Customer Bliss

JUNE 8, 2017

RSS reader FeedSpot just voted our blog the No. 1 customer experience blog on the Internet, via a few of the following factors: Google reputation. 1 on their customer experience blog list. Who works on my customer experience blog? The other tools that help out our blog.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Social Media Travel Course 100

Customer Bliss

DECEMBER 28, 2017

As we all take the time to think about improving strategies for focusing on customer-driven growth, join me as we revisit 5 of my most popular blog posts of the year. If you’re ever in need of a bit of inspiration or guidance for your customer experience implementation, this is the content you can come back to time after time.

Self Service 141

Self Service Customer Experience Chatbots Chief Customer Officer 141

Customer Bliss

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

There’s a continuing focus on brands improving customer experience to lead customer-driven growth. I’d like to share some of the most popular and most-shared content from the Customer Bliss blog. A beloved company understands that a good apology strengthens the bond between customers and the company.

Trends 204

Trends Customer Experience Customer Insights Customers 204

Oracle

AUGUST 4, 2021

After 4 years of fun, 750+ articles, 200+ videos, and 70 cartoons, SmarterCX.com content is moving to our Oracle blogs ! We’ve loved delivering great customer experience content with the goal of helping you to do your jobs better, and we sincerely hope we achieved that goal. Bookmark these pages: Oracle Customer Experience blog.

Advertising 75

Advertising Customer Experience B2B Tips 75

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2019

This week we feature an article by Abdul Babar who explains why your customer experience strategy must be a priority for any customer-facing organization. Same goes for a poor experience and how badly it turned you off from that company, brand or product. What is the customer experience?

Customer Experience 116

Customer Experience Touchpoint User Experience Feedback 116

ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2019

This week we feature an article by Irina Kirnos who writes about how chatbots are customer experience tools that are changing the way that companies interact with their customers. These virtual customer experience tools are transforming the way that companies interact with their customers in the contact center environment.

Chatbots 114

Chatbots Customer Experience Contact Center Ecommerce 114

UJET

JANUARY 11, 2018

Customer experience is one of the largest competitive advantages for businesses today. But we have some good news: we’ve put together a list of five CX blogs you can follow to kick off the new year with great content delivered right to your inbox.

Competitive Advantage 109

Competitive Advantage Customer Experience Customers 109

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2019

who argues that digital transformation is bringing customer experience to an entirely different level. Communities were smaller, shopping was local, and technology wasn’t there to either help or confuse the customer. All this progress requires businesses to provide an “always on, always available” customer experience.

Customer Experience 106

Customer Experience User Experience Customers Technology 106

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2019

This week we feature an article by Joseph Michelli who has written a new book about how Airbnb has used convenience and personalization to deliver an amazing experience. As a reader of Shep’s blog, I’ll assume you know you’re in the people business. How have leaders at Airbnb crafted a 21 st -century customer experience?

Technology 95

Technology Customer Experience Hospitality Hotels 95

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

This week we feature an article by Hamzah Tariq who shares seven ways to improve the overall live chat experience for your customers. Businesses constantly try to improve the customer experience they deliver through new approaches, tools and strategies. . Don’t make customers wait when they initiate live chat requests.

Customer Experience 108

Customer Experience Self Service Knowledge Base Communication 108

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

This week we feature an article by Christa Heibel who writes about how important employee feedback is to a successful customer service experience and high CSAT ratings. – Shep Hyken. In my past experience as both a consultant and owner/operator of a BPO, I understand that CSAT surveys tend to get all the attention.

Omni-Channel 94

Omni-Channel Feedback Customer Experience Data 94

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This week we feature an article by Chanice Henry who writes about the importance of cyber security in providing a trustworthy experience for your customers. – Shep Hyken. Customer loyalty is built on trust. Every employee working with customer data needs to consider their treatment of data very carefully.

Customer Experience 102

Customer Experience Policies Government Customers 102

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives. Would you consider that a great customer experience?

Customer Experience 92

Customer Experience Contact Center Airlines Average Handle Time 92

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

One Millimeter Mindset

DECEMBER 27, 2018

My top 2018 Customer Experience blog post started off being a reflection of a topic near and dear to my heart. My little post ended up placing fourth out of thirteen entries in the 2018 Customer Experience Update MVP Awards in the category of Organizational Alignment and Company Culture. Subscribe to my blog.

Customer Experience 59

Customer Experience Culture Customers Strategy 59

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2019

Customer experience comes first. It is something the buyer looks back at to understand if the whole relationship, or customer experience, was worth it. Customers choose retailers with optimal prices. If your product managers say they would rather use their experience to set the prices, do not believe them.

Retail 103

Retail Customer Experience How To Ecommerce 103

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2019

This week we feature a short article and infographic from Matteo Gasparello explaining why influential brands are using the combination of artificial intelligence and data to provide customers with the experiences they want. 44% of customers are frustrated when companies fail to deliver relevant, personalized shopping experiences.

Infographics 94

Infographics Brands Customer Experience Customer Experience Design 94

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Understanding and responding to customer needs is paramount for business success, however, many businesses find themselves grappling with the challenge of harnessing the full spectrum of customer voices. Surprisingly, a staggering 85% of valuable customer data remains untapped, residing in various teams, systems, and silos.

Multi-Channel 260

Multi-Channel Touchpoint Social Media Customer Voice 260

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2019

This week we feature an article by Hugues Meyrath who says that by integrating machine learning and AI capabilities into your processes, you can optimize the performance of your facilities and staff to drive a positive customer experience. At the heart of this is the need to create better customer experiences and deliver new services.

Customer Experience 106

Customer Experience How To Roadmap Analysis 106

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

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. 67% would pay more for a better customer experience.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Roadmap Financial Contact Center 83

ShepHyken

JULY 6, 2018

This week we feature an article by Natasha Postolovski who shares the idea of using sales contests to help motivate a higher level of customer experience at your organization. – Shep Hyken. Customer experience is the most important factor in the success of a retail business. Choose your sales contest focus.

Sales 71

Sales Net Promoter Score Customer Experience Effort Score 71

InMoment XI

APRIL 23, 2024

True excellence in customer experience (CX) demands more than just understanding and insights; it requires actionable strategies that drive tangible results. In this blog post, we’ll explore how your organisation can take the smartest actions, the final piece of the puzzle of our Integrated CX approach.

Social Media 260

Social Media Analysis Feedback Loyalty 260

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jessica Wise who shares a story to illustrate how you can develop a lifelong relationship with your customers by creating a customer experience they will never forget. The chance to shock and awe your customers will arise when they present you with a problem that needs solving.

Customer Experience 112

Customer Experience Loyalty Engagement Customers 112

ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Manuel Grenacher, writes about how using bots can help manage and improve the customer experience. Used properly, I believe bots can be an customer service excellent tool. When a customer gets in touch, the bot replies instantly. Shep Hyken.

Company 91

Company Customer Experience Airlines Chatbots 91

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. Who’s right?

Customer Experience 79

Customer Experience Advertising Sales System 79

InMoment XI

MARCH 20, 2024

In the midst of a financial industry crisis, Metro Bank emerged in 2010 with a bold vision—to create fans, not just customers. Breaking the mould of traditional banking, Metro Bank embarked on a mission to revolutionise the banking experience in the UK. From the outset, Metro Bank sought to rewrite the rules of banking.

Customer Centricity 260

Customer Centricity Net Promoter Score Banking Effort Score 260

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. How many of you consider customer service or customer experience as elements of your marketing?

Examples 75

Examples Customer Experience Hotels Social Media 75

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As a customer experience (CX) professional, you’ve experienced the thrill of starting and growing the program in many forms whether it be: the beginning stage, getting those quick wins, and growing a reputation of excellence across your company. That’s when you know it’s time to update your customer experience program.

Customer Experience 493

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Tips Effort Score 493

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

This week we feature an article by Catalin Corzini who shares information about how chatbots can provide a better experience and how to customize the customer journey when using chatbots. – Shep Hyken. A Personalized Guide to Help Out Your Customers. We cannot escape the future. Uses of Chatbots.

Chatbots 87

Chatbots Customer Journeys Customer Experience How To 87

One Millimeter Mindset

JULY 5, 2018

Where do you stand when it comes to customer experience mid year? Have you successfully created superlative experiences for clients, every opportunity that you get? And is this inconsistency reflected in the rate of customer churn and customer retention, mid year? Leaving Customer Care up to Customers?

Customer Experience 44

Customer Experience Customer Retention Roadmap Innovation 44

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Mark Smith, writes about how crucial personalization can be to the customer experience. When you customize or personalize the experience, even during the sales process, you are delivering a better level of service. Shep Hyken.

Omni-Channel 48

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Retail Effort Score 48

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2024

Chatbots have become a ubiquitous part of customer service and support. As businesses strive to meet the ever-increasing expectations of their customers, the adoption of chatbots has emerged as an essential move to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Chatbots 220

Chatbots Customer Service Training Customers 220

ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Vince Jeffs, examines the hot topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and it’s impact on the customer experience. This not only drives increased revenue but also provides unexpected value to the customer. Shep Hyken.

Customer Experience 86

Customer Experience Telecommunications Fashion Technology 86

PeopleMetrics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In keeping with millennia of human tradition, let’s look back at our top ten blog posts from 2015. Without further ado, here's number 10: Starting off this list is a post for those who are confused about how to measure customer experience improvement. It examines two popular transactional customer experience metrics.

Customer Experience 48

Customer Experience Banking Metrics Customer Experience Management 48

Peter Lavers

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Peter Lavers’ blog on the “Forging the link between customer experience and innovation” has been published on IBM #ThinkMarketing. The post “Customer Experience and Innovation” blog published on #ThinkMarketing appeared first on Think CX. Read it here. Tweet to @PeterLavers.

Innovation 40

Innovation Customer Experience Customers 40

ServiceDock

JULY 10, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jeff Tobe who writes about Customer Experience and how you can apply CX thinking to your business.

Customer Experience 89

Customer Experience Customers Retail Customer Service 89