ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jason Milleisen who shares three simple rules that will set you apart from your competition and help provide great customer service. I once heard about a car dealership who had customer satisfaction scores that were the impressively high. I need that customer so I need to be aggressive!

Consulting 270

Consulting Consulting Personalization Customer Service 270

ProProfs Blog

APRIL 24, 2019

This is the age of instant gratification and your business cannot survive if you fail to delight your customers with an instant resolution to their problems. Rise above your customers’ expectations, especially when it comes to customer service. Each customer prefers a different way of communication with your brand.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Journey mapping Entertainment Customer Support 92

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Consumers Demand Immediate Connection. How to Connect the Right Way.

Customer centricity 294

Customer centricity Advertising outsourcing Chatbots 294

Peter Lavers

JANUARY 15, 2020

Peter Lavers has been named as a top blogger in the realm of Customer Service. Peter is delighted to included in this list as it confirms his passion to help companies become more customer centric and thereby competitive in this world of ever-increasing customer empowerment and digital disruption.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Customer centricity Customer Experience CRM 130

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

This week we feature an article by Dawn Gucciardo who took my model of Six D’s to Creating a Customer-Centric Culture and applied it to developing and implementing a CRM software. – Shep Hyken. Shep Hyken believes customer centricity must start on the inside, with your employees. – Imagine the desired customer experience.

Customer centricity 220

Customer centricity CRM Finance Coaching 220

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This week we feature an article by Patrick Thuot who shares an infographic about how customer service can help the retail industry. A customer-centric approach can help any type of business succeed. – Shep Hyken. To entice those customers to come in-store requires there to be something worth coming in for.

Customer Service 223

Customer Service Customer centricity Service level Marketing 223

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2019

This week we feature an article by Alexandra Mederrick who writes about why effectively communicating online with your customers is a key to success for any business. One that unlocks the opportunity to form a relationship and build customer loyalty. . One that unlocks the opportunity to form a relationship and build customer loyalty.

Feedback 300

Feedback Self service Best practices Scripts 300

ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week we feature an article by Mike Schoultz who shares his top 20 list of myths on customer experience not to tell yourself or things you should never say to a customer. Check out our thoughts on customer focus. We often get questions and comments on delivering great customer service and experiences.

Customer Service 236

Customer Service Scripts Customer Experience Personalization 236

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2018

This week we feature an article by Chip Bell who writes about the importance of being easily accessible and convenient for your customers to do business with you. – Shep Hyken. I was in for a delightful surprise! I was among a group of bank customers standing in the rain at 8:55 am in front of the branch. I was stunned.

Banking 232

Banking Government Customer Experience Management 232

ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2017

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills about how to use live chat agents properly in order to delight your customers. This means that you should know how to hire live chat agents who are going to delight your customers. If he or she lacks any, they might not be the best choice for your customer support team.

Customer Support 229

Customer Support Chatbots Personalization Education 229

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. Disappointments can be delightful! Customer behavior is becoming more dynamic. Customers tend to grumble or express their discontent if things go wrong. Shep Hyken.

Advertising 270

Advertising B2B Employee engagement CRM 270

ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

Walmart ’s customer support was questioned when a customer pointed out a discrepancy in online and in-store product pricing. Walmart wasn’t at fault; however, they didn’t understand the importance of customer experience and the magnitude of loss they risked in this case. Must-have Customer Service Skills List.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Customer Support Surveys Feedback 78

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Nathalie Herrman who writes about three key principles that are at the root of all great customer service. She also reminds us that the customer experience begins with the employee experience. – Shep Hyken. Otherwise, we lack integrity, employees lose interest, and customer service suffers.

Scripts 230

Scripts Employee engagement Customer Service Customer Experience 230

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2017

This week we feature an article by Stephanie Jones about the importance of human interaction in the customer service world. While bots are helpful in many ways, the human touch is still so imperative, and so craved by the customer. – Shep Hyken. Bots lose their appeal when a customer has a complex issue.

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outsourcing Answering services Personalization Accountability 197

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. When customers are angry, they tell the world about it. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 201

Customer Service Multi-channel support Customer Experience Personalization 201

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2019

This week we feature an article by Sabio who explains why developing a customer experience strategy is essential for your business to improve its bottom line. Developing a customer experience (CX) strategy for your business has never been more important. As a consumer, how do you feel when you receive a poor customer experience?

Customer Experience 207

Customer Experience Customer retention Analytics Contact Center 207

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Nogol Tardugno who tells us how to get our contact center interactive voice response (IVR) to deliver the best customer experience. Any reports of the death of interactive voice response (IVR) as a customer service channel have been greatly exaggerated.

Interactive Voice Response 232

Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Self service Contact Center 232

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.

Customer Service 184

Customer Service Management Customer Experience Customer effort 184

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers. Self-service.

Self service 184

Self service Chatbots Personalization Interactive Voice Response 184

ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills who discusses the importance of integrating an effective customer support system and how to decide upon live chat software for your organization. – Shep Hyken. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates , Microsoft Founder. Probably not.

Customer Support 253

Customer Support Sales Marketing B2B 253

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brad Birnbaum who writes about how important it is for companies to deliver great service and create amazing experiences in order to compete with the big retailers and resellers. – Shep Hyken. To stand out, these brands need to rely on service. Eliminate Choice.

industry standards 207

industry standards Personalization Engineering Consulting 207

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2018

This week we feature an article by Meyer Baron who writes about the essential stages of a winning customer experience. Smart companies promise a positive customer service experience, and they deliver. – Shep Hyken. Customer experience” means different things to different people. Improved customer service training.

Customer Experience 198

Customer Experience Advertising Engineering Sales 198

NICE inContact

JULY 9, 2019

We talk a lot about delighting customers and how great digital-first omnichannel customer service software can help agents provide service that customers love — and do so more efficiently. In fact, customers who are emotionally engaged with a brand are more likely to be loyal and are willing to spend more.

Customer Service 54

Customer Service CRM Scripts Contact Center 54

ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post Shaista Haque writes about a very timely topic, the digital customer experience. Digital experiences are starting to mirror in-person experiences and you better be monitoring your digital customers now! – Shep Hyken. He has been put in queue due to peak hour.

Customer Experience 200

Customer Experience Banking Analytics Technology 200

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This week we feature an article by Sawaram Suthar writes about how live chat can simplify the customer journey. Always remember that the customer just want to be taken care of, regardless of how you go about it. – Shep Hyken. Businesses often face multiple challenges with respect to how to simplify the customer journey.

Transportation 185

Transportation Analytics Banking Metrics 185

ProProfs Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

As a business, you need to learn that there is a strong relationship between customer service and consumer psychology. When you comprehend the needs and feelings of your customers, offering them fantastic customer service experience becomes a cakewalk. Humans have varied emotions and more complex minds.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service B2B Customer Support Surveys 60

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. Jeanne Bliss.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Call Center 136

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Mike Schoultz shares a few customer experience stories that demonstrate how companies have handled customer experiences, some well and some not so well. It is so important for employees to feel that they can make good customer focused decisions in every situation.

Customer Experience 189

Customer Experience Marketing Personalization Management 189

ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2017

This week we feature an article by Bikash Mohanty about how important customer experience metrics are to your business. Companies that track and measure their customer service have a competitive advantage. So, what are the most-necessary Customer Experience metrics your Business should keep tabs on? Shep Hyken.

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Metrics Customer effort Customer Experience Surveys 227

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This week we feature an article by Valeriya Yordanova who writes about how customer support agents can deliver the fast and personal customer support that today’s customers demand. Unfamiliar with the concept of waiting, customers want their problems solved now with minimum effort from their side. Here is how.

Customer Support 177

Customer Support Personalization SaaS Analytics 177

Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 13, 2020

When I go into an organization, and they say their goal is to delight customers at every moment of contact. Honestly, it sounds exhausting, for both the team and your customers. There is a significant connection between successful Customer Experiences and the amount of effort they require from customers.

Customer effort 457

Customer effort Government Consulting Consulting 457

delighted

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attracting customers in a competitive market can feel like an uphill battle. One powerful tool in today’s marketplace is customer testimonials. In fact, 78% of shoppers say the presence of social proof – like a positive customer testimonial – increased their likelihood of purchasing from that brand.

Surveys 86

Surveys Best practices Feedback Marketing 86

ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2017

This week we feature an article by the Strategy Institute featuring insights on key Digital Customer Experience factors from different business leaders. A customized digital experience is your opportunity to connect with the customer as an individual. . Automation and Artificial Intelligence. Personalization.

Big data 189

Big data Customer Experience Personalization Technology 189

Eptica

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Learning from Santa’s customer service success. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager When it comes to customer service, Father Christmas has been delighting children for countless years.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Best practices Management 118

Toister Performance Solutions

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Customer service is getting worse. Companies are struggling to avoid service failures and keep their customers happy. But a third report and two top customer experience experts offer a glimmer of hope. Stop worrying about delight. But first, let's look at the state of customer service.

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Surveys Consulting Consulting 141

ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2020

He writes about the importance of ensuring a positive customer experience, especially during a world crisis. The customer experience (also referred to as CX) seems like a simple concept. Put simply; customer experience can be defined as thoughts and feelings that the consumer associates with the brand. Creating better content.

Customer Experience 318

Customer Experience Entertainment Sales Healthcare 318

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 6 Top Customer Experience Trends in 2021 by Julien Rio. The pandemic is a watershed moment for digital transformation in customer service by Vala Afshar. Stop worrying about delight.

Customer Service 341

Customer Service Entertainment Customer Experience Marketing 341