3386: Kinsta on Why 93% of Customers Still Prefer Human Support
Tech Talks Daily16 Aug 2025

3386: Kinsta on Why 93% of Customers Still Prefer Human Support

AI is finding its way into almost every corner of customer service, but is it really what customers want? According to Kinsta's recent survey, the answer is overwhelmingly no. An incredible 93 percent of respondents said they would rather speak to a human than an AI chatbot when they need support. Nearly half even said they would cancel a service if it relied solely on AI-driven support.

In this episode, Roger Williams, Community Manager at Kinsta, breaks down the story behind those numbers and explains why his team continues to invest heavily in human-first support. Kinsta has built its reputation on 24/7 access to real engineers who understand the complexities of WordPress hosting, resulting in a 98 percent customer satisfaction score and consistently high ratings on platforms like G2 and Trustpilot.

Roger shares how Kinsta blends human expertise with AI tools in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, the customer experience. He talks about the role empathy plays in building trust, the importance of empowering support staff to own conversations, and why support should be viewed as an opportunity to strengthen relationships rather than just a cost to be reduced.

We also discuss the growing perception that AI in support is more about saving money than improving service, how business leaders can avoid falling into that trap, and what the future of open web hosting could look like as AI capabilities mature. Whether you are in tech leadership, run a customer-facing team, or simply value a good support experience, this conversation offers insights that go beyond the AI hype and focus on what truly matters to customers.

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