ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 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. How to Provide the Best Possible Customer Experience? I’ve written a number of articles with similar findings.

Customer Service 123

Customer Service Airlines Tips Customer Service Strategies 123

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

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. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. Do your customers talk about you?

Social Media 120

Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 120

ShepHyken

MARCH 19, 2025

Ive written a number of articles about customer and employee gifts onValentines Day and other obvious gift-giving holidays. How many companies send their customers or employees gifts for Independence Day or Thanksgiving? The point of gifting to customers and employees is to be remembered. Valentines Day was last month.

Sports 79

Sports Customer Service Training Customers Connections 79

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

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. What’s stopping your customers from being loyal? My Comment: This is much more than an article. by Graham Jones.

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Loyalty Customer Success Resources 125

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 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. How to Prevent Customer Churn with Retention Marketing by Lauren Pope. I’ve read a lot of articles about this.

Customer Service 110

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Infographics 110

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Or if your amazing employee retires, the customer may be open to doing business with your competition. If the competition offers a product or service you don’t, you risk losing your customer. Like most articles and videos I create with lists, these aren’t the only ideas to consider. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Return on Investment 101

Return on Investment Financial Customer Service Training Customers 101

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

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. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 96

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

BMW: “The Ultimate Driving Machine” – BMW is known for its high-performance and finely tuned German-engineered vehicles.  Maytag: “Built to Last” – Not long ago, I wrote about the lonely Maytag repairman commercials in a Shepard Letter article. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Brands 82

Brands Loyalty How To Policies 82

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Before I go further, lets give a shout-out to one of our Shepard Letter subscribers, Joe Emmet of Empire Marketing, who suggested the title, which activated the creative force that led to this article. We have all been victims of a customer service or experience farce. The farce is something you want to avoid.

Policies 132

Policies Customer Service Training Feedback Customer Service 132

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

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. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. Do Customers Trust Your Tech?

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 102

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Yes, it happens!) Acknowledge the customer! This may be the most important lesson, and it is what this short article is all about. If the customer is willing to spend time sharing their opinion, thank them for doing so! And, if appropriate, acknowledge their specific feedback and let them know how you are using it.

Survey 85

Survey Customer Service Training Feedback Customer Service 85

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2025

It was so convenient, which is the reason for this article. It read: More like Dollar Convenience Club Theres nothing special about razor blades, but what makes Dollar Shave Club special is its customer experience model, which is built around convenience. For years, I received a package of four blades every month.

Customer Service Training 79

Customer Service Training Video Customer Service Brands 79

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

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. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Social Media 98

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 98

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Heres a link to the article that featured the first Ten Customer Experience questions and answers.) Id be Captain Amazing, working with clients who want to create amazing customer and employee experiences. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Customer Experience 92

Customer Experience Metrics NPS Customer Service Training 92

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 26, 2019

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. 37 Customer Experience Statistics You Need to Know for 2019 by Toma Kulbyt?. Today’s article focuses on Step ONE.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Advertising Strategy Customer Service Training 111

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 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 6 Top Customer Experience Trends in 2021 by Julien Rio. If you read this article, you’ll understand why.

Customer Service 110

Customer Service e-support Ecommerce Trends 110

ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2025

By everything, Im referring to the latest methods of responding to customers questions and handling their problems and complaints. I mentioned that for 3,775 years, customers have been contacting companies when they have problems or questions. Nanni, the customer, bought copper ore from a supplier, Ea-Nasir.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Customer Service Training 85

ShepHyken

MAY 21, 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. 5 Ways Starbucks is Innovating the Customer Experience by Liz Barrett Foster. But will it work?

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Employee Experience Innovation 83

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2025

One of our Shepard Letter subscribers recently asked, How come you didnt do an article on customer service or experience New Years resolutions? There are plenty of articles that have been published about how New Years resolutions are easily broken and, ultimately, useless. Im going to approach this differently.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Policies Customer Service Training Feedback 69

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2025

In that same article, I also wrote about using keys to unlock a door. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Sheps customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

Customer Experience 79

Customer Experience Travel Customer Service Training Customers 79

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 5, 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. The Secret Sauce to Customer Experience is a Blend of Four Ingredients by Joseph Michelli. The secret?

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Airlines Wireless Retail 84

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 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. Customer Loyalty Is Flat. What Should Your CX Strategy Look Like Now? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Banking 97

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. However, this can be overlooked, or even unwittingly neglected, resulting in angry customers. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hotels Effort Score 0

ShepHyken

JANUARY 29, 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. Customer Service Report 2018 by Olga Kolodynska, Justyna Polaczyk, Malgorzata Buksinska and Lukasz Labedzki.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Social Media Tips Contact Center 96

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2025

Recently, I wrote an article about the customer service farce. One of several examples I shared was the line we often hear when calling customer support: Your call is very important to us. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Contact Center 69

Contact Center Customer Service Training Survey Customer Service 69

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 28, 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. CX50 2020: Great customer experience starts with company culture by Morag Cuddeford-Jones. Let me count the ways!

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Culture Poor Customer Service Contact Center 79

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 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. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! by Deeksha Dadu.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Video 91

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

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. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. And, that’s what this article is about.

Net Promoter Score 90

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 90

ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 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. My Comment: Jeremy Watkin lives and breathes customer service. The example in this article will make you laugh.

Social Media 92

Social Media Customer Service Infographics Retail 92

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

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. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Ace Hardware Goes Thanksgrilling in Customer Service Strategy by Judy Mottl.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Metrics Social Media Retail 76

ShepHyken

JULY 9, 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. How to Deliver Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Customer Experience by Deb Miller. Then read this article.

Poor Customer Service 85

Poor Customer Service Customer Service Infographics Travel 85

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 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. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. There is nothing wrong with that!

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 69

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

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. How to handle customer complaints? My Comment: Our customers have changed during the pandemic.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 85

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 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. 3 Techniques to Help you Really Understand your Customers by Shay Namdarian. Great service just doesn’t happen because of the front line.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage 83

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 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. What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? by Jimmy Rodriguez.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Chatbots 81

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Actually, I believe in the opposite, and it’s one of the concepts we teach in our customer service training workshops. It is this: The customer is NOT always right. … But, they are always the customer, so let them be wrong with dignity and respect. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service Training 158

Customer Service Training Training Customers Customer Service 158