Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Therefore, any company trying to improve their customer experience should follow a defined plan to adopt a strategy that is congruent with their customer expectations. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to setting goals and strategizing for customer experience improvement. Redesign current processes and services.

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Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 344

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

(Fast Company) As the adoption of digital channels skyrockets, the businesses able to thrive are the ones that understand their customers’ needs and struggles. My Comment: I love the way this article starts: “The last 12 months have been a crash course in customer experience for business leaders.” That’s where empathy comes in.

Customer Service 157

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 157

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Customers’ Expectations of the “Basics” Continue to Rise – The basics are about friendly, helpful, convenient service. Done right, customer support makes you money. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Self Service 139

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 139

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

In other words, it is our customers’ perceptions that determine if we’ve provided good or bad customer service. The customer acts as the judge and jury. As a business, we can only hope that our efforts are in line with our customers’ expectations. Take this week to tweak the service. Talk about it.

Customer Service 109

Customer Service Customer Expectations Customer Service Training Training 109

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 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. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Company Customer Service Customer Service Training Customers 154

ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2018

This is all part of the digital revolution, and the modern customer expects to have a consistent experience regardless of the channel. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Then along came emails, then chat, then chatbots.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Customer Service Training 89

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

People need to know they can count on your product, not just your customer support department. Customer Service and Support: It’s a given that everyone in your organization will deliver a level of customer service that meets, if not exceeds your customers’ expectations. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Loyalty 130

Loyalty Customer Service Training Customers Tips 130

ShepHyken

JUNE 19, 2019

Proactiveness: With today’s technological capabilities, why should a customer have to reach out for help to begin with? In many instances, companies can know a customer is having problems before the customer does. Predictive support will soon become a customer expectation. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Self Service 132

Self Service Customer Service Conference Customer Service Training 132

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

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. I challenge you to accept that fact and to do business accordingly.? .

B2B 146

B2B Comparison Healthcare Customer Service Training 146

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This article emphasizes that customers may not be so quick to want to use an automated or digital system. Our customer service research indicates that 59% of customers prefer to go to the phone or email over digital channels. Read this article and learn more about what customers expect.

Customer Service 148

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 148

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2017

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 What Has Changed in Customer Service? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Service Training 118

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Ignoring them on Social Media – The customer’s voice can now be heard by many. Be sure to respond – and do it quickly – to all customers’ comments, good and bad. If there is a problem or question, realize the customer expects an answer quickly, not hours or even days from when they posted or messaged you on social media.

Self Service 128

Self Service Infographics Social Media Customers 128

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Traditional e-commerce, mobile commerce (m-commerce), and social commerce (s-commerce) each have their own customer expectations that merchants must meet in order to stay competitive. My Comment: I’ve said for years that customers keep getting smarter when it comes to customer service and experience.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 133

ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2019

Are You Meeting & Exceeding Customer Expectations? Teresa Allen) My new customer service keynote, A 2020 Service Strategy to Grow Your Business focuses on 5 specific strategies. Today’s article focuses on Step ONE. There’s a big difference. by Teresa Allen.

Customer Service 110

Customer Service Advertising Strategy Customer Service Training 110

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

This article, while focused on retail, has application to any industry. Reducing friction creates efficiencies, not only for the customer but also the business. Customers expect an easy and convenient experience with anyone they do business with. It’s about customer service training. Just kidding!

Customer Service 18

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Programs Loyalty 18

ShepHyken

APRIL 4, 2018

None of these companies or people may be in your industry, but they can be your benchmark for amazing customer service – service that is not based on customer expectations for your industry, but expectations from the best people and companies they’ve ever encountered. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Advertising 100

Advertising Customer Service Training Customer Expectations Industry 100

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Being understaffed means potentially irritating customers when they don’t get the service they’re used to. Recognize the opportunity you have with new customers. When customers receive great service during busy times, they know that less frantic times will be just as good, if not better. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Self Service 115

Self Service Retail Chatbots Customer Service Training 115

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The statistic that Greg Hanover, the author, shares at the beginning of the article is that (according to PwC), consumers are willing to pay up to 16% more for better customer service. An interesting article on how to meet, if not exceed customer expectations. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Touchpoint Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 99

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

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 Never Take Your Eyes Off the Customer appeared first on Shep Hyken.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Customer Service Training Customers Video 130

ShepHyken

MAY 20, 2019

My Comment: This is not just a list of 20 ways to improve customer experience management; it’s a compilation of ideas from 20 experts. 14 Tips For Notifying Your Customers About Major Changes Without Scaring Them Away by Expert Panel, Forbes Communications Council. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 23

Customer Service CEM Fashion Employee Experience 23

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

Customer Service Training 143

Customer Service Training Video Course Customer Service 143

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

9 Customer Service Mistakes You Need to Stop Making by Kinga Odziemek. (G2 G2 Crowd) Providing great customer service is not a choice or luxury; it’s a standard your customers expect. Well, here are nine “how to not’s” to consider in your customer service strategy.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Leadership Ecommerce Culture 120

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2018

With that in mind, I’d like to share five customer service tips every business must do to stay competitive in 2018: Embrace the changing expectations of your customer: This one I’ve touted every year. The customer expects more than ever. They no longer compare you to just your competitors.

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 114

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

My Comment: A company that is known for its amazing customer service has it baked into its culture. This article covers three foundations that are the root of a customer-focused culture; purpose, promise and values. My Comment: If you want to win the customer service “game,” then you must practice the fundamentals.

Customer Service 110

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 110

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. Key 2020 holiday shopping takeaways: It’s imperative to adapt as customer expectations evolve by Tara Bartley and Ashitha Bhanu. With so many articles that are focused on retail and consumers, it’s nice to get a deep dive on the B2B side.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 99

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

The author of this excellent article uses Southwest Airlines as an example of a company that has created such a great relationship with their customers (passengers) that they give the airline the benefit of the doubt and “cut them slack” when things go wrong. If you want to meet those expectations, there are trends that you can’t ignore.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Airlines Retail Tips 83

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

More than ever, it’s important to not just get new customers, but keep the customers you have. Forbes) Customer expectations often come down to one word: instant gratification. 6 tips for building an effective customer focus strategy by Hannah Wren. Zendesk) The good news is that customer focus can be improved.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 81

ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2019

Seriously, it is a good look into what customers expect and want from the companies they do business with. 10 Tips for Balancing Self-Service, Hands-On Customer Care Support by MCM Staff. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

Self Service 108

Self Service Customer Service CRM Infographics 108

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2019

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. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service Training 117

Customer Service Training Customer Service Customer Experience Training 117

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2019

My Comment: Here’s a list of ten strong tips to help you and your organization become more customer focused. One I’ve been talking about since the begging of my career in customer service and CX is number nine, which is speed and urgency. Today, more than ever, customers expect a fast response.

Customer Journeys 96

Customer Journeys Customer Service eBook Sports 96

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

My Comment: Want to meet – and even exceed – your customers’ expectations? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Employee Experience Touchpoint Customer Centricity 95

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2018

Customer service and customer experience (CX) have become as hot of topics as any in business. It’s become a customer expectation. Don’t deliver on the CX and the customer will find someone – or some company – that does. It’s what drives our business. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

Employee Experience 91

Employee Experience Customer Experience Exercises Customer Service Training 91

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2018

My Comment: The article opens with the following line: Today’s customers expect the same level of service and experience that they receive from global leaders such as Amazon, Google and Apple. You’re no longer compared to your competition, but to the companies who provide the best service.

Customer Service 18

Customer Service Infographics Employee Experience Customer Service Strategies 18

ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2018

(CMSWire) Delivering strong customer experiences (CX) ties directly to your bottom line. Forrester’s recent Predictions 2018 report (a fee is charged) states that customers’ expectations will outpace a company’s ability to “evolve or invent experiences.” My Comment: Are up ready for a scary prediction?

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Infographics Retail Tips 48

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

My Comment: Let’s start off this week’s Top Five roundup with some commentary from ten companies that are customer-focused and pushing for a better CX. Retail expert, Shelley Kohan, shares her thoughts on why customer service is, in her opinion, on the decline. She backs it up with plenty of examples and stats.

Customer Service 16

Customer Service Retail B2B Customer Service Training 16

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Customer Experience or Customer Engagement – what’s the difference and how do you truly engage? CustomerThink) Customer experience is traditionally focussed on flexing what you do to meet customer expectations. My answer is that customer engagement is what can enhance the customer experience.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Customer Retention Feedback Customer Centricity 92

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

5 Strategies to Ensure You Offer 24-Hour Customer Service by Corey Noles. Innovation & Tech Today) Most customers expect a quick response to their questions, and offering 24-hour support is the best way to make that happen. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

Customer Service 18

Customer Service B2B B2C Contact Center 18