ijgolding

APRIL 19, 2017

This month, in my exclusive column for CustomerThink, I continue to explore in detail my perspective on seven ‘tips’ that will enable any organisation to become genuinely customer centric. Last month I shared 6 key questions related to the importance of engaging your people in improvement activity.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Changing Expectations. This article will cover the following: · Business Continuity.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Over two enriching days, attendees gathered practical tips and best practices to elevate their experience programmes immediately. The power of data-driven choices extends beyond individual decisions; it drives a customer-focused culture within your organisation. If you couldn’t attend the event, fear not!

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. As a consultant, he guides clients who want to develop customer-focused cultures.

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Eptica

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Building a strong customer-focused service culture. Woo, Wow and Win , a recent book by Thomas Stewart and Patricia O’Connell gives some useful tips on where to start. Then you have to ensure you support employees in understanding and meeting these expectations.

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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. But, these are what I’d call “keep-up-with-the-times” types of tips.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Ad Age) Here are 5 tips for marketing organizations looking to maximize their Discovery Commerce opportunity from Aubrie Richey, VP of media for TechStyle Fashion Group that brought us brands like Fabletics and Savage X Fenty. by Stephanie Falkner.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Some companies have earned a reputation that keeps bringing their customers back, again and again. That’s a big question, and entire books have been written about this, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a few tips to get us started in the right direction. The post Five Ways to Create Customer Loyalty appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2019

Ten top tips for building a customer-driven company in 2019 by cp2experience. cp2experience) I have framed all my top tips around the benefits to customers (and employees) and identified how technology can support the delivery of an enhanced, competitively distinct customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MAY 20, 2019

It starts with Gartner’s definition of CX management: “The practice of designing and reacting to customer interactions to meet or exceed customer expectations…” From there, the experts weigh in on how to achieve exactly that. 9 Customer Service Examples to Win 5-Star Reviews by Justin Herring.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

4 Unexpected Tips That Will Make Your Brand Stand Out by Pia Silva. Forbes) Collected here are four brand tips that are essential to developing a brand that gets noticed, remembered, and shared and doesn’t just blend in with the competition. Four tips that will make your brand stand out. My Comment: I love this article.

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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. It’s often faster and easier for the customer to get their problems resolved and their questions answered.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 28, 2025

With the advancement of the contact center industry, benchmarks continue to shift and challenge businesses to meet higher customer expectations while maintaining efficiency. Whether you’re measuring agent performance or overall customer satisfaction, staying aligned with modern standards is key to success.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Changing Expectations. This article will cover the following: · Business Continuity.

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Contact Center Call Center Call Center Solutions Roadmap 182

Comm100

OCTOBER 18, 2018

When it comes to holidays some things don’t change, like presents under the tree, turkey at Thanksgiving, and even customers’ expectations of service. 64% of retailers are preparing internally to meet customer expectations this holiday season by transforming processes to become more agile and customer-focused.

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DCX

JANUARY 28, 2025

And when there’s a gap between what you think they want and what they actually expect, that’s where dissatisfaction creeps in. The key is finding where your CX strategy and customer expectations don’t line up. Observe in Real-Time: If possible, watch customers interact with your tools or services.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There are many excellent customer service tips from a veteran in the hospitality business. 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.

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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. Their key is creating confidence.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2018

My Comment: We start with a fun article by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss who writes about how signs and displays may communicate more about your brand than you might think. 7 Top Tips to Build Trust Faster with Prospects by Susan Friesen. This short article has seven tips that will help build a confidence-building CX.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This article shares some simple ways to improve the customer experience. 15 Tips For Improving Your Customer Experience Strategy by Forbes Communications Council. My Comment: Here’s another list that includes 15 more tips to improve CX. There is no way to know what a customer is thinking if you don’t interact with them.

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Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 91

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

How to handle customer complaints? 6 tips you must know by Alibaba.com. Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. The sixth tip, which features specific verbiage to use, is very tactical. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 86

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Gypsy and Your Customers Expect Kindness by Chip Bell. Forbes) Your customers are a lot like Gypsy in their expectation of kindness. Just some good customer service insights.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Helping Companies & Organizations Create an Amazing Customer-Focused Culture by CXO Magazine This week, we’re starting the Top Five roundup with a Bonus article. The good news is that the author provided the “Yes, but…” for us and included tips to negate the trends. Customer expectations have never been higher.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2016

5 Smart Contact Center Strategies Designed to Improve the Customer Experience by Pam Bednarczyk. ShoreTel) Rising customer expectations and changing delivery preferences are forcing many companies to revisit their contact center processes. Kuiu is a hunting gear company that has a customer focused culture.

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Thematic

APRIL 21, 2025

Customer success notes and QBRs: B2B relationships usually include regular check-ins (e.g., quarterly business reviews) and strategy meetings (sometimes even customer focus groups). These voice-of-customer (VoC) sessions​ capture candid feedback from day-to-day users and executive sponsors. you build trust and loyalty.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Employee Experience Strategy: 3 Tips to Steal From Customer Service by Brian Westfall. This is an update of some of the stats and facts that are impacting the customer support world. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Here are a few stats that show customer experience is crucial in today’s environment. 65% of customers find a positive experience with a brand to be more influential than great advertising. 67% of customers say their standard for good experiences are higher than they’ve ever been. . Send customer surveys.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? TCFCR) Let’s face it, most Customer Service Departments were created, and still exist, to deal with a mismatch between customer expectations and what a business delivers. This particular article focuses on the Facebook Messenger chatbot and marketing.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When crafted carefully, a great slogan can inspire employees and elevate customer expectations. Think of a slogan as a brand’s calling card – a chance to showcase its unique voice, impress customers, and establish a connection that’ll last long after the first impression fades. Brevity ensures easy recall.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If you run any kind of business, including a marketing agency, you have to become customer-obsessed and customer-focused. Your customers are the lifeblood of your company and they will make or break your overall success. You’ll both focus on and take care of your customers to meet each and every one of their needs.

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Customer Guru

JANUARY 16, 2018

Owing to his expertise in Customer Experience Management, he has successfully executed various strategies and actions in order to set up customer-centric organizations across industries in India. There is a high possibility of a mismatch between the customers’ expectations and the experience that is delivered to them.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2018

This line sums it up nicely: No matter how great your brand may be, the reputation and customer loyalty is determined by the final exchange between employee and customer. Websitebuilder) You are undoubtedly aware of the importance of customer service on your online business’ road to success. Great info!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2) G2) Effective customer conversations help meet customer expectations while building trust and loyalty toward your brand and products. Here are some tips to improve the digital customer experience for your target audience.

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Thematic

MARCH 20, 2025

So today, we’ll break down: The importance of AI text analytics in customer service, How it helps enhance customer service Some real-world cases of successful AI text analytics use Some tips to get started. How It Works: AI scans customer reviews, support tickets, and survey responses, identifying recurring themes.

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To create a true customer service culture where, by definition, customer needs are not just met but exceeded, customer-facing teams need to view customer service and sales as one and the same. Customers expect to have their needs and opportunities looked out for. WHAT IS EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE?

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delighted

JANUARY 7, 2021

A customer journey map expands that empathy on a broader level so you have a true understanding of their experience and can be meaningful in your organization’s customer experience improvement strategies. Your map can help answer questions such as: Is my online interface user-friendly and matching customer expectations?

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InteractionMetrics

MARCH 27, 2025

The same idea applies to onboarding customers. Use the tips below to create a smooth onboarding experience for every customer. Clearly guide new customers through their first interaction: Help customers feel comfortable by giving simple, clear steps during their first experience. First impressions really do matter.

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