Product Talk

MAY 15, 2024

This topic was inspired by a question that came up in the CDH community, where a member was looking for specific tools people had used to run in-app surveys. While Orion had started with a B2C focus, they got a lot of inbound interest in the B2B space. This survey would ask people whether they were using Orion for work or personal use.

Product Research 303

Product Research Feedback Software Analytic Tools User Testing 303

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the face of the massive change the support landscape is currently experiencing, the one constant is that many companies are receiving rising numbers of inbound customer requests. Specify who can start a conversation from the Messenger to prioritize and manage your inbound support volume during busy times.

Data Visualization 197

Data Visualization Article User Testing Customer Feedback 197

Intercom, Inc.

MAY 2, 2018

Live chat” implies an almost instant response, and many customer support teams are often concerned with managing the volume of messages that might come from adding live chat to their site or app. They don’t feel like a tool for delivering world class support to customers. Help customers solve common tasks by themselves.

Customer Experience 190

Customer Experience Inbound Messaging Article 190

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A recent Forrester Consulting study commissioned by Intercom, Drive Conversational Experiences For A Future-Ready Customer Support Strategy , revealed that 54% of teams can’t personalize support with their tech stack and 50% waste time jumping between tools. So before you begin searching for specific tools, define your goals upfront.

Technical Review 249

Technical Review Feedback Software Analytic Tools Reporting Tools 249

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 3, 2022

Intercom Dynamic Content leverages your existing customer data to allow you to create highly targeted rules, so you can be sure you’re sending the right message to the right audience at the right time. . Map your sender address to the inbound address your customers contact you from with Intercom’s updated sender address settings.

Product Research 203

Product Research Embedded Analytics Data Visualization Inbound 203

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 4, 2018

For many years, B2B companies have executed their inbound sales funnel in a similar manner: Much like the word “funnel” suggests, it’s based on the idea to filter out the visitors and leads that aren’t ready to buy or aren’t qualified. Let’s look at how this came about. Invest in sales conversations, not touches.

Inbound 220

Inbound Research Software B2B User Testing 220

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 17, 2021

Using clever features like outbound messages , banners , product tours , and more, you can provide customers with the help they need before they have to contact your team. It reduces inbound conversation volume without sacrificing customer happiness. Win back more time for your team with these 4 proactive messages.

Data Visualization 156

Data Visualization Inbound User Friction Customer Experience 156

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 6, 2022

Discover what you can do with 2-way SMS, including sending promotional messages, re-engaging your customers, and much more over at our help center. Now you can map your sender address to the inbound address your customers contact you from. The fastest, most powerful Inbox designed for scale.

Customer Experience 210

Customer Experience Data Visualization Inbound Reporting Tools 210

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Empower your support team with translation tools. ??Rather Inbound conversations are automatically translated in your preferred language by leveraging artificial and human intelligence. Customers then see a message in their native language. To respond, teammates type #unbabel before replying in a private note from their inbox.

Customer Experience 209

Customer Experience Research Software User Testing Technical Review 209

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 30, 2018

With lots of inbound leads, you’ll need to prioritize which ones need a response first, and it’s not always as easy as you might expect to make this judgment call. We’ve outlined our top tips for getting context on your live chat conversations quickly: Use tools to establish who you’re talking to. Ask the right questions right away.

B2C 214

B2C Research Software User Friction User Testing 214

The Product Coalition

MARCH 23, 2018

I have traditionally been a believer that any form of marketing other than what is classified as, “Inbound” is typically a waste of money and time. As I think about it however, I actually think that this idea of, “Inbound marketing” is actually a bit ridiculous. Inbound marketing is a tool mostly purposed in driving new acquisitions.

Inbound 60

Inbound Marketing Outbound Customer Experience 60

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 1, 2021

As a result, we’ve seen some major, long-lasting changes to how businesses and consumers communicate and build relationships with one another: The popularity of messaging channels is on the rise – messenger-based support is now the second most used support channel. Challenge #2: Agents are wasting time jumping between tools.

Data Visualization 232

Data Visualization Reporting Tools Research Software Customer Communications 232

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 25, 2021

We came to the belief that, yes, it was, but that the tools that were available at the time were the things holding people back. We came to see that there was great, great room for improvement and that there was an opportunity to create tools that could much better support human connection.”. Right message, right time, right place.

Customer Experience 220

Customer Experience Data Visualization Onboarding KPIs User Friction 220

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 24, 2020

Below, we share tips on how to proactively message customers and respond to inbound conversations in a way that’s helpful, respectful, and mindful. Sending an empathetic, genuinely helpful message will require some careful consideration. Here are some steps we recommend taking: Make sure the message really counts.

Inbound 31

Inbound Feedback Software Customer Experience User Testing 31

Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 18, 2022

It shone a spotlight on how forward-thinking support teams were adopting conversational support tools – like proactive messaging capabilities and chatbots – to meet rising customer expectations and mounting inbound queries. Almost half (47%) of support teams are slowed down every week because their tools aren’t integrated.

Reporting Tools 138

Reporting Tools User Testing Inbound Research Software 138

Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 6, 2019

For instance, many teams build apps on Intercom so users can leverage their workflows and services within our live chat Messenger and messages. A predictive lead scoring tool for B2B SaaS companies, MadKudu’s strategy is all about integrating with other platforms – including Intercom – to link customer intelligence and customer engagement.

Analytic Tools 190

Analytic Tools Data Visualization Customer Experience Inbound 190

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 30, 2018

The most common way to think about leads is to put them in two buckets: inbound and outbound. And unlike your visible pipeline of inbound and outbound leads, your invisible leads can’t be called or emailed. Find and pick the right sales tool. The first is owned by marketing and the second by sales.

Research Software 146

Research Software Outbound Inbound Data Visualization 146

Intercom, Inc.

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The “shiny penny” approach (focus all your attention on the hottest tools in the market) or “head in the sand” approach (fall victim to analysis paralysis and avoid choosing any tools) are no longer viable. But here’s the thing: a tool is not a strategy. The anatomy of a marketing tech stack [with recommended tools].

Analytic Tools 223

Analytic Tools Research Software Feedback Software Reporting Tools 223

Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

A frontline rep for inbound leads would spend most of their time triaging a ton of messages received through various channels. It’s the kind of modern communications experience we’ve all become used to since the early days of text messaging right through to WhatsApp. No wonder we got a bad reputation over the years.

Customer Experience 188

Customer Experience Inbound Messaging Product Research 188

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Many support teams implemented the funnel and saw game-changing results, including reduced inbound conversation volume, faster resolution rates, and enhanced CSAT. When done right, these modern conversational support tools can supercharge your team’s capabilities and help you deliver personal, efficient support at any scale.

Data Visualization 138

Data Visualization Reporting Tools Strategy Inbound 138

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 19, 2019

By default, our Messenger shows a small “We run on Intercom” message that links out to more information. It’s sometimes called “inbound marketing” because it’s meant to bring people “inbound” to your website. This gives you more control over how your inbound marketing activities look and feel.

Customer Experience 166

Customer Experience User Testing Customer Feedback Strategy 166

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2020

So over the years, we’ve been able to build internal tools to cater to our team needs. “We’ve drastically reduced the amount of time and tools people needed to gather customer insights” Managers can now create flexible and persistent views in the Inbox for the conversations that matter on a day to day basis.

Data Visualization 211

Data Visualization Reporting Tools Research Software Feedback Software 211

Intercom, Inc.

MAY 13, 2022

Call centers have historically been a popular way to offer that support by employing customer service representatives to assist both inbound and outbound queries from existing and potential customers over the phone. Call recording tools. How do call centers work? What is the difference between a call center and a contact center?

Reporting Tools 118

Reporting Tools Outbound Inbound Customer Experience 118

Userpilot

MAY 30, 2023

In this article, we’re going to unpack what a customer data platform (CDP) is, explore the best tools out there, and share a few attractive alternatives. TL;DR A customer data platform is a tool enabling you to collect, manage, store, and analyze data, which ultimately helps you better understand customer behavior. Sales teams.

Analytic Tools 98

Analytic Tools Data Visualization User Testing Customer Experience 98

Gainsight

OCTOBER 23, 2019

If you’re familiar with HubSpot, then the word that probably comes to mind is “inbound.”. In 2018, based on a new set of observations, we decided to update one of the core concepts of inbound marketing. Today, we’re going to adapt the inbound methodology to encompass tenets of customer success. From Funnel To Flywheel.

Inbound 55

Inbound User Testing Customer Experience Customer Feedback 55

Userpilot

APRIL 7, 2024

When it comes to boosting your product growth, user tracking tools can make your life a lot easier. But how do you know you’re picking the right tools? In this article, we share key insights on user tracking tools based on their use cases, which will hopefully help you make up your mind. What is user tracking?

Data Visualization 105

Data Visualization Analytic Tools Feedback Software Reporting Tools 105

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 30, 2018

As an Inbound Sales Development Rep, I face the challenge of not having any control over the leads that get passed to me. Here at Intercom, we use live chat to qualify our inbound leads. Here at Intercom, we leverage multiple tools to stay on top of our leads. Don’t be afraid to roll the dice.

Inbound 157

Inbound Strategy Outbound User Testing 157

Userpilot

MARCH 7, 2024

Funnel reports are a popular analytics tool used to optimize customer journeys and user flows. TL;DR Funnel reports are analytical tools for visualizing the stages of the customer journey and analyzing how users progress from one stage to another. Our guide explains how to build and analyze funnel reports for actionable insights.

Data Visualization 105

Data Visualization Reporting Tools Analytic Tools Customer Experience 105

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 28, 2022

While customers were already starting to show a clear preference for digital channels such as messaging , COVID-19 amplified this pressure to connect with customers online or risk not connecting with them at all. The right tools can be a major factor in improving both employee and customer experiences. More on that later.).

Reporting Tools 228

Reporting Tools Data Visualization Customer Communications Research Software 228

Intercom, Inc.

MAY 6, 2019

But these metrics taken in isolation don’t reflect whether users are successfully incorporating your product into their daily routine, adding it to their lineup of business tools or embracing it as something they can’t do without. Check out how Cleo uses our Answer Bot to manage close to 200 inbound chats coming in daily.

Customer Experience 196

Customer Experience Onboarding KPIs User Testing Research Software 196

Intercom, Inc.

MAY 4, 2021

The Rugs.com team uses Outbound Messages and Banners in Intercom to proactively communicate with and support their customers. When a known issue arises, Grayson explains that the team can trigger a pop-up message to let customers know that the team is aware of the problem and that it’s being worked on. Getting ahead of known issues.

Customer Communications 118

Customer Communications Inbound Outbound Customer Experience 118

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 12, 2021

Messaging, voice, video – companies should leverage all these different ways of interacting with Only then can they seamlessly escalate conversations from chat messages to phone calls or video calls, depending on what the person or the situation requires. At Intercom, we use the term conversation to describe our messaging tickets.

Analytic Tools 223

Analytic Tools Data Visualization Customer Experience User Testing 223

Intercom, Inc.

JULY 6, 2021

Support leaders say robust tools, KPIs, and handoff practices are key. At Intercom, we use tools like Guru to document all internal processes and make it easy for team members to access that information globally. Leverage multilingual support tools. Invest in workforce management resources.

Customer Experience 232

Customer Experience Data Visualization User Testing Customer Feedback 232

Userpilot

JULY 12, 2021

Data is the engine for SaaS, but without data analytics tools , your SaaS team will not be able to make sense of the data. The right set of SaaS analytics tools can help you generate actionable insights that fuel strategic decisions. But how do you ensure you’re picking the right tools?

Analytic Tools 98

Analytic Tools Data Visualization Research Software Feedback Software 98

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

HubSpot gives a platform to its customers at Inbound conference. It achieves this by collecting customer data via different methods and using it to tailor the messaging , product development, and engagement strategies to resonate with customer pain points. HubSpot’s INBOUND.

Customer Feedback 111

Customer Feedback Customer Experience Data Visualization Analytic Tools 111

Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2022

For the past year, our product and engineering teams have been building game-changing features that will help you manage inbound support volume, make your work faster and easier, provide a high-quality customer experience, and help your customers get the most out of your product. There are no additional charges.

Feedback Software 118

Feedback Software Events Customer Communications Data Visualization 118

Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 25, 2021

Now you can filter by custom date ranges, see the performance of all of your messages, and export your data using a new CVS export format. While much of a support team’s time is spent responding to inbound conversations in the Inbox, sometimes they need to initiate outbound conversations with customers or external partners as well.

Data Visualization 129

Data Visualization Reporting Tools Feedback Software Customer Experience 129