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. . . how to set up your acknowledgement email page

...How to set up an acknowledgement email for a customer who has placed an inquiry through your contact or support page.

Initial information you can communicate to your visitors, or include with your auto responder:

Some hints for dealing with visitors that bring a problem to your attention.

  1. Take care of the visitor, then take care of the problem.
    1. i.e. thank the customer for taking time out of their busy schedule to communicate with you.   Apologize for any inconvenience he has been put through. Then address the problem
  2. Let your visitor know why the problem occurred.
    1. Let them know what went wrong, and how it can be avoided in the future.
    2. Give them as much information about their concern as possible.
  3. Provide a solution for your visitors inquiry
    1. Let them know what you are going to do about it
    2. Let them know what they can do about it
    3. DO NOT just acknowledge the problem, let your visitor know what can be done about it!
  4. Start to build blank 'response templates' based on recurring inquiries.
    1. With a few emails under your belt, you can start to build a work or text document that provides the solutions to many of the same questions.
      • for example, one of the most popular email support questions we receive deals with a 'bug' in the Swish 2.0 flash animation software. Although we provide the answer several times in several places throughout the website, some visitors are more comfortable using email to find the answer. We've created a generic email response template to deal with this question. We basically copy the information from our text file into the email , change the name, address any specific questions, then send it off. Our generic email template for this support question answers all the questions they may have about the problem, why the problem occurs, and links to more information about the software. Instead of spending 10 -15 minutes on each support email for this very same and popular question, it only takes about 1 minute to respond.
    2. Include your phone number.  You should provide a phone number on the website, but if you don't, then you could include it with your response.

Examples of how to respond to a customer inquiry or support email.

Worst case scenario -the customer complains and wants his  money back!

You receive this email from a customer:


 Dear Company...

Last week I ordered a video card to upgrade my computer. When I received it, I spent 2 hours trying to get it to fit into the mother board, following the instructions that came with the video card. I have not made any progress, and I wish to stop wasting my time and get a refund for this video card that does not fit. How do I return this video card for a refund?

John Doe


  --  how to respond, de-constructed  -- 

ACTION PURPOSE
Dear John address customer by name (VERY IMPORTANT)
I'm sorry to hear that the video card you received did not fit into your mother board. I've upgraded my PC a few times, and I know how frustrating it can be when the parts do not fit. empathize with the customer, show him your human side.
To receive a refund, please call us at
1-866-555-1122
to receive your RMA (Return Merchandize Authorization) number. Then follow the steps listed below:
  1. Write the RMA number on your invoice, and the preprinted return-shipping label. You'll find this with your original packaging. If you do not have this information any longer, just ask for it when you call, and we'll send out the new forms. You will need your RMA  in order to receive your refund.
  2. Affix the return-shipping label, and the RMA number to the shipping box.
  3. Send it back to us via UPS or FedEX.
Answer your customer question about how he can return his video card for a refund.
John, if you would still like to upgrade your video card, you can call our service team at:

1-866-555-1123

Our service rep will ask you a few questions about your computer, and provide a list of video cards that you can use as a compatible upgrade.  Because of the speed at which computers advance, it doesn't take long before parts are outdated. We can provide the correct parts for most computer types, even older PC's that need updating.

Offer some useful information that will help your customer solve his original problem. Upgrading his video card.
John, if you need any assistance, please contact me directly at my number, or email.

 

personal closing to the email
Your Name
1-866-555-1124 ext 555
youremail@yourcompany.com
specific information for the customer to contact you