ProProfs Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

For every $1 you invest in customer experience through help desk and similar platforms, you can reap a return on investment of $3. So it makes sense to leverage on a support desk software to grow your customer experience. After all, you cannot afford bad customer service. 1 For Effective Ticket Management.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2019

As a reader of Shep’s blog, I’ll assume you know you’re in the people business. In fact, you probably spend time trying to inspire people (yourself and team members) to serve and create loyalty-building experiences for other people (customers). How have leaders at Airbnb crafted a 21 st -century customer experience?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2019

who argues that digital transformation is bringing customer experience to an entirely different level. Communities were smaller, shopping was local, and technology wasn’t there to either help or confuse the customer. However, I would argue that digital transformation is bringing customer experience to an entirely different level.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 7, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Swati Kungwani, writes about the value of customer complaints to a business. Customer behavior is becoming more dynamic. According to the reports, “It is in the hands of the companies to prevent 85% of the customer churn caused due to futile poor service.”.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2019

This week we feature an article by Agi Marx who shares 3 ways to close the customer feedback loop to prevent churn and increase revenue. – Shep Hyken. What is the customer feedback loop? Customer feedback loop is the practice of responding to customers meaningfully when they leave feedback.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2019

This week we feature an article by Costi Teleman who writes about the importance of excellent customer support and what to look for when outsourcing your support team. Your business may have the best products and services in the industry, but without effective customer support, consumers would likely not care about your brand.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2019

Customer experience comes first. The pricing process is a crucial element in building a successful shopping journey. It is something the buyer looks back at to understand if the whole relationship, or customer experience, was worth it. Customers choose retailers with optimal prices. Definitely, no.

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ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

9 tips to get your CSMs to adopt Customer Success software Have you ever worked at a company where the Customer Success team had to beg for its own tools? I have a few tips to help you drive customer success software adoption that sticks. That’s okay. So how do we overcome this?

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CustomerSuccessBox

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It is strange how something written specifically for aspiring writers, ends up being applicable to all of us in the Customer Success world. Mia’s company uses CustomerSuccessBox- a customer success software whereas Sebastian’s company is still far away from deploying any Customer Success software.

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ClientSuccess

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As a customer success department manager or leader, you’re constantly looking for new tools and solutions to help your team reach the highest output possible. Here are some considerations to take into account when looking for a new customer success platform: 1. So, how are you supposed to choose?? Ready to get started?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2019

When trust is lacking, the team won’t be as successful because the blindfolded person might be too suspicious and timid to move. Communicating clearly and effectively is key when working with customers. Clarity will help your team minimize confusion and assist customers fast and more successfully. for in-person customer service.

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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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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Jaime Scott, writes about how engagement is crucial to delivering an excellent customer service experience. Remember that engaged employees work harder, care more about the company, the people they work with and ultimately care more about the customer. – Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Ian Landsman writes about the importance of training and preparing customer service representatives to interact with customers. I agree that every employee should go through customer service training, and it should be ongoing. Shep Hyken.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 9, 2020

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. You can see this is the case by taking a look at the Google search trends for “Customer Success” and “Customer Experience” over time.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 19, 2018

I really like anything that can offer convenience for our customers. – Shep Hyken. From lower shipping costs to a better customer experience, parcel lockers can offer big benefits for retailers. The customer then goes to the parcel locker station and enters or scans the code. Enhancing the Customer Experience.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 29, 2018

This week we feature an article by Laura Bourne who shares four important factors that can help you achieve success and avoid customer service problems. – Shep Hyken. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning. There is no denying that loyal customers are the bread and butter of an organization.

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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. Role of Customer Success Manager in a SaaS Company. Intercom Blog.

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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

Totango

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we kick off 2024, it’s time to reflect on the past year and look forward to what the future holds for customer success. It’s been an exciting journey, marked by significant milestones and a ceaseless effort to support our customers in achieving their goals.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Steven Macdonald, shares the results of a study examining how companies around the world respond to customer service requests. The results from the study revealed an alarming picture of how companies ignore some of the most fundamental best practices in customer service.

Customer Service 221

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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? Push for change actively.

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CCNG

APRIL 13, 2021

Before 2005, the vast majority of contact center software was On-Premise based and highly fragmented. These organizations are now seeing significant success and growth from Cloud-based services and this growth is expected to continue in the future. Cloud-based software offers significant benefits over On-Premise solutions.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tom Buiocchi who writes about the importance of the “behind the scenes” work facilities managers do in order to enhance the customer experience. When you think about how to provide excellent customer service, chances are facilities management might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Vince Jeffs, examines the hot topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and it’s impact on the customer experience. This not only drives increased revenue but also provides unexpected value to the customer. Successful companies rarely destroy jobs.

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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. Check out this post to see if you’re inadvertently sending subliminal negativity to your customers.

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SaaS Chief Customer Officer Upselling Metrics 98

ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Benny Tjia shares lessons learned from the hospitality industry about creating a customer focused culture. It was roughly about three years ago when I started developing Bornevia, a customer service help desk software, along with my team. Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Boaz Amidor, shares four techniques that have striking, measurable results when it comes to the efficiency of the Customer Support Program of companies providing online and mobile customer support. Customer support is just like this. Shep Hyken.

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Totango

OCTOBER 18, 2023

G2, the software industry’s largest and most trusted marketplace, unveiled its 2023 fall report, and Totango earned a staggering 49 badges, including 31 category leader badges. Totango accelerates revenue retention and customer growth Last month at Totango Live! , customer health). “Our customer health). It’s that time!

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Journey mapping Enterprise Best practices Marketing 102

Totango

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We are delighted to share that Totango was recognized in the G2 Winter 2024 reports for its exemplary performance in the customer success software category. These accolades highlight our product’s user-friendly nature and our team’s relentless efforts to ensure a smooth setup process for our customers.

Enterprise 109

Enterprise Customer centricity Benchmark Upselling 109

Totango

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Totango’s customer success software drives cross-functional enterprise teams toward enhanced productivity, retention, and growth. The best of customer success At Totango, we know just how important it is for customers to receive not only a high-quality product but one that has been thoroughly vetted by their peers.

Enterprise 113

Enterprise Best practices Feedback Education 113

Eptica

JANUARY 8, 2020

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2020 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager 2019 in focus: our top 10 blog posts from the year. Ian Golding’s guest post focused on the vital importance of trust in delivering effective customer experience. As customers become more demanding, can self-service really help?

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ClientSuccess

AUGUST 27, 2019

Welcome to our blog series CSM from the Trenches, a community for frontline Customer Success Managers (CSMs) that discusses trends, best practices, and advice for the frontline. Being on the CSM frontline allows us to directly influence the success of our clients. From : Steve McDougal, VP of Customer Success.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 27, 2019

I f ChurnZero were to release a greatest hits compilation of our top content, milestones, and life events in 2019, this blog post would be it. With over 70+ published blogs this year, we whittled down our list to the ten most popular posts from the ChurnZero team and friends. . Top 10 Blog Posts from 2019 .

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ClientSuccess

JUNE 26, 2019

Welcome to our blog series CSM from the Trenches, a community for frontline Customer Success Managers (CSMs) that discusses trends, best practices, and advice for the frontline. Being on the CSM frontline allows us to directly influence the success of our clients. Company : Lucid Software. Mentor Questions.

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Totango

JULY 11, 2023

G2 recognizes Totango as a leader in customer success G2 , the software industry’s largest and most trusted marketplace, unveiled their 2023 summer report, and there are cheers all-around, as Totango was honored with 15 leader badges, including “Most Implementable” in the Enterprise Implementation Index for Customer Success software!

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HelpCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

From beauty salons to software companies, numerous businesses rely now on chatbots. These virtual assistants bring solutions for customer service and boost the level of engagement.

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