ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2019

This week we feature an article by Anand Srinivasan who writes about how important it is to have a properly trained customer service team to ensure business success. – Shep Hyken. Customer service is one of the primary drivers of growth in many organizations. Traits that define a great customer service rep.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2018

These five common revenue leaks, many of which are related to those top concerns, are directly impacted by enterprise-wide communication practices. Impact: Employees with an emotional connection to their work are more productive. They had greater employee engagement and more loyal customers.

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Airlines Morale Benchmark Marketing 205

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! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past. It’s not a department.

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Customer Service Gamification Customer retention Customer Experience 153

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin. Consider the opening stats.

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CustomerSuccessBox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a lot of growth in the Customer Success space, which means there’s now even more content out there on the web for you to research, consume and rely on. Let’s look at the top customer success blogs. As well as their actionable customer success platform they provide a widely respected blog.

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SaaS Customer centricity B2B Best practices 64

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.

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CustomerSuccessBox

MAY 18, 2022

So has the customer success industry and the content around the space! Searching for blogs in the arena is getting accessible slowly and it’s time you leverage the essential knowledge these blogs have to offer, to flourish! Here is the list of 10 Customer Success blogs to follow and save in your digital library in 2022!

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SaaS Upselling Education Customer retention 52

Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 21, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #4 of 4 The MORE you know. 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. Customers now expect: Their time be valued. The more YOU KNOW. .

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Self service Contact Center Benchmark Chatbots 76

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. 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. I wondered how I did that.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. My Comment: Let’s start this week with a list of customer retention strategies.

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Customer Service Customer retention Customer centricity Education 232

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enterprise businesses can now use their critical product usage data from Pendo and Mixpanel in their Totango experience to design optimal customer journeys, improving product adoption and customer retention. What is Pendo? What is Mixpanel?

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Enterprise Finance SaaS Analytics 91

Totango

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

we’re accelerating the motion to customer success-led growth by introducing two new partnerships and nine technology integrations into the Totango software and ecosystem. And, that growth comes from consistently and quickly delivering customer value. Announced during our flagship event, Totango Live!

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Enterprise Education Best practices Customer retention 113

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. The impact of bilingual support on the customer experience cannot be understated. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? And what about offshore?

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd.

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Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Consulting 251

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.

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Metrics Customer centricity Customer effort Customer retention 59

SharpenCX

MAY 31, 2023

In the evolving world of customer service, contact centers play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction. However, call center agent retention continues to be a challenge for many organizations. High turnover rates not only lead to increased recruitment costs but also impact the overall customer experience.

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teleopti

DECEMBER 13, 2018

What are some of the key trends that will mold business and customer service operations in 2019? Dick Bucci of Pelorus Associates, a market research, consulting, and marketing communications firm that specializes in the contact center industry, dives into 5 trends impacting customer service and which companies need to stay on top of.

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Customer Service Banking Contact Center Self service 48

Nicereply

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Discover great customer retention tools and empower customer satisfaction. Losing customers is something that every business fears. Considering that the SaaS industry is a competitive one, customer retention is crucial. What is Customer Retention? Why is Customer Retention Critical for SaaS?

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Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business. These issues can cause burnout and reduce efficiency, negatively affecting customer service outcomes.

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Nicereply

APRIL 27, 2022

To understand CXM and its importance, brands must first absorb the impact good (or bad) customer experience has on their customers and reputation. What is customer experience management (CXM)? Customer Experience is how a customer feels about your brand. The Benefits of CXM.

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ChurnZero

MAY 6, 2022

He also discusses how the market’s perception of net revenue retention has shifted over the last decade and what companies can do to increase this red-hot metric. B2B products must impact ROI. “If If your product or service can have an impact on ROI, that’s what you really need to do. You have to get your customers now.

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B2B B2C SaaS Metrics 98

OctopusTech

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Combining interactive features, graphic design, and visual communication can boost company identification and have a big impact on user engagement. In this blog post, we’ll examine how creative website design affects branding, highlighting the significance of user experience, visual content, and captivating imagery.

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Global Response

AUGUST 7, 2023

There’s no business out there who doesn’t want to improve their customer retention and CLV. The secret weapon to improving customer retention and CLV? First, customer retention rates are always measured based on a specific timeframe, typically monthly, quarterly or annually. Your call center.

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Jon Arnold

JULY 1, 2022

Legacy technology and processes impact employee retention , NICE blog, June 29 How do you evaluate UC applications for frontline workers? TechTarget, June 23 3 use cases highlight AI and speech recognition evolution , TechTarget, June 16 3 Building Blocks for a Greater Customer Experience , No Jitter, June 7.

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Technology Customer Experience Contact Center 65

Totango

JULY 8, 2022

But in fact, you should be investing now more than ever in customer success. In order to protect your core business, which is your current customer base, you need to be making the necessary changes to keep up with delivery and communication of value to your customers. It’s time to “shift right.”. How to Shift Right .

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CRM Customer retention Self service Best practices 103

Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Just like a puppy isn’t only for the pandemic, customer service insights aren’t only for Customer Service Week. This week of celebrating customer service professionals and successful customer service experiences should just be the beginning of a renewed focus on your own customer service and CX strategies.

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Customer Service Virtual Agent Chatbots Self service 105

Totango

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Delivering a satisfying B2B customer experience is key to staying competitive in today’s SaaS market. Here, we’ll outline a strategic roadmap to developing a winning B2B customer experience strategy. First, we’ll take a look at what B2B customer experience is and why it’s an important priority.

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B2B Customer Experience B2C SaaS 107

Totango

AUGUST 2, 2022

The role of a Customer Success Manager (CSM) is always important but it is especially critical during an economic downturn. As a CSM, you know your customers better than anyone. Let’s take a look at how you, as a CSM, can make an impact right now. . 3 Ways CSMs Impact Revenue and Growth.

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Upselling Enterprise Management 78

Lumoa

MARCH 3, 2023

The past few years have witnessed a substantial increase in attention and investment in customer experience (CX) across various industries, including the financial services sector. How does a company remain committed to providing first-rate customer service in an economic downturn?

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Nicereply

MARCH 23, 2023

Customer retention is an important topic for all departments to understand. Typically the onus to renew a customer is on account or success managers, but all aspects of the customer journey contribute to retention. With different customer personas, business models, products, etc.,

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Customer retention B2B B2C Benchmark 52

Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Delivering an exceptional customer experience (CX) isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a strategic imperative. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the crucial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that define CX success and show you how to leverage them for maximum impact. Essential CX Metrics for Success 1.

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Metrics Customer Experience Customer retention Customer effort 59

Global Response

JULY 28, 2023

Many companies focus primarily on customer acquisition, sometimes at the cost of customer retention. After all, the more customers, the better, right? For example, recent data shows that 92% of customers will switch companies after just three—or fewer—bad experiences.

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Customer retention Contact Center outsourcing Feedback 62

Totango

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Merging sales and customer success (CS) is a delicate art that is often challenging but necessary for driving business results and creating a frictionless customer journey. While it may still be too early to measure the full impact of this strategy, the early indicators are encouraging.

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Sales Enterprise Best practices Metrics 89

Totango

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The unpredictability of an economic downturn, such as the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, can introduce uncertainty into the relationship between you and your customer. Sudden and unexpected external forces beyond the control of either of you can also lead to unanticipated customer behavior. Establishing Customer Status and Goals.

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Customer retention Enterprise Best practices Metrics 118

ChurnZero

MAY 3, 2022

Whether you’re building your expertise in cooking, crocheting, coding, or Customer Success, YouTube is now the place to level up. Let’s explore five of the best Customer Success YouTube channels for learning how to fight churn, understand industry trends, and position yourself for professional success in CS. 1: SuccessHACKER.

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Journey mapping Customer centricity SaaS Education 98

Nicereply

JUNE 20, 2023

Recruiting a customer experience talent is always a challenge. If a hiring mistake is made, the impact on the team, and company, can mean delays in projects, reduced morale, or at worst a disruptive pivot of a team. Likewise, you need to understand individual candidates’ CX experience.

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CustomerSuccessBox

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We will be discussing all Net Revenue Retention in this blog. What is Net Revenue Retention? Customers are unsteady, they sometimes run off to your competitors. But SaaS leaders know the importance of Net Revenue Retention and tracking it. NRR is the most widely used customer success metric.

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