ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 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. It’s convenient and predictable, and customers love it. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 108

Customer Service Contact Center Tips Chatbots 108

Vonage

MARCH 16, 2017

Today’s new buzz words in the world of customer service are “customer engagement” and “ customer centric”. The concepts are very valid and important to create a relationship with the customer. It is all a reminder that we are in business for one reason – to service and sell the customer.

Customer Service 149

Customer Service Customer Centricity Airlines Exceptional Customer Service 149

Oracle

AUGUST 26, 2020

So, when it comes to empowering your service team to WFH, make sure they are armed with the right tools to get the information they need—such as a robust and updated knowledge base. Develop checklists and articles that explain how agents can answer their own questions while working remotely.

Exceptional Customer Service 99

Exceptional Customer Service Self Service Customer Service Knowledge Base 99

Vonage

APRIL 25, 2017

He is also a master of using excellent customer service skills. I had the pleasure of sharing a speaker’s platform with him at an Achiever’s Congress in Asia where he demonstrated the meaning of impeccable customer service skills. He uses preparation to enable him to put forth amazing customer service skills.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Culture Contact Center 145

eglobalis

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Introduction As companies mature, they face increasingly complex decisions about how to handle customer complaints and negative feedback on social media. However, this approach requires seamless coordination between public relations, social media teams, and customer service to ensure customer experience consistency.

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Social Media Feedback Engagement Company 414

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 24, 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 service drives loyalty for Amazon-owned Zappos by Tabitha Cassidy. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Retail Ecommerce 83

Help Scout

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Here are the best tips, tricks, and templates to use to improve your team’s processes for writing exceptional customer service emails. Read the full article

Tips 111

Tips Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Customers 111

BlueOcean

AUGUST 15, 2017

A buyer is looking for a partner who can deliver cost savings, improved profitability, and lower risk, not to mention exceptional customer service. Related Article: Three Secrets to Implementing an Outsourced Customer Service Program. Attracting Agents. Agent Training.

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Contact Center Customer Service Call Center Training 0

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2020

What separates great customer service managers from others with similar training? The best customer service managers (CSMs) are masters at multitasking. They perform administrative duties, demonstrate efficient management skills, and manage teams of customer support representatives. Customers are always first.

Exceptional Customer Service 59

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Management Rewards Programs 59

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 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. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. My Comment: Is customer service getting better?

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 81

ECXO

JULY 29, 2024

Aligning the Organization’s Culture An organization’s culture should support and promote customer-centric values. This can be achieved through training programs focused on empathy and customer service, performance metrics prioritizing customer satisfaction, and leadership modeling these priorities.

Strategy 375

Strategy Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Effort Score 375

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. My Comment: We are in the digital era of customer service.

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Rewards Programs Poor Customer Service Self Service 14

Kayako

MAY 18, 2017

When customer service is like that, you don’t think about excessive effort, and endless back and forth communications. When we’re looking to get help online, we typically check their knowledge base, and find some helpful articles – that almost solve our issue. Asking the customer less. You felt heard, and understood!

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Loyalty Customer Journeys Study Tips 224

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Clive Hanks from TextExpander , a communication and efficiency tool that helps individuals and companies become more productive. In today’s digital world, customer service productivity is more important than ever. What is customer service productivity?

Exceptional Customer Service 62

Exceptional Customer Service Self Service Customer Service Net Promoter Score 62

CSM Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Building strong rapport with customers is crucial for any business, as it promotes loyalty and satisfaction, and can be a differentiating factor in today’s competitive market. An example of a company known for having excellent rapport with its customers is Apple.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service How To Exceptional Customer Service Examples 116

eglobalis

JUNE 27, 2024

Aligning the Organization’s Culture The organization’s culture should support and promote customer-centric values. This can be achieved through training programs focused on empathy and customer service, performance metrics prioritizing customer satisfaction, and leadership modeling these priorities.

Strategy 369

Strategy Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Customer Centricity 369

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 73

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Service Strategies 73

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, one often underestimated factor can be a game-changer: exceptional customer service. When people think of customer service, they typically picture helpful voices on the other end of a phone line or friendly faces at a retail store. Excellent customer service provides quick solutions with minimal delays.

Exceptional Customer Service 52

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Marketing Retail 52

ECXO

MARCH 15, 2024

The 7 Sins of Customer Experience If you fancy watching a quick video summary of this article, click the link below and enjoy: The 7 Sins of CX Are you ready to discover some awesome strategies that can help you take your customers’ experience to the next level? A joyous and motivated team is the heartbeat of a business.

Customer Experience 255

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction Innovation 255

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 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. Enough Already With Customer Feedback. However, there is a more important number, and that is the future sales of the customer.

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Self Service Exceptional Customer Service Chatbots 14

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 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: Want to learn from some of the masters of customer service? 2017 Customer Service Expectations Survey by Gladly.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Exceptional Customer Service 69

ECXO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Whether it’s harnessing the power of data analytics for deeper insights or implementing cutting-edge technologies to elevate interactions, your role is to redefine what exceptional customer service means. You inspire your team to embrace a customer-centric mindset, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to excel.

Customer Experience 348

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Exercises Customer Centricity 348

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This week we feature an article by Robert Occanyan who shares what successful customer support teams are doing to deliver an exceptional customer experience. . Here’s an important fact that customer support teams should always remember—people are more likely to remember negative experiences over positive ones.

Exceptional Customer Service 152

Exceptional Customer Service Multi-Channel Communication Customer Care 152

Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

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Survey Customer Service Strategy Effort Score 141

CSM Magazine

MAY 19, 2023

As a peer-to-peer lending company, you want your platform to stand out from the rest, and one way to achieve this is by delivering exceptional customer service. This article explores the various ways that peer-to-peer lending companies can provide a great customer service experience.

Exceptional Customer Service 52

Exceptional Customer Service Company Customer Service Knowledge Base 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 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. My Comment: The obvious way to track customer satisfaction is by asking the customer for feedback.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Chatbots Trends Customer Satisfaction 67

ECXO

APRIL 10, 2024

This concept can be applied to customer experience as well. When a business can align all its touchpoints – from product design to customer service to after-sales support – in a way that resonates with the customers’ emotional frequencies, it creates a coherent customer experience.

Connections 324

Connections Customer Experience Social Media Analysis 324

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2020

This week we feature an article by Kritagya Pandey , a content writer at CallCenterHosting. 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 102

Customer Service Guidelines Exceptional Customer Service Lifetime Customer 102

ECXO

JULY 23, 2024

The Heartbeat of a Customer-Centric Organization – Part 1 I’ve split this article on leadership into two parts because, you know, attention spans these days are pretty short! It is clear that the customer is king, right? Companies are realizing the importance of leadership styles that focus on the customer.

Customer Centricity 156

Customer Centricity Leadership Exceptional Customer Service Culture 156

Magellan Solutions

APRIL 19, 2023

8 Secrets to Improving Customer Service in the Insurance Industry with Outsourcing If customers do not get satisfactory service, they easily switch to other competitors. In order to keep up with the changing needs, improving customer service in insurance is one of the top priorities of businesses.

Insurance 98

Insurance Industry Customer Service Competitive Advantage 98

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Giving good customer service is essential for any business. Customers are the lifeblood of any company, and if they are unhappy, it can be difficult to turn things around. In this article, we will discuss how using a VPN can help your team deliver exceptional customer service.

Exceptional Customer Service 52

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Customer Service Representative Connections 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

From full and properly stocked shelves, to offering a friendly smile, or guiding a customer to a sought after product, the way you treat your customers will determine whether they return, or move on to the competition. These guidelines work whether you are dealing with a customer for the first time or whether it is a repeat visit.

Exceptional Customer Service 40

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Guidelines Customers 40

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Companies should aim to meet their customers’ expectations by continuing to fine-tune their customer experience (CX) programs. Customer Experience in E-commerce Trend Predictions for 2023. Providing exceptional customer service on an e-commerce platform is essential for maintaining a solid customer base.

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e-support Customer Experience Social Media Chatbots 195

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Just like the chicken or egg conundrum the same could apply to COVID-19 and poor customer service. As many organisations hide behind the pandemic for failing service standards, Abbie Heslop, Commercial AI Analyst, EBI.AI What came first, Coronavirus or poor customer service? About the Author.

Poor Customer Service 105

Poor Customer Service Customer Service Insurance Automotive 105

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Key Components of Effective Customer Service Training The human interaction that a retail store can offer is a huge advantage. An empowered and well-trained retail staff team is key to an unparalleled shopping experience. This – in turn – is key to keeping ahead of the competition.

Exceptional Customer Service 52

Exceptional Customer Service Retail Training Customer Service 52

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

AI-powered chatbots have made significant progress in customer service over the years. Although digital customer service solutions can be quick and efficient, they often offer generic and automated responses that are not personalised to individual customers.

Customer Service Representative 98

Customer Service Representative Industry Customer Service Chatbots 98

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As the market becomes increasingly competitive, offering exceptional customer service has never been more crucial for cryptocurrency companies. Effective customer support helps build trust, ensure smooth transactions, and foster customer loyalty, making it a key differentiator in the crowded marketplace.

Self Service 52

Self Service Customer Service Multi-Channel Exceptional Customer Service 52