ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? Here are my top five picks from last week. by Athina Mallis.

Customer Service 245

Customer Service Customer Care Contact Center Customer Experience 245

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Why Customer Experience Has Never Been More Vital by Samantha Paxson. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 196

Customer Service Surveys Customer Care Feedback 196

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: After doing this “Top Five” for all these years, I realized none of my articles have ever been featured.

Customer Service 198

Customer Service Chatbots Consulting Consulting 198

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? The entire landscape of customer service and support is changing.

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care B2B 146

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

This week we feature an article by Ashwini Dave , a digital marketing expert at Acquire. She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. But, in the meantime, what happens to customer service? Customer Service.

Customer Experience 271

Customer Experience Customer Service Chatbots Upselling 271

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How good is your company’s internal customer experience? The concept of internal customer service is really that simple.

Airlines 240

Airlines Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 240

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 4 Tips for Delivering a Richer Customer Experience by Tara Sporrer.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Chatbots Multichannel Customer Care 174

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Top 5 Tips to Improve Social Customer Service by Kristina Knight. Customer service training doesn’t cost, it pays.

Customer Service 205

Customer Service Self service Chatbots CRM 205

BlueOcean

JULY 12, 2018

The only constant in the customer care world is change, and if you don’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. That’s why we’ve compiled these must-read articles to keep you updated and give you some food for thought as you think about the future of your outsourced customer care. The Role of Chatbots in Customer Care. “

Customer Care 74

Customer Care outsourcing Chatbots Contact Center 74

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ian Moyse who writes about how important it is to examine the customer journey you are providing. You must deliver a consistent, convenient and frictionless experience. – Shep Hyken. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Big data Technology Chatbots 260

ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Three Important Considerations for Customer Service Surveys by Paul Selby. Do you want happier customers?

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Self service Surveys Scripts 135

CCNG

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Customers are less patient, and robust technology that meets both employee and customer needs isn’t being implemented fast enough and efficiently enough to reduce the anxiety. The drive toward self-service is a reality and with good reason, as customers want self-service. This can add another 30 to 45 seconds to the call.

Management 195

Management Average Handle Time Self service First call resolution 195

ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Manuel Grenacher, writes about how using bots can help manage and improve the customer experience. Used properly, I believe bots can be an customer service excellent tool. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

Customer Experience 229

Customer Experience Airlines Chatbots Personalization 229

Playvox

APRIL 21, 2023

No matter where your customers get service, they’ll expect outstanding customer experience (CX), so you’ll have to be ready. Make sure your contact center is set up for digital success behind the scenes so that you can provide the experiences your customers demand. What Is Omnichannel Customer Experience?

Customer Experience 95

Customer Experience Contact Center Self service Multichannel 95

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

This week we feature an article by Pratik Salia, a CX professional and Assistant General Manager at Knowmax. He discusses why first call resolution is important and what companies can do to resolve their customers’ queries in the first call. As the means of customer support are evolving, so is the significance of FCR.

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First call resolution Management Chatbots Self service 200

COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the customer experience (CX) industry, offering businesses new opportunities to enhance their operations. So, let’s embark on this AI-powered journey together and unlock the true potential of customer experience. Nexcom A/S and COPC Inc.

Customer Experience 114

Customer Experience Analytics Technology Average Handle Time 114

Avaya

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Sheila McGee-Smith is a leading communications industry analyst and strategic consultant with a proven track record in new product development, competitive assessment, market research, and sales strategies for customer care solutions and services. The post Why Artificial Intelligence Now—and Why in Customer Care?

Customer Care 94

Customer Care Government Contact Center Healthcare 94

COPC

OCTOBER 26, 2023

AI is advancing rapidly and will have a revolutionary impact on customer experience. The potential of AI to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and foster efficiency is undeniable. This article explores the inner workings of AI assistants, showcasing their ability to provide direct answers to customer inquiries.

Technology 77

Technology Customer Experience APIs Consulting 77

ConvergeOne

AUGUST 31, 2021

2020 raised the bar on customer experience across the board. In response to the changed landscape, utilities have pivoted to provide more personalized service, helping customers use energy more efficiently while providing access to more services virtually. Utilities, Customer Care, and AI.

Customer Care 61

Customer Care Personalization Finance Chatbots 61

Global Response

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This often leads to delayed response times, missed calls, and, ultimately, dissatisfied customers. In this article, we’ll explore why you need call center services, how they will benefit your business, and how to choose the right one. Call centers provide 24/7 access to trained professionals specializing in customer care.

Call Center 62

Call Center Customer Experience outsourcing Brand ambassadors 62

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How Enterprise Chatbots Platforms Will Change Customer Service by Murray Newlands. NPS, CSAT or Customer Effort?

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Chatbots Government Customer centricity 76

CCNG

MAY 10, 2023

You encountered a chatbot that was clueless about what you were inquiring about, one that couldn’t refer you to a “live person” because they weren’t available. Bad customer service is our new normal? Instead of cutting back on service, organizations should be investing in their customer experiences. Nope, not on my watch.

Customer Service 195

Customer Service CCNG Journey mapping Consulting 195

CSM Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

Customer experience (CX) in healthcare is how patients perceive their interactions with healthcare providers. A positive approach to improve customer experience assures the company’s growth in terms of revenue and building brand loyalty. This blog discusses six ways to improve customer experience in healthcare.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Customer Experience Chatbots Consulting 52

Comm100

MARCH 7, 2019

Chatbots have quickly moved from lofty vision to technological reality. In fact, 61% of consumers think that chatbots are the future of customer service. However, as chatbot technology has advanced and become more nuanced, gaps still remain between the promise of value and its actual delivery. Reserve my seat.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Scripts Technology Benchmark 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s “Top Five” list with an article that will make you smile.

Customer Service 55

Customer Service Chatbots Consulting Consulting 55

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This week we feature an article by Lindsay Tjepkema who shares how people are using AI strategies and the impact they are having on the world of CX. – Shep Hyken. Self-learning machines can improve your website visitors’ personalized experience in a multitude of ways. So, how is AI changing customer experience?

Customer Service 277

Customer Service Automotive Chatbots Airlines 277

Comm100

JANUARY 13, 2022

The origins of customer experience (CX) can be traced back as far as 1990, and arguably even further. Since then, its role in customer service and support has constantly evolved and strengthened as organizations of all industries see proof of how CX excellence improves the bottom line. Build a single source of truth.

Customer Experience 65

Customer Experience Chatbots Personalization Interactive Voice Response 65

NobelBiz

JANUARY 10, 2021

Mobility, flexibility, automation… the development of chatbots is the inevitable result of a ten-year technological convergence that has swept across all companies and contact centers. The chatbot, as a conversational robot embedded into a messaging app, enables the creation of a new communication experience with users.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Contact Center Virtual Agent Scripts 52

Comm100

MARCH 7, 2019

Chatbots have quickly moved from lofty vision to technological reality. In fact, 61% of consumers think that chatbots are the future of customer service. However, as chatbot technology has advanced and become more nuanced, gaps still remain between the promise of value and its actual delivery. Reserve my seat.

Chatbots 40

Chatbots Scripts Technology Benchmark 40

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 239

Abandon rate Journey mapping Average Handle Time Customer centricity 239

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This week we feature an article by Riley Panko, a Senior Content Developer & Marketer at Clutch. In the age of chatbots, contact forms, and phone menus, consumers still seek human interaction when communicating with a business and will grow frustrated if that interaction is delayed or not allowed.

B2B 329

B2B Answering services Chatbots Surveys 329

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? The entire landscape of customer service and support is changing.

Customer Service 42

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care B2B 42

Global Response

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And by increasing customer retention by a mere 5%, companies raise their profits between 25% and 95%. Improving your customer service sets your company apart from competitors and improves your bottom line. Understanding customer service excellence The first step is to truly understand what makes excellent customer service.

Call Center 62

Call Center Customer Service outsourcing CRM 62

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This week we feature an article by Christopher Connolly who shares fascinating information about enterprise-grade assistive AI and how it can help make customer support more effective. AI has come a long way in recognizing the content – and context – of customers’ requests and questions. – Shep Hyken.

Enterprise 218

Enterprise Engineering APIs contact center solutions 218

Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

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. Can I Work a Customer Service Job from Home? Adrian Swinscoe.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Customer Service Consulting Consulting 98

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Five Musts For Delivering ‘Legendary’ Customer Care On Social Channels by Andrew Kokes.

Customer Service 34

Customer Service Customer Care Chatbots Personalization 34

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gemma Baker who writes about how the customer service world has changed with the development of digital communication channels. – Shep Hyken. It is no secret that customers are turning towards digital communication channels when contacting organizations. Human vs Bot.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Chatbots Advertising Technology 189