Customer Self-Service: Tips, Benefits, and the Future of Customer Service
10 minutes
May 6, 2024
Sales is more than transactions. Each sale is an opportunity to create a lasting connection. In Sell we give you tips for online sales, lead generation, and customer retention. But we also want to show how sales is a part of outstanding customer service.
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LiveChat is a complete customer service platform that delights your customers and fuels your sales
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Cold calling – the term alone sends shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned sales professionals. The relentless dial tones, the awkward silences, the elusive decision-makers dancing just out of reach. It's safe to say most salespeople hate cold calling. Fortunately,... read more
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You're in the midst of a crucial sales call, and the right words at the right time can make all the difference. That's where sales scripts come in. They're your roadmap to effective communication, ensuring you're always on message, building rapport, and precisely addressing... read more
In B2B sales, it all starts with lead generation – sparking conversations that truly matter. But what happens between those initial sparks and the final deal within the sales funnel? Let’s unravel the art of B2B sales. B2B sales definition B2B sales (business-to-business sales)... read more
Imagine awkwardly shuffling into a party, unsure if you're in the right place, with no one to greet you. That's what your website feels like without a welcome message – disorienting and missing the warm, fuzzy feeling of being welcomed. Much like a friendly greeting at a party... read more
Understanding your customer is the key to survival in online adventures where you wrestle with clicks and scrolls. Enter the superhero cape of digital customer journey mapping, which swoops in to decipher the cryptic language of online behavior. Digital customer journey and... read more
If you’re as much of a The Office fan as I am, then you’ll likely remember a couple of episodes, where the sales staff anxiously awaited the arrival of so-called “sales-qualified leads” (or, more accurately, competed against one another for them). And there was a good reason for... read more
In sales, it's easy to get caught up in the numbers and transactions, but let's not overlook the heartbeat of every successful venture – loyal customers. The "Thank you for your order" message is a simple yet powerful way to bridge the gap between a mere transaction and a... read more