CSM Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

HubSpot is one of the top CRM platforms currently available on the market. Thousands of businesses around the world are adopting the system and supercharging their sales, marketing, and customer service. It’s a great way to get ahead of your competition. But HubSpot comes with a wide range of features. Let’s dive in.

CRM 52

CRM Customer Relationship Management System Tips 52

Comm100

MARCH 21, 2023

With more options than ever before for customers, switching brands is easy. Organizations need to take every advantage they can get, and providing excellent customer service has become one of these key differentiators. Live chat software has become increasingly popular within customer service, and for good reason.

Self Service 167

Self Service Customer Service Strategy Omni-Channel 167

ChurnZero

APRIL 1, 2024

What was once time-consuming and tedious is becoming streamlined and automated, with customer success teams better able to manage their customers proactively. It’s easier than ever before to map out effective customer journeys with au tomated milestones and tasks. How can we apply it to onboarding?

Customer Journeys 76

Customer Journeys Strategy Analysis Tips 76

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As customers verify your brand’s reputation on top car review sites , you need to ensure that your email marketing strategy also delivers to meet their expectations. These emails are strategically crafted to engage potential customers, nurture leads, and drive sales. It is effective communication.

Sales 115

Sales Automotive Tips Advertising 115

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. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

Playvox

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, managing remote teams effectively comes with its own set of challenges. The concept of remote teams and remote work has gained popularity for several reasons. While there are many benefits of remote teams, managing remote teams effectively comes with its own set of challenges.

Management 88

Management Gamification Contact Center Policies 88

Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In an economy that’s pitched more than a few curveballs over the last five years, retaining and growing a loyal customer base is consistently a winning business strategy. As a contact center leader, the top agents you hire, train, and manage are the clutch players. How Do You Identify Top Customer Service Talent?

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Gamification Measurement Training 88

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Running an interior design business presents unique challenges, from sourcing materials and managing client expectations to navigating the ebb and flow of design trends. Juggling creative expression with the practicalities of project management and client interactions adds complexity.

Marketing 111

Marketing Social Media Advertising Tips 111

BirdEye

DECEMBER 8, 2023

We live in a world where one tweet, review, or post can tip the scales for your brand. So, it’s pretty clear that corporate reputation management (CRM) isn’t just about following trends. It’s the heartbeat of your brand, silently yet powerfully shaping how people perceive your business.

Strategy 116

Strategy Management Social Media Brands 116

Magellan Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

Your website is often the first thing potential customers see when interacting with your business. Research indicates that 94% of users base their initial impression of your company on your website design, forming their opinion in just 50 milliseconds. Did you know? So, what are you waiting for? Pretty neat?

Company 52

Company Guidelines Tips Call Center 52

CSM Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Regardless of the product or service a company provides, its emotional connection with customers is truly important, since it gives the impression that your business has a face and nature, and it cares for people, being determined to create value for them.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Chatbots How To Customer Relationship Management 52

BirdEye

JANUARY 25, 2024

Reviews can also be repurposed for various channels and become one of your best marketing tools. In this post, we’ll cover how automating your review sharing can help you generate buzz for your brand across social networks. Automated review sharing streamlines the process of promoting customer feedback on social media.

Social Media 110

Social Media Brands How To Multi-Channel 110

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Call Center Call Recording Customer Satisfaction 52

Magellan Solutions

MARCH 13, 2024

However, when it comes to the offshoring vs outsourcing debate, it’s crucial to understand the distinction between these two approaches and decide which best aligns with your business’s needs. Delegating tasks to external parties can significantly impact your business. What is Offshoring?

Tips 105

Tips Culture e-support Communication 105

Retently

MARCH 5, 2024

Acknowledging your customers with a “Thank you for your feedback” is more than good manners; it’s crucial for building lasting relationships. Whether you receive enthusiastic praise or face critical remarks, we’ll give you relevant examples and know-how to make your every response count.

Feedback 155

Feedback Effort Score Social Media Customer Satisfaction 155

Stella Connect

JANUARY 26, 2022

Listen up, managers. Customers know in an instant if your agents will meet and exceed their expectations , and all it takes is one bad experience to lose them. As a result of a high-performing customer service team, your brand will establish a reputation for quality service that keeps customers coming back.

Customer Service Training 96

Customer Service Training Training Tips Customer Service 96

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? CMSWire) Today’s top companies rely heavily on human insight to guide their strategies and offerings.

Customer Service 123

Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 123

Lithium

APRIL 2, 2024

If you still need to sign up to receive the Customer Newsletter, you're missing out on the latest and greatest from Khoros! Some blog areas are limited to Khoros customers only. If you are a customer and unable to access anything, click the chat bubble (bottom right) and type Customer Access. Sign up today !

Roadmap 52

Roadmap Metrics CRM Resources 52

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Investing in a holiday customer service plan is essential to growing your business. 52% of consumers say they have made an additional purchase from a company after a positive customer service experience. Keep reading to learn more and to get our 4 tips for a successful holiday customer service strategy.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Tips Retail 98

ChurnZero

MAY 3, 2022

Whether you’re building your expertise in cooking, crocheting, coding, or Customer Success, YouTube is now the place to level up. Let’s explore five of the best Customer Success YouTube channels for learning how to fight churn, understand industry trends, and position yourself for professional success in CS. 1: SuccessHACKER.

Customer Success 98

Customer Success Customer Journeys Customer Centricity Tips 98

Magellan Solutions

JULY 10, 2023

Effective outsourced team management strategies are essential for businesses operating nowadays. Outsourced team success depends on transparent and collaborative management. It also addresses the difficulties of diverse and remote teams. Effective management encompasses defined roles and clear communication.

Tips 92

Tips Management How To Culture 92

Talkdesk

MAY 12, 2020

Customer expectations for service are rapidly evolving, so training a team of at-home agents to align with these expectations can bring tangible benefits to any company. Save valuable time, money and effort by investing in agile tools that prepare contact center agents to meet the increasing expectations of your customers.

Contact Center 119

Contact Center Training Tips Call Center 119

BirdEye

MARCH 5, 2024

Following this, when Birdeye conducted a survey, we found an interesting fact: 81% of businesses manage social media at the corporate level. To help you maximize the full potential of social media, this blog explores how to make social media monitor your digital eyes and ears and impress your audience.

Social Media 59

Social Media Multi-Channel Trends Tips 59

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

Call Center 105

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 105

Playvox

JANUARY 25, 2024

Does your contact center “talk the customer talk” but sometimes gets stuck when it comes to matching up customer expectations with service and support delivery by your agents? Are you taking the right steps to evolve toward workforce engagement management?

Contact Center 77

Contact Center Omni-Channel Net Promoter Score Effort Score 77

Totango

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We know that sales and customer success (CS) teams must work together to drive revenue growth and expansion. How teams accomplish this challenging dance, however, is an ongoing question. Having a process and that information flow through the various teams and the overall implementation of a customer is critical,” Dishman said.

Sales 71

Sales Customer Success Communication Leadership 71

Playvox

JANUARY 30, 2024

There’s more to engaging, motivating, and empowering employees than simply giving lip service with buzzwords like “you’ve got this,” “quick win,” and “continuous improvement.” Numerous studies link employee satisfaction, performance, and engagement with management’s ability to provide actionable, positive feedback and coaching.

Gamification 79

Gamification Contact Center Training Feedback 79

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. I love lists and with this many ideas and tips, and this list has something for everyone.

Self Service 126

Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B 126

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. The day arrives, the notice goes out to the team, manuals hit desks… and within two weeks, nothing has changed. Don’t worry if you don’t know what real-time IM is!)

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 59

Bill Quiseng

APRIL 25, 2021

When first confronted with this pandemic we moved quickly to identify the high risks for our employees and our customers and then worked to define the action steps required to minimize those risks. As a direct result of the pandemic, customer expectations have changed dramatically. QUI Customer Experience Strategies from the Pandemic.

Customer Experience 190

Customer Experience Hospitality Guidelines Airlines 190

COPC

MARCH 11, 2024

and Centrical have teamed up to present the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, offering strategies to increase call center retention and lower attrition-related expenses. Its purpose is to guarantee newcomers envision a lasting career with your organization instead of viewing their position as short-term employment.

Call Center 98

Call Center Gamification Contact Center Training 98

Playvox

MARCH 12, 2024

Think about the last time you reached out to a contact center for one of the services or products that you purchased. Agent motivation in a call center is crucial for driving employee engagement, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing overall performance. That’s equal to 9% of global GDP.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center How To Call Center Gamification 78

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Building an effective customer service rewards program means juggling multiple tasks all at the same time. Regardless of size or budget, there are countless ways to recognize your agents for all they do. Powering Agent Incentives with Customer Feedback. Finding a Gifting Platform That Your Frontline Team Loves.

Rewards Programs 93

Rewards Programs Customer Service How To Fashion 93

ShepHyken

JULY 9, 2021

He writes about how to cultivate a customer community. All company leaders know that their customers are the lifeline of their business — without loyal customers who would rather choose your product or service over one of your competitors, your business could ultimately become stagnant and fail.

Tips 135

Tips Social Media e-support Consulting 135

BirdEye

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Social media has become a primary way for people to discover and purchase new products, which means hiring a dedicated social media manager can seriously benefit your business. We’ll also share some tips on how to hire the right candidate. Table of contents What is a social media manager?

Social Media 98

Social Media Management Analytics Strategy 98

ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. Customer Experience Leaders Can Learn from Baseball by Lynn Hunsaker. 3 Common Customer Complaints and How to Address Them by DP Taylor.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Sports Tips Customer Service Training 64

Kustomer

JUNE 7, 2023

The time has come for financial services organizations to move from a transactional mindset to an engaging mindset. Customers want to feel financially confident, including having trust in their financial institutions to work in their best interests, and they expect service to be streamlined and personalized.

Financial 98

Financial CRM Banking Effort Score 98