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 9, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Stephan Delbos, writes about the importance of doing more than satisfying customers, you must delight them. There is a big difference between satisfied customers and loyal customers. What Emotions Mean for Customers. Satisfactory is a rating.

Customer emotions 306

Customer emotions Marketing Customer Experience Customer Service 306

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. Where was the humanity? We experience these at the L.L.

Scripts 230

Scripts Employee engagement Customer Service Customer Experience 230

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. Customer experience has not been left behind.

Technology 325

Technology Customer Experience Complaint resolution Gamification 325

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. Isn’t a complaining customer one that you need to deal with quickly and diffuse?

Customer Experience 256

Customer Experience Big data Technology Chatbots 256

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. under an integration layer.

Enterprise 217

Enterprise Engineering APIs contact center solutions 217

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2019

This week we feature an article by Joseph Michelli who has written a new book about how Airbnb has used convenience and personalization to deliver an amazing experience. As a reader of Shep’s blog, I’ll assume you know you’re in the people business. How have leaders at Airbnb crafted a 21 st -century customer experience?

Technology 238

Technology Customer Experience Personalization Engineering 238

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Self-learning machines can improve your website visitors’ personalized experience in a multitude of ways. For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. So, how is AI changing customer experience? Ask the Experts: How AI is Impacting CX? _.

Customer Service 276

Customer Service Automotive Chatbots Airlines 276

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

MARCH 1, 2019

This week we feature an article by Wayne Elsey who writes about how businesses can improve the experiences of their customers with the use of artificial intelligence. In other words, any business owner is moving into a reality where they can choose to create their own algorithms for the benefit of their company and customers.

Customer Experience 262

Customer Experience Chatbots Big data Marketing 262

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Pascal van Opzeeland, writes an informative article about the popularity of messaging apps and how they are impacting customer service. Have you been focusing on social media service lately? Why Messaging Is So Promising For Customer Service.

Customer Service 314

Customer Service B2C Airlines Management 314

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

This week we feature an article by Felix Winstone who says that while technology has impacted our approach to customer service, the oldest channel of communication, voice, is the most important. Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology. Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 211

Customer Service Self service Personalization Technology 211

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.

outsourcing 197

outsourcing Answering services Personalization Accountability 197

ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2017

This week we feature an article by Shaista Haque who writes about the top technology trends of 2017 that she believes will disrupt customer experience benchmarks. However, the new and the robust technologies have removed the loops and have provided humans with the opportunity to work at a lower rate of defection. Shep Hyken.

Government 220

Government Technology Benchmark call center software 220

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2019

This week we feature an article by Charles Richard who shares an article about how important it is for software development companies to have a successful customer experience strategy. We all crave for “more”- entrepreneurs expect more from their employees whereas your coworkers as well customers may expect more from you.

Customer Experience 284

Customer Experience Feedback Customer centricity Customer retention 284

CCNG

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Your customers already want AI Customer Service. Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) have created a new era of automating the most vital aspects of customer service. The leaders of this space have already explored how AI can improve your organization’s customer service (or support center).

Technology 195

Technology Customer Service Virtual Agent Self service 195

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast. Element #3: Clear.

Customer Support 168

Customer Support Customer effort Self service Metrics 168

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. What this serves to demonstrate is that ultimately organizations will depend more on human creativity, not less.

Contact Center 206

Contact Center Employee engagement Technology Metrics 206

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. When a customer gets in touch, the bot replies instantly. Shep Hyken.

Customer Experience 228

Customer Experience Airlines Chatbots Personalization 228

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2019

This week we feature an article by Chanice Henry who writes about the importance of listening and understanding your customers in order to give them the experience they want. Wish to inspire a step-change in how customers interact with your brand digitally ?

Technology 214

Technology Marketing Metrics Surveys 214

ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Doug Sandler, busts some popular customer service myths. work to prove or debunk a myth (or myths) through a series of experiments involving trial and error, advanced exploration and communication. I am a big advocate of the policies and procedures myth!

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Airlines Government Consulting 0

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

MARCH 31, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Jeff Toister, explains why creating a customer service mantra is essential. When it comes to your customer service promise and vision, every member of your organization must be in alignment. JetBlue Airways: Inspire Humanity. Shep Hyken.

Consulting 234

Consulting Consulting Customer Service 234

ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Ross Clurman, writes about how important it is to personalize the customer service experience. Regardless of the type of business you are in, there is always an opportunity to personalize the customer experience. Shep Hyken. Time of day.

Personalization 224

Personalization Customer Service Customer centricity Marketing 224

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To drive business, attract new clients, and retain existing ones, financial institutions must invest in improving their customer experience. Enhancing your customer experience is important not just because it will increase customer loyalty and satisfaction but because customers also expect it.

Customer Experience 76

Customer Experience Brand ambassadors Self service Chatbots 76

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

Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 13, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Understanding Why Transforms the Customer Experience. Blog #2 of 4: Seeking th e Root Cause and Affecting the Right Outcome. It’s because humans don’t analyze situations from the perspective of discrete data points. The Limitations: Data Needs Context. Why the Difference?

Scripts 95

Scripts Interactive Voice Response Analytics Contact Center 95

ShepHyken

MARCH 17, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Paul Comarto, writes about how the use of text messaging and live chat are influencing customer service. As companies are making an effort to provide better customer service, they must look at every option for their customers. Gratification.

Customer Service 230

Customer Service B2B Chatbots Personalization 230

ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shital Shah, writes about how with the right combination of technology and human touch, customer service doesn’t have to be difficult. She shares four excellent solutions to help manage your customer service more effectively. Shep Hyken.

Technology 229

Technology Customer Service Management CRM 229

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

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, George Aveling, shares an experience he had demonstrating unconscious bias during the customer experience. This article is about something that affects the quality of service delivery. There was an experiment that is shown on YouTube.

Education 185

Education Consulting Consulting Personalization 185

ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2018

This week we feature an article by Wayne Turmel who writes about how to be successful with a remote customer service team. When you’re trying to serve your customers, your reps must be self-starting, relatively autonomous, and focused on their jobs. This is a new challenge that many employers are facing. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 198

Customer Service Real estate Call Center Best practices 198

Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #1 of 4: The Customer Experience. Customer Perception = Their Reality. How is it evaluated by your customers – do they think it’s good, bad or are they indifferent? Because that approach is not reflective of the customer’s overall experience. What is it?

Interactive Voice Response 80

Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Self service Enterprise 80

Comm100

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Chatbots are quickly becoming a long-term solution for customer service across all industries. A good chatbot will deliver exceptional value to your customers during their buying journey. It boosts customer engagement because it’s quick, simple, and puts the user in the driver’s seat. Chatbots simulate human conversation.

Chatbots 86

Chatbots APIs Analytics Upselling 86

Help Scout

AUGUST 11, 2021

One of the best ways to stay current with trends and customer needs is by following customer service blogs. Reading about the tools and techniques that other companies are using to provide excellent experiences helps inform your team and strategy on doing the same. Motivational quotes on customer service.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Coaching Education Best practices 82

CCNG

MARCH 15, 2023

In theory, the more channels available, the less that voice — and therefore humans — will matter. With all the investment in technology and AI in call centers, where does that position human-to-human conversations? In theory, the more channels available, the less that voice — and therefore humans — will matter.

Call Center 195

Call Center CCNG Self service Surveys 195

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past.

Customer Service 151

Customer Service Gamification Customer retention Customer Experience 151