ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2021

(Oracle) An engaging customer experience (CX) was once only nice to have, but during periods of uncertainly, it becomes a must have to provide the advice and solutions your customers need and build customer loyalty. How to design your business to deliver better customer outcomes by Vala Afshar.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Take a close look at number four, which is about optimizing for lifetime value, not just the cost of acquisition for a new customer. (I

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. Newsweek) Newsweek has again partnered with respected global data research firm Statista to identify the stores that consistently provide the Best Customer Service 2021. 10 Ways to Gain the Loyalty of Return Visitors by Lauren Voges. and loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. MarTech Series) Harvard Business Review found that delighting your customers doesn’t build loyalty; reducing their effort—the work they must do to get their problem solved—does. This article looks at some reason why with some technical “how to.”

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. How to Foster Customer Loyalty in a Digital Age by Bryan Osorio. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

If you want to ROCK your loyalty program (if you have one), you’ll enjoy this article. RetailWire) Non-tiered customer loyalty programs were found to increase customer value by almost 30 percent over a five-year time period. First, I disagree that these programs create true loyalty. There are plenty of great ideas.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

My Comment: Here’s an interesting article that we’ll start with, mainly because I love the opening sentence: “Carole McCluskey’s late grandmother once told her that it was easier to remember the dirty jokes than the clean ones, and that is often the case with customer service, too: The bad experiences are often the most memorable.”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. by Max Starkov.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

(HelpSquad) The important task for businesses is to retain their customers as much as possible. And we asked some experts to share their best tips on how to gain customer loyalty. Here are five strategies that can help avoid losing loyal customers. If repeat customers are gold, loyal customers are platinum.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. Martech Series) Organizations have emerging opportunities – and threats – to consider as consumer loyalty increasingly takes into account broader relationships to companies. We knew that!)

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ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Deliver Memorable Customer Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World | We Are Forever Changed by Joseph Michelli. How to Calculate Your Customer Retention Rate by Max Freedman.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

(Chain Store Age) Customer service can make — or break — the shopping experience. That’s according to reputation experience management company Reputation’s “2021 Retail Reputation Report.” brands of 2021 based on shopper sentiment. My Comment: What retailers get top marks for delivering great customer service?

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

times more likely to say they do not provide excellent customer service and twice as likely to say they do not deliver quality outcomes.”. How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

(destinationCRM) In a provocative Harvard Business Review article, researchers from the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) argued in 2010 that companies should Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers, because “wowing” customers was a losing strategy. 7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2)

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If you’ve struggled with how to measure, or “evaluate” your customer service, here are some ideas to give you some clarity. Customer Experience Metrics: The Top 5 Ranked by Dan Gingiss. We just recently presented a program together on how to get the C-Suite to invest in customer service and CX.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

My Comment: I’m often asked about how to handle negative online reviews. Five Tips For Creating A Successful AI-Driven Customer Winback Strategy by Raviteja Sidda. My Comment: The stats say it’s less expensive to keep customers than to get new ones. Expert Shares Tips for Managing Online Reviews by Mike Manges. (10

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

How to Create a Customer Service Plan that Drives ROI by Krishna Charan. FreshDesk) No matter how pathbreaking the product or service is, your company’s customer perception is only as good as the support you offer. Want More Loyal Customers? Here is an excellent article with a dozen tips.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2021

When you read it, consider how little breakthroughs can enhance the customer experience. How to Use CX as a Competitive Advantage During Retail Disruption by Russell Haswell. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

My Comment: Some may refer to this as a marketing article, but I’ll argue that marketing is part of the customer experience – and vice versa. Consider that the first strategy is about content marketing, which when done well, is a wonderful customer experience. And, there’s the strategy of customer loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 1, 2021

Here’s his take on CX programs, and specifically, building and sustaining a customer-centric culture that contributes to repeat business (even loyalty) and evangelism. Foundational Steps for Customer Journey Mapping Initiatives by Dom Nicastro. CMSWire) Organizations approach customer journey mapping in many ways.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In contrast to a loyalty program, gifting is a cost effective way to achieve tangible and significant results. We are just heading out of the gifting season, but it’s not too late to understand the impact a gift to a customer can make. My Comment: Here is a fascinating article about loyalty and the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

They demand fast shipping, easy returns, sustainability and more, showing little loyalty and appreciation. ” I’m intrigued by the article as it claims that one way to attract and retain these customers is through visual imagery. How to Make Loyalty a New Business Line for your Brand?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And caring is the foundation of trust and the preamble to loyalty. My Comment: Do your customers know you care about them? If you want your customers to come back, demonstrating care may be exactly what’s needed in your customer experience playbook. My Comment: Almost any business can benefit from reviews.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 2022

And even if that doesn’t describe your customers, know that their awareness for what customer service should or should not be is heightened from experiencing lower levels of service due to the pandemic, labor shortage, and higher costs. Customer Service Is the New Upsell by David Wagoner.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

This begins by looking at how to better engage both customers and employees through hyper-personalization, better visibility, and tools they actually want to use. Over 1,000,000 people have taken one of his video-based training courses on LinkedIn Learning. Brad Cleveland is a global expert in customer strategy and managemen t.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Predictions 2021: B2B Marketers Build Digital Pathways To Distanced Businesses by Lori Wizdo. Brand loyalty is changing due to the pandemic by Chris Morris. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2022

Here are 10 practical tips that businesses can use to gain and maintain trust with their customers. My Comment: Trust is a hot topic and more important than ever in building repeat business and ultimate loyalty. This article shares ten ways to create trust, which in a sense, are ten ways to create a better customer experience.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

Customers expect an easy and convenient experience with anyone they do business with. A great product delivered with a great customer experience that is also easy is a winning combination. The New Era of Loyalty: Why Brands Should Embrace Loyalty Schemes by Stoyan Petrov. It’s about customer service training.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Magazine) Delight is maybe the most powerful thing you can do to generate loyalty among your customers. As the author points out, this is really an article about great customer service, and he shares a number of solid tips on how to do so.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

My Comment: This one may be more of a personalized marketing strategy than customer experience, but then again, customer experience and marketing go hand in hand. Find ways to promote your customers on social media. How to Create a Customer-First Environment In an Online Business World by Natalya Bucuy.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2022

How to Create Authentic Relationships and Build Customer Trust by Matt Bertram. Entrepreneur Media) Brand equity, loyalty or affinity are really just terms used interchangeably to describe trust. While all brands strive to build trust with their customers, trust is earned and not given. Technology is driving this trend.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 19, 2021

10 Statistics (and Action Items) to Inspire Your Next Steps in Customer Service Training by Veronica Krieg. Sharpen) Here are 10 statistics to inspire your customer service training, along with actionable tips to take back your time and put it toward high-value work, like coaching your team.

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ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

This article from customer service expert Jeff Toister provides seven ways leaders can become role models on how their employees should act toward each other and their customers. How to design and run a customer loyalty program for small businesses by Raúl Galera. Read on to learn more.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Pay close attention to the first tip, which is proactive customer service. This is one of my favorite ways to create confidence and trust with a customer. 7 Tips for Increasing Customer Lifetime Value: How to Keep Your Customers Happy by Wise Marketer Staff. We call it the “Customer Service Bill of Rights.”.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2022

Learn how to ensure customer satisfaction despite supply chain disruptions. In short, this is Staples sharing their take on how to communicate to customers about supply chain issues, which are plaguing many companies and causing customers to become very upset. It can cause customers to come back.

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