Maximizing Customer Engagement with Cutting-Edge Digital Tools

Every change and every update you make in your business, you must do it with your customers in mind. Why? Because happy customers will choose your business over and over again. 

Now, different businesses have different ways of engaging their customers. But the fact that the rise of digital engagement in 2024 had the most significant impact on customer expectations tells you a lot. It tells you that you can’t exactly keep up with customer expectations without going digital. 

Wondering about your digital tool options? Let’s explore them together!

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Why customer engagement matters

If you think that keeping customers satisfied is far more difficult than it was ten years ago, you’re entirely correct. This is why engaging your customers today matters more than it did yesterday:

• Customer expectations are higher: Customers nowadays are used to being pampered. And if they have already received such treatment from a business, it’s hardly unlikely that they’ll settle for anything less. You know how, when you get used to a certain level of comfort, you never want to go without it? It’s just human nature. 
• Too much competition: Not to mention, customers nowadays have more choices than ever. As soon as they unlock their phones, they’re bombarded with ads. So, if you want to get on their good side, advertising your business as much as possible to attract them and keeping them engaged should be on your priority list. 
• Building loyalty: You should never stop trying to attract new customers. But you should also never stop working on retaining your existing ones. A local sandwich shop might not always attract new customers, but the loyal ones are enough to keep it thriving. 

Israr Khan, Marketing Head at Dulcet Gift Baskets: “We love welcoming new customers, but it’s the returning ones who drive our growth. Over 35% of our buyers come back, and that’s not by chance. We use personalized emails, thoughtful reminders, and surprise discounts to keep the experience warm and memorable. Loyalty doesn’t just happen; it’s built through meaningful engagement.”

Cutting-edge digital tools to maximize customer engagement

Like I said, there’s nothing like digital tools to help you keep your customers happy. And since they expect nothing less, let’s go over some of the digital tools that can help you achieve this. 

Social media engagement tools

You’re probably not surprised that we’re going to be talking about social media first. After all, social media is where most people turn for communication, entertainment, news, and many other things. 

But social media is also where many people first interact with a brand. They might have liked your photo or video, or they have simply stumbled upon your business name in the comments. So, what does this lead to? It might make them curious, which is enough at first. 

And while managing your social media account can feel like a second job, there are many tools available to help you do it while keeping your customers engaged. 

Here’s their secret:

• Analytics: Social media engagement tools are designed to help you understand what your customers are saying about your business. And when you’re aware of what they like and what they don’t, it’ll be much easier for you to tailor your content, products, and services to their interests. Rest assured, this will keep them coming back for more. 
• Taking care of your content: You don’t have to spend time making the perfect video of your offerings. Some tools can help you easily turn a video from text that you have once written. Not only that, but they’ll also allow you to schedule posts and later measure how well these posts are performing, so that you’ll know what’s working and what’s not. 

“If you’re having a hard time advertising your business, it might be simply because you still haven’t mastered social media, or don’t understand the impact it can have on customer engagement. Customers spend time on social media and appreciate it when you do the same, “ said Ryan Whitcher, CEO of Harmony Home Buyers

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Chatbots and AI assistants

The one time you can lock your customers into your brand is when they need help navigating your website or have questions about a purchase. Simply put, when they need to get in touch with your customer support. Now, the understanding is that no business can be available 24/7 for its customers, but chatbots and AI assistants are proving us wrong, Andrei Vasilescu, co-founder and CEO at DontPayFull. 

These tools work 24/7 to answer customers’ questions and solve their problems. No, they’re probably not as effective as humans, but they do possess the ability to learn about their customers through their purchase history. Plus, companies that use chatbots have stated that they have helped increase customer support satisfaction by 24%, meaning that these tools truly make a difference in keeping your customers engaged.

Nely Hayes, Marketing Manager at HEXO Electrical Testing, explained, “AI assistants can also handle multiple inquiries at once. This is incredibly helpful when you’re dealing with a lot of customers, because no customer will be left waiting for hours or, worse, days. Help is welcome at any time, but customers always prefer fast customer support.” 

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Fleet management tools

Now, you must be wondering why we’re talking about fleets when the whole “getting customers engaged” is happening right on their phones. Well, here’s the thing. If your customer support team is unable to provide an update about an order, chances are, it’s not even their fault. But regardless of whose fault it is, customers only rate the surface and not what’s below it. 

For the whole operation, from getting familiar with your products and finally placing orders, to getting them on time and running smoothly, you need to ensure that each of these processes is efficiently managed. This includes having an organized fleet system that will: 

• Allow your customers to track their orders: That’s right. Fleet management tools give your customers the possibility to track their orders in real-time. This means they can see their exact location and have an idea of when to expect them at their door. 
• Faster deliveries: This might sound obvious, but many orders are late due to sudden vehicle malfunctions. However, with a fleet management solution like Fleetio, you can predict such events and potentially prevent them from happening. This way, you’ll be one step closer to always getting your customers’ orders on time.
• Provide ETA: What’s even greater is that these tools don’t calculate the estimated arrival times based on the distance between the two locations only. They continuously update it, taking into account factors such as weather conditions and traffic.  

Incorporating fleet management tools means that you care more than just painting a picture of how great your business is on social media. Content is great for advertising, and it’s also effective in attracting new customers. However, your actions matter greatly when trying to retain existing ones. 

Email marketing automation tools

And finally, an article about customer engagement cannot overlook email marketing. Especially since email marketing is often overlooked, but it is very beneficial. 

“Email marketing tools can help you send personalized emails to your customers, such as offering them a discount voucher on their birthday or simply reminding them that their favorite products are back in stock. It’s all about reaching out in a way that no other business does, that is, not sending a generic message but a personalized one,” shared Leonidas Sfyris, CTO of Need a Fixer

Not only do these tools personalize your emails, but they can also provide insight into click-through rates and conversion rates. With access to such data, you can continuously improve your email marketing strategy to ensure it drives even better results. 

Keep customers engaged with digital tools.

“When a business doesn’t succeed, it’s because they weren’t able to attract enough customers and to retain their existing ones. A mistake that businesses often make is caring about numbers only, and not trying to innovate, thinking that their customers will stick around forever,” said Brandon Hardiman, Owner at Yellowhammer Home Buyers.

Ben Flynn, Marketing Manager at 88Vape, added, “The world going digital has taught us that there’s always room for improvement, and this is especially true when it comes to customer engagement. There are many tools available that have been designed with customers in mind, including social media tools, chatbots and AI assistants, email marketing tools, and, to our biggest surprise, fleet management tools. 

All of these cutting-edge digital tools can help you spark interest in your customers, encourage them to make a purchase, and ultimately keep them coming back. Plus, they make it easier than ever. 

Author Bio

Makedonka Micajkova is a freelance content writer and translator, always bringing creativity and originality to the table. Being multilingual with professional proficiency in English, German, and Spanish, it’s needless to say that languages are her biggest passion in life. She’s also a skilled communicator, thanks to her three years of experience as a sales representative. You can find her on LinkedIn.

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