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Omnichannel in simple words: what’s it and how it works for customer service

Does it frustrate you when you have to explain the same issue to a manager several times? First in chat, then over the phone, and later again via email? Believe it or not, your customers feel the same way. And they…
Omnichannel in simple words: what’s it and how it works for customer service
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Does it frustrate you when you have to explain the same issue to a manager several times? First in chat, then over the phone, and later again via email? Believe it or not, your customers feel the same way. And they don’t just get annoyed—they leave. And what hurts any brand the most: they leave for competitors.

According to Aberdeen Group, companies with strong omnichannel marketing retain an average of 89% of their customers. Those that ignore this approach retain only 33%.

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Salesforce analysts also confirm that customers now consider a consistent experience across channels a basic standard. And companies that fail to meet it lose trust. And with trust, they lose revenue.

So today, let’s break down what omnichannel really is, how it works, and why even a strong support team loses its audience without it.

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