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Everybody knows that today the most popular customer service channels include email and social media. So when a person launches a company, they create at least an email inbox and a social media account or two on different platforms if they are mature enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And yet, there are businesses nowadays that completely ignore this world-known fact and offer just one support channel – phone calls. For me, it\u2019s almost a dealbreaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I arrived in Budva, I was looking for a taxi mobile app and found none. No Uber, no Lyft, no Bolt, or any other convenient way to order a car. So when I was suddenly caught at the caf\u00e9 without an umbrella and heavy rain pouring outside, I turned to my landlord for help. He shared the phone number of the local taxi service \ud83d\ude95. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bNot only do they offer a phone as a single communication channel, but they don’t speak English. I called the number, and it turned out that there were no free cars. Then I had to google other local taxi providers and after 3-4 unsuccessful calls, I had no choice but to walk in the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the sake of truth, I must admit that I have used the taxi here a couple of times, but since the only way to order a car is to make a phone call, I usually think twice before doing that. And in most cases, I just take a walk. All in all, it’s good for my health and budget, but bad for the local taxi business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will share the variety of top support channels, and how to choose the right ones for your business. Providing a few communication methods allows customers to easily reach you whenever they need your service.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Top 8 customer service channels that users prefer the most<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are dozens of customer support channels that you can use to provide customer service. Basically, it comprises all ways of communication – online and offline. Here, we focus on the top channels that users love the most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Email takes the first place as the most popular communication channel between customers and brands. It\u2019s enough to say that over 4 billion<\/a> people around the world use it on a daily basis. On top of that, 47%<\/a> of consumers rate email as the most preferred way of interaction with a seller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a free, simple tool accessible from anywhere, and customers love it for its mobile-friendliness. Many choose email as it provides more confidentiality than texting brands on social media. The channel also allows for easy file exchange, which is a great advantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it follows, there is no way you can go without an email account today. It\u2019s simply a must. People expect it and want to receive promotional materials via email. However, keep in mind, that some letters can be lost due to consumers\u2019 inbox overload. Look at your own inbox, I bet there are thousands of emails you will never open.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The email is opening the list of customer support channels, and it is good for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n