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Automated follow-ups for unresolved tickets

Purpose

1.1. Ensure timely resolution of customer support tickets by automating reminders and follow-ups for tickets that remain open or unresolved beyond a defined timeframe.
1.2. Reduce customer churn and enhance satisfaction by proactively communicating with customers whose issues have not been addressed quickly.
1.3. Free up staff time by minimizing manual tracking and chasing of unresolved support incidents.
1.4. Generate analytics for recurring support delays and improve internal processes for customer support teams in pet-friendly café settings.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Ticket remains in ‘Open’ or ‘Pending’ state beyond a configured SLA or time threshold (e.g., 24 or 48 hours).
2.2. Status change not detected within the allotted period.
2.3. Customer reply received but not answered within the target response window.
2.4. No staff notes or updates added to ticket after customer engagement.

Platform variants

3.1. Zendesk
• Feature: Trigger/Automations API—Create automated follow-up using “ticket.status” conditions; sample: status is “open” and “updated_at” > 48h.
3.2. Freshdesk
• Feature: Automations—Configure “Time trigger” for tickets >72hrs, execute email/SMS reminders using “Execute workflow.”
3.3. Intercom
• Feature: Inbox Bots—Configure auto-message if ticket not replied in 24h using “New Conversation” + “Last updated time” logic.
3.4. Salesforce Service Cloud
• Feature: Workflow Rules API—Set criteria via “Case: Status not closed in X hours,” trigger email alert.
3.5. HubSpot Service Hub
• Feature: Ticket Workflows—When property “Status” is “Open” after X hours, send follow-up email or escalate.
3.6. Jira Service Management
• Feature: Automation Rules API—Condition: “status=Waiting for support” & “updated” >36h; action: notify agent.
3.7. ServiceNow
• Feature: Flow Designer—Trigger on Incident State, time elapsed logic, “Notification” activity to assigned group.
3.8. Zoho Desk
• Feature: Time-based Automation—Set “Waiting on customer” >48h, trigger reminder to agent and auto-reply to customer.
3.9. Help Scout
• Feature: Workflows—Define rule: “If not updated in 24 hours, send custom reply.”
3.10. Kayako
• Feature: Automations—Condition: “conversation last updated” > X; action: send follow-up message.
3.11. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service
• Feature: SLA automation—Breach action: send notification, create escalation task.
3.12. Gorgias
• Feature: Rules engine—If ticket “open” and no update in 24h, trigger auto-email or Slack DM.
3.13. Slack
• Feature: Scheduled Reminders API—Configure bot DM to support agents if thread untouched >24h.
3.14. Twilio SMS
• Feature: Programmable Messaging—Auto-trigger SMS to staff or customer if ticket unresolved; sample endpoint: /Messages.
3.15. SendGrid
• Feature: Email API—Triggered mail for unresolved tickets, using dynamic templates (POST /mail/send).
3.16. Mailgun
• Feature: Event Webhooks—Send email if no status change webhook after threshold.
3.17. WhatsApp Business API
• Feature: Template Messaging—Auto-send a WhatsApp follow-up if no resolution in 48h via /messages endpoint.
3.18. Gmail API
• Feature: Label/Threads polling—Auto-send follow-up if last “Unresolved” label exceeds set hours.
3.19. Outlook/Office 365
• Feature: Microsoft Graph Mail API—Schedule reminder/auto-email if ticket flagged and unresolved.
3.20. Asana
• Feature: Rules—Trigger comment/@mention if ticket task overdue and incomplete.
3.21. Monday.com
• Feature: Automations—Rule: “If ticket status is not ‘Done’ after X days, notify team.”
3.22. Trello
• Feature: Butler Power-Up—Send alert or move card if ticket still in ‘Pending’ after X hours.
3.23. ClickUp
• Feature: Automations—If ticket task untouched, auto-assign or comment to responsible user.

Benefits

4.1. Accelerates issue resolution and improves customer satisfaction.
4.2. Ensures no tickets are unintentionally neglected, promoting accountability.
4.3. Reduces manual follow-up effort and streamlines support workflows.
4.4. Provides actionable insights on delays and team performance.
4.5. Enhances professionalism for animal cafes, driving loyalty and repeat business.

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