Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. We discussed the profitability of lousy customer service on a recent podcast.

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 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. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR

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Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 108

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 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. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. A good service opportunity went bad.

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Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Government 105

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.

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Poor Customer Service Customer Service Infographics Travel 85

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. by Kim Campbell .

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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. Likewise, negative experiences aren’t a guarantee that customers will leave. ” Okay, I’m intrigued!

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Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 96

GetFeedback

APRIL 16, 2019

With that in mind, here are the seven most important questions that you’ll want to ask your customers. Overall, how satisfied are you with the customer service experience that you received from us? This applies to everything from your customer service to the way that information is presented on your website.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

However, what sets one platform apart from another often boils down to customer service. In a highly competitive market, exceptional customer support becomes not just a feature but a necessity. Why Customer Service Matters in iGaming Customer service in iGaming goes beyond answering queries or resolving issues.

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Customer Service Entertainment Poor Customer Service Loyalty 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This week we feature an article from Pawel Lawrowski, Head of Growth at Tidio. He shares six tips and strategies to share with your team for improving the eCommerce customer experience. Poor customer service costs businesses over $75 billion a year in lost profits. Only by delivering amazing customer service.

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Ecommerce Training Customer Service Net Promoter Score 148

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In recent years, the importance of customer service in healthcare has come to the forefront. In this article, we look at some key strategies and techniques for providing excellent patient care. According to a survey by Accenture , 25% of patients have switched healthcare providers due to poor customer service.

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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?

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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!

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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.

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Vonage

AUGUST 11, 2015

Businesses can pour money into elaborate advertising campaigns, but poor customer service can undo all that hard work instantly. Excellent customer service can be as good (and often better) for your brand than a well-orchestrated PR campaign: get your customers to do the talking for you!

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

Excellent customer service is a cornerstone of any successful business, as it helps build stronger connections with your consumers. This indicates that retailers should recalibrate their approaches to better reach out to customers. It can boost sales According to the Institute of Customer Service, 31.3%

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dianna Booher, shares 10 lessons learned from a poor customer service experience. As Dianna says, changing any of these dynamics can help elevate your customer service. Read Shep’s latest Forbes Article: Top Ten Business Books Of 2016. .

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Poor Customer Service Customer Service Communication Industry 48

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.

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C3Centricity

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Every few days there seems to be another customer service disaster that fills the newspapers and goes viral on social media. These usually happen when an organisation does not adopt a customer first strategy. Almost every single organisation, big or small, recognises the importance of their customers. Source: CEI Survey).

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Strategy Poor Customer Service Social Media Analysis 218

Happy or Not

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Exceptional customer service goes beyond simply addressing customer inquiries—it involves anticipating needs, personalizing customer interactions, and delighting customers at every touchpoint. Within six months, JACK & JONES saw a significant improvement, with customer satisfaction scores rising by 35%.

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Examples Customer Service Case Study Hospitality 36

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 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. Five Musts For Delivering ‘Legendary’ Customer Care On Social Channels by Andrew Kokes.

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Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Customer Care 14

ShepHyken

APRIL 29, 2022

This week, we feature an article by David Meerman Scott adapted from the new 8th edition of The New Rules of Marketing and PR to be released on May 3, 2022. He shares how organizations can use data and AI-powered tools to benefit customers. And when we fail to use data to make our customers’ lives better, we’re alienating them.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 8, 2021

He mentioned how he’s had to wait longer when he called customer support and that there weren’t enough cashiers at the grocery store. . I’ve already written several articles about this ugly word, and I thought it was time to introduce it here. Customer service won. I said, “You are a victim of skimpflation.” .

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Poor Customer Service Hotels Customer Service Training Customer Service 152

Steve DiGioia

APRIL 9, 2018

This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. According to an article I just read in the Daily Mail.com, furious Amazon Prime subscribers threaten to file class-action lawsuit after the firm shut down THOUSANDS of accounts without warning. Customers aren’t always so forgiving. Customer service…HA, that’s a joke.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 3, 2018

This week we feature an article by Eugene Aronsky who talks about good customer service versus bad customer service and how proper training and proper knowledge are key to answering any question that a customer may have. – Shep Hyken. Good customer service is essential for a successful business.”

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Customer Service Call Center Knowledge Base Poor Customer Service 88

Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. Armed with those insights and learnings, you should be able to get started on — or refine — your own customer service program to start delivering consistently exceptional support.

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Customer Service Self Service Tips Chief Customer Officer 128

Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

Consequently, as newer technologies enable more ease in performing business transactions, consumers will have higher expectations when it comes to customer service and sales support. In recent years, consumers have placed greater importance on the quality of customer service than on the price and quality of products alone.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Maybe the best way to begin to describe excellent customer service is to talk about what it isn’t. It’s the opposite of this title, “The Lousy Customer Service We Receive Every Day.” ” Excellent customer service is seriously lacking most places we spend our money. Sure you can.

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Poor Customer Service Examples Customer Service Airlines 40

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This article will walk you through how to conduct an effective competitive analysis, interpret the results, and turn those insights into actionable strategies. For example, if you find that a competitor has high customer churn rates due to poor customer service, this isn’t just a point to mull over—it’s an actionable insight.

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Analysis Marketing Competitive Advantage Analytics 195

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Before we dive into our remedies, let’s take a look at some of the root causes that could be behind your score going south: Inadequate or Poor Customer Service Many customers tend to be unforgiving if their support experience isn’t up to scratch. Think about it. Or recommend them to your friends and family?

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NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 195

ProProfs Chat

MAY 21, 2020

According to a study by Microsoft, 56% of people around the world have stopped doing business with a company because of poor customer service experience. However, it also indicates that a lot depends on the kind of customer service operators you hire for your business. What is a Customer Service Job?

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

NobelBiz platforms are designed with security in mind, ensuring the safety of sensitive customer data. Related Article 7 Proven Strategies to Smash Your Outbound Sales Dialing Targets with Nobelbiz 6. What customer communication channels do you support? What is your technical support availability?

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Velaro

MARCH 14, 2016

Live help can address some common customer service problems before they even occur. Their article focused on these consequences, but I’d like to focus on the prevention. The Impact team included that quote as a reminder of the perspective companies should be taking regarding budgets for their customer service teams.

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Wait Times Poor Customer Service Training Customer Service 100

SurveySparrow

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Don’t make excuses about why your customer service isn’t world-class. Today Survey Sparrow had the opportunity to chat with John Dijulius, a US customer service expert who is redefining the rules of the game. You’ve been an active leader in the world of customer service for quite some time now.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2017

This week we feature an article by Reuben Yonatan who writes about how using chatbots for customer service properly can be a powerful customer service tool. Chatbots can be great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. – Shep Hyken.

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Chatbots Customer Service Tools Poor Customer Service 151

CX Journey

MAY 16, 2018

So, if you’re interested in building a customer experience that will keep your customers coming back, it’s beyond convenient to adopt the extraordinary customer experience practices developed by Amazon. This is the reason I'm revealing some of the most important hacks for creating a superior customer experience in this article.

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Customer Experience Strategy e-support Knowledge Base 167

Help.com

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Here at Help.com, we’re all about providing better customer service. One industry-standard and simple way to measure the effectiveness of your customer service organization — and your business as a whole — is a Net Promoter Score. Financial Services. Online Services. Net Promoter Scores.

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Net Promoter Score NPS Poor Customer Service Industry 134