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How Independent Retailers Can Enhance Digital Customer Experiences

Win the Customer

The cost of poor customer service is going up, rising from $41 billion lost in 2013 to $62 billion in 2015 , according to research reported by NewVoiceMedia. Independent retailers are in a unique position to really set themselves apart from big corporations with the special touches they add to customer experience.

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Websites lead the way for UK customer service

Eptica

Author: Dharmesh Ghedia With an increasing amount of our time spent online, company websites are now more often than not the first port of call for consumers looking for information from brands. Being able to find answers to their questions quickly is therefore a vital part of the customer experience.

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Is customer service investment actually delivering?

Eptica

Author: Pauline Ashenden Despite the rising importance of customer service on both sides of the Atlantic, the UK is widely seen as lagging the United States when it comes to the experience that companies deliver. Making conversations count Despite what many consumers may believe, poor service is not normally deliberate.

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16 Statistics Shaping the Future of Customer Service

Tricia Morris

Customer expectations are changing and growing just as rapidly as the channels and technology consumers are empowered with to engage, encouraging (if not demanding) that brands and organizations embrace a strategy of non-stop, customer-centric adaptation. 2015 Aspect Consumer Experience Survey ).

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The Top Trends in Customer Service for 2016

Comm100

In order to stay on top as an industry-leader, it is more important than ever that businesses recognize upcoming consumer service trends, and understand how to update their customer service strategies accordingly. According to Forrester Research , 42% of the global population will own a smartphone by the end of 2015.

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13 Shocking Customer Service Statistics

Tricia Morris

It’s frightening to think just how much poor customer service can impact the customer experience and the overall reputation and bottom lines of brands and organizations. On the other hand, satisfying customer service has scary-good results, increasing customer acquisition, retention, brand loyalty and advocacy.

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Get Ready for The Shopping Season with These 10+ Tips

Comm100

Customers can experience many types of pain points, or common problems, while doing business with a company. Remedy existing customer pain points before the holiday rush by considering the following: Where do your customers currently experience friction in the buying experience? Plan Specific Marketing Action.

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