ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Daniel Bakst who explains why competitive benchmarking is key to better serving your customer base. – Shep Hyken. Contextualizing your brand’s place amongst competitors in the industry you encompass is vital to creating a leading Customer Experience.

Benchmark 217

Benchmark Customer centricity Customer retention Customer Experience 217

CCNG

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There are five key performance indicators you should track to make sure your contact center operations are aligned with customer expectations. There are myriad metrics and indicators that an organization can monitor to measure contact center performance. Lowering AHT lowers the cost to serve and increases agent availability.

Metrics 195

Metrics Contact Center Average Handle Time Surveys 195

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

Abandon rate 236

Abandon rate Journey mapping Average Handle Time Customer centricity 236

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jarrin Howard who writes about how predictive analytics can enhance customer relations. – Shep Hyken. These are common examples of sites using predictive analytics catering to individual customer preferences. Segmenting Customers. Personalizing Content.

Analytics 168

Analytics Upselling Banking CRM 168

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I am surprised daily about how many organizations can’t articulate how their improvement in various experience measures, like Net Promoter Score® , will benefit the organization. This connection is essential to understand to create a winning customer strategy. . The same is true for customer data.

Customer Experience 416

Customer Experience Consulting Consulting Metrics 416

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast. Element #3: Clear.

Customer Support 168

Customer Support Customer effort Self service Metrics 168

ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2017

This week we feature an article by Bikash Mohanty about how important customer experience metrics are to your business. Companies that track and measure their customer service have a competitive advantage. So, what are the most-necessary Customer Experience metrics your Business should keep tabs on? Shep Hyken.

Metrics 227

Metrics Customer effort Customer Experience Surveys 227

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Jeff Dahms, writes about one of the most important parts of the customer relationship, authenticity. Being authentic is required by all of us in order to deliver an Amazing customer experience. You have a program in place to track Voice of the Customer data.

Customer Service 197

Customer Service Scripts Feedback Personalization 197

Callminer

JANUARY 3, 2022

There are many ways to measure customer satisfaction. Read this blog to learn about the most common measurement types and how they impact your brand.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Nogol Tardugno who tells us how to get our contact center interactive voice response (IVR) to deliver the best customer experience. Any reports of the death of interactive voice response (IVR) as a customer service channel have been greatly exaggerated. Get Straight to the Point.

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Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Self service Contact Center 232

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2019

This week we feature an article by Chanice Henry who writes about the importance of listening and understanding your customers in order to give them the experience they want. Wish to inspire a step-change in how customers interact with your brand digitally ?

Technology 214

Technology Marketing Metrics Surveys 214

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. According to Forbes , Businesses are losing $62 billion per year through poor customer service.

Customer Service 201

Customer Service Multi-channel support Customer Experience Personalization 201

Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Which customer service blog posts helped to shape the last decade for you? . When we look back at the customer support industry in 2010, we see a very different beast to the one we work in today. Here, we cover the 20 best customer service blogs and influencers to follow in 2020. Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Call Center 136

ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2017

This week we feature an article by Martha Brooke who writes about how to execute a customer satisfaction survey that gives you the data you need. So last fall, two of my analysts and I set out to measure the quality of those point-of-purchase surveys ( Point-of-Purchase Survey Study ). Or, is this just PR spin?

Surveys 202

Surveys Automotive Advertising Enterprise 202

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

Customer Service 226

Customer Service Contact Center Technology Big data 226

ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Create the Authentic Relationships Customers Crave by Ed Hallen (Fast Company) In a world of infinite choices, customers remember brands that provide genuine, trustworthy, and authentic experiences.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Self service Customer Experience Surveys 161

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 16, 2023

I’ve followed the American Customer Satisfaction Institute (ACSI) results since I started Beyond Philosophy in 2002. When you consider all the resources organizations and individuals have put into customer experience and the voice of the customer, I wonder… was it worth it? So, how can this be? Guess what?

Technology 221

Technology Marketing Self service Customer Experience 221

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! by Reuben Yonatan (Fast Company) Customer service (CS) and customer experience (CX) are the two faces of the same coin and go hand in hand with each other.

Customer Service 151

Customer Service Gamification Customer retention Customer Experience 151

Enghouse Interactive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Trends and Realities of Successful Organizations (Blog Series). Contact centers, using AI and UCaaS, drive better customer service perceptions, agent performance and improve overall outcomes . Blog #3 of 4: Customer-facing agents. Back office support. Subject matter experts. Accessible NOW! planned, 46.5% planned, 52.9%

Self service 66

Self service Contact Center Chatbots Average Handle Time 66

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gary Anderson who explains why the customer experience creates customer loyalty and generates repeat business. – Shep Hyken. The customer experience you provide will set you apart from the competition. With the rise of eCommerce, customers have more choices than ever before.

Advertising 198

Advertising Surveys Feedback Sales 198

Enghouse Interactive

JANUARY 27, 2021

Trends and Realities of Successful Organizations (Blog Series). Video outperforms all other communications methods when agents and customers need to quickly resolve an issue. This blog will provide some insight into the benefits that can be extracted from video along with how. Blog #2 of 4: It’s NOT just another channel.

Contact Center 92

Contact Center Technology Customer centricity Analytics 92

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 6, 2019

When I started Beyond Philosophy back in 2002, I could ascertain whether a company was customer-focused or not right away. I wondered how I did that. This answer became my second book, Revolutionize Your Customer Experience , which explores how the culture of a company reflects how customer-centric the organization is.

Customer centricity 427

Customer centricity Airlines Consulting Consulting 427

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To drive business, attract new clients, and retain existing ones, financial institutions must invest in improving their customer experience. Enhancing your customer experience is important not just because it will increase customer loyalty and satisfaction but because customers also expect it.

Customer Experience 76

Customer Experience Brand ambassadors Self service Chatbots 76

Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 21, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #4 of 4 The MORE you know. How AI-Enabled Super-Agents Improve CX. As we saw in yesterday’s webinar, both enhancing the Customer Experience (CX) and understanding the Voice of the Customer (VoC) are inextricably linked… for the better. The more YOU KNOW. .

Self service 76

Self service Contact Center Benchmark Chatbots 76

Call Experts

DECEMBER 29, 2021

At Call Experts, we are dedicated to providing supportive content every week through our contact center blogs. Because contact center blogs can be an essential tool for understanding services from a company and what it might be like as their customer. . Employee absenteeism is a measure of how often an employee misses work.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Morale Government Healthcare 52

Enghouse Interactive

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blog Series #1 of 4: New decade! Anything that dramatically or fundamentally changes how agents and staff do things, has been proven to lead to failure, more often than not *. Anything that dramatically or fundamentally changes how agents and staff do things, has been proven to lead to failure, more often than not *.

Contact Center 60

Contact Center Scripts Cloud contact Technology 60

ProProfs Blog

MARCH 18, 2020

When you read these, it doesn’t seem too difficult to estimate customers’ satisfaction level, right? What if you need more constructive feedback to make things better for your customers? Well, you have to understand how to measure customer satisfaction by expressing it in meaningful, comparable, and unbiased numbers.

Surveys 145

Surveys Metrics Feedback Best practices 145

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

If you want your brand to stand head and shoulders above the competition, developing an unbeatable customer experience is essential. However, consistently achieving customer satisfaction across all aspects of your business is a considerable challenge. What is a customer experience (CX) program? of the changes you propose.

Customer Experience 86

Customer Experience Journey mapping Surveys Feedback 86

GetFeedback

JULY 14, 2018

A blog survey is simple but powerful way to learn more about your audience. With just a few questions, you can measure reader satisfaction, promote new content, and convert more blog traffic. Here are step-by-step instructions on launching an awesome blog survey in under 30 minutes. Building a Blog Survey.

Surveys 74

Surveys Feedback Best practices Metrics 74

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Wait times 89

Wait times Feedback CRM Surveys 89

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 167

Customer Service Customer retention SaaS Best practices 167

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

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Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 105

ChurnZero

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Top 10 Blog Posts from 2020. 9 Well-Meaning Yet Harmful Phrases to Avoid with Customers. This article is a roundup of the not-so-obvious phrases you should avoid saying to a customer no matter how well-intentioned or deserved. Customer Success Operations 101: Drive Productivity with Purpose, People, and Process.

SaaS 98

SaaS Chief Customer Officer Upselling Metrics 98

Nicereply

JULY 31, 2023

A customer satisfaction survey – the easiest way to get feedback from your customers. Customer feedback fuels the engine of any business. When you know what customers think about your product and your service, you’re able to plan strategically and make smart bets. Use clear and concise language 2.

Surveys 98

Surveys Feedback Customer Support Wireless 98

Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Customer satisfaction is not just a feel-good metric; it’s a tangible indicator of how well your products, services, and interactions resonate with your audience. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of measuring customer satisfaction and delve into key metrics that provide valuable insights.

Metrics 59

Metrics Customer centricity Customer effort Customer retention 59

Lumoa

JANUARY 5, 2023

Let’s face it – measuring customer satisfaction is no easy feat. It’s crucial to understand what your customers are thinking, but it can often be difficult to pin down the specifics of their opinions and experiences with your business. Why Is It Important to Measure Customer Satisfaction?

Feedback 83

Feedback Surveys Metrics Customer Experience 83

Call Design

JULY 6, 2021

It provides the necessary contact point for customers to connect with brands, whether that be troubleshooting, simple questions or administrative needs. Here’s a list of 10 key metrics that can be used by contact centre managers to ensure the delivery of both strong customer experiences and financial performance through workforce efficiency.

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Metrics Average Handle Time Schedule adherence Calibration 148