ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Keep those phones open for your customers!

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 137

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. The employee experience (EX) drives a better customer experience (CX). Happy New Year! What’s 2024 going to be like? Here are my top predictions for 2024. It’s not just about delivery.

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Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 95

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.

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Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Tom Hinds, SVP Customer Engagement at Advocate Aurora Health.

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Customer retention rates and customer service can be improved by using AI to actively listen for qualitative feedback and elicit more valuable responses. This personalization not only enhances customer satisfaction but also drives sales and fosters brand loyalty.

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Customer Experience Strategy Chatbots e-support 324

Kustomer

AUGUST 5, 2020

Just because your company offers around-the-clock customer service doesn’t necessarily mean you’re offering great service to your customers. Just consider these consumer insights from PwC: 3 in 4 customers identify customer experience as a top consideration in their purchasing decisions.

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Kustomer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Today I’m pleased to announce our mission to reimagine customer service for consumers has become even stronger — we are officially part of Meta! Businesses have been forced to adapt more rapidly to the changing customer expectations of this new world. Let’s connect to show you the future of digital customer service.

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Customer Service Healthcare Customer Retention Retail 111

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

You know that excellent customer service is the heart of any successful business. Let’s explore why diversifying your abilities can unlock a level of service that truly delights your customers. This high level of satisfaction increases the likelihood of repeat business, thereby boosting customer retention.

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Customer Service Loyalty Call Center Innovation 64

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

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Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media Connections 229

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that a strong customer service strategy is the cornerstone of a successful business. Even if your products or services are exceptional, customer loyalty can be lost if the customer experience is tainted with one poor interaction. What Is Customer Service Strategy?

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Customer Service Strategies Self Service Strategy Customer Service 104

C3Centricity

JANUARY 30, 2024

They recalled and replaced the faulty devices, prioritizing customer safety and satisfaction. Customers expect you to put things right. They don’t expect more than that in most cases. This transparent and rapid response helped mitigate the impact on their brand reputation.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that customer expectations are always changing, and you’ll never be able to keep up. However, all your customers want the same thing: to be able to interact with their brand on their terms.

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Omni-Channel Customer Experience Social Media Touchpoint 260

Very Best Service

JULY 27, 2023

How AI can improve customer service Customer service by Bing Image creator. In today's digital age, customers expect fast, efficient, and personalized customer service. In addition to these specific benefits, AI can also help to improve customer service in a number of other ways.

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Customer Service Wait Times Customer Satisfaction Measurement 52

One Millimeter Mindset

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Innovative customer retention should not be a rare occurrence. However, in many organizations, innovative is the last thing customers expect. First of all, customers continuously re-evaluate why they do business with us. And third, our actions consistently fall short of customer expectations.

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Customer Retention Innovation Social Media Strategy 73

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

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How To Chatbots Omni-Channel Social Media 134

Comm100

AUGUST 5, 2020

On the surface, these ‘lost’ customer engagements may not seem especially important, but their impact can go far beyond slight frustration. If a customer’s issue is not resolved and their voice is not heard, customer retention is at risk. Free Omnichannel Customer Engagement. Top 7 Customer Service Complaints.

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Wait Times Tips Customer Service Omni-Channel 130

Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

The significant benefits of effectively engaging with customers on social channels make the investment worthwhile. “Social care” isn’t anything new, but providing effective multi-channel customer service that includes social care can be pose significant challenges for organizations big and small.

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Customer Service Social Media Multi-Channel How To 115

Storyminers

JULY 29, 2016

We decided to ask experts one question: What is your most effective customer retention strategy for B2C brands? . VP of Customer Experience, Compellon. The most effective customer retention strategy is to focus, well, on retention. My number one customer retention strategy is talking to your customers.

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B2C Customer Retention Strategy Brands 124

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to handle customer complaints? Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. 6 tips you must know by Alibaba.com.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 80

Retently

MAY 9, 2024

Boosting your B2B customer retention rates is incredibly important for nurturing a sustainable business. It’s a thrill to land a new customer, no doubt. Many companies get caught in this cycle because they prioritize new customer acquisition so heavily that they overlook how many customers they’re losing along the way.

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Customer Retention B2B Customer Journeys Loyalty Programs 130

ChurnZero

MAY 3, 2019

If you want your business to be successful in the long run, it pays to give priority to customer retention. Landing a customer who will pay for life is like hitting the jackpot. After all, it takes five times more effort to land a new customer than to retain an old one. Invest in Customer Service.

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Customer Retention Strategy CRM Customers 75

InMoment XI

JULY 12, 2023

Customer experience refers to the overall impression and perception customers have of a brand based on their interactions and touchpoints throughout their journey, encompassing every aspect of their engagement, from initial awareness to post-purchase support and beyond.

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Customer Experience Strategy Self Service Customer Journeys 260

Kustomer

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s no secret that a strong customer service strategy is the cornerstone of a successful business. Even if your products or services are exceptional, if the customer experience is tainted with one poor interaction, customer loyalty can be lost. 6 Ways to Maintain a Strong Customer Service Strategy.

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Customer Service Strategies Self Service Strategy Customer Service 105

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are Lifelike Digital Humans the Future of Customer Experience? My Comment: Is this the future of customer service? How to Use Content Marketing for Customer Retention and Loyalty by Express Computer.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 70

One Millimeter Mindset

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Are competing customer retention cultures crippling your organization or association? First, competing customer retention cultures are sustained within traditional departmental silos and business models. Then, competing customer retention cultures are sustained by traditional workforce hiring practices.

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Customer Retention Culture Customer Focused Customers 61

ProProfs Chat

JUNE 5, 2020

More than that, only 1 in 26 unhappy customers will complain about what they don’t like about your service; the rest will churn. The more customers leave, the less your business grows. With customer retention being the primary driver of companies’ revenue, churn lowers your profits by far.

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Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Customers 90

Stella Connect

DECEMBER 7, 2021

For answers, our team at Stella Connect by Medallia commissioned a research study of more than 2,100 consumers in the US and UK to uncover key drivers of customer sentiment , behavior, preferences, and loyalty. 5 Best Practices from Our 2022 Insights on the Future of Customer Service Report. 1: Response time. #2:

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Report Customer Service Effort Score Customer Satisfaction 99

InMoment XI

APRIL 3, 2024

They don’t view a transaction as an online experience, a mobile app experience, or a customer service experience, they view it as one continuous experience that they had. Your brand needs to deliver on all fronts in order to create a memorable experience for these customers. Let’s get into the details.

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Customer Expectations Meeting Customer Experience Touchpoint 260

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. Think about it. Or recommend them to your friends and family?

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NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Winning means losing in the game of customer retention by Linda O’Grady. CMO) All too often retention is a blanket goal. The key is to hang onto the right customers. by Steve Williamson.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Feedback Customer Centricity 92

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

He shares how you can align your customer’s journey with their brand expectations. The customer journey is essential to any company’s success. And in today’s digital age, customer service is now more important than ever before. What do customers expect from contact centers? .

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Customer Journeys Brands Sales Contact Center 123

SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You reach out to their customer service, and within seconds, a friendly chatbot listens to your issue properly and provides you with the answer, gathering valuable customer feedback. That’s the power of good customer service! In this blog, we’ll explore seven customer service trends for 2024.

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Trends Self Service Customer Service Chatbots 52

ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 22, 2019

But, with the overwhelming consumer demands and customer expectations, you cannot afford to negate the importance of satisfactory customer services. . Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%. Let’s start with clarity about the meaning of Proactive Customer Service. .

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Customer Service How To Social Media Customer Retention 101

ShepHyken

MAY 20, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Simona Benetinová, content manager at Nicereply , a company that helps organizations, of all sizes, provide outstanding customer service. She writes about customer loyalty and why your team should care about your brand’s Net Promoter Score. Let’s have a look at the numbers.

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NPS Net Promoter Score Customer Service Effort Score 73

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Importance of CRM Databases in Competitive Analysis Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases are essential tools for storing and tracking customer information, interactions, and sales history. Could your company fill this void with exceptional customer service and thereby win over disenchanted consumers?

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Analysis Marketing Competitive Advantage Analytics 260

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Online gambling has become a major industry in recent years, and its success is due in large part to its ability to provide excellent customer service. From the ease of making deposits to the swiftness of payouts, online gambling sites have continuously worked to improve the user experience for their customers.

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Industry Customer Service Case Study Loyalty Programs 72

Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article explores the importance of keeping CX at the human level and offers practical strategies for ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, human interaction in customer service. In the context of CX, empathetic interactions are crucial for fostering emotional connections with customers.

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Self Service Loyalty Customer Service Representative Strategy 130