ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) Today, your customers compare you to every customer experience they have with every other brand. It’s grown to include all of the customer experiences your customer has every day.

Customer Service 200

Customer Service Government Customer centricity Customer Experience 200

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 168

Customer Service Customer retention SaaS Best practices 168

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways.

Customer Service 334

Customer Service Customer centricity Government Upselling 334

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

Customer Service 153

Customer Service Customer advocacy Average Handle Time Customer centricity 153

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 337

Customer Service First call resolution Contact Center Engineering 337

ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Zsuzsa Kecsmar, CMO and Head of Partnerships of Antavo , a software company that manages brand loyalty and retention programs. She writes about next-generation loyalty programs and how they can enhance customer experience.

Gamification 156

Gamification Customer Experience Customer centricity Personalization 156

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Consulting 251

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 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.

Customer Service 166

Customer Service Self service Personalization Marketing 166

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? The key to building customer loyalty, they claimed, was to simply make it effortless for people to do business with you.

Customer Service 227

Customer Service Best practices Education Consulting 227

ShepHyken

MAY 20, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Simona Benetinová, content manager at Nicereply , a company that helps organizations, of all sizes, provide outstanding customer service. She writes about customer loyalty and why your team should care about your brand’s Net Promoter Score. What is customer loyalty?

Customer Service 181

Customer Service Best practices Surveys Feedback 181

CX Accelerator

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Surely customer support could help me sort this out. It was incredibly distressing to encounter a customer service representative who clearly couldn’t care less if I ever left my house again. Give inconsistent or incorrect answers to customers. 10) shut down customer support channels for cost rather than customer choice.

Customer centricity 316

Customer centricity Airlines Feedback Construction 316

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Emerges As A Critical Strategy For Small And Medium Sized Businesses by Maria Morais. A winning combination that gets your customers to want to come back.

Customer Service 232

Customer Service B2B Consulting Consulting 232

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 236

Customer Service Customer retention Personalization Surveys 236

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Build Trusting Relationships with Your Customers by Atlanta Small Business Network. There are many ways for businesses to build this essential element of their reputation. by Sam Bradley.

Customer Service 162

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Experience Personalization 162

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 348

Customer Service B2B Best practices Customer Experience 348

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. But how about customers?

Customer Service 261

Customer Service Customer Support Self service Customer Experience 261

Steve DiGioia

MAY 15, 2023

If you’re in a leadership role, you should know by now that your customers are always evaluating your every move. Your position of power comes with a responsibility to deliver the best possible service and products to your customers. That’s right, your every move. But it’s not all doom and gloom.

Feedback 182

Feedback Management Customer Service Customer Experience 182

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Qualities You Need To Get A Good Customer Service Job by James Spillane. Business 2 Community) Are you interested in getting a customer service job? Are You Using the Right Customer Experience Analytics?

Customer Service 168

Customer Service Customer retention Analytics Surveys 168

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

Customer Service 175

Customer Service Gamification Customer Support Customer centricity 175

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales.

Customer Service 168

Customer Service Best practices Customer Experience Sales 168

ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2023

Speak to your customers in a way that is engaging and sincere. Use your customer’s name. Saying their name is a simple first step in connecting with your customers. The customer keeps your business going and helps you live the life that you have by paying for your goods and services.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Personalization Customer Service 156

IdeasUnlimited

MARCH 6, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of business, customer service stands as a pivotal pillar in building brand loyalty and ensuring customer satisfaction. This is where IdeasUnlimited, a leading provider of call center support services, carves its niche.

Customer Support 105

Customer Support Brand ambassadors Call Center Enterprise 105

Cincom

MAY 8, 2024

With advanced guided selling, deal management, and configuration capabilities, CPQ enables enterprises to scale sales operations, increase efficiency, and improve customer relationships. This frustrates customers and limits sales capacity. Businesses need to quickly adapt offerings to suit customer needs. What Is CPQ Software?

Enterprise 52

Enterprise Sales CRM Engineering 52

Integrity Solutions

APRIL 19, 2024

It’s about asking questions from a place of genuine curiosity, listening, fully absorbing what you’re hearing and then being willing and able to pivot in whatever direction the customer’s answers take us. The research also shows 61% of customers feel they’re treated as a number rather than a human being.

Personalization 107

Personalization Sales Scripts Contact Center 107

Peter Lavers

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Amongst all the hype of customer experience, AI, chatbots and real-time personalisation, don’t forget that staff still need excellent customer service training – no matter how successful your company is right now! When customer support representatives start at a company, they usually get a bit of training upfront.

Customer Service 249

Customer Service Coaching Chatbots Customer Support 249

TechSee

MARCH 7, 2023

As part of our Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day initiatives, we asked our own TechSee Super Women to highlight some of the amazing leaders in the technology, service, and support industries who inspire them, have helped grow their careers, or simply deserve to be celebrated for being awesome.

Chief Customer Officer 207

Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Telecommunications Finance 207

Vistio

MAY 6, 2024

The speed at which new agents ramp up and the consistency of service that tenured agents provide can significantly impact a business’ bottom line. Essentially, it’s like having a virtual customer that can replicate any possible scenario that an agent might face once they are on the job.

Technology 52

Technology Education Customer Service Personalization 52

NobelBiz

APRIL 23, 2024

Traditional collection methods, such as persistent phone calls and letters, are making way for more nuanced, technology-driven, and customer-oriented strategies. Legal and Ethical Considerations Debt collection agencies are bound by laws that protect consumers from abusive practices. In the U.S.,

Customer centricity 94

Customer centricity Contact Center Technology Telemarketing 94

Lumoa

MARCH 9, 2023

In the world of customer experience, “customer empathy” is not just a buzzword, it’s a game-changer. Put simply, it means genuinely caring about the experience your customers have with your brand. Customer empathy is at the heart of Lush’s approach to building trust with its customers.

Customer Experience 169

Customer Experience Accountability Customer Service Customer Care 169

CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

Learn about the best practices and strategies that will help you retain your user base. How to keep your players Customer Retention is a set of activities to retain customers within a product or to ensure repeat sales. Customer Retention Rate (CRR) is a metric that demonstrates how well a company retains customers.

Customer retention 52

Customer retention Advertising Best practices Metrics 52

Vistio

APRIL 1, 2024

Delivering outstanding customer experiences requires highly skilled and well-trained agents who can navigate complex interactions. Instead, companies must look to innovative contact center technology solutions like Vistio, which offers next-best-action guidance and automation, to prepare their customer service agents fully.

Accountability 52

Accountability Customer Service Contact Center Morale 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Spotting Customer-Centric Companies I. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, this vision is a reality for some, and it all centers around the compass of customer service. Recognizing the pivotal role customer service plays in this quest is the first step towards a more rewarding consumer journey.

Customer centricity 111

Customer centricity Benchmark Personalization Feedback 111

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Call flows play a vital role in seamlessly directing customer calls to the right place within your organization. They act as pathways that guide calls from the very beginning to a successful resolution, ensuring a seamless and efficient customer experience. Quality Assurance: Enables monitoring and improvement of service quality.

Call flow 105

Call flow Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Contact Center 105

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Interactive Voice Response Call Center Scripts 52

C3Centricity

JANUARY 30, 2024

Difficult customers! Every business has them, and no one likes to get customer feedback that is challenging to handle. So what’s the secret to turning difficult customers into loyal advocates? You may never have considered this, but customer complaints are actually a gift! Customers expect you to put things right.

Feedback 90

Feedback Best practices Customer retention Analytics 90

Bill Quiseng

JUNE 14, 2023

Once every week throughout June, I offer each one of the Three Principles to Build Customer Loyalty. QUI Takeaway: Customers pay for their experience, not your product or service. Customers seek the best emotional value in their experience, not your logically reasonable price, product, or service.

Wait times 109

Wait times Personalization Sales Customer Experience 109

JivoChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Good customer service is an essential part of any successful business. Providing excellent customer service helps to build trust and loyalty in customers, which can lead to increased sales and profits. It’s also important to ensure that customer complaints are handled promptly and effectively.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Chatbots Best practices Feedback 75