CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy. SVP, Customer Success Group, McAfee.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

ijgolding

JANUARY 22, 2018

In our modern business landscape, especially with the ever-growing presence of social media in our daily lives, providing consistent positive customer experiences has become critical to maintaining a favourable brand reputation. Please note, this article was written by Customer Contact Week.

Customer Experience 191

Customer Experience Social Media Abandon Rate Conference 191

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. My Comment: Social media enhances the customer experience.

Social Media 48

Social Media Customer Service Self Service B2C 48

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Zendesk’s research found that an overwhelming majority of consumers (nearly three out of five ) stated that quality customer service is paramount in cultivating brand loyalty. In other words, failing to provide adequate customer service can be enough to trigger a negative NPS score and, consequently, drive customers away.

NPS 208

NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

Vonage

AUGUST 15, 2016

A customer’s experience lives long beyond the purchase. Customers experience several touch-points with your company after the sale – from checking information on the website, viewing ads, reading articles, comparing brand experiences with peers, friends or influencers to contacting customer service.

Self Service 120

Self Service Contact Center Trends Connections 120

CSM Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

The icing on the cake for your customers is good customer service, which is why according to the 2018 State of Global Customer Service Report, 95% of respondents indicated that customer service is important to their choice of brand. You can implement a real-time customer service plan here.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 52

Kustomer

JULY 10, 2020

In a world that’s so heavily focused on utilizing digital technology and social media to create convenient experiences for consumers, making your customer service communication lines as simple, seamless and tailored as possible to specific members of your audience is a must. Diving Deeper: What Exactly Is Personalized Customer Service?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Return on Investment Customer Service Strategies Loyalty 52

Second to None

MARCH 30, 2018

Creating a great Customer Experience can serve as a huge differentiator between your brand and the rest of the competition, but it can be very challenging to establish this level of service. I’ve never been able to thank the individual who helped me, but this kind of customer experience is unforgettable.

Customer Experience 112

Customer Experience Airlines Brands Voice of Customer 112

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How Enterprise Chatbots Platforms Will Change Customer Service by Murray Newlands. NPS, CSAT or Customer Effort?

Customer Service 30

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Chatbots Effort Score 30

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2021

This week we feature an article by Charlotte Blackmore, an SEO Executive and content creator based in Essex. She writes about how using an outsourced call center can be a successful strategy for keeping customers happy. One of the most effective ways of growing a business is through streamlining your customer communications.

Call Center 83

Call Center Training Strategy Sales 83

Clarabridge

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Customer experience expert Blake Morgan recently published an article on Forbes.com called “ Two Examples Of Proactive Social Customer Service.” In the piece, she writes about Tesco and Brooks Brothers, two brands with mature social customer care programs. Engage with customers. No kiddie pool.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Customer Care Social Media Call Center 40

Clarabridge

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Customer experience expert Blake Morgan recently published an article on Forbes.com called “ Two Examples Of Proactive Social Customer Service.” In the piece, she writes about Tesco and Brooks Brothers, two brands with mature social customer care programs. Engage with customers. No kiddie pool.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Customer Care Social Media Call Center 40

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Five Musts For Delivering ‘Legendary’ Customer Care On Social Channels by Andrew Kokes.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Social Media Poor Customer Service Customer Care 13

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

This week we feature an article by Ashwini Dave , a digital marketing expert at Acquire. She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. 4 Ways to Combine Customer Service and Customer Experience to Grow Your Business.

Customer Experience 108

Customer Experience Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service 108

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jim Iyoob who talks about how and why technology has changed consumer behavior and how you need to reinvent strategies to keep up with consumers. – Shep Hyken. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

Consumers 96

Consumers Technology Chief Customer Officer Social Media 96

CSM Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Overlooking the importance of exceptional customer service is a grave mistake to make in the business world. When consumers trust a brand, they aren’t scared to recommend it, share information on it, and publicly sing the praises of the brand’s products. The customer will start to trust you.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service Social Media Policies Customer Retention 49

Talkdesk

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Recently, a McKinsey survey pointed out that text-based communications channels like web chat, social media and email will grow from 30 percent of all customer care interactions in 2015 to as much as 48 percent in 2020. This is a huge opportunity, but only if a brand is able to respond quickly and effectively.

Social Media 40

Social Media Contact Center Omni-Channel Chatbots 40

ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2017

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills about how to use live chat agents properly in order to delight your customers. This means that you should know how to hire live chat agents who are going to delight your customers. It will help you build a more powerful brand over time. – Shep Hyken. Writing Skills.

How To 91

How To Software Knowledge Base Tools 91

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

“Responding quickly” is rated by customers as the most critical aspect of a great customer experience, so agents need to be equipped to support each of these media types with instant access to the same customer information. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Contact Center Self Service Call Center Solutions 90

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This week we feature an article by Sawaram Suthar writes about how live chat can simplify the customer journey. Always remember that the customer just want to be taken care of, regardless of how you go about it. – Shep Hyken. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

Customer Journeys 74

Customer Journeys Fashion e-support Travel 74

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

If you want a well-rounded, capable, and effective social media customer care team, then the answer is all of the above. This blog post will show you what makes a jointly-owned social media customer service strategy so necessary, and will walk you through how to implement one yourself. Undynamic Customer Outreach.

Social Media 119

Social Media Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 119

Lithium

JUNE 11, 2019

And do so in an environment where 71% of consumers will stop using a brand after just one bad experience. We’re caught between trying to invent the next generation of customer care while navigating technology so new that early deployments come with a high risk of failure. But it’s not just about overhauling customer service.

Innovation 40

Innovation Consumers Sports Exceptional Customer Service 40

Lithium

JUNE 11, 2019

And do so in an environment where 71% of consumers will stop using a brand after just one bad experience. We’re caught between trying to invent the next generation of customer care while navigating technology so new that early deployments come with a high risk of failure. But it’s not just about overhauling customer service.

Innovation 40

Innovation Consumers Sports Exceptional Customer Service 40

Lithium

JUNE 11, 2019

And do so in an environment where 71% of consumers will stop using a brand after just one bad experience. We’re caught between trying to invent the next generation of customer care while navigating technology so new that early deployments come with a high risk of failure. But it’s not just about overhauling customer service.

Innovation 40

Innovation Consumers Sports Exceptional Customer Service 40

Provide Support

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

It goes without saying that today’s gigantic Twitter and Facebook user base makes brands more accessible than ever. Your brand is already online (whether you like it or not) and ignoring social media can be detrimental to your success as a company. Read more. © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Published in Provide Support Blog , 2015.

Social Media 40

Social Media Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Brands 40

Kustomer

AUGUST 11, 2022

billion active internet users across the globe, there’s no doubt that your customers are browsing your website, social media platforms and review sites to get to know your brand. While we’d like to think that every website visit has positive intentions, some customers may come to complain or discuss their negative experience.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Self Service Loyalty 98

ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Julien Rio whos writes about the most common KPIs and how to understand them, select the right ones and how to improve them. – Shep Hyken. Depending on whether your Customer Care department is an extension of your marketing or your customer service strategy, the KPIs you give yourself may be different.

Customer Experience 85

Customer Experience Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Customer Care 85

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. A Global Guru poll established him as one of the top ‘Customer Service Gurus’ in the world.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

His clients range from large, publicly traded companies to leading professional service firms and fast-growth and established small businesses including Apple, Diesel, Freshworks, KFC, Pearson, Shell etc… plus lots of smaller brands and SMEs. A Global Guru poll established him as one of the top ‘Customer Service Gurus’ in the world.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

SurveySparrow

DECEMBER 15, 2019

With thousands of articles written on good customer service, anyone would assume that modern-day customers ask for the moon. Your customers, no matter what their account size is, will be more than happy if the product/service they purchased from you is in line with their expectations. It is so not true.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Feedback 91

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Customer care is an integral part of any successful business. After all, potential or loyal customers will often engage with customer care teams to inquire about a product or ask for help regarding specific issues that they may be facing. Chatbots are a great way to increase productivity of your customer service.

Technology 103

Technology How To Chatbots Self Service 103

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Customer care is an integral part of any successful business. After all, potential or loyal customers will often engage with customer care teams to inquire about a product or ask for help regarding specific issues that they may be facing. Chatbots are a great way to increase productivity of your customer service.

Technology 102

Technology How To Chatbots Self Service 102

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Nowadays, it is a standard practice for businesses to have multiple channels for interacting with customers. In this article, Yasar Jameel takes an in-depth look at omnichannel customer service. In turn, it can help in boosting sales, drive customer retention and assist your customer support team.

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Self Service Tools Customer Experience 52

Martin Hill-Wilson

JUNE 8, 2015

How Customers Left Brands In The Dust. Web chat and social were still blips on the radar, although certain sectors and brands of course were proving the exception to that rule as online behaviour took root. The second article in this series “How Many Channels Make An Omni-Channel Omelette?”

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service Insurance 40

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Why Customer Experience Has Never Been More Vital by Samantha Paxson. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Trends Customer Care Case Study 77

Comm100

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

This statistic comes from CCW Digital’s latest Winter Executive Report – a report that analyzes the customer service priorities of several organizations to discover the most popular goals and strategies for call centers in 2018. Recommended for you: Is Your Contact Center Ready for the New Year?

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Knowledge Base 102

Comm100

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

According to Gallup , there are three types of customers: Fully Engaged — Customers who are loyal to a product, and who serve as true brand ambassadors. Indifferent — Customers who have a neutral, “take it or leave it” attitude towards a company and their products. Average daily publishing rate.

Social Media 123

Social Media CRM Self Service Software 123