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The State of Conversational Commerce in 2023
Introduction In the long history of business, conversations have always been an effective way to grow sales. Consider a consumer shopping for a new vehicle. After doing her research, she steps into the car dealership. The salesperson builds rapport with her, and she ends up purchasing the car – complete with some extras that align…
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Conversational Commerce for Salesforce: Tips, Strategies, and Tools
Oftentimes, the word “eCommerce” conjures up images of a shopper browsing a website, adding an item (or items) to their cart, and then completing the checkout process. But the reality is, there are plenty of new, innovative ways of purchasing products online – including social commerce, conversational commerce, and augmented reality – just to name…
Read MoreThe Future of Conversational Commerce Ads
What’s Next for Conversational Commerce Ads – and Why it’s Worth Your Attention For centuries, businesses have leveraged the power of conversations to build trust and grow sales. For example, the most successful door-to-door salespeople became proficient at making quick connections with prospects – and then closing the deal. And the best in-store sales associates…
Read MoreChatbot Horror: How Poorly Designed Chatbots Can Ruin the Customer Experience
By now, you have likely heard how beneficial online chatbots can be. They can help reduce contact center costs by addressing common inquiries and needs, and gathering information to direct messages to the right live agent when necessary. When service agents’ time is freed up from having to ask the same mundane questions over and…
Read MoreHighlights From Dreamforce 2022
During the height of the pandemic, a lot of our favorite things were put on hold. Vacations. Gatherings with family and friends. And our favorite in-person industry events like Dreamforce. Sure, Dreamforce, one of the largest (and arguably the best) tech conferences in the world never really went away. In the past couple of years,…
Read MoreHow 1440 Helps Brands Reclaim Their Time While Delighting Customers
Consumers have an abundance of choices – whether they’re shopping for a sofa, a holiday gift for a loved one, a bank, a vacation, or just about anything in between. That means you’re likely facing more competition than ever before. Offering great products and services is essential, but it’s no longer enough to win the…
Read MoreThe Salesforce User’s Guide to Managing Business Messages
Consumer behavior is always evolving. But the events of the past couple years have accelerated that evolution. Of course, we’ve seen a large (and well-reported) shift in where consumers browse and buy products. According to eMarketer, retail eCommerce grew a staggering 32.4% in 2020. And by 2025, eCommerce is expected to account for nearly a…
Read MoreHow Business Messaging Transforms the Traditional Sales Funnel
One of the first topics covered in just about any introductory business class is the sales funnel and the stages within it. In other words, the steps a consumer goes through when making a purchase. Though there are many variations of the sales funnel out there, a simple one (that’s relevant to B2C brands) might…
Read MoreConversational Commerce: The Next Big Thing for Brands and Retailers
At this year’s Shoptalk, the topic of new channels was one that came up time and again. There were sessions focused on it, as well as conversations at networking events and the expo hall. Clearly, it’s a topic that’s top of mind for brands and retailers. In fact, 75% of Shoptalk attendees said that new…
Read MoreExtend Your Salesforce Live Agent Capabilities with Google’s Business Messages
Consumers have certain, basic expectations when it comes to customer service. That’s nothing new. For example, most have always expected friendly agents and quick resolutions to their issues. But these days, consumers have higher standards than ever before. Per Salesforce’s State of the Connected Customer, over half of consumers say the crises of the past two…
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