Customer Support Automation & AI Tools

Ashley Hayslett

Customer Success Manager
Customer Support Representative
Operations Manager
Front
HelpScout
Zendesk
Are you looking for ways to incorporate automation and AI into your CX workflow? I can help improve efficiency by assessing your current setup, vetting appropriate solutions, and helping you onboard with the right tools.

Onboarding or Auditing Automation & AI Tools

Automation and AI tools are revolutionizing how we support customers. They can be cost-effective and scalable, providing personalized assistance, enhancing customer experience. I can help you find the right tool for your support environment and help with the onboarding process.
Identify where AI-enabled support can be appropriately implemented to improve customer experience.
Help choose an appropriate internal tool, chatbot, or self-serve tool for your business goals and desired customer experience.
Build a sustainable process for keeping AI chatbots or other tools trained.

What to Know about Automation & AI

Remember, while chatbots excel at serving information from FAQ articles and scripted conversations, they should only partially replace human interaction. They should be integrated with live support options for complex issues, creating a well-rounded customer service strategy.
24/7 Availability: Unlike humans, chatbots don't sleep or take breaks. They're always online, offering consistent support regardless of time zones or holidays. Customers get answers instantly, reducing frustration and boosting satisfaction. You must keep your knowledge documentation up to date for this to benefit your users!
Speed and Efficiency: Forget waiting in queues or sifting through lengthy FAQs. Chatbots provide immediate responses, guiding users to the answers they need swiftly. This saves customers and your support team time, leading to higher productivity.
Reduced Costs: Training and managing human agents come with significant costs. Once onboarded and trained, chatbots require less investment than an agent, significantly reducing personnel expenses. This frees up resources for more complex customer interactions.
Personalized Touch: Gone are the days of robotic responses. AI chatbots can learn and adapt, offering personalized answers based on user history and preferences. This creates a more engaging and relevant experience for each customer.
Scalability: Human agents can get overwhelmed when customer volume spikes. Chatbots, however, can handle a high influx of inquiries simultaneously, ensuring timely responses even during peak periods. The chatbot can even help organize sudden influx in volume before it gets to your team’s inbox.
Multi-Language Support: With AI, language barriers are no more. Some chatbots can be programmed to communicate in multiple languages, catering to a broader customer base and improving accessibility.
Consistent Information: Forget inconsistencies or misleading answers. Chatbots access and deliver information directly from your knowledge base, guaranteeing accuracy and consistency across all interactions, as long as you keep that knowledge documentation up to date!
Valuable Data Insights: Chatbot interactions can generate valuable data on customer behavior and frequently asked questions. This data can be analyzed in your Voice of the Customer program to improve your FAQ content, identify product issues, and tailor future development plans.
Improved Customer Satisfaction: By addressing issues faster, providing 24/7 support, and offering personalized interactions, chatbots contribute to a more positive customer experience. This translates to higher satisfaction and loyalty.
Continuous Learning: Unlike static FAQs, AI-powered chatbots continuously learn and evolve based on how you update your knowledge documentation. They refine their responses based on user feedback, interactions, and your training input, ensuring the information they provide stays relevant and accurate.
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