ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Let’s kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with 2024 customer service trends. What caught my eye was the first trend (of eight), which was how social media customer care is driving growth.

Customer Service 162

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Care 162

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

Government 208

Government Customer Service B2B B2C 208

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. Florida Butcher Shop Installs Vending Machine to Serve Customers 24/7 by Retail Customer Experience.

Customer Service 379

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer retention 379

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

Government 196

Government Customer Service B2B B2C 196

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

Customer Service 176

Customer Service Advertising B2C Big data 176

ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. There really is something here for everyone – from small to large businesses and from B2C to B2B. That may not indicate true customer loyalty, but that level of satisfaction is a pretty good start!

Customer Service 183

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Experience 183

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The experience equation: Happy employees and customers accelerate growth by Vala Afshar. My Comment: Vala Afshar has seen this weekly roundup of the best customer service and CX articles a number of times.

Journey mapping 273

Journey mapping B2C Customer Service B2B 273

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 My Comment: Read the title again!

Customer Service 155

Customer Service B2B B2C Engineering 155

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. They want B2C-like experiences.

Brand ambassadors 176

Brand ambassadors B2C Customer Service B2B 176

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 365

Customer Service Chatbots B2C Consulting 365

ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. B2B Customer Experience Examples: Think Like A B2C by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) While B2B businesses are technically providing products and services to companies, they are selling to individual buyers who are consumers.

B2B 156

B2B Customer Service B2C Advertising 156

CCNG

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

But fundamentally, isn’t customer experience about building customer relationships one customer at a time? What role can your customer service organization play in helping to support the construction of strong customer relationships? IT DOESN’T MATTER…B2C OR B2B. We are all customers.

Personalization 195

Personalization CCNG Customer Service B2C 195

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. His appointment as the chief experience officer coincided with the company’s strategic rebranding to Bobby Jones Links, signifying a commitment to a culture that prioritizes both employee and customer experiences.

Customer Service 160

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Experience 160

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: If a post goes “viral” and brings a lot of attention to a company or brand, there is an opportunity for customer acquisition. Here are my top five picks from last week. Here’s how.

Customer Service 202

Customer Service B2C Customer retention B2B 202

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service. Effective customer service should contribute to a positive relationship between the organization and the customer. Beyond convenience, customer service should develop customers’ sense of belonging and recognition.

Customer Service 196

Customer Service B2C B2B SaaS 196

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways.

Customer Service 336

Customer Service Customer centricity Government Upselling 336

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond.

Customer Service 319

Customer Service B2B Journey mapping Chatbots 319

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This excellent article describes this type of customer perfectly: “These shoppers, characterized by zero patience, zero boundaries, and, crucially, zero loyalty, are challenging traditional definitions of customer loyalty.”

Customer Service 145

Customer Service B2C Feedback Marketing 145

Fonolo

JANUARY 8, 2020

There’s an interesting and high-stakes battle taking place right now in the world of customer service: What will be the dominant text-based channel for B2C communications? Since no channel is a clear winner, companies are, wisely, supporting multiple channels for delivering customer service.

B2C 101

B2C Contact Center Call Center Customer Service 101

BlueOcean

MARCH 24, 2022

When it comes to complex B2C customer care, the customer is anything but a faceless number in a sea of consumers. B2C brands had their worlds turned upside down by the pandemic, but what does complex customer care look like now things are leveling out? But that’s shifting—and fast. Modified Recruitment Strategy.

B2C 62

B2C Customer Care Schedule adherence outsourcing 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Some customers are willing to share everything with a brand, some refuse to share anything at all, and there are those that fall in between. Using customer data is an opportunity for brands to create an excellent customer experience, whether it is for preventing fraud, marketing, or enhancing personalization.

Personalization 162

Personalization Customer Experience B2C B2B 162

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. Driving accelerated, sustainable growth while delighting customers is a complex puzzle.

Customer Service 162

Customer Service Customer centricity B2C Government 162

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service B2C Customer retention Government 156

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. 3 Customer Experience Lessons Brands Can Learn From Amazon by Scott Clark.

Customer Service 196

Customer Service B2B B2C Personalization 196

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The customer experience really starts on the inside of an organization with the employee experience. 5 Smart Strategies That Help Avoid Losing Loyal Customers by Natalya Bucuy.

Customer Service 214

Customer Service Chatbots B2C B2B 214

ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Is Customer Service The Same As Customer Experience? My Comment: What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience? But times are changing.

Journey mapping 304

Journey mapping Customer Service B2C Big data 304

Fonolo

JANUARY 8, 2020

There’s an interesting and high-stakes battle taking place right now in the world of customer service: What will be the dominant text-based channel for B2C communications? Since no channel is a clear winner, companies are, wisely, supporting multiple channels for delivering customer service.

B2C 67

B2C Contact Center Call Center Customer Service 67

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

That’s why a high customer retention rate is an important goal for many businesses. Excellent customer service is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Customer retention supports long-term growth because it creates a loyal customer base. Why Does Customer Service Impact Retention?

Customer retention 173

Customer retention Customer Service B2C B2B 173

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.

B2B 108

B2B Customer Experience B2C SaaS 108

Callminer

MAY 11, 2020

Ultimately, disgruntled employees can even have a negative impact on the customer experience , as unhappy employees are less likely to go the extra mile to ensure that your customers are satisfied. Meet Our Panel of Customer Service & Customer Experience Managers: Anh Trinh. Take responsibility.

Management 273

Management Customer Experience Customer Service Coaching 273

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. PwC Leader: Why Retailers Must Balance Digital-driven Experiences With Human-led Interaction by Judy Mottl. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service B2C B2B SaaS 130

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 12 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Vanessa Brangwyn. How to Boost B2B Customer Experience on Your Website by Chris Christoff. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 213

Customer Service B2B B2C Call Center 213

Working Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2023

Improving the customer experience is essential for any company—not just for its reputation but also for its bottom line. According to Zendesk, 42% of B2C consumers will make more purchases from a business after receiving a “good customer service experience.”

B2C 97

B2C Customer Service Customer Experience outsourcing 97

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

Customer Service 225

Customer Service Customer centricity B2C B2B 225

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience is the way! Epikonic) What is the experience gap? The Ultimate Customer Experience by Josh Linkner. 7 Guidelines Starting Customer Experience by Christine Crandell.

Customer Service 241

Customer Service B2C B2B Contact Center 241

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways To ‘Innovate’ The Customer Experience by Sanjay Monga. Not that we should stop innovating our offerings, but the way we deliver them, which is the experience, is now the priority.

Customer Service 214

Customer Service B2C Call Center Government 214

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Tips for Getting Executive Buy-in on Your Customer Experience Strategy by Phil Britt. 5 Customer Experience Trends That Won’t Change (And Will Likely Accelerate…) by Michael Hinshaw.

Customer Service 214

Customer Service Construction B2C B2B 214