ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Ive said this many times before: What happens on the inside of an organization is felt on the outside by the customer.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Government Metrics 73

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 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. My Comment: I’ve always believed that the way a leader or manager treats employees is how they are going to treat their customers.

Customer Service 154

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Infographics 154

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

I recently wrote an article in my weekly Forbes.com column titled The Five Business Myths You Cant Believe. Ive written full articles about some of these topics in the past. Only the Front Line Needs Customer Service Training: Everybody in an organization is responsible for their role in customer service.

Loyalty Programs 92

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training Training Culture 92

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 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. “I Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 161

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 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. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? Read this article and learn more about what customers expect.

Customer Service 150

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 150

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 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. Brian Solis has a compelling article about this very topic. Here are my top five picks from last week. Think about that!

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 140

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 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. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters.

Customer Service 138

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 138

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 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. Sharpen) Let’s dive in on five of the best practices FedEx uses to deliver top-notch customer service.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 145

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 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. Gift Experiences Can Create an Emotional Connection With Customers by Wise Marketer Staff. Excellent Customer Service?

Customer Service 112

Customer Service Loyalty Programs B2B Competitive Advantage 112

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 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. Five Customer-Service Lessons From the Late Tony Hsieh by Ann-Marie Alcántara. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 116

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 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. Or, maybe a better question is: When should chat-bots replace humans for customer support? by Michael Stelzer.

Chatbots 96

Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 96

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. With 15 ideas shared, you’re sure to find something to help you achieve high customer satisfaction scores.

Self Service 85

Self Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Airlines 85

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 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. Frictionless Shopping Provides Enhanced Customer Experience, Retail Efficiencies by NVIDIA. Just know the difference.

Customer Service 19

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Programs Loyalty 19

ShepHyken

APRIL 29, 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 Loyalty! And, I’ll add a tenth: Make it super easy for your customers to find your contact information.

Loyalty Programs 19

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Abandon Rate Loyalty 19

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 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. When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Rewards Programs 98

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: What business (retailer) wants customers to return merchandise? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Self Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training 85

ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 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 Effort Score or Customer Satisfaction? How to Run a Customer Loyalty Program by ThriveHive.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Effort Score Self Service 95

ShepHyken

APRIL 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. 3 Ways Amazon Has Raised the Bar on Customer Experience by Joey Coleman. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Net Promoter Score 93

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 93

ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This article tells the story and shares the lessons any company can use in the face of a CX crisis. But there’s more.

Self Service 85

Self Service Customer Service Loyalty Programs Travel 85

ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: This week’s TOP FIVE roundup has a theme: Customer Loyalty. Loyalty Programs Should Encourage Competition.

Net Promoter Score 76

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Ecommerce 76

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I’ve been studying how different brands are creating successful loyalty programs.

Loyalty Programs 73

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 73

ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 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. This article may give you some insights as to why. Is Simpler Better For Rewards Programs? Do Your Rewards Rock?

Rewards Programs 85

Rewards Programs Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 85

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Rewards Programs 79

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 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: If you love stats, facts, and research findings, you’ll love this article from Gallup.

Hotels 82

Hotels Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hospitality 82

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 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. A 4-Step Formula to Create Freakishly Loyal Customers by Josh Linkner. Here are my top five picks from last week. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Retail 76

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 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. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. The article includes five ideas.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 85

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 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 Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . Service with a Simile.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 78

ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 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: Here is an interesting article from the New York Times about the state of customer service.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Sales 79

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 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. World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! The big take away is the level beyond customer loyalty, which is desire.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Chatbots 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: We start this week’s Top Five Roundup with 18 tips on how to deal with awkward customers.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 85

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. Ease of use. Personalization.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Metrics 76

ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Now more than ever, it’s critical to eliminate inconveniences for your customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Retail Customer Retention Loyalty 82

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 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. There is a segment of customers that are savvy shoppers that demand a low price, fast shipping, easy returns, and appreciation.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 85

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 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. Can awful airline customer service be overridden with AI and analytics? by Scott Kendrick.

Airlines 78

Airlines Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 78

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 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. 4 Ways Brands Are Boosting Customer Loyalty by Scott Clark. That’s what I was thinking as I started reading the article.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Infographics Chatbots 66

ShepHyken

JULY 24, 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. What do older generations want from customer service? Customer Service Tip: Just Be Nice by George Aveling.

Customer Service 29

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Self Service Loyalty 29