contacting you, you’d better do something about it. If you don't, you'll soon be out of business. Sure, a great product or service that people need is the key to success. If you think it’ll sell itself and you can just watch your sales number... read more
Going the extra mile for customers. A mysterious and intangible element of customer service. You’ve heard us talking about it a lot, be it our ultimate customer service guide or any article meaning to improve your customer experience. Do we follow our own advice? What does going... read more
How do you determine customer success? Do you need a group of metrics specifically chosen for your business? Or maybe there’s one perfect metric that tells us everything we need to know? The Data and Research team from LiveChat got together on Slack to look for metrics that... read more
Mobile devices have become a banking channel for communication. 75 % of customer interactions with banks happen online or via mobile apps. We use mobile apps to easily check our balance, quickly transfer money, or take small loans out in the comfort of our home. A fun fact is... read more
It’s a customer’s world these days. Globalization and ecommerce are here to stay, and they’ve made it possible to purchase products from practically every corner of the globe. Think about it: Nearly every purchasing decision you make is necessarily preceded by research. It could... read more
