{"id":27740,"date":"2022-09-07T13:45:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T13:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/?p=27740"},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:02:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T09:02:28","slug":"self-customer-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways AI is Changing Self Customer Service For Good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI takes care of a wide variety of tasks that are essential for business, ranging from data processing and market research to even onboarding new customers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not only does artificial intelligence make the entire process cost-efficient in the long run, it also saves a lot of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>These days, consumers like to assist themselves.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/smarterwithgartner\/rethink-customer-service-strategy-drive-self-service\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gartner survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 70% of customers use self-service channels to address their problems. Self-service adoption isn&#8217;t just driven by customer demand; it also facilitates the effective operation of support staff. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this blog post, we will look at how AI has disrupted the space called self customer service.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/#6_Ways_AI_is_Changing_Self_Customer_Service\" >6 Ways AI is Changing Self Customer Service<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/#Wait_Time_is_Reduced_by_A_LOT\" >Wait Time is Reduced by A LOT!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/#Personalization_is_done_right\" >Personalization is done right<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/#Customer_support_becomes_247\" >Customer support becomes 24\/7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/#Angry_customers_are_given_calm_replies\" >Angry customers are given calm replies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/#Productivity_Surges_Ten-Fold\" >Productivity Surges Ten-Fold<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/self-customer-service\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\r\n            <script>\r\n                var EhAPI = EhAPI || {}; \r\n                EhAPI.after_load = function() {\r\n                    EhAPI.set_account('ktb76s1540fl2hnhbqnrtd2npb', 'our');\r\n                    EhAPI.execute('rules');\r\n                };\r\n                (function(d, s, f) {\r\n                    var sc = document.createElement(s);\r\n                    sc.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n                    sc.async = true;\r\n                    sc.src = f;\r\n                    var m = document.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\r\n                    m.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, m);   \r\n                })(document, 'script', '\/\/d2p078bqz5urf7.cloudfront.net\/jsapi\/ehform.js');\r\n            <\/script>\r\n            <script>\r\n                function waitForEhForms() {\r\n                    const interval = 100; \/\/ Check every 100ms\r\n                    const checkAndLoad = () => {\r\n                        const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);\r\n                        const elementorPreviewParam = params.get('elementor-preview');\r\n                        if (elementorPreviewParam && typeof EhForms !== 'undefined' && typeof EhForms.loadForms === 'function') {\r\n                            EhForms.loadForms();\r\n                            console.log('EhForms.loadForms() called successfully.');\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            setTimeout(checkAndLoad, interval);\r\n                        }\r\n                    };\r\n                    checkAndLoad();\r\n                }\r\n                \/\/ Call the function\r\n                waitForEhForms();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        <div class='engage-hub-form-embed' id='eh_form_5161654467690496' data-id='5161654467690496'><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Ways_AI_is_Changing_Self_Customer_Service\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">6 Ways AI is Changing Self Customer Service<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When implemented properly, self-service helps businesses deliver exceptional customer service, and in turn, boosts client satisfaction and the effectiveness of live agents. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wait_Time_is_Reduced_by_A_LOT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Wait Time is Reduced by A LOT!<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wait time to reach a customer care agent is something that has plagued customer experience for a very long time. This is one of the major reasons why businesses face irate customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why AI is a game-changer. <strong>The pain of awaiting a response to a simple question can negatively impact customer experience. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/benefits-chatbots\/\">implementing virtual assistants and chatbots<\/a>, the first impression becomes a positive one. This same self-service logic is successfully reducing physical wait times too, such as the use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axelhealth.com\/sv\/axel-encounter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">sj\u00e4lvincheckning sjukhus<\/a> terminals that let patients quickly register their arrival. Of course, this is not perfected yet \u2014 for complicated issues, one would require a representative to step in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, this is not perfected yet &#8212; for complicated issues, one would require a representative to step in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But for common queries that are simple to answer, the AI bots reduce waiting time to zero. The customer punches in a question and pat comes the reply \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27768\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27768\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/benefits-of-ai-customer-service.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/benefits-of-ai-customer-service.png\" alt=\"Benefits of AI in self customer service\" width=\"1400\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/benefits-of-ai-customer-service.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/benefits-of-ai-customer-service-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/benefits-of-ai-customer-service-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/benefits-of-ai-customer-service-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/benefits-of-ai-customer-service-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.g2.com\/ai-in-customer-service\">G2<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/sales-vs-customer-service\/\">Read also: Sales vs Customer Service: More Similar Than You Think?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalization_is_done_right\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Personalization is done right<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uniqueness is something that is cherished and celebrated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long gone are the days when pitching the same idea worked for everyone. Every customer is different, therefore the products and the way they are presented should be unique to each customer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>With each click, AI is constantly updating the customer&#8217;s likes and dislikes. This gives customers a curated experience that builds increasing value for them over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many forward-thinking companies now rely on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experro.com\/gen-ai-personalization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">gen AI personalization engine<\/a> to deliver highly customized digital experiences that evolve in real-time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27770\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27770\" style=\"width: 901px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importance_of_Artificial_Intelligence_in_customer_service-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importance_of_Artificial_Intelligence_in_customer_service-1.jpg\" alt=\"AI self customer service best practices\" width=\"901\" height=\"997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importance_of_Artificial_Intelligence_in_customer_service-1.jpg 901w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importance_of_Artificial_Intelligence_in_customer_service-1-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importance_of_Artificial_Intelligence_in_customer_service-1-768x850.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Importance_of_Artificial_Intelligence_in_customer_service-1-595xh.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/maxicus.com\/importance-of-artificial-intelligence-in-customer-service\/\">Maxicus<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This AI experience will shame customer service and even sales veterans who are \u2018in the know.\u2019 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumers tend to gravitate to companies that have systems in place and businesses that have spent time and money to get to know customers personally. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn&#8217;t like a personal touch? When marketing is targeted toward your interests, it makes more sense to click on those products or services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f449.svg\" data-done=\"Loaded\">Empower your customer management with the best practices \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-management-strategies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">learn more in our expert guide<\/a>! <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f4aa.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcaa\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f4aa.svg\" data-done=\"Loaded\"><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_support_becomes_247\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Customer support becomes 24\/7<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the best benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/controlhippo.com\/customer-service-ai-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">AI agent for customer service<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a must and the customer base can be from all over the world. For simple queries, having a 24\/7 customer service team might not work for every company\u2019s budget. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s where virtual assistants and chatbots come into play.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27772\" style=\"width: 729px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Customer-service-with-AI-chatbot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Customer-service-with-AI-chatbot.jpg\" alt=\"AI chatbot statistics in self customer support\" width=\"729\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Customer-service-with-AI-chatbot.jpg 729w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Customer-service-with-AI-chatbot-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Customer-service-with-AI-chatbot-595xh.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revechat.com\/blog\/customer-service-chatbots\/\">Revechat<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only is this more cost-effective, but it also saves time for both the company and the customers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also convenient to simply click and type in any last-minute queries instead of waiting for the next day to have them answered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/ai-copywriting-tools\/\">Read also:&nbsp;12 Best AI Copywriting Tools in 2024 to Save You Hours Everyday<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Angry_customers_are_given_calm_replies\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Angry customers are given calm replies<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emotional condition of a customer care agent may dictate the efficiency and quality of his or her service. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bad day at work or personal grievances can easily impact their performance as customer care agents.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27769\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai.png\" alt=\"AI self customer service examples\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai-908x1024.png 908w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai-768x866.png 768w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai-1363x1536.png 1363w, https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/examples-of-great-ai-595xh.png 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.g2.com\/ai-in-customer-service\">G2<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On days like that, some customers can end up with poor quality support, and that can lead to negative reviews for your brand. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI, though skilled in emotional intelligence, is incapable of getting upset. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a huge advantage as it does not react negatively to angry customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\">Boost your customer success with the ultimate management strategies \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/customer-management-strategies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">dive into our in-depth guide today<\/a>! <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f680.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude80\"><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/ecommerce-ai-chatbots\/\">Read also: eCommerce AI Chatbots: Important Use Cases And Popular Tools<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Productivity_Surges_Ten-Fold\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Productivity Surges Ten-Fold<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The benefits of AI are often touted as saving time and money.<\/p>\n<p>But they can also boost productivity by ten times or more compared with traditional methods of customer interaction.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s because chatbots have no limits on how many questions they can answer or how many customers they can help at one time. They&#8217;re always available and don&#8217;t need breaks or vacations.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re also wordier than humans: A single bot can handle thousands of conversations at once, meaning that each customer gets a personalized response based on their specific question or issue.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-circle-right\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/blog\/ai-lead-generation-tools\/\">Read also:&nbsp;11 AI Lead Generation Tools in 2024 to Acquire Leads 10X Faster<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The implementation of AI has already become popular globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>AI could be the perfect companion for your customer support team. It improves customer interactions, reduces first contact resolution time, and have all the answers ready for various frequently asked questions (FAQs).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it collects more data, it will eventually be able to service even complex issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about it: <strong>AI could very well be the ideal customer support rep<\/strong> &#8212; always attentive, can analyze complete customer touchpoints and respond with personalized suggestions, never physically or emotionally tired, and always available.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If this is not perfection, I don&#8217;t know what is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to try an awesome, super affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/products\/crm\">CRM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engagebay.com\/service\/free-live-chat-software\">Live Chat<\/a> solution? 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