ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care?

Self Service 68

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 68

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? Shrewd customer design choices, of course. I’ll sum it up this way: Don’t plan your customers’ journey without knowing the customers’ journey.

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Customer Journeys Trends Study 68

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: Too often an organization’s leadership believes the experience and service they provide a customer is better than it actually is.

Social Media 99

Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 99

ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2021

In the customer service world, people have expectations. If it doesn’t, they expect the company to stand behind its products and services. The effort a customer makes to get the problem resolved – hopefully, it’s minimal effort – is ideally rewarded with an acceptable and expected resolution. Consider that number.

Customer Service Training 156

Customer Service Training Customer Service Customer Experience Training 156

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 118

Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 118

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. And caring is the foundation of trust and the preamble to loyalty.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty Tips 64

Customer Bliss

MARCH 28, 2017

I found it interesting that our work in customer experience is now expanding to airports, and Karen Ellis of the San Antonio International Airport (previously in somewhat similar roles in Houston and Atlanta) was good enough to come on the podcast and discuss some of her initiatives and challenges. Customer Service Training Program.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Travel Touchpoint Training 100

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 77

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An updated loyalty program can help keep you connected to customers. Understanding what gives your customers “gratification” will help you meet and exceed their expectations.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 71

Comm100

MAY 10, 2018

If you work in customer service, chances are you know the signs of a complaining customer. Nobody likes a complaining customer, yet it’s something that every organization has to deal with. Complaining Customers Care. Customers may not bother to complain for many reasons. Introduction.

Customers 206

Customers eBook Policies Customer Service Training 206

Vonage

JANUARY 24, 2017

I am amazed at the effort companies put into building service brands on the outside, yet how fragmented they can be on the inside when it comes to customer service excellence. He was already brand-loyal – this was his fourth computer in a row from the same company. What a shame! What a crying shame!

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Advertising Contact Center Culture 133

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. The top five things you hate most about customer service by Sarah Ingrams . An outstanding experience can persuade you to keep returning to a brand; being treated badly can put you off for life.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service NPS 64

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 100

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 100

Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. The brands mentioned above aren’t just shaping the customer service experience for their customers.

Culture 120

Culture Banking How To Customer Service 120

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. How to Drive Customer Loyalty Among Millennials by Timi Garai. Do not confuse the two.

Social Media 79

Social Media Customer Service Airlines Loyalty 79

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Crazy Ideas About Customer Service You Would Like To Try Again by Guy Sheetrit. My Comment: The title implies some of these customer service ideas are crazy. And, that’s not crazy at all!

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Fashion Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Training 93

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. No More Nonpologies: Apologize to Customers Like You Mean It by Leslie O’Flahavan. Here are three tips for writing a heartfelt apology to a customer. Want to Build Customer Loyalty? And, the article makes a great point.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Social Media Travel Loyalty 75

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. How good is your company’s internal customer experience? McKinsey & Company) To excel with customers, frontline employees need high-level service from core support functions. by Nicolas Maechler.

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Airlines Chatbots Resources 97

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? This mismatch can occur even when the organization does due diligence and thinks it knows what customers want. by Mike Wittenstein. Turns out: a lot.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 59

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. Retail Customer Experience) With nearly 3.8

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Retail Ecommerce Trends 62

ShepHyken

MAY 25, 2016

I recently interviewed Nate Skinner, the VP of Customer Care for Campaign Monitor, a company that helps businesses use email to market their businesses. It was for one of my Forbes columns, Seven Ways to Use Email to Build Your Brand and Create a Better Customer Experience. He knew that it was just a mistake.

Exercises 90

Exercises Customer Care Customer Service Training Customers 90

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Someone recently referenced the book and this famous line, and it made me think about how customers are treated. Are all customers equal? Loyalty programs promote perks, rewards, elite status and more, which might suggest that not all customers are equal. But, what about when it comes to customer service?

Airlines 97

Airlines Hotels Loyalty Programs Loyalty 97

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you improve customer service? The answer always lies in your customer experience. Great experiences lead to loyal customers who buy more from you in the future. When you take care of customers from start to finish, they will always come back and refer others to your business.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Customer Service Self Service How To 98

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Clutch) In today’s “show me you know me” marketing world, it’s imperative that brands understand and engage their shoppers on a personal level with personalized marketing. Nike is a rock star in social care. What happened?

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Government Social Media Customer Care 48

Magellan Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

Companies that outsource call centers have one thing in common: they know the significance of building and maintaining good customer relationships. Being in the front-end, call centers create a direct connection between customers (even prospects) and businesses. The patterns and needs of customers dictate the direction of the market.

Call Center 81

Call Center Company Telecommunications Banking 81

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Do they have hotel experience?

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2018

We all have two jobs: Our server didn’t recognize his most important responsibility, which was to take care of his customer. Everyone must recognize that they have two jobs; to do the job that they are hired to do and to take care of the customer. The reality is that the restaurant usually has good service.

Customer Service Training 90

Customer Service Training Training Customer Experience Customer Focused 90

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. AllBusiness) Social media is an invaluable tool to help market your brand, but what good is it without a target audience? It’s a brand builder.

Social Media 48

Social Media Customer Service Self Service B2C 48

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

Social Media 87

Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 87

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. How a customer service project is helping Southwest Airlines realise its 360-customer vision by Nadia Cameron.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Airlines Call Center Case Study 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Industry Experts Offer Up 2018 Predictions on Retail Customer Experience by Judy Mottl. My Comment: The 2018 customer service and experience predictions continue to roll in.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Retail Contact Center Competitive Advantage 0

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this context, customer service is crucial to attract and retain clients and do good business. Improving customer service for lending businesses is vital. Why Is Customer Care Crucial for Lending Businesses? The landscape of customer care has changed in the past years. Or the lack thereof.

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Customer Service Banking Financial 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 4 Tips for Delivering a Richer Customer Experience by Tara Sporrer. Call it a “richer” customer experience. by Phil Goldstein.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Tips 48

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

The Super-Heroes of Customer Experience are here! Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. It is now considered to be the key brand differentiator and a critical factor for your brand’s success and revenue growth.

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2016

Brand Promise. Every once in a while I jokingly will say the motto of a company who gives me bad customer service is: We’re not happy until you’re not happy. People complain and joke about some of their experiences with government agencies. That’s why they call it a brand promise! Customers understand this.

Airlines 48

Airlines Policies Government Guidelines 48