Comm100

JUNE 30, 2016

Time and time again, we see evidence that great customer service experiences are critical in maintaining customer loyalty and satisfaction. According to research conducted in 2015 by Aspect Cloud Solutions , 76% of respondents see “customer service as a ‘true test’ of how much a company values them.”

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Ecrion

JULY 22, 2019

Too often, companies blame a loss of revenue on competitors, poor market conditions, and even failed marketing strategies when the real reason why business is down is due to a poor customer service training and standards. Be honest with yourself: How confident are you, really, with your current level of customer service?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

If you have been following my work, you may remember something I refer to as The Loyalty Question. It goes like this: What am I doing right now to make sure the customer comes back the next time they need whatever it is we sell? Most people think customer loyalty is about a lifetime. So, The Loyalty Question 2.0

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Nine Areas of Focus for Improved Customer Service Training by Rolling Stone Culture Council (Rolling Stone) Because they have direct interactions with customers on a daily basis, a company’s customer service team plays a large role in that organization’s success. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Ann Michaels and Associates

JULY 26, 2024

Here are ten ways to make your business more customer-centric: Understand Your Customers: Conduct regular market research and customer surveys to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points. Develop detailed customer personas to better tailor your products, services, and marketing efforts.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2023

I’ve covered different gap concepts in the past, and it’s time to add yet another to the list, and that is the Loyalty Gap. By the way, this is a perfect time to mention International Customer Loyalty Month, which happens every year in April. It is a time to focus some extra care and attention on your loyal customers.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this article, we can say that three secrets to creating and sustaining customer loyalty are communication, communication, communication. The way you communicate, what you communicate, and how often you communicate can create the experience that gives a customer the confidence to continue doing business with you. .

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Comm100

AUGUST 29, 2021

While omnichannel support improves the customer experience, as well as the agent experience, businesses have more to consider when allocating resources and training service agents. Employers are always looking for unicorn employees, but can you train someone to be a jack of all trades? Be customer centric.

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Bill Quiseng

MAY 24, 2023

You already know what customer service is, but to make it flourish, you and your team need to be reminded periodically. So, I offered people a continuous education in customer CARE. If you missed it, just follow it here: Don’t offer customer service training. Develop your people with customer CARE education.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ultimately, a welcoming smile, attentive service, and the ability to interact face-to-face with knowledgeable staff can make a world of difference. An empowered and well-trained retail staff team is key to an unparalleled shopping experience. Comprehensive training is essential for effective customer engagement.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This week, I will explain the third QUI TAKEAWAY: customer service training versus customer CARE education. QUI TAKEAWAY: Don’t offer customer service training. Training is finite, usually one to three days. And training is top-down, one-way “I know everything, you know nothing” instruction.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2022

He shares the importance of developing online training resources for your customer service team and how to implement one for the success of your business. Your customer service team must be an asset to your organization. However, this is only possible if they are trained the right way. .

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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. It isn’t a coincidence that the best places to work are also recognized as the organizations that deliver the best customer service.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2018

Lately, I’ve been asked about loyalty programs. Any company can create a loyalty program. But, there is some confusion around what exactly a loyalty program is. Anything you do to get a customer to start to do business with you – and gets them to return – could fall under the concept of a marketing strategy.

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Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement. A higher CSAT score not only reflects happier customers but also drives loyalty, positive word-of-mouth, and increased revenue potential.

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Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This is not a customer service training class. Training is finite, usually one to three days. And training is top-down, one-way “I know everything, you know nothing” instruction. Training is to develop THE BUSINESS. Training is for a job. And the job of employees is to serve to satisfy the customer.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. One of the most important parts of this process is making sure that you’re asking customers the right questions. Winning Customer Loyalty With Real-time Refunds by Irina Ionescu.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Good experience builds loyalty.” Loyalty means repeat customers who spend more and evangelize the brand. And, Chewy has done an amazing job at creating loyal customers. Want Loyal Customers?

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The ability to create emotional bonds with your customers is the true x-factor that drives customer loyalty. You have more ways than ever before to engage with customers and enhance our product and service delivery. Here’s something that’s not always so intuitive: Customer loyalty starts with employee loyalty.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Beat Your Best Quality Scores – 15 Quick Wins by Megan Jones (Call Centre Helper) Improving quality scores in customer service is an ongoing process that requires dedication, effective communication, and continuous training. The best loyalty programs are actually repeat-customer programs.

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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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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Did they just build a location that’s closer to your customer? Loyalty to an Employee: There are some instances in which the relationship isn’t between a customer and the company but between a customer and an amazing employee. If that employee moves to the competition, they may take the customer.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.

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Michel Falcon Experience

JANUARY 10, 2019

It’s likely that you clicked through to read this post because you want new customer service ideas, not the same old run of the mill concepts that have been suggested by everyone else online…am I right? Related: What is Customer Experience. Customer Service Skill #2: Patience. . I’m a Vancouver Canucks fan.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2024

7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty. That emotional connection to a brand is extremely important to customer loyalty. It’s often been thought to be a key driver of loyalty. Brand Loyalty Is Lagging. However, it’s a good start.

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: When customers feel heard and understood, they are more likely to be satisfied with their experience, even if the issue isn’t fully resolved. Increased Customer Loyalty: Empathetic interactions build trust and loyalty, encouraging customers to choose your brand over competitors.

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InMoment XI

MARCH 11, 2024

An organization can act on these insights by fixing the existing product or service, and then making sure similar issues don’t appear in the future. As an example, let’s imagine the same financial services firm from earlier experiences a prolonged period of poor customer service due to understaffing or inadequate training.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Seven loyalty program types: Pick the perfect fit by Marcus Marius (Dynamic Business) Did you know that companies that invest in loyalty programs report up to a 40% increase in revenue? My Comment: I’ve written many articles about loyalty programs. If you have been thinking about a loyalty program, this is a good place to start.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Satisfied customers do not complain – which is all very well, but it means you won’t get crucial feedback. Their loyalty is also shaky, and they will leave when presented with a better offer. But in order to get customer loyalty in the first place, you need to closely manage customer experience quality.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2024

9 Must-Know Customer Loyalty Statistics for 2024 by Achille Traore (BusinessCloud) In today’s competitive market, retaining customers is as crucial as attracting them. Brands are now investing heavily in loyalty programmes to keep customers coming back. Here is an interesting list of nine customer loyalty stats.

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Bill Quiseng

JUNE 19, 2024

Bosses don’t care much about their employees and their employees could care less about the bosses or customers and will soon leave. Don’t train your employees. Training is finite (usually one to four days), one way, “I know everything, you know nothing,” instruction. Instead, select people for passion. Then … Educate with CARE.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Loyalty Program Might Be Losing You Money by Raghuram Iyengar, Young-Hoon Park, and Qi Yu. My Comment: I’ve written that many loyalty programs are actually discount programs. What’s Your Training Schedule?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s about customer retention—which can lead to customer loyalty. Loyal customers are important to all businesses regardless of industry or size—large, small, B2B or B2C. It’s easy to measure customer satisfaction at different levels. The formula for calculating customer retention is pretty simple.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

(ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. How 5 Brands Adapted Their Loyalty Programs for a Post-Covid World by Stephanie Miles. Thank you MattsenKumar!).

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CloudCherry

AUGUST 22, 2019

His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic ® , The Loyal Customer , The Cult of the Customer , The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time and Be Amazing or Go Home. Listen Now! The post You say you want a Revolution? appeared first on CloudCherry.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2021

They were, but that loyalty was to location and price, not to your business. . The point is to recognize the difference between repeat customers and loyal customers. Make sure you understand the why behind what brings that customer back. I like to refer to repeat customers as gold and loyal customers as sacred.

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