In today's competitive business landscape, providing a seamless customer experience is paramount. This is especially true for merchant processing, where the first impression can make or break a relationship. In this article, we will delve into the formula for creating the best out-of-box experience for your customers, focusing on the vital industries of e-commerce and retail.
Frictionless Onboarding: Streamline the Process
The onboarding process should be designed to minimize friction and provide a positive first impression. Implement self-service options, such as online account creation and intuitive documentation, to empower customers with control over their setup.
Intuitive Point of Sale Systems: Ease of Use
For retail businesses, a user-friendly point of sale (POS) system is crucial. Look for POS systems that offer an intuitive interface, customizable options, and efficient payment processing capabilities. This ensures a smooth and efficient checkout experience for customers.
Seamless Payment Processing: Fast and Secure
The core of merchant processing is the ability to handle payments quickly and securely. Partner with reputable payment processors that offer robust solutions, ensuring authorization speed, fraud protection, and compliance with industry standards. This will reassure customers and minimize transaction delays.
Personalized Customer Experience: Tailored to Needs
Go beyond the basics and strive to create personalized experiences for each customer. Implement loyalty programs, track customer preferences, and provide targeted support to cater to their unique needs. This builds trust and enhances the overall experience.
Responsive Support: Always Available
Excellent customer support is vital for a positive out-of-box experience. Offer multiple channels of support, including phone, email, and live chat, ensuring prompt and effective assistance when customers encounter issues or have questions. Proactive outreach and personalized follow-ups demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction.
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Writing for Touchsuite, Jonathan Bomser, is a technology and marketing expert with over 30 years of industry experience. He is a businessman, writer, artist and musician. He has vast knowledge of finance, business and technology. Jonathan is currently founding, investing and board advising in several early stage and start up companies. Jonathan has been involved in Technology, Media, Marketing and Advertising for a multitude of Fortune 500 companies for over 30 years.He has served as a strategic, creative and marketing executive and consultant for both parent companies and subsidiaries at AOL, The National Football League, The Walt Disney Company, NBC, MTV, Viacom, Time Warner, USA Today, Alliance Entertainment, WPP, Penguin USA, along with numerous other established companies, start-up ventures and reorganizations.Jonathan was the CEO and Founder of BigLinker.com, which was acquired by Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) in 2021, CEO and Founder of TownTarget.com from 2013-2015 which was acquired by Touchsuite/American Bancard in 2015 and previously Bomser Payan Interactive Agency from 2008-2012 which was acquired by Big Step Interactive/Digital Marketing Associates. Jonathan was the key developer for the technology used to power many of their successful digital campaigns. Clients included national brands such as Adidas, PNC Bank, Massage Envy, European Wax Center and others.Jonathan has also helped manage the technology initiatives, creative strategies and business development for AIM Pages.com, AOL’s Social Network. Since May 2006, Jonathan has also been consulting for technology, marketing, sales and creative strategies for Veoh.com, BigString.com, Vuguru.com and others. Before consulting for these major companies, Jonathan was a principal in En Pea Productions,Inc. which was a television production company focused on reality television, commercials and music videos. Jonathan is also the former Board Member, CEO and President of WoozyFly.Inc. Trading on under the symbol WZFY.Jonathan's current projects at AccountSend.com, VocalChimp.com and CoolValidator.com
Touchsuite is located in Boca Raton, FL and is a payment processing and point of sale company that specializes in merchant accounts, point of sale systems, Grubbrr self-ordering kiosks.
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