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How do I prioritize Black Friday support tickets?

As a growing e-commerce business preparing for Black Friday, I'm struggling to manage the inevitable surge of customer support tickets efficiently. With limited staff and potentially thousands of inquiries, I need a strategic approach to prioritize and handle support requests without overwhelming my team or compromising customer satisfaction. How can I create a systematic method to triage and respond to support tickets during this high-stress period?
Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Founder & CEO

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TL;DR - Quick Answer

Implement a multi-tiered ticket prioritization system using urgency matrix, automated routing, predefined response templates, and staffing surge strategy. Categorize tickets by type (order issues, shipping, returns) and criticality to ensure fastest resolution for most impactful problems.

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Black Friday Support Ticket Prioritization Framework

Efficiently managing customer support during high-volume periods requires a strategic, data-driven approach that balances speed, accuracy, and customer experience.

Ticket Prioritization Matrix

Priority LevelResponse TimeTicket TypesAction
Critical0-30 minutesOrder cancellations, payment failures, order not receivedImmediate escalation
High1-2 hoursShipping delays, tracking issues, partial order problemsQuick resolution team
Medium4-6 hoursProduct inquiries, return requests, exchange questionsStandard processing
Low24 hoursGeneral feedback, future order questionsBatch processing

Implementation Strategies

1. Automated Ticket Routing

  • •Use AI-powered ticket classification
  • •Create keyword-based auto-routing rules
  • •Integrate machine learning for continuous improvement

2. Staff Surge Planning

  • •Cross-train team members from other departments
  • •Create flexible shift schedules
  • •Consider temporary remote support staff

3. Proactive Communication

  • •Update website with Black Friday FAQ
  • •Create status page for known shipping/order issues
  • •Use chatbots for initial triage

Performance Tracking Metrics

First Response
Average time to first reply
Resolution
Time to ticket closure
Satisfaction
Customer rating post-interaction
Volume
Tickets processed per hour

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Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Muhammed Tüfekyapan

Founder & CEO of Growth Suite

With over a decade of experience in e-commerce optimization, Muhammed founded Growth Suite to help Shopify merchants maximize their conversion rates through intelligent behavior tracking and personalized offers. His expertise in growth strategies and conversion optimization has helped thousands of online stores increase their revenue.

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