is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he reported on the technology and gaming industries for more than a decade. Facebook announced a wider availability of its new Customer Chat service today, ...

Bon Adamson is a writer with a passion for technology and help desk experience, with a particular interest in Apple's product ecosystem. Bon has been writing for the majority of his life. He is ...

We all know that customer service is a core space where companies can improve to maintain an edge against their competitors. An article from Zendesk highlights "51 customer service statistics you need ...

While most of the billion-plus users on Facebook Messenger are individuals, the company has refined its messaging platform to be more business-friendly. Back in April, it introduced a Discover tab to ...

As the world becomes more digitized, businesses need to adapt quickly to meet customer needs in new and innovative ways. The mortgage industry is no exception. With customers demanding quick and ...

The green chat bubble button in the lower corner of Taco Bell’s website —whether accessed on computers or smartphones — begs to be clicked. And like rubbing a magic lantern, customers find a real ...

Of all of the customer service channels, live chat probably gets the least amount of love, yet can be one of the most efficient resolution channels for both companies and customers. In a review of ...

Customer engagement often refers to online community websites or branded forums serving as FAQs or customer support sites. They sometimes have a large amount of user generated content (UGC), and ...

Several banks offer 24/7 customer service by phone or live chat. Other banks may have limited hours during the workweek or weekend. If you find it challenging to do banking tasks during business hours ...

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