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Consumers expect AI to radically transform service

It’s clear that we’ve entered a new era in artificial intelligence and companies around the world are grappling with how to respond to this constantly evolving technology. Zendesk research indicates that AI will affect every customer touchpoint and businesses that want to remain competitive must have a thorough understanding of what consumers want and expect from the technology.

Our top four CX trends for 2023

If the last year taught us anything, it’s that we must stay flexible and agile in response to market conditions. From the ongoing effects of the pandemic to the war in Ukraine and cost of living crisis, 2022 saw customer service businesses rocked by new obstacles and challenges that forced them to evolve their customer experience (CX) approach to navigate the changing landscape.

WhatsApp chatbot: use this tool to optimise your customer service

Have you considered streamlining your contacts and optimising the customer experience with the WhatsApp Business chatbot? The feature was released to users of the tool to celebrate the milestone of 5 million companies registered on the app. In this article, you’ll learn how the WhatsApp chatbot works, how to activate it and what it can do to reduce your response time and offer 24/7 support to your customers and prospects.

Era of intelligent CX: Zendesk to unveil new AI capabilities

The world is experiencing a defining moment for humanity: after years of advances, artificial intelligence is having its coming out party. When experts compare it to the invention of the printing press or the Internet, that’s not hyperbole. AI will revolutionise huge segments of our society, and while the full ramifications of this technology cannot be fully known – after all, AI continues to rapidly evolve – Zendesk expects it to affect every single customer touchpoint.

How do you calculate your customer retention rate?

Customer loyalty comes by respecting and continuously exceeding customer expectations. According to a study published by Rare Consulting, 83% of customers say that their loyalty to a brand is mainly down to the fact that they trust them. The same study also reveals that while price (81%), quality (80%) and convenience (55%) are the key factors in making a purchase, companies and brands that are liked (86%) and trusted (83%) benefit from more loyal customers.

What is a sales analysis?

Sales analysis is the process of identifying and processing sales and revenue-related data. Processing this data ultimately allows you to interpret it, which in turn allows your teams to factor any findings in to future sales initiatives and marketing activities. A sales analysis typically includes dashboards and graphs that make it easier to track how sales are developing.

Build vs. buy: 5 reasons companies end up ditching their homegrown solutions for Zendesk

Lots of companies have asked us: why should we buy a CX solution when we could work with in-house developers to build our own? Building your own CX solution is time- and labour-intensive, and it requires an ongoing investment of developer resources to maintain. Many of our customers started with homegrown solutions only to realise that their systems couldn’t meet their needs or deliver the ease and efficiency that Zendesk can.

State of retail CX 2023

The retail industry is under enormous pressure to change. Over the past few years, shoppers have moved from in-store to online and are now somewhere in between. And they expect the same level of excellent service on every shopping channel (even emerging ones like livestream commerce). What does this mean for retailers? It’s no longer enough to offer great products. Brands are now competing on the quality of customer experiences.

Top 5 retail trends to watch for in 2023

The retail industry is constantly evolving, and businesses and retailers need to stay on top of the latest trends. This year, thousands of retail professionals descended on the Javits Center in New York City for the National Retail Federation’s Big Show. Retail’s Big Show brings together change-makers and leaders from around the globe to showcase the latest innovations and illuminate trends.