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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of May 13, 2024

ShepHyken

My Comment: This article is about customer support. Our customer service and CX research found that 43% of US consumers would rather clean a toilet than contact customer support. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of February 26, 2024

ShepHyken

I love the first topic, which is how customers have been frustrated with getting caught in the phone menu. This is great information for anyone who has a customer support department. Top 50 CX Innovators of 2024 by Joe Berenz (Replicant) 2023 was a watershed year in customer service. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for the Week of August 7, 2023

ShepHyken

Customer Retention Statistics – the Ultimate Collection for Small Business by Matt Mansfield (Small Business Trends) Customer is strategic efforts a business makes to keep existing customers engaged and loyal over time. Using AI the right way will enhance the relationship versus frustrate the customer.

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Guest Post: 14 Ways to Improve Customer Experience in Flexible Workspaces

ShepHyken

Foster Community and Networking Opportunities One of the main attractions of flexible workspaces is the opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals, so bring it!

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of February 12, 2024

ShepHyken

If you don’t understand how they think about purchases and support, it’s time to learn. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of November 27, 2023

ShepHyken

The AI Customer Service Blueprint by Magical (Magical) The easiest way to think about integrating AI customer support tools and apps into your business is to think of it like building a house. This AI Customer Service Blueprint breaks down how to integrate AI for customer support into three main levels.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of January 8, 2024

ShepHyken

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024 by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and loyalty program points (61%), according to Retail TouchPoints research. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.