ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2018

The other day I was talking with a gentleman who was as passionate about customer service and experience as I am. He had worked with support centers and we were discussing how important the team in a customer support center is to an organization. They’re your front line for your customers.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 26, 2019

In the old days – and even in modern times – if a customer wanted help or support, they picked up the phone and called for help. A (hopefully) friendly and competent customer service professional, also known as an agent or representative, would answer the question or resolve the problem. Fix it before it’s a problem.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

We don’t have the budget to expand our customer support department. . Our annual customer service research shows that of all the ways customers reach out for customer support, social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others are at the bottom of the list, but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored. .

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

Written by Jenny Dempsey, 5.25.2022 You don’t actually want to contact customer support. Taking a step back to look at the entire customer journey as it relates to contacting customer support, one basic requirement stands out: having a support email address. 68 Customer Support Email Address Name Ideas.

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ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2019

Just last week I wrote about the concept of predictive customer support. Now, we take a slightly different angle with the concept of proactive customer support. The company reaches out to the customer before the customer has a chance to reach out to the company. The concept is simple.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Top Takeaways: Outsourcing customer service and support functions can be an effective strategy for businesses, especially startups, to offload non-core tasks and focus on their core competencies. Now, investors are looking at retention and customer lifetime value, which all start with customer experience.”

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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. Embrace the future of customer support with IdeasUnlimited.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Done right, customer support makes you money. .

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Well, customer feedback is exactly what’s going to help your business improve its customer service process efficiently. You need to take into account their expectations, needs, and final feedback for your services to create an excellent customer service training program. Source: Mckinsey.com.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

In an ambitious stride towards enhancing support available for vulnerable customers, Helen Pettifer Training Ltd announces the launch of its new website. The FCA Financial Lives survey indicates that around 47% of all customers have characteristics that could make them vulnerable.

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ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sowmya Juttukonda, content developer & digital media specialist at Knowmax , a knowledge management system to enhance customer service. She shares how organizations can create an environment that motivates employees to become more productive and improve customer experience. Benefits .

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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. A fulfilled employee is more engaged at work and with your customers.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” It’s the confidence to enjoy doing business with the company. There are certain companies that I dread calling for customer support. But today’s answer is not just timely, but also timeless.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

She shares the benefits of having dedicated customer support in B2B organizations. In the case of such a need, the best option is to turn to another company that can provide customer support soft ware. Benefits of dedicated customer support . B2B customer service best practices .

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ShepHyken

JULY 7, 2021

It is one of the most common questions I’m asked in interviews: What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience (also known as CX)? While I’ve written about this before, my original article about customer experience was more about how to create a more interactive experience.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2023

She writes about how companies can adopt a remote workforce and enhance customer service delivery. There’s no doubt that there are challenges to providing remote customer services, but with careful planning, they’re easy to overcome.

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ShepHyken

MAY 11, 2022

That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers for our 2022 annual customer service research report. The answer: 42% of customers would rather clean a toilet! . Is calling customer support so bad that cleaning a toilet is more desirable? The post Would You Rather Clean a Toilet Than Call Customer Support??

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2023

Top Takeaways: • Customer obsession is a crucial aspect of every business, regardless of its size or industry. To provide exceptional customer service, it is essential to have a dedicated customer support team that is well-trained and equipped with the right tools and technology.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Ian Landsman writes about the importance of training and preparing customer service representatives to interact with customers. I agree that every employee should go through customer service training, and it should be ongoing.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. Here are eight different ways to streamline your customer support. I like them all.

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TeamSupport

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Either way, before you pop that bottle of champagne, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions for your customer support team. In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, people—particularly those in customer support—are key to setting your company apart from the crowd.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

Forty-eight percent of Americans would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. . It seems that going to the dentist to get a filling or a root canal is preferred over having to call customer support. This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

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TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Here is some expert advice on how to find the “sweet spot” between overstaffing and understaffing your customer support team, and what skill sets you’ll need to look for to scale your team effectively. Level 1 customer support consists of staff who have a foundational knowledge of products and services.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Understanding this dynamic is crucial, especially when customers are facing their most challenging times. When the pressure rises, here’s how to elevate your customer support to the next level, solidifying trust and cementing loyalty. Timing is not just a skill; it’s the heartbeat of outstanding customer support.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

Forty-eight percent of Americans would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. . It seems that going to the dentist to get a filling or a root canal is preferred over having to call customer support. This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. by Janelle Estes.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Remote work has become the new norm in various industries, and customer support teams are no exception. Here we focus on two major tech tools that are reshaping remote customer support: call tracking software and workforce optimization software.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Call center training has always been one of the key pillars of running a successful call center. A strong call center training program should not just be part of your onboarding process. Still have questions about call center training? What is Call Center Training?

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Customer service and customer support may seem like semantics; even Google does not make a difference in them. Each of these terms is customer-facing disciplines, but they cannot be used in place of the other. Each of these terms is customer-facing disciplines, but they cannot be used in place of the other.

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CCNG

JANUARY 11, 2023

With some of the frustration I’m hearing, you might assume that customer service is taking a hit – particularly when there are daily reports of inflation, an oncoming recession, and the need to cut costs constantly. These same companies found themselves having slow growth and customer service and customer retention issues.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2021

In this post, you’ll find tips on how to write personalized, positive, clear, and unique emails your customers will love. Problem with Automated Emails for Customer Support. This strategy is common in eCommerce and can greatly speed up customer service operations. How to Write Automated Customer Support Emails.

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TeamSupport

DECEMBER 8, 2023

According to research by Microsoft, 59% of consumers have higher expectations for customer service than they did the year prior. As customer expectations continue to rise, businesses must invest in robust customer support software to streamline interactions, enhance efficiency, and ultimately build lasting relationships.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

It’s almost a given that every company has some form of a customer service department. Even the smallest companies – with just one solo entrepreneur – will act as if they have a customer service department. Why do people reach out to the customer service department? based customer support rep.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. How do you handle a bad customer service experience ? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, providing exceptional customer service is paramount to the success of any organization. As customer demands grow, companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their customer support capabilities.

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