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AI Phone Support Insights

Expert tips, industry insights, and best practices for transforming your customer service with AI-powered phone support.

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Industry Insights Dec 18, 2024

Phone Support Isn't Dead—It's Your Shopify Store's Secret Weapon

Despite the rise of chat and social media, 76% of customers still reach out by phone when they need help. Here's why phone support remains the gold standard for customer service and how AI can make it accessible for every Shopify store.

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Growth Jan 2025

Your Shopify Store Needs a Phone Number (Without Hiring)

Most carts are abandoned and many shoppers still want to talk. A clear phone path cuts uncertainty on shipping and returns, reassures Gen‑Z callers, and—when multilingual—converts more browsers into buyers without adding headcount.

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First Call Resolution
Customer Experience Dec 17, 2024

First-Call Resolution: The Loyalty Engine Most Stores Ignore

Only 60% of customer issues are resolved on the first call today, yet 97% say customer service drives loyalty. Discover how AI can close this critical gap and turn every support interaction into a retention opportunity.

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Sales Ops Jan 2025

Speed‑to‑Lead: Why the First 5 Minutes Decide the Sale (and How to Hit It 24/7)

Classic HBR/MIT research shows response probability decays quickly after a lead submits a form. Here’s how AI phone support gives shoppers an instant call‑back or live answer—day or night.

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24/7 Customer Service
Customer Experience Dec 15, 2024

Stop Losing Customers After Hours: The Case for 24/7 Answers

Research shows 60% of consumers expect brands to be reachable around the clock. Learn how Shopify stores are missing sales opportunities outside business hours and how AI can solve this problem.

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Operations Jan 2025

The Economics of Support: What a Phone Line Costs With People vs. With AI

CSR wages, turnover and replacement costs add up quickly. See the all‑in math—and how AI phone support changes the curve.

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Customer Experience Jan 2025

Where Voice Wins: Pre‑Shipment Changes, High‑AOV Questions & Urgent “Can Someone Help Me Now?” Moments

When it’s time‑sensitive, expensive, or ambiguous, shoppers reach for the phone. Here’s where voice outperforms chat and forms—and how to route those calls instantly.

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Growth Jan 2025

Click‑to‑Call Still Sells in 2025 (Yes, Even for Gen Z Shoppers)

Don’t hide your number. Research shows click‑to‑call is heavily used during the purchase phase—and shoppers bail when a number isn’t visible.

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Operations Jan 2025

Holiday Peaks Don’t Forgive Slow Support: Be Reachable (and Fast) 24/7

Record mobile holiday sales mean late‑night shoppers with urgent questions. If you can’t answer fast, they bounce. Here’s how to be always‑on without hiring.

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Trust & UX Jan 2025

Accessibility Isn’t Optional: How a Real Phone Line Makes Your Store More Inclusive

Effective communication under the ADA includes relay calling. Offer a real number and a clear contact path to build trust and conversions.

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