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March 2023

All That Glitters Isn't Gold: Why Conversational AI Needs More Than Just a Shiny UI

Customer service (CS) platforms have been adopting conversational AI at incredible rates as consumers expect a higher quality customer experience. Many of these platforms are rushing to break into the market and boost sales but are making some basic mistakes in the process. The focus for newly emerging technologies has been predominantly on user interface (UI) and aesthetics rather than functionality and performance.

The 7 Best Ecommerce Chatbot Solutions and What Makes Ecommerce Bots Succeed

From product recommendations to one-on-one personal shopping and customer support to order management, the use cases for ecommerce chatbot solutions are endless. This is why the eCommerce industry was one of the first industries to embrace chatbots and conversational AI virtual assistants, and why it’s more important than ever for companies in this industry to deploy the best eCommerce chatbots to assist their customers.

Zendesk Customer Experience Trends 2023- Breaking down silos | Conversations with Zendesk

Customers want a natural and fluid experience across every interaction with a brand, from bot to agent to sales rep. Gone are the days of “surprise and delight” – most customers don’t want to be wowed, they just expect service to work seamlessly. To achieve this level of efficiency, internal ownership of CX can no longer be confined to tight swim lanes and be viewed solely as a matter of reactive support. Leaders must continue to break down team barriers, integrate responsibilities, and foster collaboration within their organization.

How customer sentiment analysis improves the customer experience

There are three key pieces to the customer experience puzzle: A customer-first approach, a clear understanding of the voice of the customer (VOC) and a company-wide determination to excel. In this article, we’ll explore how customer sentiment analysis helps boost the customer experience by elevating the second piece – VOC. You’ll come away knowing everything you need to get started with customer sentiment analysis and to provide an excellent experience for your customers.

Zendesk Customer Experience Trends 2023 - Personalization | Conversations with Zendesk

Our report shows that more than half of consumers feel companies could be doing a better job personalizing their experiences in store and online. They know companies have information about them and want it to be used to give them better options and solve problems. This ability to provide deep personalization benefits business as well – it builds trust, loyalty and lasting relationships. Zendesk CTO Adrian McDermott is joined by Sr. Director Teresa Haun and host Jay Baer to discuss the latest CX trends.