ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Understanding what gives your customers “gratification” will help you meet and exceed their expectations. Your Customer Experience Model Has a Problem—Your Employee Experience is the Solution by Janelle Dieken.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Gamification Customer Support Customer centricity 174

Interactions

MARCH 11, 2022

From customer experience and customer journey, to customer service and customer care, are they all talking about the same thing? Looking at the big picture, we know that all these terms have something to do with the relationship between a business and their customers. Customer journey.

Customer Experience 106

Customer Experience Customer Service Technology Contact Center 106

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If you don’t understand how they think about purchases and support, it’s time to learn. Our customer service and CX research confirm this. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 165

Customer Service Self service Personalization Marketing 165

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

Did you know 90% of Americans consider customer service as the key factor when deciding whether to do business with a company? If you’re a customer-focused organization, you need to prioritize customer service. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master.

Customer Service 349

Customer Service Scripts voip contact center solutions 349

CSM Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Customer service can go a very long way for a lot of businesses. It can often be the difference between getting someone to either purchase a service or product or return when they need more of it, or potentially costing the business the profit that could potentially be made.

Customer Care 52

Customer Care Customer Support Customer Service Personalization 52

Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

One of the pillars of holiday customer care in 2015 is omnichannel support. Retailers cannot have any downtime across channels, from phone support, to their website, email, live chat, or on social media. At Vcare, we help clients get more out of their customer care channels, especially during the holidays.

Customer Care 96

Customer Care Upselling Accountability Customer Support 96

BlueOcean

MARCH 19, 2024

On the Blue Ocean blog, we talk a lot about the process of sourcing a strategic partner for your outsourced customer care program. The Importance of a Smooth Transition in Your Outsourced Customer Care Transitioning your outsourced customer care program from one partner to another is a complex undertaking.

outsourcing 71

outsourcing Customer Care Best practices Management 71

CCNG

JUNE 14, 2023

Think about the very best customer experience that you have ever had with a brand. Now, I will share with you one of my best experiences… Once when I was preparing for a vacation, I spent many evenings searching the web for the best pricing for our airplane flights. Simply put, they created an emotional connection with me.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Airlines CCNG Chief Customer Officer 195

Blueship Call Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is a desirable concept. Outsourcing your customer service to an outside agent may drastically reduce overhead, saving you money, resources, and frequently a great deal of stress. We’ll go into great depth about outsourcing customer support in this post.

outsourcing 57

outsourcing Customer Care Average Handle Time Call Center 57

Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

For online retailers, customer service can be a huge differentiator, and a secret weapon for customer advocacy. At Vcare, creating amazing customer service experiences is all we do. For Care Specialists, it starts with their attitude toward creating a great experience.

Best practices 88

Best practices Customer Care Customer advocacy outsourcing 88

COPC

APRIL 1, 2024

The challenge of keeping pace with changing customer expectations looms large. Technological advancements, notably artificial intelligence (AI), fuel customer experience transformation. Companies worldwide are grappling with leveraging technology to enhance the overall customer experience (CX).

Customer Experience 89

Customer Experience Gamification Benchmark Chatbots 89

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

It’s almost a given that every company has some form of a customer service department. Even the smallest companies – with just one solo entrepreneur – will act as if they have a customer service department. Why do people reach out to the customer service department? based customer support rep.

Customer Service 458

Customer Service Feedback Wait times Customer Support 458

JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

Whether it’s comparing customer care vs. customer support or customer support vs. customer experience, all these terms are used interchangeably (and wrongly so). What is the Difference Between Customer Service and Customer Support? ” The short answer?

Customer Support 40

Customer Support Customer Service Average Handle Time Metrics 40

Fonolo

AUGUST 2, 2018

We deal with a lot of buzzwords and phrases that saturate the customer service industry, some of which have become a little bit tired. One in particular that we really detest here at Fonolo is “Delight your customer”. Personally, when I hear that phrase, I experience a range of emotions. Why Fuss Over Customer Care?

Customer Care 121

Customer Care Contact Center Benchmark Customer Service 121

CCNG

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Less than half of CX execs trust their company's ability to deliver great experiences. Here are over 100 customer experience stats and trends for you to discover. 99% of Customer Experience and Success leaders believe CEM has a positive impact on their business. Only 8% of their customers agreed.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Journey mapping Metrics Surveys 195

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. And caring is the foundation of trust and the preamble to loyalty.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Construction Contact Center Scripts 156

Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

There are a lot of outdated myths out there about outsourced customer care, and we’ve dispelled the biggest ones recently on the Vcare blog. Outside of the common misconceptions, though, we often get questions from clients and customer experience executives about the Pros and Cons of their outsourcing options.

Customer Care 89

Customer Care Wireless Telecommunications outsourcing 89

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: Too often an organization’s leadership believes the experience and service they provide a customer is better than it actually is.

Customer Service 243

Customer Service Customer Care Contact Center Customer Experience 243

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. ROI’s on the Prize: Twitter Links Social Customer Care and Willingness to Pay by Lia Winograd. Where Customer Service is Failing: Top Priorities For Your Contact Center [Research] by Sharpen.

Customer Service 318

Customer Service Customer Care Contact Center Customer Support 318

Fonolo

AUGUST 10, 2021

No matter how great your product or service is, the success of your contact center largely depends on the customer service you provide. Ultimately, if customers don’t have a good experience, they’re likely not going to call back. The Secret Sauce for Increasing Customer Happiness. Your best plan of action?

Contact Center 167

Contact Center Customer Service Agent burnout Customer Care 167

ProProfs Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Everyone says that customer support used to be easy. For an 18th century blacksmith, the questions and concerns from customers were pretty simple. At least it was obvious that customers would simply walk to the store whenever they needed support. . Customer support is not rocket science.

Customer Support 160

Customer Support Surveys Inbound sales Construction 160

Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

Customer service leaders come in all shapes and sizes. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. At Netomi, we deeply care about improving the customer experience.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Customer Service Consulting Consulting 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

Customer Service 247

Customer Service Chatbots Engineering Analytics 247

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Customer Experience Has Never Been More Vital by Samantha Paxson. Creating valuable content will help customers be interested in what you do and sell. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 194

Customer Service Surveys Customer Care Feedback 194

JivoChat

JULY 26, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, exceptional customer support is a must as businesses adjust to rising client demands. The evolution of customer support tools from traditional systems to cutting-edge AI-driven solutions has been transformative, enhancing proactive and seamless support experiences.

Customer Support 75

Customer Support Customer centricity Chatbots Analytics 75

Bill Quiseng

MAY 10, 2023

So I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of these 25 QUI QUOTES about customers and customer service. FIRST BEST First, be the best to your customers. When it comes to customers and customer service, don’t be just good. Deliver customer CARE consistently.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service B2C Customer Care Advertising 78

Blueship Call Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If your online business expands, you’ll want to guarantee the best customer support experience while maintaining the highest standards. Customer service representatives are crucial in developing the brand and solidifying relationships. Building a solid reputation is impossible without a satisfying experience.

Customer Care 40

Customer Care outsourcing Brand ambassadors Technical Support 40

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….

Customer Support 169

Customer Support Customer effort Self service Metrics 169

Blueship Call Center

JULY 7, 2023

Whether you like it or not, customers are the heartbeat of your business, therefore providing excellent outsourced customer care services is crucial to its success. Without consumers, a business cannot make a profit and has no reason to exist, even if it offers the greatest goods and services on the planet.

outsourcing 69

outsourcing Customer Service Customer Care Self service 69

CSM Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

In today’s digital-first world, customer service outsourcing to India stands as a strategic move for businesses seeking not just to thrive but to revolutionize their approach to customer support. This synergy enables businesses to access services that are at the forefront of customer support innovation.

outsourcing 40

outsourcing Customer Service Benchmark Customer Care 40

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. AI-driven chatbots are being deployed more and more within customer support functions, but web personalization extends beyond just automated bots. So, how is AI changing customer experience?

Customer Service 277

Customer Service Automotive Airlines Chatbots 277

Global Response

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With limited staff and resources, small businesses often struggle to provide high-quality customer support and stay focused on core business practices. This often leads to delayed response times, missed calls, and, ultimately, dissatisfied customers. As your business grows, the need for customer support will also increase.

Call Center 62

Call Center Customer Experience outsourcing Brand ambassadors 62

Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

We’re about to break down the six biggest myths in outsourced customer service for you. These are myths that have been propagated for decades - you’ve likely heard many of them before - and they apply to all industries, from Retail & Ecommerce, to Wireless & Telecommunications, to Health Care.

outsourcing 95

outsourcing Customer Service Customer Care Wireless 95

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune!

Customer Service 216

Customer Service Customer centricity Self service Customer Care 216

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read. How Nike Is Beating Brands Like Apple and Adidas at Twitter Customer Care by Christopher Heine.

Government 297

Government Customer Service Customer Care Personalization 297

Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

How can you promise such high satisfaction scores, first-touch resolution rates, and customer service cost reductions? We pair our strategic Customer Mirroring? process for hiring with an in-depth training and on-boarding process for newly hired customer care specialists. What Should The Hiring Process Look Like?

Customer Care 52

Customer Care outsourcing Education Feedback 52

ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Every single company in the world wishes to offer delightful customer service. . But, a lot of companies don’t have a plan in place when things go wrong during the customer service process. This is one of the biggest examples to date that emphasizes on the importance of customer service recovery. .

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Feedback Surveys Customer Support 146