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How to level up your customer service communications.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Your customers are the beating heart of your business. As a retail store or eCommerce business owner, providing a flawless <\/b>customer experience (CX)<\/b><\/a> should be one of your top priorities.<\/b><\/p>\n

While many businesses focus on being as responsive as possible across every channel or touchpoint, many overlook one vital aspect of effective customer service\u2014the content.<\/span><\/p>\n

By crafting practical yet inspirational content and communications, you will build an instant bond with your audience. In turn, you\u2019ll foster a level of trust that will boost your customer loyalty rates and accelerate your commercial growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know? <\/b>75% of customers<\/span><\/i><\/a> want a consistent experience regardless of how they interact with a company.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If you take the time to improve your customer service content and communications, you will provide a consistently engaging experience across every channel (from email to social media and online chat), scoring plenty of loyalty points in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are ten tips for improving your customer service content.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be personal<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you want to level up your customer service content and really speak to your audience, adding a personal touch to your words is the way to go.<\/span><\/p>\n

These days, consumers expect brands to offer them personalized offers, recommendations, and content. When it comes to customer service content, you\u2019re usually solving a practical problem\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be conversational.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the best and most personable ways to craft customer service content or speak to your customers in real time (via online chat or social media threads, for instance) is by mimicking.<\/span><\/p>\n

What we mean here is that you should look at all of the <\/span>user-generated content (UGC)<\/span><\/a> you have at your disposal and study how your customers speak or interact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do they use common words or phrases? Are they more laid back or more formal? Seek answers to these questions, and you\u2019ll be able to speak to large portions of your audience in a personable way that strikes a positive chord, working wonders for your reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be empathetic<\/b><\/h2>\n

Expanding on the last point, you should aim to be empathetic as well as personable. Whether you\u2019re writing an FAQ answer, a helpdesk article, or an email support response, it\u2019s important to lead with an empathetic stance.<\/span><\/p>\n

To let your empathy shine through, you should first place yourself directly in the shoes of the consumer. It\u2019s also important that you lead with either a nod to the situation (we understand this must be frustrating) or an apology before offering a direct solution to the problem. You should aim to leave any supplementary information until the end.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be consistent<\/b><\/h2>\n

This may sound obvious, but it counts. It\u2019s vital that you keep your tone and style consistent across all channels and touchpoints to maintain a strong brand identity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without working on consistency across channels, your customer service content and communications are likely to seem disjointed, which could have a negative impact on your loyalty rates. Why? Because today\u2019s consumers want to believe in the brands they invest in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read<\/b>: Our essential <\/span>10 tips on building a strong identity for your brand<\/span><\/a> to make your customer service content more consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Add personality<\/b><\/h2>\n

In addition to <\/span>being personable, consistent, <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>showing empathy<\/span><\/i>, a little personality will go a long way when it comes to crafting customer service content, especially articles and FAQ-style communications.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that you should never use humor when a customer is angry or if you\u2019re writing about a particularly sensitive subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, in most cases, adding a little pizazz will inspire people to stick around and invest in your products or services again.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to add personality to your customer service content is by writing it as if you were producing your marketing copy. Remember, your brand voice is not exclusive to marketing or sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This brand<\/span><\/a> crafted a practical, user-friendly help guide and seasoned it with a few amusing references that are likely to inspire some laughs and keep the customer engaged.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sweat the small stuff<\/b><\/h2>\n

When it comes to customer service content, it\u2019s good to sweat the small stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n

When we say small stuff, we mean the tiny strands of messaging or captions known as UX and microcopy. Whether it\u2019s a complaint form, an in-app chat service, or a service-based web page, those little nuggets of content can help your customers navigate their journey more smoothly while making them feel valued. Focus on the small stuff, and you\u2019re likely to enjoy big returns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read: <\/b>Our <\/span>essential guide to UX & microcopy writing<\/span><\/a> to make all of your customer-facing \u201csmall stuff\u201d sing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t waffle<\/b><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no room for industry jargon or long-winded explanations in customer service content. As mentioned, add personality, but don’t waffle on. If you do, your customers will get increasingly frustrated, leave a bad review, and go elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

To avoid waffling, trim out any words or phrases that aren\u2019t essential to helping your customer. Repeat the process until your content is natural, snappy, and likely to make sense to everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read: <\/b>7 copywriting principles for the modern age<\/span><\/a> to keep your customer service communication sharp and snappy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Try an FAQ page\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you haven\u2019t done this already, you should create an FAQ page to power up your customer service offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n

An FAQ (frequently asked questions) page is a powerful piece of customer service content because it minimizes service queries across channels and helps make you more popular with search engines, which will bring more customers to your online store.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pinterest\u2019s FAQ section<\/span><\/a> is an excellent example, as every potential query is broken down into easy-to-navigate subsections. When you do click on a specific subject, you connect with a practical, personable answer to your question.<\/span><\/p>\n

Try a<\/b> knowledge base<\/b><\/h2>\n

Did you know?<\/b> Thirty-one percent of customers<\/span><\/i><\/a> want instant online help, while 40% expect to receive help or find an answer in less than five minutes. Cue knowledge bases.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Essentially an extensive version of an FAQ page or section, a knowledge base is a hub of easy-to-find articles, videos, and how-tos that help customers troubleshoot common issues and get more from a brand\u2019s products or services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a hand-picked video guide that will help you get your knowledge base content off to the right start:<\/span><\/p>\n

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