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What is the number one success factor in eCommerce? Customer service!

Well... Maybe that is not exactly true, but regardless of the size of your online business, your potential and existing customers need to know you (and everyone in your company) are there for them.

What is customer service (aka customer support, guest services, client service, help, etc.)?

Customer service is the act of taking care of the customer's needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and assistance before, during, and after the customer's requirements are met, according to What is Customer Service?. Did you notice the words "before, during and after..."?

Here is a list of the key elements and information pertaining to Customer Service for an ultimate eCommerce:

1. Orders

2. Account Settings

3. Payments and Gift Cards

4. Returns and Replacement

5. Device Support

6. Language Support

7. Search bar

8. Social media pages

9. Listed emails and contact forms

10. Listed phone numbers

11. A Live Chat area

12. Shipping details

13. Sharing buttons

14. FAQs

15. Forums

Additional bonuses to sweeten the deal:

1. Offer 24/7 customer support

2. Provide an extensive return period

3. Show your customer satisfaction ratings and stories - Likes and shares!

"Good service is good business. ~ Siebel Ad

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