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How to 10x your e-commerce support capacity for Black Friday (Without Hiring)

Ever felt like Black Friday might break your e-commerce support team? Imagine crushing those support requests with an army of AI agents that never sleep, never complain, and know your products inside out.
Published on
December 2, 2024
Maurizio Isendoorn, Co-Founder at Ringly.io
Maurizio Isendoorn
Co-Founder

Let's face it: Black Friday is coming, and your support team's about to get slammed. But what if I told you there's a way to handle the flood without losing your mind (or your customers)?

The Black Friday support nightmare

Picture this: It's 3 AM on Black Friday. Your inbox is exploding. The phone's ringing off the hook. And your team? They're drowning in "Where's my order?" and "Is this still in stock?" questions.

Sound familiar? Yeah, I've been there too. But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way.

AI Phone Agents are your way out

Here's where it gets interesting. Imagine having an army of AI phone agents ready to tackle those support calls 24/7. No coffee breaks, no sick days, just non-stop customer support.

How Ringly.io's AI phone agents give you peace of mind

1. Order status updates: Connected to your online store (Shopify, BigCommerce, you name it), these AI agents can pull up order info in seconds.

2. Cart abandonment follow-ups: They'll call customers who left items in their cart, potentially saving those sales.

3. Product recommendations: Need advice on which size to buy? The AI's got you covered.

4. Website knowledge: Just add your store URL, and the AI reads everything - from shipping policies to product details.

But does it actually work?

Short answer:  Yes.

Long answer: Let me break it down for you.

1. 24/7 support without the burnout

Your human team needs sleep. AI doesn't. Simple as that.

2. Consistency is key

Every customer gets the same high-quality support, every single time. No more "sorry, new guy" moments.

3. Scale Like a boss

Black Friday traffic spike? No problem. AI agents can handle thousands of calls simultaneously.

4. Free up your A-team

Let AI handle the routine stuff. Your top people can focus on the complex issues that really need that human touch.

How to get started

1, Sign up with Ringly.io (for free)

2. Create an agent and choose the e-commerce template

3. Connect a phone number

4. Add your website URL

5. Watch your support game level up

FAQs

Q: Will customers know they're talking to AI? A: Ringly.io's AI is so good, most won't even notice. But you can choose to disclose it if you want.

Q: Can I customize the AI's responses? A: Absolutely. Make it sound just like your brand.

Q: What if the AI can't handle a question? A: It'll smoothly transfer to a human agent. No customer left behind.

The bottom line

Black Friday doesn't have to be a support nightmare. With AI phone agents, you can turn the busiest shopping day into your biggest win.

Ready to crush this Black Friday? Give Ringly.io a shot. Your customers (and your sanity) will thank you.

Remember, in the world of e-commerce, the one who provides the best support wins. So why not have AI in your corner?

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