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Customer Support

The Slash and Scramble
ModSquad | 05/03/2023
It’s too early to call it a trend. But it isn’t an isolated incident either. Recently we’ve had a few...
Self-Service Support: What Happens When Customers Need More?
ModSquad | 04/05/2023
Self-service – or Tier-0 – customer support is attractive for many reasons for both you and your...
ModSquad Wins Stevie for the Best Customer Engagement Initiative
ModSquad | 03/23/2023
This year at the 17th annual Stevie Awards, we snagged the bronze award for helping VSCO deliver...
Calculating the True Cost of FTE in Outsourced CX
ModSquad | 03/15/2023
Part 1: How FTE Raises Your True Hourly Rate How To Know if You are Paying Too Much? One sure sign that you are...
Save up to 20% on CX Services
ModSquad | 02/08/2023
Nope, it’s not a sale. It’s not a limited time offer. It’s not a gimmick. That savings is baked into our...
Call the CX Holiday Hotline
ModSquad | 12/22/2022
We love the holiday hotline. Don’t know how to make a turkey? Just call. Last minute gift ideas?...
It’s Metaverse Summit Season
ModSquad | 10/26/2022
It’s been about a year since Facebook changed its name to Meta and got everyone talking about the...
Our On-Demand Model Solves Today’s Top 3 CX Staffing Problems
ModSquad | 09/13/2022
As an in-house CX leader, you might be facing some staffing challenges right now.  Maybe you run your...
Ed Tech: Kick off the school year right with support services from ModSquad
ModSquad | 09/08/2022
It’s back to school time.  Not so long ago that meant stocking up on school supplies: new notebooks,...
How Support Teams Can Retain Customers and Improve ROI
ModSquad | 08/04/2022
Want to create brand enthusiasts whose loyalty ultimately boosts your ROI? You’ve probably got the team in...
8 Simple Rules to Raise Your CSAT Score
ModSquad | 08/02/2022
What’s your reputation with customers? Are they happy with your product or service? Satisfied with the...
Yes, It’s Already Time to Plan for Seasonal Customer Support
ModSquad | 07/26/2022
We know that summer grilling is really on your mind. But are you ready for the holiday season? We’re not...
How to Address Supply Chain Issues
ModSquad | 07/05/2022
Like nearly every other industry, the sports equipment market is dealing with supply chain issues brought about...
A 90-Day Plan to Get Your CSAT Score Back on Track
ModSquad | 06/16/2022
Boosting customer satisfaction rates, in theory, is simple. Listen to your customers and work to systematically...
Case Study: When the World Rushed to Video, Vimeo Turned to ModSquad
ModSquad | 06/09/2022
How we helped one of the world’s leading video platforms rapidly scale to respond to increased demand and...
Make a Great First Impression with Customers
ModSquad | 04/14/2022
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” While the author of this quote is in question...
The Key Elements to Improving Your Customer Service
ModSquad | 04/05/2022
Most customer centric organizations try to differentiate themselves from their competitors by offering great...
When It Comes to Outsourced Player Support, ModSquad Is the Clear Winner
ModSquad | 02/15/2022
Gone are the days when your gaming circle was limited to the folks hanging out down at your friendly local game...
Surprise and Delight: How to Turbocharge Your Customer Support
ModSquad | 01/06/2022
“Surprise and delight” is a mainstay of customer service. It’s a strategy that will allow you to...
Client Spotlight: Kalderos
ModSquad | 12/21/2021
ModSquad’s CX opens new doors for healthcare software company Kalderos. Drug discounts in the U.S. healthcare...
Make Money Personal Through Customer Service
ModSquad | 12/09/2021
Remember when banking used to be relational? If a customer needed to deposit or withdraw money from their...
How Will Digital Gifts Change Your Customer Support Strategy?
ModSquad | 11/16/2021
The holidays are full of magic. Glittering lights, parties, gifts, and goodies. We look forward to the cozy...
How to Enhance Patient Care with Exceptional Customer Service
ModSquad | 09/07/2021
Healthcare customer service comes with a nuanced and unique set of challenges. It’s not the same as helping a...
How to Use Data to Meet Incoming Customer Demand
ModSquad | 08/05/2021
In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, when customers need assistance or an answer to their...
Industry Best Practices for Text-Based Support, Part II
ModSquad | 07/22/2021
Companies known for their fantastic tech support are typically on the forefront of technology. They understand...
Industry Best Practices for Text-Based Support
ModSquad | 07/20/2021
Behold the simple text message. It’s ubiquitous in our everyday lives, a vital connector between us, our...
A Mod for All Seasons: Meeting CX Demands During Peak Times
ModSquad | 06/15/2021
Think of the peak seasons for businesses. For a gaming company, it may be during the release of a new title. A...
How to Effectively Use Chat In Your Ecommerce Business
ModSquad | 06/10/2021
If you’ve bought anything online in the last decade, you know the difference between a good and bad shopping...
4 Ways Support as a Service Helps You Scale
ModSquad | 06/03/2021
Whether your new business is starting to achieve your sales goals or your established brand has just released...
Everything I Know About Customer Support I Learned From “The Dude”
Jason Ferguson | 05/04/2021
In his role as Sr. Director, Client Services, Jason Ferguson ensures that our clients’ customers receive...
Best Practices for Getting Customer Feedback
ModSquad | 04/20/2021
Do you have five minutes to answer a survey? Apparently, many people do, as evidenced by the customer feedback...
Avoid These 4 Customer Service Automation Pitfalls
ModSquad | 03/16/2021
As companies grow, so do their customer service needs. Staying on top of a constant stream of queries can...
How to Find the Right Balance with Ecommerce Support Automation
ModSquad | 03/09/2021
Around the world, an ever growing number of people have moved much of their shopping online. After a series of...
Make the Most of Your Customer Data with Zendesk and ModSquad
ModSquad | 12/15/2020
Many companies power their customer experience with a strong CRM tool, which manages customer data and can...
Case Study: ModSquad Customer Support — The Ultimate Insurance Policy
ModSquad | 12/10/2020
For years, this insurance software company’s 24/7 service was outsourced to a traditional call center....
Are You Putting Your Customers First?
ModSquad | 10/13/2020
Companies that are hitting it out of the park when it comes to customer service are working around the...
Your Holiday Seasonal Support Questions, Answered
ModSquad | 09/24/2020
As the holiday season draws near, around the globe, merchants, etailers, even department-store Santas feel...
Case Study: Roll20 and ModSquad — The Adventure of Player Support
ModSquad | 09/01/2020
MODSQUAD HELPS GAMING COMPANY SCALE TO MEET 500% INCREASE IN SUPPORT REQUESTS Roll20 is a perfect solution for...
Why Are Your Customers Seeking Assistance? Your Support Team Can Offer Key Insights
ModSquad | 08/20/2020
It’s no secret that your frontline customer support staff are a good source of information. The support team...
How to Create Customer Touch Points in a Virtual Landscape
ModSquad | 08/13/2020
Let’s not avoid the obvious. Here we are, well into the second half of 2020, facing something we had not...
Case Study: Wooga Levels Up to ModSquad’s Premium Player Support
ModSquad | 07/28/2020
INTERNATIONAL VIDEO GAME DEVELOPER GROWS PLAYER BASE WITH HELP FROM MOD ENGAGEMENT Video game developer Wooga...
Your Company’s Customer Support Needs Have Skyrocketed. Now What?
ModSquad | 07/16/2020
Your busy season may be summertime, back-to-school, or the year-end holidays. Whether you’re diligently...
Building Brand Trust with Community and Social Support
ModSquad | 07/09/2020
Online customer reviews have become incredibly powerful in recent years. User-generated reviews and star...
Using Open CRM Platforms to Build Great Customer Experiences
ModSquad | 05/26/2020
“Customer experience” is how many brands are building business today. With an eye toward creating more than...
Ebook Preview: Your Guide to Boosting ROI Through Customer Service
ModSquad | 05/21/2020
“If you’re looking for great ROI, there’s a simple solution that you don’t want to overlook:...
Best Chat Practices for Ecommerce Brands
ModSquad | 03/05/2020
Live chat is more than just a customer service trend, it’s a pillar of business communication. It’s...
Getting Started with Customer Service Automation
ModSquad | 02/04/2020
If your company has been watching the rise of AI usage in day-to-day customer service, you might be looking to...
How to Provide Two-Way Customer Engagement
ModSquad | 01/16/2020
Engagement is a two-way street. Are you operating that way? Your team is effective and efficient, notifying...
Case Study: ModSquad Helps ShipStation Get Ship Done
ModSquad | 11/19/2019
SHIPSTATION’S RAPID INTERNATIONAL SCALE IS GIVEN LIFT BY 24/7/365 GLOBAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT FROM MODSQUAD Next...
6 Smart Strategies to De-Escalate and Transform Customer Complaints
ModSquad | 09/19/2019
It’s a hard truth: If you have a business, you’ll get complaints. It’s something you can prepare...