ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

My obsession for Customer Experience (CX) started when I received a package in the mail on a random afternoon. Since my Stacy’s Chips incident, I have been fascinated by CX and continue to pay very close attention to how companies deliver unforgettable experiences to win over customer’s hearts – and wallets.

Hotels 107

Hotels B2C Loyalty B2B 107

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. How to leverage technology for a better customer experience.

Technology 130

Technology Customer Experience Social Media Multi-Channel 130

ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jason Milleisen who shares three simple rules that will set you apart from your competition and help provide great customer service. I once heard about a car dealership who had customer satisfaction scores that were the impressively high. I need that customer so I need to be aggressive!

Consulting 108

Consulting Customers Customer Service Course 108

BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Customer experience can be vital in helping businesses grow and scale faster. Investing in processes and tools that contribute to customer delight significantly impacts the bottom line. Good customer experience or delight has significantly evolved to finding value across every touchpoint.

Sales 111

Sales Social Media Customers Multi-Channel 111

GetFeedback

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Prior to this, we had all read the book, “ The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty ,” and one question came out of it: Is effortless really enough? . The article states that customer delight (in other words, exceeding expectations) won’t bring customers back to your brand.

Loyalty 257

Loyalty Customer Experience Touchpoint Metrics 257

Peter Lavers

JANUARY 15, 2020

Peter Lavers has been named as a top blogger in the realm of Customer Service. Peter is delighted to included in this list as it confirms his passion to help companies become more customer centric and thereby competitive in this world of ever-increasing customer empowerment and digital disruption.

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Customer Service Customer Centricity Customers 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Consumers Demand Immediate Connection. How to Connect the Right Way.

Connections 117

Connections Customer Centricity Consumers Culture 117

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This week we feature an article by Patrick Thuot who shares an infographic about how customer service can help the retail industry. A customer-centric approach can help any type of business succeed. – Shep Hyken. To entice those customers to come in-store requires there to be something worth coming in for.

Infographics 89

Infographics Retail Customer Service Policies 89

ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week we feature an article by Mike Schoultz who shares his top 20 list of myths on customer experience not to tell yourself or things you should never say to a customer. Check out our thoughts on customer focus. We often get questions and comments on delivering great customer service and experiences.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Policies Customers Customer Experience 94

Eptica

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Learning from Santa’s customer service success. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager When it comes to customer service, Father Christmas has been delighting children for countless years.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Video Customers Interaction 118

ShepHyken

APRIL 7, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Swati Kungwani, writes about the value of customer complaints to a business. Disappointments can be delightful! Customer behavior is becoming more dynamic. Customers tend to grumble or express their discontent if things go wrong. Shep Hyken.

Poor Customer Service 108

Poor Customer Service Advertising B2B Policies 108

ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2017

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills about how to use live chat agents properly in order to delight your customers. This means that you should know how to hire live chat agents who are going to delight your customers. If he or she lacks any, they might not be the best choice for your customer support team.

How To 91

How To Software Knowledge Base Tools 91

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Nathalie Herrman who writes about three key principles that are at the root of all great customer service. She also reminds us that the customer experience begins with the employee experience. – Shep Hyken. Otherwise, we lack integrity, employees lose interest, and customer service suffers.

Customer Satisfaction 92

Customer Satisfaction Exceptional Customer Service Employee Experience Employee Engagement 92

NICE inContact

AUGUST 14, 2019

Nowhere is this more applicable than in social customer service. It’s easy for brands to say or type “sorry,” and that’s exactly what makes the phrase less-than-helpful for customers. In an age when the most beloved brands go out of their way to surprise and delight, an easy apology won’t cut it, nor will simple satisfaction.

Customer Service 137

Customer Service Social Media Brands Loyalty 137

NICE inContact

AUGUST 14, 2019

Nowhere is this more applicable than in social customer service. It’s easy for brands to say or type “sorry,” and that’s exactly what makes the phrase less-than-helpful for customers. In an age when the most beloved brands go out of their way to surprise and delight, an easy apology won’t cut it, nor will simple satisfaction.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Social Media Brands Loyalty 136

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. When customers are angry, they tell the world about it. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Multi-Channel Study 80

GetFeedback

MAY 5, 2019

Or would you stay loyal to your old mobile phone provider if you knew they offer 24/7 support for delightful customer service? Apart from expecting products whose quality matches the prize, customers for years now also expect to find the service providers exactly when they need them. Read on and find out!

Sales 277

Sales Loyalty Programs Social Media Policies 277

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2019

This week we feature an article by Sabio who explains why developing a customer experience strategy is essential for your business to improve its bottom line. Developing a customer experience (CX) strategy for your business has never been more important. As a consumer, how do you feel when you receive a poor customer experience?

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Roadmap Financial Contact Center 83

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Nogol Tardugno who tells us how to get our contact center interactive voice response (IVR) to deliver the best customer experience. Any reports of the death of interactive voice response (IVR) as a customer service channel have been greatly exaggerated.

Self Service 92

Self Service Customer Experience Contact Center Interaction 92

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tom Buiocchi who writes about the importance of the “behind the scenes” work facilities managers do in order to enhance the customer experience. When you think about how to provide excellent customer service, chances are facilities management might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Management Retail e-support 73

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Whether it’s candle fragrances, ice cream flavors, or shoe colors, businesses have to cater to their customers’ demands for options. Customer service is no different. Much has been written about the growth of self-service technologies, like mobile apps and chatbots. But what options should businesses offer?

Self Service 121

Self Service Contact Center Social Media Chatbots 121

CX Accelerator

JUNE 27, 2019

Originally posted on the Rustici Software Blog Last month, I presented to the Nashville Network of Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) and shared how we’ve built a remarkable place to work at Rustici Software and how that leads to providing exceptional service to our customers.

Software 243

Software Culture Customers Customer Experience Professionals 243

SurveySensum

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Delighted is a customer feedback platform that helps businesses gather, track, and analyze thousands of actionable customer, product, and employee feedback. But like any other great tool ever made, Delighted also has some drawbacks that hold it back. This will help you choose the right and the best Delighted alternatives.

Knowledge Base 52

Knowledge Base Multi-Channel Survey Feedback 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers. Self-service.

Self Service 73

Self Service Chatbots Social Media Insurance 73

ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills who discusses the importance of integrating an effective customer support system and how to decide upon live chat software for your organization. – Shep Hyken. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates , Microsoft Founder. Probably not.

Software 101

Software Comparison Customer Satisfaction System 101

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2018

This week we feature an article by Meyer Baron who writes about the essential stages of a winning customer experience. Smart companies promise a positive customer service experience, and they deliver. – Shep Hyken. Customer experience” means different things to different people. Improved customer service training.

Customer Experience 79

Customer Experience Advertising Sales System 79

Feedbackly

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Before we delve into the whole topic of customer satisfaction vs. customer delight, let’s touch on the core element. Customers are the lifeblood of any business because, without their demand for products or services, any market won’t exist or sustain for long. What is Customer Satisfaction?

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction NPS Customers Comparison 52

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Stephan Delbos, writes about the importance of doing more than satisfying customers, you must delight them. There is a big difference between satisfied customers and loyal customers. What Emotions Mean for Customers. Satisfactory is a rating.

Customer Satisfaction 48

Customer Satisfaction Net Promoter Score Loyalty Connections 48

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 18, 2020

This is a guest post from Niraj Ranjan, CEO & CO-founder of Hiver – a Gmail-centric customer service solution. With over 1500 customers across 30 countries. Niraj’s focus with Hiver has been to empower companies to provide customer experiences that are more human and empathetic. . By Niraj Ranjan.

Customer Service 252

Customer Service Case Study Customers Interaction 252

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This week we feature an article by Sawaram Suthar writes about how live chat can simplify the customer journey. Always remember that the customer just want to be taken care of, regardless of how you go about it. – Shep Hyken. Businesses often face multiple challenges with respect to how to simplify the customer journey.

Customer Journeys 74

Customer Journeys Fashion e-support Travel 74

GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

Y ou know your customers are satisfied because the Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) that you see on your daily dashboard tells you as much. Before I answer that, let’s take a look at a popular CSAT metric that was established 25 years ago: the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Design a customer-centric culture.

Customer Satisfaction 389

Customer Satisfaction Customer Journeys Effort Score How To 389

PeopleMetrics

APRIL 30, 2021

What does world-class customer experience look like? In this session, we reveal 5 CX secrets behind the world's best brands and provide real-world examples of how these beloved companies attract, retain and delight loyal customers by taking extra care behind-the-scenes to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Customer Experience 133

Customer Experience CEM Employee Engagement Tips 133

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleagues, Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’Connell, write about how to manage customer emotions and ensure that employees know how to be empathetic. Customers are smarter than ever and we must know how to create a positive experience. Is the customer in a hurry?

Management 48

Management How To Hotels Insurance 48

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Mike Schoultz shares a few customer experience stories that demonstrate how companies have handled customer experiences, some well and some not so well. It is so important for employees to feel that they can make good customer focused decisions in every situation.

Examples 75

Examples Customer Experience Hotels Social Media 75

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The last couple years have seen an important turning point for customer service and customer experience. Think about it: we’ve witnessed vast improvements in digital customer service technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and live chat, both of which are certain to continue evolving.

CRM 138

CRM Contact Center Return on Investment Call Center 138

Totango

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We are delighted to share that Totango was recognized in the G2 Winter 2024 reports for its exemplary performance in the customer success software category. These accolades highlight our product’s user-friendly nature and our team’s relentless efforts to ensure a smooth setup process for our customers.

Report 108

Report Effort Score Customer Centricity User Experience 108

delighted

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When you’re looking to improve your customer experience, it’s important to put yourself in your customers’ shoes. When you think like your customer, you get to know how they interact with your company or brand – an exercise that will help you understand what makes them happy or frustrated based on the micro-experiences they have. .

Touchpoint 87

Touchpoint Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score Effort Score 87