ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Customer Service Skills Every Business Needs by Renee Johnson. You need to read this article now!

Customer Journeys 69

Customer Journeys Customer Service Retail Touchpoint 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. I refer to that as the expectation gap – what you think you are going to get versus what you actually get.) Is it that simple?

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty?

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

ShepHyken

JULY 6, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The most important customer service qualities in the next normal: Expertise, empathy, and speed by Vala Afshar.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Healthcare Customer Journeys Feedback 66

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. T-Mobile is completely overhauling how its customer service works by Chris Welch. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service B2B B2C Innovation 69

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This is where a Voice of the Customer approach can help by organizing and prioritizing customer insights into a usable format. In This Article: What is the Voice of the Customer (VoC)? Why you should care about the Voice of the Customer? Customize your brand to better align with your customers’ needs.

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Analysis Data How To Customer Centricity 396

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. You’ll have to read this excellent article by Vala Afshar, a genius in the world of customer service and CX.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Retail Customer Service Training Measurement 74

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Social Media Omni-Channel Connections 233

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Stop Trying to ‘Delight’ Customers, Says CX Expert Paul Greenberg by Noreen Seebacher. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Airlines CRM Social Media 76

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy?

Self Service 48

Self Service Social Media Customer Service Fashion 48

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With 97% of Fortune 500 companies now using social media, s ocial channels such as Twitter and LinkedIn have become an integral component of business customer service strategies. This trend is expected to accelerate as companies seek out new ways to use social media for customer service needs.

Social Media 64

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Customer Service Strategies 64

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. Customers want it and are expecting it.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Retail Loyalty 48

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 25, 2024

You’ll also unlock valuable customer experience analytics resources, articles, and other tools to help you quickly elevate your CX program and grow your business. Customers expect an empathetic reply to their feedback instead of something that feels automated. Similarly, leaders have a response rate of 1.21

Feedback 195

Feedback Management Social Media ROI 195

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

With a new emphasis on the importance of customer data, support leaders hold some of the companies most valuable insights. In order to feed that back into the organization, their responsibilities and internal footprint are changing and, simultaneously with customer expectations, they must evolve.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, understanding customer service metrics is paramount. These metrics not only gauge the effectiveness of your customer service initiatives but also shape your overall business strategy and customer experience.

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Metrics Net Promoter Score Customer Service Effort Score 195

ECXO

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

How Stoic Philosophy Can Help You Up Your Customer Experience Game Stoicism in Customer Experience? If you read my previous articles, you know that I am a big fan of studying psychology and philosophy, as well as finding ways to apply these concepts in companies to improve customer experience. Yep, It Works.

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Customer Experience Airlines Handbook Policies 156

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. The employee experience (EX) drives a better customer experience (CX). Happy New Year! What’s 2024 going to be like? Here are my top predictions for 2024.

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Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 100

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Recently, I wrote two articles for my weekly Forbes column that paid homage to Abraham Maslow, the American psychologist who created what is referred to as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The articles were so well received that I wanted to share shorter versions here with our Shepard Letter subscribers.

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Policies Meeting Customer Service Training Customers 101

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Customer expectations are constantly evolving. Providing top-notch customer support isn’t as simple as having a phone line and a few agents anymore. With so many ways for customers to reach out, it can be overwhelming for companies to manage everything effectively. If they face delays, they’ll quickly turn to competitors.

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Contact Center Virtual Call Center Contact Center Software Omni-Channel 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sukhdev Singh, Digital Marketing Specialist at Maxicus , a company that provides tech-enabled customer service solutions. He writes about building a great customer experience is integral to the success of any organization. Review your existing customer service strategy .

Tips 73

Tips Self Service Strategy Customer Experience 73

CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Insights for Product and Service Improvement Engaging with customers proactively often provides valuable feedback which can lead to improvements in products or services. This not only enhances the customer experience but also contributes to the ongoing development and innovation within a company.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Self Service Return on Investment Social Media 52

NICE inContact

JUNE 7, 2018

In today’s digital economy, there have never been more opportunities for businesses and their customers to interact. Chat, text, social media, websites, IVR, even traditional phone calls with customer service representatives – the list continues to grow. Adapting to New Tools. appeared first on NICE inContact Blog.

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Omni-Channel Consumers Customer Experience Social Media 120

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not only are online retailers enjoying massive revenue from their customers (expected to be over $6 trillion in 2022 ), but the platforms themselves are also becoming increasingly sophisticated. Now, technologies such as AI and machine learning are driving highly personalized customer experiences.

Retail 195

Retail Customer Experience Chatbots Ecommerce 195

CSM Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

By now, you’re probably already familiar with the term “omnichannel” applied to customer service. In this article, we dive into definitions, benefits, and use cases to help you really understand what omnichannel means and how you can leverage omnichannel services to unify and improve customer and employee experience.

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Omni-Channel Customer Service Social Media Banking 98

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

Self Service 65

Self Service Trends Customer Service Chatbots 65

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

In other words, failing to provide adequate customer service can be enough to trigger a negative NPS score and, consequently, drive customers away. Quality of Product/Service Falling Short of Customer Expectations As consumers, we all have expectations from the products and services we acquire.

NPS 195

NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 195

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Given advancements and tools available to businesses, every interaction, every purchase, every previously opened ticket should be easily available to inform agents and create a customized dialogue. Read the original article in it’s entirety on ICMI.com. Embracing Emerging Tools.

Omni-Channel 120

Omni-Channel Survey Customer Experience Consumers 120

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. If not, this article could shed some light on why. if you want to deliver a great customer experience, you need good people.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Rewards Programs Poor Customer Service Self Service 13

ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2020

This week we feature an article by Ricardo Saltz Gulko, managing director and co-founder of Eglobalis. He shares 5 habits of companies that went through dramatic transformation and still managed to improve the customer experience. Employees, partners, and customers expect more from the organizations they support and interact with.

Customer Experience 251

Customer Experience How To Culture Groups 251

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Natasha Thakkar, Content Marketing Manager at Oleeo. She writes about the five ways to become an effective and efficient customer service manager. Either way, this article is for you. A customer service manager’s main priority is to retain customers.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Management Exercises Leadership 58

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Our service would be impeccable. . If you think about these answers, they are exactly what customers expect anyway. What would make your customers say, “Wow!” Share this article with your team. We would make them feel like they were a guest at a fine hotel or restaurant. What would be over the top?

Hotels 170

Hotels Customer Service Training Retail Customers 170

Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

or a more detailed query, each question is a step towards understanding what makes your customers tick. Harness feedback, discover the key customer service survey questions that can transform your support strategy, and make every customer interaction count.

Survey 141

Survey Customer Service Strategy Effort Score 141

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Impact on Customer Service The rise of cryptocurrency payments is more than just a shift in payment methods; it represents a fundamental change in the relationship between businesses and their customers. Failing to accept digital currencies could lead to lost sales and customer dissatisfaction.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Customer Satisfaction Banking 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Not long ago, I wrote an article and created a video on Doing More Than Expected – even when it’s not included in your job description. I used the example of the server at a restaurant who ran outside during a storm to move the outdoor furniture blowing across the patio to a safer, more secure spot.

Customer Service Training 146

Customer Service Training Video Course Customer Service 146

CSM Magazine

APRIL 20, 2022

By ensuring that your customers are happy with their orders, you can minimise the chances of returns and complaints, and keep them coming back for more. What is Customer Service for Order Fulfilment and Why is it Important? What Do Customers Expect From Order Fulfilment?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Tips Customer Service Strategies Communication 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Employee Experience Strategy: 3 Tips to Steal From Customer Service by Brian Westfall.

Customer Service 18

Customer Service Infographics Employee Experience Customer Service Strategies 18

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2019

This week we feature an article by Martin Frascaroli who talks about why it is important to meet your customer needs using omnichannel customer service. . Your potential customers want to buy quickly and comfortably through an integrated experience. Customer retention.

Omni-Channel 114

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Social Media 114