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Charging More for a Better Customer Service Experience

ShepHyken

I recently read about a cable company that charged a customer to resolve an issue with a monthly bill that had an error on it. The offer to get better support usually has promises like less wait time, extended hours and, as mentioned earlier, a support rep that is based in the U.S. (or Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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“That’s Not My Department” and 10 Other Phrases Customers Hate

ShepHyken

Customers want to see you at least make an attempt to help them. “We The wait time is 45 minutes.” You’ll have to…” Customers hate being told “you have to…” Find a way to make it easy on them. “No!” For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go t o www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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How to Turn Social Media Customer Service into a Marketing Strategy

ShepHyken

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. Social Proof.

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The Top 4 Customer Service and Performance Management Trends to Look for in 2018

Stella Connect

Regardless of how your performance management program is structured, every coaching, QA, and customer service training session should advance the goal of creating brand, policy, and product experts (aka “brand superheroes” ) with the authority and confidence to resolve any customer issue.