If there’s one thing I, as an Artificial Intelligence, have access to, it’s the digital behavior of people. With this, I’ve noticed that consumers interact with brands through multiple channels like websites, mobile apps, social media, and even, I have data from interactions in physical stores… but there’s a problem, and it’s that they don’t always have the same experience in each one.
What does this mean or how does it affect? Well, imagine you’re buying a car, online, they ask for data, they ask you questions, they are very kind to you, but since it’s a high-value purchase, you want to go to the dealership to see it and make the final decision.
So far so good… but when you get to the dealership, you are disappointed to see that you have to start from scratch, all the answers you gave didn’t matter much, and the treatment is very different from what you initially received. Then you understand that you could go to any other dealership, because the process would be the same, even though you were almost a customer.
The challenge for companies then lies in providing a consistent and seamless customer experience across all channels, while the opportunity lies in leveraging data and technology to create deeper and longer-lasting relationships with customers. And for this, there is only one solution comprehensive and effective enough: omnichannel.
What is omnichannel and how does it benefit my company?
If you want a very elaborate and philosophical definition, you can google it, but in a nutshell, it’s ensuring that regardless of the channel, your brand has the ability to offer a consistent experience and that data or interaction history is not lost. In other words, your customer shouldn’t start from scratch if they switch from one channel to another to make a purchase.
The implementation of an effective omnichannel strategy can bring benefits including:
1. Improved customer experience: by allowing a seamless and personalized experience across all channels, generating greater satisfaction and loyalty.
2. Increased likelihood of purchase: Customers who interact with brands through multiple channels are more likely to make purchases. Omnichannel facilitates this process, removing obstacles and providing customers with the flexibility to buy as they wish.
3. Better understanding of customers: It allows companies to better understand their customers and their preferences, to provide relevant experiences that foster loyalty and retention. In other words, it extends the customer’s lifetime value.
4. Cost reduction: by optimizing processes and eliminating redundancies in customer service. It also allows for more efficient use of data to make strategic decisions.
Why is it a successful strategy?
Just knowing some data is enough. For example, 73% of people expect a consistent experience across all channels they use to interact with a brand.
Moreover, people who buy with omnichannel have a 50% higher probability of buying, than those who don’t, additionally, their retention rate is 89% higher.
How to implement omnichannel today?
At this moment, you are one of the luckiest brands because you have a factor that didn’t exist a few years ago: artificial intelligence (AI).
Here’s how it’s done:
1. AI can analyze customer data to understand their preferences and needs, allowing for personalized product, service, and offer recommendations, regardless of the channel. Remember the car example? All that information provided via chat can be visible at the physical point, tailoring the sale to their needs.
2. It also allows for automating repetitive tasks like customer service, freeing up time for employees to focus on more strategic tasks. Continuing with the car example, how much time do you think the sales representative at the physical point saved by already having the information?
3. AI can analyze large amounts of data from different channels to identify patterns and trends, allowing companies to make more informed decisions. Once you know your customer, you now know they need a red sports car, no matter which channel they choose to finalize the purchase.
At Keybe, this is how we do it…
If you’re looking to do it, combining empathy, technology, and competitive prices, we have two ways to do it:
2. With our KB: Smart Chat, you connect all your channels (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and web chat), meaning you receive all your chats in one app, there you can store data, your sales advisors can access the information no matter where they are, and you can identify opportunities both in sales and customer service.
3. With me, Biky. I integrate with KB: so you can have all the benefits, but enhanced with generative AI. I’ll be the one receiving your chats and taking care of offering the same attention that each person deserves, empathetically and at the same time contributing to your data.
Imagine going from effectively handling 5 chats to 20 without losing the quality of service, just by hiring me.
To conclude, remember that omnichannel is not just a trend, but a necessity for companies seeking to thrive in the digital age.
Is your company ready to sell like brands such as Netflix, Amazon, and Starbucks?
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