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 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 98

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 98

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 103

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 103

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 100

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 100

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 112

Customer Service Advertising Strategy Customer Service Training 112

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 111

Customer Service e-support Ecommerce Trends 111

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

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 85

Customer Service Airlines Wireless Retail 85

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 98

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Banking 98

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, I wrote 52 Shepard Letter articles and released 52 podcast episodes. Some people have told me they love the cartoons and dont read the articles. Here is the best from 2024: Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication : Communication is a cornerstone of the customer experience. Your goal is to win back the customers confidence.

Retail 80

Retail Video Customer Confidence Culture 80

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.

Net Promoter Score 0

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 97

Customer Service Social Media Tips Contact Center 97

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 80

Customer Service Culture Poor Customer Service Contact Center 80

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 92

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Video 92

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 77

Customer Service Metrics Social Media Retail 77

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 86

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 86

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 70

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 70

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

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 84

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage 84

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 159

Customer Service Training Training Customers Customer Service 159

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

MARCH 12, 2024

Last week, I wrote an article that compared the different concert experiences I had with two rock legends, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. The title of the article summed up the point I was trying to make: Do You Give Your Customers an Experience – Or Just a Transaction ? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Advertising 157

Advertising Customer Service Training Interaction Customer Experience 157

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 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. 16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Some are exciting. Some are surprising.

Net Promoter Score 84

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Self Service NPS 84

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Metrics 158

Metrics Customer Service Measurement NPS 158

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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

My friend Norman Beck sends me interesting articles and stories on a regular basis. Recently, he shared the story of a wealthy customer who entered a luxury store and asked to see a $25,000 chess set. The customer wasn’t dressed well, and the salesperson made the assumption that she couldn’t afford to buy it.

Customer Service Training 147

Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service Customer Experience 147

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 14

Customer Service Rewards Programs Poor Customer Service Self Service 14

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 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. Why Customer Service is a Double-Edged Sword and How to Keep it From Killing Your Brand by Lisa Callahan.

Net Promoter Score 78

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Infographics B2C 78

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 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 To Superior Customer Experience by Denise Lee Yohn. AI – Customer Experience Friend Or Foe?

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Employee Engagement Study Conference 79

ShepHyken

APRIL 27, 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. My Comment: Our first article in the Top Five roundup is about community. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Government Hospitality Trends 68

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 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. My Comment: John DiJulius is one of the smartest customer service/CX experts on the planet. I love his articles.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Loyalty 70

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 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. How Enterprise Chatbots Platforms Will Change Customer Service by Murray Newlands. NPS, CSAT or Customer Effort?

Customer Service 30

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Chatbots Effort Score 30

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 77

Customer Service Airlines CRM Social Media 77

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 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 Pet Peeves That’ll Make Your Customers Cringe in 2020 by SmarterCX Team.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service eBook Trends Tips 76