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 231

Customer Service Customer retention Personalization Surveys 231

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service. Effective customer service should contribute to a positive relationship between the organization and the customer. Beyond convenience, customer service should develop customers’ sense of belonging and recognition.

Customer Service 190

Customer Service B2C B2B SaaS 190

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Enterprises typically focus on employee satisfaction or engagement, in the belief that high levels in either area will directly drive customer loyalty. As a result, much of the surveying is about employee happiness, fit, alignment, meaningful work, commitment to company goals, and productivity. embedded in the employee experience.

Surveys 279

Surveys Enterprise Consulting Consulting 279

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2023

He shares the challenges that customer service representatives face and how companies can overcome them. Good customer service is something we cherish. Think back to your latest amazing customer service experience. Overall customer satisfaction has been on a steep decline since 2018.

Customer Service 167

Customer Service Chatbots Surveys Personalization 167

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve written about the customer service gap before. The second version of the gap focused on narrowing the distance between you and your customers. The closer you are to your customers, and the more you are meeting their needs, the narrower the gap is between you and your customer. Keep the surveys short.

Customer Service 257

Customer Service Surveys Marketing Personalization 257

TechSee

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With the pandemic’s restrictions and need for safety, enterprises face unprecedented operational challenges in their ability to deliver customer service. Many companies have been forced to adapt their support models to meet consumer expectations for service delivery. Service delivery companies are busier than ever.

Surveys 207

Surveys Technical Support Enterprise Customer Service 207

ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Voice of the Customer Surveys: Expert Tips for Creating Effective Surveys & Must-Ask Questions for Gaining Valuable Insights by CallMiner. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 274

Customer Service Surveys Customer Experience Feedback 274

ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. We surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. So, how well do you know your customers? Well, it is! Consider this: .

Personalization 431

Personalization Airlines Customer Experience Surveys 431

Nicereply

MARCH 22, 2022

When you want to know what your customers are thinking, a survey is a great start. But your survey responses can only be as powerful as your questions are. Fortunately, customer satisfaction surveys are a tried and tested method of getting customer feedback. What is a customer satisfaction survey?

Surveys 95

Surveys Feedback Benchmark Metrics 95

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It wasn’t that long ago that you would go to a store, dine at a restaurant, do business with a vendor or call a customer support center and notice how good the customer service was. A great service experience stood out. Back then, the rock star company that was known for customer service was IBM.

Customer Service 285

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Surveys 285

Lumoa

AUGUST 8, 2023

Effectively analyzing survey results can provide numerous benefits, such as enhanced customer satisfaction, increased sales, and improved brand loyalty. So, if you’re ready to transform your customer feedback into a driving force for positive change, dive into this article and learn how to make the most of your customer surveys!

Surveys 83

Surveys Feedback Banking Best practices 83

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2020

She shares tips and tricks on how to create a Disney-like customer service experience. Delivering excellent customer service is an art. This era belongs to creating valuable and stellar experiences for the customers. Customer service is the most important aspect of any business.

Customer Service 313

Customer Service Feedback Personalization Surveys 313

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Winning means losing in the game of customer retention by Linda O’Grady. The key is to hang onto the right customers. Want to Deliver Better Customer Service? My Comment: What is context?

Construction 229

Construction Customer Service Feedback Customer retention 229

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi.

Customer Service 266

Customer Service Surveys Customer Experience Customer Support 266

Toister Performance Solutions

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Customer service is getting worse. Companies are struggling to avoid service failures and keep their customers happy. But a third report and two top customer experience experts offer a glimmer of hope. But first, let's look at the state of customer service. Is customer service getting worse?

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Surveys Consulting Consulting 141

Global Response

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In today’s world, customers expect not only excellent products but also excellent service. Quality customer service matters; just look at the numbers: 83% of customers are more loyal to businesses that respond to and resolve their complaints. So just what is high-quality customer service?

Call Center 62

Call Center Customer Service outsourcing CRM 62

CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Instant Feedback Collection Rather than relying on customers to visit a website and fill out a survey, businesses can use QR codes to solicit immediate feedback on products or services. For example, a restaurant might display a QR code on a receipt or table tent, directing patrons to a brief satisfaction survey.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Automotive Feedback Wait times 52

Nicereply

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

NPS = (% of responses who are promoters) – (% of responses who are detractors) For example, if you received 100 responses back from a recent NPS survey question, where 40 of them responded as Promoters, 30 were Passives and 30 were Detractors, then your NPS calculation would be 40 minus 30, for a score of 10.

Surveys 59

Surveys B2B Feedback Education 59

CSM Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

The ubiquitous nature of social media and its engagement potential has led companies to increasingly leverage these platforms for customer service purposes. However, it raises the question – how much customer service should your social media accounts handle? According to a study by J.D.

Accountability 89

Accountability Customer Service Self service Best practices 89

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

According to Deloitte’s State of Inclusion survey , nearly 2/3 of workers have experienced bias in the workplace, and 40% experience bias at least once a month. Studies have shown that companies devoted to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) earn 140% more revenue.

Customer Experience 296

Customer Experience Marketing Surveys Personalization 296

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX Is Broken: Five Takeaway’s From NTT Ltd’s 2020 Customer Experience Benchmarking Report by Stan Phelps. That’s one of the main takeaways from NTT Ltd’s Annual 2020 Customer Experience Benchmarking Report.

Customer Service 263

Customer Service Benchmark Surveys Customer Experience 263

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. Customer experience and customer service are often used interchangeably and are the buzzwords for businesses in the age of instant gratuity. Customer Service.

Customer Experience 268

Customer Experience Customer Service Chatbots Upselling 268

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Anxious Customers Prefer Human Customer Service by Michelle A. Service Transformation Must Come From the C-Suite by Dr. Natalie Petouhoff. My Comment: Do you want your customer surveys answered?

Customer Service 190

Customer Service Employee engagement Self service Surveys 190

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Understanding your consumer is a key piece of customer service and developing loyalty to your brand. If Whole Foods suddenly prioritized selling luxury leather handbags, their customers might feel betrayed and start going elsewhere for their produce. Mission Statement. Secondary Data. Primary Research. Analyze Data.

Marketing 250

Marketing Customer Service Consulting Consulting 250

ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

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. We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to find out what they loved and hated about customer service.

Customer Support 212

Customer Support Surveys Customer Service Personalization 212

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2023

Survey and ask for feedback from different audiences. Tailor your surveys with each customer’s experience in mind. Use their feedback for marketing purposes, testimonials, and case studies. Plus, Shep and Evan discuss how to maximize customer participation in the age of survey fatigue.

Surveys 156

Surveys Feedback Employee engagement Customer Service 156

JustCall

OCTOBER 25, 2023

But while these agent performance measurement tools are effective, why not ask the customer to provide feedback? This is where post-call surveys come into play. From traditional phone calls to online customer resolutions, brands have to manage multiple communication channels and meet customer expectations for each inquiry.

Surveys 52

Surveys Best practices Feedback Metrics 52

Interactions

JUNE 8, 2023

Customer service has evolved from being a mere supplementary feature offered by businesses to a vital aspect in fostering enduring relationships with consumers in the competitive market landscape. Implementing these approaches can aid businesses in fostering a customer-centric culture centered around exceptional customer service.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Customer centricity Surveys Technology 62

ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

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. We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to find out what they loved and hated about customer service.

Customer Support 190

Customer Support Surveys Customer Service Personalization 190

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. Of course, getting new customers is just as important, but it’s useless if your customer service experience is suboptimal. According to Forbes , Businesses are losing $62 billion per year through poor customer service.

Customer Service 201

Customer Service Multi-channel support Customer Experience Personalization 201

ProProfs Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

The hardest part of creating a customer satisfaction survey isn’t getting your customers to take the survey. Many customers would be willing to attempt any survey you present in front of them. However, whether they’ll complete the survey or leave it midway is something you can’t be sure of.

Best practices 84

Best practices Surveys Personalization Customer Support 84

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As a customer service professional, cultivating and exemplifying a customer service mindset is not just an asset but a necessity. It fosters loyalty, promotes positive word-of-mouth, and sets a standard for your team’s approach to service. Strive to provide uniformly excellent service in every encounter.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Feedback Customer centricity Best practices 52

ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The organizations that proactively invite and accept customer feedback have a better brand image. Studies have shown that nearly 75% of companies are perceived positively by the customers because of this reason. Evolution of Customer Feedback. Customer feedback is not a new trend. Such a customer is already gone.

Feedback 124

Feedback Surveys Benchmark Sales 124

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In light of National Customer Service Week (2-6 October), a new study has revealed that one in five Brits wastes up to 12 hours a year waiting to be served when eating out. Nearly a third admit that the cost-of-living crisis has made them less tolerant of poor customer service.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Technical Support B2B Wait times 59

GetFeedback

MAY 8, 2019

Customer service is undoubtedly a key player in any company’s customer experience (CX) program. It’s the necessary companion to a great product or service —in fact, 80% of customers say that the experience a company provides is as important as its products or services. This article recaps our findings.

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Best practices Customer Service Surveys Feedback 107