ShepHyken

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gaven Rolfe who writes about parcel lockers and how they can offer benefits for retailers. 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.

Transportation 185

Transportation Metrics Customer Experience Customer Support 185

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. Get Straight to the Point.

Interactive Voice Response 232

Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Self service Contact Center 232

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

Customer Service 226

Customer Service Contact Center Technology Big data 226

ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2017

This week we feature an article by Borge Hald who writes about the importance of being a customer obsessed company and how it is the key to success. We need to obsess about creating such an amazing customer experience that our customers will want to do business with us and nobody else. – Shep Hyken.

Customer centricity 232

Customer centricity Feedback B2C Customer Experience 232

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.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Call Center 136

ShepHyken

APRIL 13, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jaime Bailey who explains why your company is best served by considering every possible source of insight about customer behavior, goals, and expectations, and implementing the tools that most effectively serve your needs. – Shep Hyken. Before Soliciting Feedback.

Feedback 206

Feedback Contact Center Journey mapping Surveys 206

Transparent BPO

DECEMBER 19, 2019

As the curtain closes on 2019, we wanted to highlight the most popular blog posts of the year. They cover a wide range of topics, from quality monitoring to call center outsourcing to agent training to customer experience and more. Most were penned by members of our leadership team. Here they are, in order of popularity.

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outsourcing Contact Center Call Center Metrics 90

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To drive business, attract new clients, and retain existing ones, financial institutions must invest in improving their customer experience. One of the best strategies to achieve that is tracking and keeping up with emerging industry trends. What is Customer Experience in the Financial Industry? A good CX is customer-centered.

Customer Experience 76

Customer Experience Brand ambassadors Self service Chatbots 76

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.

Customer Service 206

Customer Service Feedback Coaching Management 206

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gary Anderson who explains why the customer experience creates customer loyalty and generates repeat business. – Shep Hyken. The customer experience you provide will set you apart from the competition. With the rise of eCommerce, customers have more choices than ever before.

Advertising 198

Advertising Surveys Feedback Sales 198

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?

Customer Experience 86

Customer Experience Journey mapping Surveys Feedback 86

Enghouse Interactive

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Trends and Realities of Successful Organizations (Blog Series). Contact centers, using AI and UCaaS, drive better customer service perceptions, agent performance and improve overall outcomes. Here’s how to do the right thing, right now. Blog #4 of 4: Key Findings and Where to Focus Your Optimization Efforts .

Contact Center 56

Contact Center Analytics Self service Finance 56

Enghouse Interactive

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blog Series #1 of 4: New decade! Anything that dramatically or fundamentally changes how agents and staff do things, has been proven to lead to failure, more often than not *. Anything that dramatically or fundamentally changes how agents and staff do things, has been proven to lead to failure, more often than not *.

Contact Center 60

Contact Center Scripts Cloud contact Technology 60

24-7 InTouch

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a monumental force reshaping the customer experience (CX). This blog explores how companies can synchronize AI adoption with effective risk management to foster a robust, safe, and customer-centric business environment. Data Mastery : AI is only as good as the data it processes.

Government 52

Government Customer centricity Technology Management 52

kommunicate

JANUARY 5, 2023

Last Updated on January 5, 2023 A customer service chatbot has become a requisite for achieving great customer satisfaction. While chatbots make a route to savings on customer support costs and valuable time, their interaction with your customers can also be a game-changer in the [.].

Chatbots 104

Chatbots Customer Experience Customer Service Customer Support 104

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business. These issues can cause burnout and reduce efficiency, negatively affecting customer service outcomes.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Feedback Customer centricity Wait times 52

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2024

Chatbots have become a ubiquitous part of customer service and support. As businesses strive to meet the ever-increasing expectations of their customers, the adoption of chatbots has emerged as an essential move to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Chatbots 88

Chatbots Customer Service Personalization Feedback 88

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

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Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 105

SharpenCX

MAY 31, 2023

In the evolving world of customer service, contact centers play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction. High turnover rates not only lead to increased recruitment costs but also impact the overall customer experience. However, call center agent retention continues to be a challenge for many organizations.

Call Center 76

Call Center Construction Coaching Morale 76

Zappix

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the dynamic customer service landscape, businesses constantly seek innovative ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction. Enter the era of Digital Self-Service—a transformative solution that addresses these challenges and propels customer support into the future.

Self service 52

Self service Customer Support Average Handle Time Wait times 52

NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

Are customers becoming more and more demanding with time? With the growing customer expectations, enterprises are under great pressure to deliver exceptional service. May offer less flexibility in terms of customization and integration, with pre-defined workflows and limited compatibility with other systems.

contact center solutions 106

contact center solutions Enterprise Contact Center Interactive Voice Response 106

ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the difference between customer success and customer support? While both are important for ensuring customer satisfaction and retention, they have different objectives and approaches. Unlike customer support, which is reactive, customer success is proactive.

First call resolution 70

First call resolution Best practices Upselling Education 70

Totango

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

How to Make Quarterly Business Reviews Count. A quarterly business review (QBR) gives you four opportunities per year to showcase the value your product delivers to customers. In this article, we’ll cover the essentials of QBRs and how to make them work for your SaaS business. What Is a QBR? What Is a QBR? Why Have a QBR?

SaaS 105

SaaS Technical Support Benchmark Accountability 105

Nicereply

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Customer success is central to the success of a business. The more customers experience success with your product, the more they’ll use it and recommend it to others. Customer success has become a key priority for businesses lately because of the intense competition in most industries. What is Customer Success?

Education 59

Education Accountability Customer retention Journey mapping 59

Enghouse Interactive

JANUARY 5, 2021

Due to the pandemic we’ve seen major shifts in the contact centre, with existing trends such as remote working accelerating and customer needs changing dramatically. In this post, we highlight some of the key developments of last year in a review of our top blogs from 2020. Optimising for contact centre remote working.

Self service 40

Self service Service level Technology Customer Service 40

Comm100

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

What started with Netflix’s sophisticated Machine Learning recommendation algorithms customized to every users’ preferences has now become the buzz in customer service and support. Why does personalized customer service matter? – It earns you loyal customers and boosts retention.

Personalization 52

Personalization Customer Service Chatbots Self service 52

Nicereply

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this article, we will explore the definition of a double-barreled question, its problems, and how to steer away from it to ensure your surveys generate reliable and meaningful data. “How satisfied are you with the quality and price of our products?” “Did you find the website easy to navigate and informative?”

Surveys 59

Surveys Feedback Customer advocacy Customer Service 59

Customer Service Life

OCTOBER 28, 2023

One such thing was requiring my team to end every call by asking customers, “Is there anything else I can help you with.” In an article, that is still one of my most commented-on blog posts , I spoke of the true intent of this question. actually means, “Customer, you’ve been talking for a long time.

Contact Center 104

Contact Center Average Handle Time Surveys Customer Support 104

ProProfs Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Have you ever heard, “Customer Satisfaction isn’t necessary for a business success?”. Because without satisfying the customer’s needs, you cannot offer them a delightful experience, which inevitably results in customer churn and poor revenue generation. What is Customer Satisfaction? Probably not!

Surveys 146

Surveys Feedback Metrics Customer retention 146

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The focus on enhancing customer experience has gained traction in recent years. As businesses recognize its value, the shift from a product-centered approach to a customer-centric one continues. Actionability is also, as we believe, one of the essential aspects of customer experience management. Listen to your customers.

Customer Experience 178

Customer Experience B2C Journey mapping B2B 178

Nicereply

JULY 31, 2023

A customer satisfaction survey – the easiest way to get feedback from your customers. Customer feedback fuels the engine of any business. When you know what customers think about your product and your service, you’re able to plan strategically and make smart bets. Use clear and concise language 2.

Surveys 98

Surveys Feedback Customer Support Wireless 98

customer sure

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

In the last few weeks you might have noticed that we’ve changed course on our blog strategy. People whose businesses are thriving on great customer service. So far we’ve uncovered fantastic advice from two companies dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. And how we’re implementing it.

Feedback 91

Feedback Metrics Customer centricity Customer Service 91

Totango

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Customer success plans provide you with a powerful tool to help clients achieve their goals. Follow our simple three-step strategy for developing winning customer success plans: Agree on mutual goals with your customer. What Is a Customer Success Plan? How Do You Use a Customer Success Plan?

Benchmark 127

Benchmark Chatbots Accountability Enterprise 127

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This metric is universally understood across the industry, and clearly conveys how quickly customer calls are answered by support agents. With so much riding on this metric, it’s shocking to see how many call centers choose their service level arbitrarily, or with minimal consultation.

Service level 142

Service level Call Center Abandon rate Metrics 142

Hodusoft

MARCH 6, 2024

E-commerce Customer Support: How BPO Can Elevate Your Service Experience Are you an e-commerce business struggling to provide seamless and efficient customer support services? Primarily, the success of e-commerce or any customer service-related company is measured through increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Customer Support 52

Customer Support Contact center software Business Process Outsourcing Interactive Voice Response 52

VirtualPBX

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Guest Blog From Sphinx Solution VoIP , a technology that allows you to make calls over the Internet, has been steadily transforming global communications for the past decade, unlocking significant ROI in communication for businesses worldwide. And this enables great customer service and collaboration among teams.

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voip Accountability Customer retention Technology 104

Totango

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Customer Success Playbook Strategies: Mapping a Path to Winning Outcomes. A customer success playbook maps out a game plan you can use to automate successful outcomes for your clients. We’ll walk you through a five-step strategy to promote customer success using playbooks. What Is a Customer Success Playbook?

SaaS 86

SaaS Upselling Best practices Customer retention 86