ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Customer loyalty… This is what companies strive for, to create loyal customers. Some companies have earned a reputation that keeps bringing their customers back, again and again. People need to know they can count on your product, not just your customer support department. How do they do it?

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Loyalty Customer Service Training Customers Tips 130

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Guide To Loyalty Programs For Small Businesses by Allen Kopelman (Forbes) Loyalty is a key driver for any enterprise that depends on repeat business. Restaurants, retail stores, salons and a wide range of businesses leverage loyalty programs to keep customers coming back and transform occasional customers into frequent shoppers.

Self Service 86

Self Service Loyalty Programs Customer Service Airlines 86

Eptica

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Earn Your Customers’ Trust, And Loyalty Will Follow. Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Do your customers trust you? Earning customers’ trust does not happen overnight, but it is worth striving for. Respect your customers’ time.

Loyalty 109

Loyalty Customers Knowledge Base Customer Service Training 109

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2024

4 Ways to Scale up Convenient CX for Modern Customers by NICE (NICE) The easier things are for your customers, the better they are for your organization. Meeting customer needs in the most convenient way not only drives great customer experience (CX) but also promotes long-term loyalty and business growth.

Customer Service 86

Customer Service Self Service Tips Contact Center 86

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. by Pam Hughes.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 152

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

4 Trends Impacting Retail Customer Loyalty, and How to Overcome Them by Foundever (Foundever) Are your customers becoming more price-conscious and less loyal? Uncover four key trends reshaping retail customer behavior and learn strategies to keep shoppers engaged and coming back for more.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Retail Customer Centricity Trends 74

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Written policies, such as how you handle your customers’ data, return policies, guarantees and more build trust and safety. Are they in alignment with your customers’ expectations? Customers know your products work, trust you, align with your beliefs and what you stand for, and feel appreciated.

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Policies Meeting Customer Service Training Customers 103

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. My Comment: We start this week with a great list of ideas on how to create customer loyalty.

Customer Service 160

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 160

ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2024

While you may not see anything new, I want to emphasize the third strategy, which is proactive customer service. Our customer service and CX research found that customers expect (and hope) a company or brand will proactively contact them about problems. Here are five ways. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Chatbots NPS 83

ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2024

My Comment: How do you get customers to say, “I’ll be back?” His three ideas that drive brand loyalty include personalization, proactive and reliable customer service, and effective resolutions for customers. According to Ben Locke, the co-founder of an agency, it’s effective communication.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Chatbots Self Service Sports 83

Happy or Not

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

JACK & JONES: elevating customer satisfaction by 35% JACK & JONES, a renowned menswear retailer, sought to elevate customer experience and boost customer loyalty by implementing HappyOrNot’s real-time feedback system across their Finnish stores. Read the full case study here 2.

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Examples Customer Service Case Study Hospitality 36

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. Magazine) With the advent of the internet, social media, and instant communication via texting, customer expectations for service, as part of their entire customer experience, have changed. Ease of use. Personalization.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Metrics 77

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. Trust is an emotional connection that drives repeat business and loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Self Service 142

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 142

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Take a close look at number four, which is about optimizing for lifetime value, not just the cost of acquisition for a new customer.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 136

Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty. But delivering excellent customer experiences isn’t something that you can measure one time and not look to improve. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

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Customer Experience Strategy How To Effort Score 238

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

4 Ways Brands Are Boosting Customer Loyalty by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Customer loyalty refers to customers who continue to do business with a brand as a preference over competitors. This article will look at the ways brands focus on these four elements to enhance customer loyalty.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Infographics Chatbots 66

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How Removing the Mental Load for Customers Can Improve the Customer Service Experience by Brad Birnbaum (Fast Company) By alleviating the mental burden for your customers, you can not only enhance their satisfaction but also strengthen your brand’s reputation and customer loyalty.

Self Service 72

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 72

InteractionMetrics

AUGUST 14, 2024

If you’re not sure how your customers perceive your customer service, it’s time for a customer service consulting firm. What Exactly is Customer Service Consulting? And good customer service is one of the best ways to earn customer loyalty.

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Consulting Customer Service Company Call Recording 52

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, in many cases, superior customer service is now one of the most powerful secret weapons an organization has. In one recent study , among many with similar findings, 78% of respondents said good customer service is fundamental to earning their loyalty and business. Changes mindsets about problem-solving.

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Culture Customer Service Customer Service Training Contact Center 89

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Top 10 Signs Your Loyalty Program Needs Rehab by Dan Jurek. CustomerThink) Customer loyalty best practices constantly evolve. So even if your program previously achieved great results, failing to update it frequently to keep customers engaged may mean you lose money, opportunities, or both. Customer Loyalty.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 66

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While this is a simple example, it illustrates how taking a risk and trusting your customers has the benefit of customers trusting and appreciating you. That can turn into more business – even customer loyalty. My Comment: If you can’t meet your customers’ expectations, they will find someone or another company that will.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Chatbots Trends Customer Satisfaction 64

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Training and retaining good staff, and understanding, setting and managing customer expectations are among the top challenges facing customer service professionals according to a survey by ASQ, a leading authority on quality. Twenty-nine percent surveyed this year said managing customer expectations was their No.

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Customer Expectations Survey Social Media Measurement 40

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

It’s simple: You don’t just create a customer experience that’s better. 5 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty by Christy Bieber. The Motley Fool) Your company can model other successful businesses in encouraging customers to become repeat shoppers. My Comment: Who doesn’t want customer loyalty!?

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Airlines Retail Tips 83

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. My Comment: This article hits on some of the basics of a great customer experience. And, it’s not about being “over-the-top,” but simply doing what customers expect. by Max Starkov. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 77

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

Use This Pyramid To Increase Customer Loyalty and Grow Your Revenue by Allyssa Munro. Thrive Global) The higher your product or service is on this pyramid, the more valuable your business is perceived to be. My Comment: Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a starting point, the author uses the model to assess customer loyalty.

Customer Service 107

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 107

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That fact alone provides a valuable compass for innovating your customer experience during Covid-19, as well as reimagining what it could look like post pandemic. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s Top Five with one of the hottest topics in customer service and experience, and that’s empathy. That’s what caught my eye.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Loyalty Airlines Meeting 84

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

(destinationCRM) In a provocative Harvard Business Review article, researchers from the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) argued in 2010 that companies should Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers, because “wowing” customers was a losing strategy. 7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2)

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 98

Comm100

AUGUST 29, 2021

As storefronts have evolved, so too has customer service. Now more than ever, customers are empowered to expect more from businesses and get more in return. Customers expect flexibility across channels and a consistent experience no matter how they reach out. Putting it all together. Empathetic. Consistent.

Omni-Channel 130

Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Training Customer Service 130

ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2020

The Rise Of Premium Loyalty: What Do Your Customers Expect in 2020? And one of the biggest factors contributing to revenue is customer loyalty. My Comment: This is a report you’ll have to download, so if you’re interested in customer loyalty (and who isn’t), then this is for you.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Touchpoint Retail Loyalty 78

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. This article makes the point that trust is a defining piece of the customer experience. It drives repeat business and loyalty. A quick read with some important reminders. It drives word-of-mouth referrals.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 91

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 105

Effort Score Self Service Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 105

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2017

Hidden Secrets of Exceptional Customer Service From Amazon, PriceFixer, Netflix and Tesla You Could use to Command Your Customers’ Loyalty by Vicky Law. My Comment: Want to learn from some of the masters of customer service? 2017 Customer Service Expectations Survey by Gladly.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Exceptional Customer Service 69

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

JUNE 27, 2018

The three keys to customer experience success are consistency, consistency and consistency. This is all part of the digital revolution, and the modern customer expects to have a consistent experience regardless of the channel. And, trust leads to potential loyalty. The entire experience must be consistent.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Customer Service Training 90

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

How to Use Content Marketing for Customer Retention and Loyalty by Express Computer. Express Computer) It is indeed an undeniable fact that customers that are happy and satisfied tend to stick around for long. The Value Gap a New Blueprint for Customer Expectations by Quinine. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 74

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s smart business, too, considering 90% of Americans use customer service as a factor in deciding whether or not to do business with a company. Just as significant, 96% of customers say customer service is important in their choice of loyalty to a brand. What Is Excellent Customer Service?

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 69

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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Infographics Customer Service Social Media Tips 85