Comm100

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Social media is chaotic, but your social media team shouldn’t be! In order for your social media strategy to work, it’s important that your team be onboard with what you are trying to achieve, and have the knowledge and resources to help you achieve it. The Basics of Social Media Training.

Social Media 145

Social Media Course Training Marketing 145

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 10, 2019

.” Over the years, many a branded platform has been launched, with little to no long-term social media customer service strategy… or even a short-term one. Why do you want to be on social media to serve your customers? And why is social media the right platform for that goal?

Social Media 102

Social Media Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 102

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Improve Customer Support on a Budget by Tycoonstory (Tycoonstory) Whether youre a startup starting to gain traction, or an established business, you need to run a lean operation.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Contact Center 74

Customers That Stick

OCTOBER 9, 2014

The right words can put an irritated customer at ease and help you approach difficult situations with greater ease. Effective customer service language can take a long time to master, so I thought I would share a few quick language tips you can incorporate into your service communication immediately.

Customer Service 164

Customer Service Customer Service Training Social Media Communication 164

Who's Your Gladys?

OCTOBER 8, 2014

It’s what takes companies to new heights, growing the skills of staff members, increasing customer loyalty and improving profits. Customer Service customer service mindset customer service performance Listening Lori Jo Vest social media Who''s Your Gladys?

Feedback 180

Feedback Social Media Customer Service Training Training 180

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 17 Key Customer Service Skills + Ways to Develop Them by Nidhi Lohia (Hiver) In this article, we take a look at 17 essential skills that are relevant for those working in customer service.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Self Service Connections Social Media 71

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 30+ Customer Experience Statistics to Know in 2025 by Viraj Mahajan (Notta) If you were to list a business’s most crucial operations in 2024, customer service would probably be among the most important ones.

Customer Journeys 74

Customer Journeys Customer Service Trends Social Media 74

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Earlier this month I attended Social Media Marketing World , the largest conference on social media marketing in the world. Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others.

Social Media 88

Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 88

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 137

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 137

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. How do you handle a bad customer service experience ? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 148

Customer Service Social Media Culture Report 148

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. Instead, I want to emphasize the last part of my response to the question: sometimes, customer service agents – and other employees – have different answers to the same questions. The problem is a training issue.

Customer Service 139

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Training 139

Ecrion

JULY 22, 2019

Every year, businesses lose over $75 billion in potential revenue thanks to one thing: poor customer service. And while studies show that about 1 out of every 26 customers complain about poor customer service, over 90% of those dissatisfied customers simply stop working with your business — and never come back.

Customer Service Training 78

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Customer Journeys 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2017

Every week, I’m asked, “What is changing in customer service?” The expected answer is that I’ll talk about all the new ways customer service and support is conducted – and I do. There’s self-service solutions that include robust frequently asked questions and video. And, in the end the customer is happy.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Service Training 118

Comm100

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Out of the office, your hardworking customer service agents may be caught up in the Halloween scramble. But in the office, they are working tirelessly to bring satisfaction and happiness to your valued customers. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

Customer Service 36

Customer Service Customer Service Training Training Groups 36

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

Social Media 119

Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 119

Comm100

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

When you are doing your job well, knowledge matters – and in the customer service industry, that is even truer than in others. The service sector as a whole has experienced steady but sustained growth over the past decade (approx. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

Resources 135

Resources Customer Service Customer Service Training Course 135

Vonage

JUNE 6, 2017

You can tell a lot about a company and its commitment to customers in the words employees use. Open your ears and you will find it’s easier to measure customer service levels than you might think. Well, as a personal favor, I’ll try to give you a call, but we don’t usually do this for customers.”. Your Service.

Measurement 133

Measurement Customer Service Social Media Travel 133

Vonage

MARCH 14, 2017

Many organizations use this phrase to describe and promote their service. But how many have really earned the right to claim customer service excellence? If you give good service, that’s not legendary. But if you provide service unsurpassed in your field, that can be legendary service. Chatting with the L.L.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Sports Social Media Culture 136

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Customer Experience in E-commerce Trend Predictions for 2023. Providing exceptional customer service on an e-commerce platform is essential for maintaining a solid customer base. The Microsoft Global Service Report shows that 54% of respondents have higher expectations for customer service than the previous year. .

e-support 195

e-support Customer Experience Social Media Chatbots 195

Bill Quiseng

JULY 28, 2014

The real benefit of social media is in meeting people who share like interests. Each company faces the task of managing their overall customer service experience so that it’s the most positive that it can be. This improvement should begin with a thorough look at the different facets of the customer service experience.

Customer Service 126

Customer Service Hotels Social Media Software 126

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Strategy 264

Strategy How To Wait Times Customer Satisfaction 264

Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s true what they say: 2020 was a year for the books, and its impact on customer service was no exception. Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. – Use social media as a key customer service channel.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

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. Be customer centric.

Omni-Channel 130

Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Training Customer Service 130

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Prevent Customer Churn with Retention Marketing by Lauren Pope. Learning Hub) Attracting new customers is cool and all, but do you know how to keep them around? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 108

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Infographics 108

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Roger Dooley) Internet service providers and cable TV services have the lowest customer satisfaction ratings of all rated industries in one survey. 10 Best Things about Customer Contact Week 2019!

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Professionals Customer Care 118

Vonage

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Which technologies really can improve customer service? We’ve compiled the opinions of John Goodman, a leading customer experience researcher and author of Customer Experience 3.0: High-Profit Strategies in the Age of Techno Service , who shared his findings in our webinar, ‘ Customer Experience 3.0:

Technology 120

Technology Customer Service Gamification Wireless 120

Vonage

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Customer service is too often thought of as a necessary evil – something which you have to provide, but a service that’s not a priority when you’ve got 101 things on your mind. However, for SMBs – and businesses of any size for that matter – good customer service is key to growing.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Culture 120

Vonage

MAY 22, 2017

A good customer service experience is doing what you are supposed to do. Beyond satisfactory – and beyond good – is an exceptional customer service. His company, ClearSource provides customer support via phone, email, chat and social media for companies that want to outsource their customer service.

Exceptional Customer Service 120

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Social Media 120

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As businesses increasingly rely on digital channels to interact with customers, the importance of empathy in customer service has never been greater. By prioritizing empathy, companies can foster stronger relationships, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive business growth.

Interaction 59

Interaction Net Promoter Score Competitive Advantage Social Media 59

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 I bet you’ll find keeping your existing customers is far less expensive than acquiring new ones.). by Stephanie Falkner.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 133

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. 10 Important Components of a Social Media Customer Service Strategy by VHT MARKETING. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Social Media 96

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 96

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2017

I recently had the good fortune to meet Frankie Saucier , the former director of social media customer service (also known as social care) for a major cable company. When the cable goes out, upset customers call, email, tweet, post on Facebook, etc. This is a form of proactive customer service.

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 102

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

National Customer Service Week is coming up soon. This is a week to celebrate and appreciate not only our customers, but also the people who make our customers happy. In fact, the original intent was to focus more on employees than customers, but I’m happy to celebrate both. It’s simple—do it fast!

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 125

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Customer Service Competency Class Now a Requirement for Fordham Admission by Isabella Scipioni.

Customer Service 129

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 129

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. The company that makes it easier and more convenient for the customer wins.

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 114

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.

Feedback 195

Feedback Net Promoter Score Customer Experience Social Media 195

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 101