Comm100

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Does your customer service team have big plans for 2022? With the turbulence of the pandemic now settling down, there’s no excuse not to begin implementing strategies to improve your customer service and support operations. Read more: 4 Reasons Why Omnichannel is Now Key to Customer Support . But where to begin?

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Strategy Omni-Channel Chatbots 130

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 58

Vonage

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Social media has changed the rules of customer service. There was a time when if a customer wanted to complain, they’d have to dial the customer service number and then wait in a queue for 10, 20 or 30 minutes. It’s therefore not surprising that many businesses have concerns about social media customer service.

Omni-Channel 253

Omni-Channel Customer Service Social Media Customers 253

Magellan Solutions

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) in call centers can enable customer service professionals to focus on essential tasks, as 78% of them stated. The collaboration between AI and call centers is reshaping the customer service paradigm. It improves customer service and satisfaction. That makes partners necessary.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service Contact Center Roadmap 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 60

ECXO

APRIL 18, 2024

Delving into Digital Conversations for Business Survival or Irrelevance, featuring Paolo Fabrizio The European Customer Experience Organization (ECXO) is delighted to announce our upcoming session on AI digital conversations, a topic of utmost importance in today’s business landscape. Born and bred in Milan, Italy.

Insurance 111

Insurance Consulting Travel B2B 111

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I recently wrote an article in Forbes about how to get customers to pay more. The focus, of course, was on customer service and experience. Research has irrefutably proven that customers will pay more for a better experience. It’s the same for certain aspects of customer service. Not that much!

Customer Service 165

Customer Service Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Representative 165

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

that end, we’ve curated a customer service-centric podcast list for you to peruse and enjoy. Check out our favorite customer service podcasts, or keep reading for some entertaining podcast history. A true virtual library, a user can find podcasts that literally cover any topic or subject under the sun.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Entertainment Trends Social Media 98

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Social media has changed the rules of customer service. There was a time when if a customer wanted to complain, they’d have to dial the customer service number and then wait in a queue for 10, 20 or 30 minutes. It’s therefore not surprising that many businesses have concerns about social media customer service.

Omni-Channel 253

Omni-Channel Customer Service Social Media Customers 253

BlueOcean

AUGUST 30, 2018

Although the surface reasons may be broad, often the root cause is a failure to evolve the customer service solution. Digital disruption and shifting customer habits are impacting customer service on a micro and a macro level every day. Getting Ahead of the Curve for the Future of Customer Service.

Customer Service 232

Customer Service Contact Center Chatbots Customer Care 232

Vonage

JULY 11, 2018

Here are seven simple customer service tips you can go use right now. Tip 1 Visualize Great Service. Successful people in many professions—from business to sports to music—prepare themselves mentally by visualizing themselves succeeding. Try to receive customer feedback that matches your letter. Take Action.

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Tips Customer Service Sports Exercises 216

BlueOcean

APRIL 24, 2024

This holds especially true in the world of outsourced customer service, where your vendor is literally representing your brand and your values. With this in mind, your RFP must address the topic of environmental stewardship. What are the measures of success for your DE&I initiatives?

Contact Center 177

Contact Center Policies Effort Score Government 177

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 133

C3Centricity

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Last week I spoke about the importance of actioning customer feedback. I want to continue this topic focussing on using the information for continuous improvement of the brands and services you offer. And customers expect businesses to be constantly adapting and preparing for their future needs.

Customer Insights 226

Customer Insights Feedback Social Media Customer Satisfaction 226

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 60

GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Customer Happiness Metrics.

Metrics 199

Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score Customer Service 199

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Factors That Make for a Great Employee Experience by Tiffani Bova (Harvard Business Review) Decades of business strategy have urged leaders to concentrate the bulk of their business efforts on the customer experience.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Retail Customer Satisfaction 62

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Let’s kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with a topic I’m often asked about, which is how to handle negative reviews. My Comment: Trust continues to be a big topic and will only get more important in the coming years.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty B2C 56

CSM Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

Managing a customer service team takes dedication, hard work, and the right skill set. If you want to further develop your customer service management style, there are training solutions out there that can improve your talents and create a better working environment. Mental Health Training. Mental Health Training.

Training 97

Training Customer Service Management Customer Service Training 97

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Being an exceptional customer service representative comes with specific requirements. One of them is understanding the effect of using service phrases. Your goal as a customer service employee is to hear problems and bring solutions. As long as you know how to solve the issues arising, you’re successful.

Customer Service 170

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Exceptional Customer Service Customers 170

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?

Customer Service Strategies 104

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Strategy Customer Service 104

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customer Service should be a human experience. Countless companies have lost sight of that crucial fact, often relying on chat or never-ending touch-tone menus that frustrate customers immensely. So much so, that those disgruntled customers often choose to take their business elsewhere. Lost customers mean lost profit.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Social Media Multi-Channel Poor Customer Service 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. by Tracey Ruff.

Self Service 124

Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B 124

ShepHyken

MAY 15, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Create the Authentic Relationships Customers Crave by Ed Hallen (Fast Company) In a world of infinite choices, customers remember brands that provide genuine, trustworthy, and authentic experiences.

Net Promoter Score 64

Net Promoter Score Self Service Customer Service NPS 64

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Many people think of customer service as a department. If you’ve been following me, you’ll know my belief is that customer service is a philosophy , not a department. It can be the traditional customer service team who fields questions and complaints. Validation needs to be a part of the customer experience.

Customer Service 157

Customer Service Metrics Interaction Customers 157

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Surveys should be part of your customer experience strategy.

Self Service 65

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 65

Kayako

MARCH 21, 2018

Since onboarding involved understanding the inner workings of Kayako and how to best deliver customer support for a SaaS product, I needed my team to teach me the ropes. Unfortunately, there was no meeting room where I could sit down for training sessions , or 24/7 mentors who can walk me through the topics in my onboarding sheet.

Customer Service Training 140

Customer Service Training Video Training Customer Service 140

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In this episode of Customer Service Secrets, Gabe Larsen is joined by Paolo Fabrizio, author, speaker, and customer service expert, to discuss digital customer service. By learning to leverage these platforms and channels, businesses will notice an increase in customer satisfaction.

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Social Media Customer Journeys Course 97

ijgolding

JULY 18, 2018

I am therefore very excited to be able to share the news that Incite Group’s Customer Service & Experience Summit Europe (18-19 Sept) comes to London for the first time. So, after 8 years of successful meetings in the US, why are they bringing the event to London and does Europe really need a customer service event?

Self Service 123

Self Service Customer Service Customer Experience Groups 123

ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways To Keep Your Existing Customers Around for the Long-Term by ASBN Newsroom. Atlanta Small Business Network) The biggest marketing cost most small businesses face is that of acquiring new customers.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Advertising 64

Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting wait time, reducing operational costs, and improving conversions are just some of the customer service superpowers already enabled by AI. In this case, the customer service chatbot can show empathy and assure patients the doctor will never judge them. Post-sale, your chatbot can be a 24/7 customer success manager.

Chatbots 143

Chatbots Examples Customer Service Banking 143

BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As customer care teams start planning for 2024, we’ve seen how easy it can be to get stuck in a rut. The quickest way to get re-inspired is by getting a finger on the pulse of current news and customer service trends in the industry. How are other customer experience leaders delivering? says Alan Masarek, Avaya CEO.

Customer Care 177

Customer Care Trends Multi-Channel Contact Center 177

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. Here is an article about financial advisor CNBC’s Jim Cramer’s opinion on that topic.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity B2C 64

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 88

ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If the statement doesn’t focus on customers, that’s fine. Then have a customer service vision statement. The key to a vision statement being successful is that is short and memorable.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Customer Success Customer Service Training Measurement 118