Customer Service
Non-Voice and Voice
Voice Process
- Inbound Process
This process handles voice calls related to customer service, tech support, or other customer queries. A customer can make Nthe call to the call center for any support and it can be resolved by any customer service rep over the phone.
- Outbound Voice ProcessThe outbound process is the medium to outsource or promote specific brands. The outbound process is a bit more difficult than inbound customer service as an executive needs to gain the attention of the customers to convince him and to sell the product.
Non voice Process
- Chat Support
Also known as live chat Support - the same as inbound customer service,
- Email Support
Email is quite easy, but you need to know the formal and proper etiquette in emailing.
Pros and Cons of live Customer Chat Support
Pro - Immediate Access for Customer
Con -May feel impersonal to Some Users
Pro - Efficient use of employee time
Con - May not work on mobile platforms
Pro - Live customer chat is affordable for businesses
con -Time Zone Issues
Pro- Improves Brand Image
6 BEST PRACTICES
1. Manage the conversation
2. Increase your speed
3. Write Concisely
4. Chunk Information
5. Teach your customer
6. Close it out.