Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. The bot is then able to draw from these resources when customers ask common questions.

Chatbots 244

Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base Social Media 244

Vonage

JUNE 28, 2017

Shep Hyken is without doubt one of the most influential customer service experts in the world. His high-energy presentations are famous for their clever blend of customer service advice, humour and even magic. customer service he received from a taxi driver. It’s a philosophy to be embraced by everyone”.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Social Media Competitive Advantage Exercises 96

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

ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2020

Call me boring, but I want the same thing every time—at least when it comes to customer experience. I want to predict the experience I’m going to have with the people and places I do business with. If, for some reason, there is a problem, we want our customers to know they can always count on us to resolve it for them.

Customer Experience 262

Customer Experience Customer Service Hospitality Customer Service Training 262

Thematic

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What if you could anticipate your customers’ needs before they even tell you? That’s the power of customer experience insights—real-time feedback and data-driven analysis that help businesses understand what customers want, what frustrates them, and how to improve their journey. Let’s go!

Strategy 62

Strategy Customer Experience Social Media Handbook 62

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

TechSee

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of customer experience (CX), businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and foster customer loyalty. Common CX Pain Points  Across various industries, businesses encounter recurring challenges in their customer experience operations.

First Call Resolution 109

First Call Resolution Customer Satisfaction Telecommunications Innovation 109

Comm100

APRIL 12, 2018

This level of competition has increasingly led companies to research for new ways to get customers while retaining their existing customer base as well. Customers, being more informed than ever due to technology, now expect a certain level of customer service at all times. Understanding Customer Experience.

NPS 170

NPS Measurement Effort Score Customer Experience 170

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Lets kick off this week with a powerful statement: In 2025, delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) is the difference between growth and decline. Custom Studio (Inc.

Loyalty Programs 62

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 62

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

Here is the best from 2024: Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication : Communication is a cornerstone of the customer experience. Customer Service Week 2024 : This special week is celebrated the first full week of October. It may be someone elses fault, but to the customer, you are the company. Find ways to be simple!

Retail 78

Retail Video Customer Confidence Culture 78

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. And if you really think you are 100% right and the customer support agent is wrong, consider ending the call and calling back to speak with a different agent who may respond differently. So that’s my advice for the customer.

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Training 140

ShepHyken

JUNE 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience (CX) by Diana Kaemingk. Qualtrics) If you’re ready to improve your customer experience, check out these 10 tips. My Comment: Another list!

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Survey Customer Confidence 120

ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2018

I have a similar take on the customer service and customer service world. The three keys to customer experience success are consistency, consistency and consistency. The entire experience must be consistent. So, let’s talk about the different ways an organization delivers a consistent experience.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Customer Service Training 89

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

When you make a customer smarter, at least two things are happening. One, you’re showing off your knowledge in such a way that is all about the customer, and not just about how much you know. And second, you’re eliminating confusion, which creates clarity and confidence. . Just make your customers smarter. .

Customer Experience 134

Customer Experience Customer Service Training Customers Loyalty 134

Kayako

DECEMBER 8, 2016

2: Our experiment. 5: Is it too late to win the customer back? What you can do to rectify bad customer service. We wanted to test word of mouth marketing to see if it could be used to rectify a customer’s bad experience. At Kayako, we help our customers get better at customer service.

Consumers 120

Consumers Customer Service Poor Customer Service Airlines 120

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product. Number three may also be.

Customer Service 117

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Tips Hotels 117

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2017

Congratulations to Squaremouth , who just won a Gold Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year – for the fourth time! For those that don’t know, the Stevie is an international business award that recognizes top performing organizations in several categories including customer service.)

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Customer Confidence Insurance Travel 88

Kitewheel

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Customer experience leaders also tend to have powerful mobile banking platforms. How can a bank, or any brand, build a better mobile experience? Customer journey orchestration provides many powerful ways to make the most of the mobile banking experience. How are customers truly using your mobile app?

Customer Confidence 52

Customer Confidence Banking Customer Experience Call Center 52

ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping To Prime Shows The Real Battle For Customers by Daniel Newman. My Comment: Privacy and identity issues are at the top of our customers’ minds with whom they do business.

Customer Journeys 107

Customer Journeys Customer Service Employee Engagement Exercises 107

Vonage

AUGUST 30, 2016

In fact, we always seem to grow our Dreamforce presence year over year – bigger parties, bigger sponsorship and bigger customer showcases. This year we’re highlighting the “Better Way to Get Close to Your Customers.”. We know how important customers are to your business. It is one of NewVoiceMedia’s biggest annual events.

Sales 215

Sales Customer Confidence Connections Tips 215

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CMSWire) The better the experience, the more likely that person will return and give the brand their business. On the flip side, sometimes it only takes one bad experience to undo years of goodwill.

Customer Journeys 20

Customer Journeys Customer Service Social Media eBook 20

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?

Poor Customer Service 105

Poor Customer Service Customer Service Insurance Automotive 105

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Many people think of customer service as a department. If you’ve been following me, you’ll know my belief is that customer service is a philosophy , not a department. It can be the traditional customer service team who fields questions and complaints. The best customer support does several things.

Customer Service 164

Customer Service Metrics Customers Interaction 164

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 3 Types of Customers That Will Talk About Your Business—and The One That Definitely Won’t by Jay Baer. Great Customer Experience Means Consistent Customer Service by Glenn Pasch.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Automotive Tips Feedback 90

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Quality customer service will not only impress new customers but will also be a key motivator in their decision to stick around for the long term. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Self Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Training 84

BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. Listen to the audio or read the article.

Omni-Channel 177

Omni-Channel Customer Care Self Service Wait Times 177

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Customers value their time, and if you can find a way to respect that – in effect, using less of it so they have more to spend in other ways – they will appreciate you and most likely reward you with repeat business. How can you respect your customers’ time? Some customers dread calling customer support. What is it?

Self Service 202

Self Service Hotels Wait Times Customers 202

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2022

Building Confidence with Your Customers. Empowering Your Team to Deliver a Great Customer Experience. He shares what organizations can learn about customer service from the hospitality industry and how to equip employees to meet and exceed customer expectations. Ask the right questions.

Hospitality 118

Hospitality Customer Confidence Travel Guidelines 118

InMoment XI

JULY 22, 2024

Did you know that 77% of customers expect to interact with someone immediately when they contact a company during a crisis? The recent global outage affecting major service providers like Microsoft and CrowdStrike has highlighted the need for businesses to be prepared. For enterprise companies, the stakes are even higher.

Banking 195

Banking Feedback Social Media Call Center 195

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

Loyalty Programs 72

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 72

ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 7, 2018

And it’s time you gear up to tackle all customer queries and requests on time. Now, there are many online platforms that advice you on how to improve your customer service this holiday season. They all have some practical tips that contribute to building a better service for your customers. That’s okay. Tweet this.

Tips 96

Tips Customer Service Self Service Chief Customer Officer 96

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Customer expectations are at their peak in the current fast moving and interconnected digital era. Offering a customer service that runs all day is important for businesses: that is one of the ways that they will be able to meet the high demands of the customers.

Competitive Advantage 52

Competitive Advantage Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 52

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hotel guests have lofty expectations for excellent experiences; they also have feedback data coming at them from all directions. It’s a common struggle to effectively analyze this data, and then leverage it to optimize their customer experience (CX) efforts. Hotel customers are no exception.

Hotels 195

Hotels Guest Experience Travel Social Media 195

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” If a customer has a problem, issue or question, the speed in which you move them from concerned or upset to happy could be the difference between the customer coming back or not.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Customer Service Training Customers Interaction 89

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

He provides tips and insight on the future of your business and your customers’ expectations. This evolution has a huge impact on the interactions between companies and customers. New Customer Behavior. The behavior of customers is changing constantly. This is a turning point. The world is at a turning point.

Customer Experience 101

Customer Experience Customer Confidence Customer Centricity Customer Expectations 101

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2022

Even if they don’t matter to the customer, they should still matter to you. As it applies to customer experience (including customer service), it is often the little details that move the experience from average to amazing. They are also important to our customers, whether they know it or not.

Customer Confidence 131

Customer Confidence Customer Service Training Customer Service Customer Experience 131

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. That’s why the online retailer now converses with its customers most frequently through text messages. Or are they?

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Policies Retail Case Study 79