InteractionMetrics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

But if you ask them what their customer service strategy is, you’ll probably get blank stares. Here are two realities worth pondering: Every company communicates something about itself through customer service. Customers remember how they were treated far more than they remember your images and ads.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Customers don’t mind waiting if they are informed, know what the next step is, and things continue to move in the right direction. Customer loyalty requires creating confidence, not perfection. By the way, here’s a reminder of my loyalty formula: . Great Customer Service + Confidence = Potential Customer Loyalty .

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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.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. Knowing your customers better than your competition knows them may be the differentiator that earns you their business. .

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

My Comment: This is a very interesting way of looking at customer loyalty. It appears the biggest issue preventing loyalty is consistency – actually a lack of consistency. A lack of consistency will create a lack of confidence, which leads to a lack of trust, which erodes the possibility for loyalty.

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. Their emphasis customer service training delivers end-to-end service excellence that is driving strong loyalty, competitive differentiation and direct revenue generation.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Annet Franz and Bruce Temkin, two of the leading experts in CX and measuring the success of the customer’s journey, weigh in with their opinions and ideas on this interesting and valuable metric. How to Foster Customer Loyalty in a Digital Age by Bryan Osorio. For others, it’s about their process. What can be done?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2025

If customers are frustrated by your competitions complicated return policies, make sure you arent guilty of the same. Share insights with your team and use them to stay customer-focused and ahead of your competition. This isnt a do it once exercise. Take time each quarter maybe even each month to examine this type of feedback.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2020

How to Provide the Best Possible Customer Experience? GISuser) If you don’t have a well-planned customer service strategy, you are highly likely to lose business. According to Channels, after just one negative experience, 51% of customers will never do business with that company again. by GISuser. Here’s Why.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

But, how do you think a customer, such as myself, feels when we see the deal, then calls the company to ask for the same deal, and is told that it’s just for new customers? Isn’t my loyalty worth something? For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go t o www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Gen-Z and Millennials are the catalysts for digital customer support channels. . Rob Siefker, Zappos.com’s former senior director of customer loyalty, shared his take on social media channels in a recent Inc. When asked why Zappos uses social media, his answer was, “Zappos customers use it. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

It’s important to have conversations like these to keep service and experience front of mind. 10 Ways to Gain the Loyalty of Return Visitors by Lauren Voges. It’s obvious the author recognizes there is a difference between repeat customers (She refers to them as return visitors.) and loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

He helps brands achieve improved customer experience, customer loyalty, and branding by his keynote speaker presentations and workshops. She is a renowned expert on customer relationship management (CRM), customer service strategies, and ROI. Kate Leggett Follow @kateleggett.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Avoid phrases customers hate, such as, “It’s not my department,” or, “That’s our company policy.” I refer to these as loyalty killers. . Customers love working with empowered employees. . Be customer focused. That means that every decision you make keeps the customer in mind. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

And when you can add that you make the customer smarter – and therefore more confident about their buying decisions – you are hitting the trifecta that can increase the odds of repeat business and possible customer loyalty. . Most customers, whether they are conscious of it or not, want to make informed decisions.

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ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2020

Customer Loyalty Is Flat. What Should Your CX Strategy Look Like Now? CMSWire) A fair portion of customer loyalty may have been flattened over this 90-day period of the pandemic for businesses that haven’t been able to function as usual, and that includes a large portion of the business world.

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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.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers Want to Do Business With Companies and Brands They Trust – This concept has become more important in the past few years. Trust is an emotional connection that drives repeat business and loyalty. Eighty-one percent of consumers we surveyed said a great customer experience increases trust. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Unfortunately, I don’t have the perfect answer, but I do have an idea to avoid a big part of the problem, which is how the customer experience is being impacted. . I’m seeing that customer loyalty is up for grabs. In our research, we see customers demanding a great experience in exchange for their repeat business.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ace Hardware Goes Thanksgrilling in Customer Service Strategy by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Ace Hardware is going all out in stores this Thanksgiving to help customers not only find the right grill equipment but also chef tips on making the feast a success. Customers learned new ways of doing business.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? HubSpot) Customer satisfaction is a measurement of a customer’s attitude toward a product, a service, or a brand. It’s usually measured by a customer satisfaction survey on a numerical scale. by Jimmy Rodriguez.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

How To Build A Customer Service Strategy And Drive Repeat Business by Krishna Charan. Freshdesk) Building an airtight customer service strategy is the best way to weather the demands of today’s savvy customers. Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt.

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Michel Falcon Experience

OCTOBER 21, 2019

This is a testament to their seamless customer experience that has us buying more and more every year. For years they created loyalty by selling one product and when the time was right, they started selling more products in different verticals. Today, they have Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon Basics and more. Are they humble?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

It is the client’s well-being that to a large extent determines the satisfaction with the stay at the hotel and the willingness to use its services once again. And it all starts with the first contact when the customer visits the website. Fred Auzenne- 14 Steps to Creating a Customer Loyalty Program That Works by Anna Duke.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Less than one week before the release of my new book, The Convenience Revolution: How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition and Creates Fierce Loyalty , so I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts on how being easy – or convenient – can give you a competitive advantage over your competition.

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ProProfs Chat

MAY 13, 2020

Companies with best customer service often mention how customers are willing to spend more for the right experience. . Personalization Leads to Loyalty and Referrals. Focusing on personalization can act as a brand differentiator and lead to happier customers who are bound to purchase from you again.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Without the ability to take payment, they could close the bakery, or they could trust that their customers to pay later. It’s obvious, the team at the bakery took the customer-focused approach. . On occasion, a customer would leave their wallet or purse at home. The post How Much Do You Trust Your Customers?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2018

And, if the ideas are coming from the customers giving you high ratings, then the suggestions are giving you the opportunity to improve on greatness. Let’s assume you are customer focused and your organization is providing a level of customer service that earns consistent high scores. Where can you go from here?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Deliver an experience your competitors don’t, and watch how many of your customers say, “I’ll be back!” Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 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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ProProfs Chat

MAY 13, 2020

Companies with best customer service often mention how customers are willing to spend more for the right experience. . Personalization Leads to Loyalty and Referrals. Focusing on personalization can act as a brand differentiator and lead to happier customers who are bound to purchase from you again.

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ProProfs Chat

JUNE 30, 2020

To help you understand this essence and develop better customer service strategies, we’ve curated a list of some of the best customer service books below. These books can help you: Work towards better leadership strategies. Create a positive customer-centric culture amidst the support team.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In fact, exceptional customer service is more than a functional role; it’s a purpose, rooted in a culture and an understanding of what it means to be truly customer-focused. Just as significant, 96% of customers say customer service is important in their choice of loyalty to a brand.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2017

My Comment: If customer loyalty is important to you and your business (and I know it is), then take a few minutes to not just read, but study this article. The simple, yet powerful, “best practices” behind customer retention are followed with an infographic that makes customer loyalty and retention easy to understand.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Build Customer Loyalty by Sharing the Inflation Burden by Joel Comm. Here are a few ways you can take a page from their playbook to build more customer loyalty. It endears them to us.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2020

Loyal Customers 6X More Likely To Forgive Mistakes by Tech.co. Retail TouchPoints) No matter how hard they try, retailers sometimes make customer service mistakes. However, brands that have cultivated customer loyalty can mitigate the harm — loyal shoppers are 6X more likely to forgive a mishap than the average customer.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Our customer experience research found that 83% of people trust a company or brand more if it delivers good customer service. The benefit of building trust is potential customer loyalty. Your happy customers become the best members of your marketing department. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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