Implementing live chat in business websites increased average order value by 14%1 and website pages views per session to 263%. 51%2 customers prefer chatbots in customer support over emails, given they are easy to communicate to. Both these statistics project a very welcoming stance for the respective channels. But which one is preferred over the other? Will live chat benefit your business the most, or will a chatbot do the trick for you?

With new tools available in the market to customers and customer service professionals alike, the relationship between both has become both easier than ever, and the most confusing it has ever been. Customers can now spend minutes (or sometimes hours!) looking for the correct channel to address their questions, while customer support agents are tracking dozens of metrics in an attempt to understand the customer better.

Many businesses are looking for new ways to improve and strengthen their own customer relationships. They’ve hired a great team of account managers, have incredibly knowledgeable support agents, and have provided them with the technology needed to succeed. However, even with a group full of all-stars, getting new employees up to that same level quickly can be a challenge as a company grows.

Most companies understand the importance of implementing omnichannel support—however, despite efforts to provide customers with a seamless experience, 85% of organizations still have fragmented channels. This is especially problematic for businesses since a cultural shift is underway, driven by millennials who have little desire to get support over the phone, instead preferring text or messaging channels.

When you ask any support agent what their day typically looks like, you are most likely to hear – “I first check my ticket queue, prioritize them based on severity, and start working on them. We usually have a team huddle to give a status update and discuss complex issues, if any. Then I get back to talking to customers and resolving tickets.” That might sound monotonous and fairly easy. But that’s certainly not all there is to customer support.

With over one billion active users, it’s no wonder that more and more brands are jumping on the bandwagon to use Instagram for business. Instagram has become a powerful marketing tool with over 25 million brands and over 2 million advertisers on the platform. Companies primarily show off their products to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.

Technology is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, and the health sector is not an exception. The industry is actively blending newer life-saving technologies on an ongoing basis. Research indicates that about 86% of healthcare service providers and related organizations are already using artificial intelligence, and the numbers continue to grow.

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As a company grows in size and complexity, so does the nature of its customers’ issues. As a result, modern enterprises need to constantly evaluate and update the tools, processes, and systems it uses to solve customer problems.