Thematic

MARCH 26, 2025

Consider this: 73% of customers will switch to a competitor after multiple bad experiences​ That means businesses don’t get unlimited chances to make things right. " And that’s not in product development; customer feedback is important even in other departments—marketing, customer support, and more.

Feedback 62

Feedback Social Media Analysis Survey 62

Vonage

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The fix: Invest in a system that enables customers to call your organisation, input the necessary information, then be directed to the customer service department best able to meet their requirements. This minimises wait times, reduces the need to be passed between multiple agents, and increases satisfaction.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Self Service How To Gamification 120

Retently

OCTOBER 23, 2024

How did you hear about our store (social media, referral, search engine, etc.)? Monitor and respond to feedback on social media and review sites to show customers you value their opinions. Create meaningful loyalty programs with exclusive promotions or discounts to reward and appreciate loyal customers.

Ecommerce 110

Ecommerce Survey Retail NPS 110

Comm100

AUGUST 24, 2016

We all want our customers to be happy with our products and services. The customer is intensely frustrated because the issue isn’t being solved, and the agent is stressed because he/she can’t help directly. You think social media suffices as the only customer resolution tool.

Customer Service 120

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Representative Multi-Channel 120

Stella Connect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Long wait times. Having to repeatedly call, email, chat, text, and even reach out via social media for help. It’s time for these types of frustrating customer experiences to become a thing of the past. Brands that don’t risk significant customer churn. Impersonal interactions.

Trends 75

Trends Poor Customer Service Consumers Social Media 75

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Before we dive into our remedies, let’s take a look at some of the root causes that could be behind your score going south: Inadequate or Poor Customer Service Many customers tend to be unforgiving if their support experience isn’t up to scratch. That’s a huge disparity.

NPS 195

NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 195

Thematic

MARCH 20, 2025

Businesses receive tons of customer feedback every day, but most of it is free-form text—meaning it’s unstructured and difficult to understand. neutral, slightly annoyed, extremely frustrated) over time. Customer service teams can identify common pain points based on sentiment shifts and take proactive action.

Analytics 62

Analytics Customer Service Analysis e-support 62

Service Untitled

JUNE 14, 2013

So are there different levels of service for credit card customers depending on one’s credit and past financial history? Customers who are nasty to representatives tend to receive less service and less consideration. Fortunately there are many credit card companies which strive to deliver excellent customer service.

Company 74

Company Customer Service Poor Customer Service Customer Service Representative 74

ProProfs Chat

MAY 9, 2019

In this day and age, live chat is a powerful tool for brands to communicate with consumers in real-time. Brands are empowered to convert every interaction with the prospective customer into a memorable experience. When consumers don’t enjoy the desired experience, they tend to spread the word via social media, surveys or phone calls.

Software 83

Software Social Media Consumers Poor Customer Service 83

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 29, 2020

Do you think customers today will take the pain to stand in a queue to resolve a query or ask a question? The current digitally dominant world has reduced the wait time to seconds , and no one wants to resort to old school methods of communicating with their favorite brands. Social Media. Obviously they won’t. .

Multi-Channel 98

Multi-Channel Customer Service Social Media Self Service 98

Second to None

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Many brands use a franchisee-model that puts the responsibility in the hands of the store-owners, but ultimately it is the brand that will take on the negative perception caused by inattentive waiters, poor customer service and long wait times.

Brands 74

Brands Measurement Customer Centricity Poor Customer Service 74

Service Untitled

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Stores need to give customers what they want and make the experience pleasant if they want to see these same people post holiday time. If the shoppers’ experiences wind up with poor customer service, it’s apt to show up quite quickly on social media, and that could end up in a long run to recovery.

Poor Customer Service 62

Poor Customer Service Retail Social Media Insurance 62

Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

Long wait times. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. The top characteristic of poor customer service in travel is that no one wants to sound like a broken record. This is when the headaches start.

Travel 61

Travel Self Service Hotels Hospitality 61

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2018

Time is extremely precious for most of us, so reducing the amount of time your customers wait for a product or a service is extremely valuable to many — if not most — of your customers. Surveys also demonstrate to your customers that you value their insights and experience interacting with your brand.

Loyalty Programs 79

Loyalty Programs Advertising Loyalty Brands 79

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Author: Neil Cox Recent research highlighted by customer service guru Shep Hyken demonstrates the importance of delivering an experience that meets the needs of your customers. It found that businesses in the US are losing $62 billion every year, due to people switching following poor customer service.

Self Service 48

Self Service Knowledge Base Poor Customer Service Social Media 48

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 17, 2019

If numbers are to be believed, then almost 97% of ecommerce businesses fail and one of the reasons for this failure is poor customer service. On the contrary, research by Harvard Business Review proves that people spend upto 140% more if they get the best customer experience, meaning they become loyal to your brand.

Ecommerce 56

Ecommerce Customer Service Chatbots Self Service 56

Interactions

MAY 22, 2019

Long wait times. It’s during these urgent travel situations when I need customer care to perform at it’s best, and it’s often when it fails the most. The top characteristic of poor customer service in travel is that no one wants to sound like a broken record. This is when the headaches start.

Travel 48

Travel Self Service Hotels Hospitality 48

Talkdesk

APRIL 8, 2016

Listening to Nate and Robert speak about everything from gamification to social media opened up my eyes to the wealth of advantages that call center reporting can bring to a business. Like many call centers, SpotHero measures and tracks common call center metrics such as service level, average wait time and average handle time.

Call Center 42

Call Center Metrics Average Handle Time Gamification 42

CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2020

It’s easy to see effects of bad customer service—one request slips through the cracks and you could be looking at a public battle on your social media accounts tomorrow. Bad customer support is harder to spot, but it runs deeper than a quick social media fire that needs extinguishing. Temkin Group ).

Self Service 52

Self Service Social Media e-support Knowledge Base 52

CSM Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

The Importance of Datasets in Customer Service Strategies Improving Customer Experience According to a survey by NewVoiceMedia, 44% of US customers switch to a competitor following a poor customer service experience.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Social Media 52

LiveChat

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The last decade has been defined by the customer becoming the center of nearly every business initiative. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right. On the other hand, poor customer service can cost companies dear.

Poor Customer Service 45

Poor Customer Service Call Center Customer Service Representative Customer Care 45

delighted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

With 54% of global consumers saying that their customer service expectations are rising, 89% of customers are claiming to leave a business after one poor customer service experience. Enhancing your customer service is one of the most valuable things you can do for your company.

Customer Service Strategies 42

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Self Service Strategy 42

Thunderhead

AUGUST 13, 2018

of its base mobilising to share poor experiences. Clearly, customers were at the end of their tether – and their compulsion to share didn’t stop at Social Media and review sites. Bring the average call-waiting time to below five minutes. Respond to customer emails within five working days.

Poor Customer Service 40

Poor Customer Service Financial Social Media Customers 40

Help Scout

JUNE 22, 2021

Your customer experience is the main differentiator between you and your competitors, and all of the customer service statistics back it up. Below, we’ve collected 111 key statistics exploring the relevance and importance of good customer service — and expanding on the cost and impacts of poor customer service.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Social Media Self Service Knowledge Base 130

Ecrion

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Experts agree that customer service expectations are on the rise. Every year, businesses lose billions in potential revenue thanks to one thing: poor customer service. Positive customer experiences, on the other hand, can help boost sales, retain customers and even bring in new ones. American Express.

Infographics 105

Infographics Self Service Customer Service Social Media 105

ProProfs Chat

JUNE 14, 2019

Every company is competing for the same customers, and customer satisfaction is one of the main differentiators between success and failure. For this reason, customer experience has become the key to business success. Latest Customer Experience Trends. What Customers Think of CX. Customers Communication Statistics.

Self Service 90

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service 90

ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 8, 2019

Menu problems have to lead to issues like: Drive through wait-time increased to three minutes and ten seconds. That means not only did they compromise on service, but also on the quality of the food. Due to deteriorating taste, the brand started facing issues like: Customers getting price sensitive. customers’ wishes.

Customer Service 51

Customer Service How To Airlines Omni-Channel 51

VDS

MAY 13, 2020

In the short term, poor customer service causes consumers to abandon purchases they intended to make. A negative experience also propels your customers to your competitors. More, social media allows your customers to share their experiences with the world in a matter of minutes, for good or for ill.

Customer Centricity 81

Customer Centricity Contact Center Social Media Omni-Channel 81

CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

If someone reaches out to a customer service rep and isn’t treated correctly, they won’t hesitate to sever ties. Did you know that 96% of consumers leave a business due to poor customer service? What do you already know about your customers? What products or services do they purchase frequently?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service Representative Call Center 52