ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share. If you’re not already strong in the area of social customer care, this article will help you get started. What a French Creole Cooking Term Can Teach Us About Customer Loyalty by Josh Linkner.

Social Media 119

Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 119

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

You can’t answer with “Because we have great customer service.” Find out what makes you truly different, something that your customer cares about, and exploit it. Every time a customer has an interaction with the company, regardless of it being in person, on the phone or online, they have a similar experience.

How To 121

How To Social Media Customer Care Brands 121

Vonage

JANUARY 24, 2017

This company took in $1,300 for an extended warranty they will never fulfil from a customer already saddened by the theft of his computer. What a perfect time to show compassion and flexibility, provide a refund or at least credit towards another product or service. Action steps for customer service excellence.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Advertising Contact Center Culture 133

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Relationships build loyalty. Loyalty builds your business. CARE Magnificently! Saving the best for last, don’t just deliver to your people top-down, one-way, “one and done” customer service training. Don’t just educate customer CARE representatives.

Customer Journeys 97

Customer Journeys Self Service NPS Customer Care 97

Comm100

APRIL 16, 2018

A long-held belief is that exceptional customer service will bring with it extraordinary loyalty. After all, the customer is always right, right? This idea is so ingrained in us that 89 of 100 leaders surveyed flat out stated that their primary goal was to exceed customer expectations.

Effort Score 116

Effort Score Self Service Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 116

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With the Rule of Three in mind, here is the second QUI TAKEAWAY: Customer service versus customer CARE. So shouldn’t customer service be customer care? At the same time, customer service experts have advocated that the the people in customer service are the frontlines.

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Customer Service Representative Customer Care Social Media Loyalty 88

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Let’s be revolutionary to transform CX Into CXM, customer service to customer CARE, and customer service training to an education in customer CARE or customer CARE University. Customer experience is how your customers feel about what you did. Why only three?

Customer Journeys 97

Customer Journeys Sports Customer Service Training Customer Care 97

Bill Quiseng

JUNE 19, 2024

Training is finite (usually one to four days), one way, “I know everything, you know nothing,” instruction. Instead, educate your people interactively, frequently, and continuously with customer CARE, like telephone etiquette, service recovery, and prompt, polite, and personalized interactions.

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Training Customer Care Loyalty Interaction 109

Who's Your Gladys?

JUNE 9, 2015

We came across this service-savvy company when their customer care manager Nykki Yeager volunteered her team of service reps to help evaluate our upcoming “Taming Gladys! Creating Fierce Customer Loyalty in Just 12 Weeks” book and coaching program.

Customer Care 100

Customer Care Loyalty Customers Management 100

Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In this day and age, all companies who want to get an edge over the competition must embrace customer experience continuous improvement as a strategy to ensure their customers receive great customer experiences. Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty.

Customer Experience 291

Customer Experience Strategy How To Effort Score 291

ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2024

The scene is classic lousy service because of bad “rules.” The Ongoing Decline of Brand Loyalty, What’s Driving It and What Should Be Done About It – Interview with Simon Morris of ServiceNow by Adrian Swinscoe (CustomerThink) Today’s interview is with Simon Morris, the Area Vice President of Solution Consulting at ServiceNow.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service ROI Return on Investment Customer Journeys 85

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Effort Score Net Promoter Score Contact Center 26

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

For the record, contacting brands on social media only to be passed off to someone else is not social customer service. My Comment: Social Media Customer Service (Also known as Social Customer Care) continues to grow in popularity. My Comment: Loyalty programs can be powerful.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 78

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Should it be customer service? If you want a well-rounded, capable, and effective social media customer care team, then the answer is all of the above. Here we offer 12 essential tips for live chat operators to communicating effectively, addressing customer issues efficiently, and representing your brand professionally.

Social Media 154

Social Media Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy 154

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Joseph Michelli) Here are some broad approaches to activating promoter behavior in your loyal customer base. How to Drive Customer Loyalty Among Millennials by Timi Garai.

Social Media 79

Social Media Customer Service Airlines Loyalty 79

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in, trust creates loyalty. Earning your customers’ trust typically takes time. Your customers know what to expect, and you deliver every time. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service Training 122

Customer Service Training Customers Loyalty Training 122

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2018

How to Build the Ultimate Loyalty Program Explainer Page (With Examples) by Patrick Trochaniak. Smile.io) Your explainer page is what convinces your customers to join your loyalty program. My Comment: Loyalty programs are designed to drive repeat business and in some cases true loyalty.

Net Promoter Score 91

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 91

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Want to Build Customer Loyalty? As brands compete in an increasingly demanding field, here are 3 tips for deploying smartphones in the battle for customers. As Social Media Evolves, Travellers Demand Joined-up Customer Service by Nick Vivion . Smartphones are the Secret Weapon by Ken Kunz.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Social Media Travel Loyalty 75

ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2016

My Comment: Customers want an easy and frictionless experience, especially when they have to connect with a company’s call or support center. In this short article, Mike Cannova, the director of Advance Customer Care for ShoreTel, shares five important strategies and processes to create a better customer experience.

Net Promoter Score 0

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Contact Center Infographics 0

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

And, once the sale is made, he knows what it will take to keep those customers, which is to maintain that same level of service he demonstrated through the sales process, while maybe even increasing the altitude a bit. A high-priced service usually is accompanied by an excellent customer experience.

Sales 90

Sales Hotels Customer Service Training Loyalty 90

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Someone recently referenced the book and this famous line, and it made me think about how customers are treated. Are all customers equal? Loyalty programs promote perks, rewards, elite status and more, which might suggest that not all customers are equal. But, what about when it comes to customer service?

Airlines 98

Airlines Hotels Loyalty Programs Loyalty 98

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2016

(Provide Support) The key to any business success is building trust and establishing strong relationships with customers as those are the main factors that contribute to customer loyalty and generate more sales. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

Airlines 124

Airlines Customer Service Infographics Customer Retention 124

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In other words, what’s happening on the inside of the company is going to felt on the outside of the company by the customer. Three C’s of Customer Service Success. Share These 3 Videos at Your Next Meetings: Top 10 Phrases to Avoid in Customer Service. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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Video Customer Service Customer Experience Customer Service Training 123

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post The Last Customer on Earth appeared first on Shep Hyken.

Customer Service Training 145

Customer Service Training Customers Course Customer Service 145

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2019

4 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Whitney Puidokas. Here are the four ways we celebrated the hard work our Customer Care team puts in every day. We hope one of these ideas can make their way into how you think about honoring your customer-facing employees! My Comment: Last week was Customer Service Week.

Customer Service 19

Customer Service Customer Centricity Customer Service Training Customers 19

ShepHyken

JUNE 12, 2017

The titles of the experts weighing in include CEO’s to directors of customer success, engagement, etc. Customer Loyalty: 20 Compelling Reasons To Double Down On It [Infographic] by Ellen Gross. My Comment: Our friends at Fieldboom have assembled a short article and infographic filled with stats about customer loyalty.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Infographics Metrics Loyalty 78

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

My Comment: If you’ve been following me at all you know I’m a huge fan of social media customer care. 3 Tips for Successful Social Customer Service by Krysta Gahagen. Repeat business is not built on a foundation of customer loyalty. Repeat business by accident is a failed strategy and missed opportunity.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Social Media Retail Transportation 84

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Respond quickly to every customer inquiry or comment – A quick response time can make a customer say, “Wow!” It shows you care, that you’re paying attention and that you want to do business. A quick response time creates confidence, which is one of the keys to creating customer loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Customer Relationship Management 99

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Pay special attention to number one, which nicely summarizes how data can help you anticipate your customers’ next questions and problems. Morality and Customer Loyalty by Patrick Barney. Loyalty 360) When I worked as a pizza delivery driver, I sometimes got mad at customers. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service e-support Loyalty Data 91

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. And as retail trends continue to evolve in 2019, so do customer loyalty trends and programs. I’m looking forward to seeing how much better. If so, you may be rewarded.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Retail Ecommerce Loyalty Programs 63

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Business2Community) Customer Success is typically defined as, “ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service.” Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

CustomerGauge) There are a hundreds of technology innovations clamouring for customer’s attention, yet only a few are dominating customers’ loyalty. One of the big takeaways is that the leaders close the loop on feedback within 48 hours, which according to CustomerGauge, leads to a 12% increase in customer retention.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service NPS 64

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 71

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it? How about “customer care?”

Self Service 68

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 68

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2019

How To Build A Customer-Centric Culture Through Employee Appreciation (10 Tips) by Stacy Sherman. There’s a lot of research indicating customer satisfaction and loyalty rises when employees enjoy their jobs and workplace. My Comment: The secret to having happy customers is having happy employees.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Infographics Culture Retail 15

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

This year, attendance at several Customer Service sessions reportedly doubled from last year. My Comment: The Social Media Marketing World 2017 conference concluded just over a week ago, and one of the major tracks was the social customer care track, headed up by Dan Gingiss and Daniel Lemin. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2017

When your customers realize that your employees have the answers to their frequently asked questions, this will instill trust, which will lead to loyalty to your business. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

Training 83

Training Customer Service Training How To Loyalty 83