ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Recently, I wrote two articles for my weekly Forbes column that paid homage to Abraham Maslow, the American psychologist who created what is referred to as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The articles were so well received that I wanted to share shorter versions here with our Shepard Letter subscribers. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Policies Meeting Customer Service Training Customers 97

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 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. T-Mobile is completely overhauling how its customer service works by Chris Welch. by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service B2B B2C Innovation 69

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With 97% of Fortune 500 companies now using social media, s ocial channels such as Twitter and LinkedIn have become an integral component of business customer service strategies. This trend is expected to accelerate as companies seek out new ways to use social media for customer service needs.

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Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Customer Service Strategies 64

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. The employee experience (EX) drives a better customer experience (CX). Connect with Shep on LinkedIn. Happy New Year! What’s 2024 going to be like?

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Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 95

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

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. Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy?

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Self Service Social Media Customer Service Fashion 48

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not only are online retailers enjoying massive revenue from their customers (expected to be over $6 trillion in 2022 ), but the platforms themselves are also becoming increasingly sophisticated. Now, technologies such as AI and machine learning are driving highly personalized customer experiences.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Not long ago, I wrote an article and created a video on Doing More Than Expected – even when it’s not included in your job description. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Training Video Course Customer Service 141

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

With a new emphasis on the importance of customer data, support leaders hold some of the companies most valuable insights. In order to feed that back into the organization, their responsibilities and internal footprint are changing and, simultaneously with customer expectations, they must evolve.

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Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sukhdev Singh, Digital Marketing Specialist at Maxicus , a company that provides tech-enabled customer service solutions. He writes about building a great customer experience is integral to the success of any organization. Review your existing customer service strategy .

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Tips Self Service Strategy Customer Experience 70

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

In other words, failing to provide adequate customer service can be enough to trigger a negative NPS score and, consequently, drive customers away. Quality of Product/Service Falling Short of Customer Expectations As consumers, we all have expectations from the products and services we acquire.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Customers are like elephants; they have amazing memories. This means they will never forget a truly wonderful or absolutely horrible service experience. So, in these tough economic times, what are the best customer service strategies to provide elephant-astic experiences?

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Self Service Customer Experience Gamification Analytics 52

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2022

Investing in Instagram marketing is one of the best ways to connect with your audience in today’s digital world. There are more than 200 million businesses already connecting with customers through Instagram on a regular basis. Meet and exceed customer expectations.

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Customer Service Marketing Social Media Guidelines 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As recent reports suggest, companies that invest in higher levels of customer service often reap the financial rewards in the investment created. When leveraged effectively, it can provide invaluable insights that leads to better decision-making and, ultimately, happier customers.

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Travel Transportation Customer Experience Exceptional Customer Service 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tom Buiocchi who writes about the importance of the “behind the scenes” work facilities managers do in order to enhance the customer experience. It’s facilities managers’ jobs to execute space changes during off-hours to minimize any impacts on customer experience. Shep Hyken.

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Customer Service Management Retail e-support 75

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. Today, a typical customer expects a prompt response and fast service from any business. Customers are connected.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This makes it easy for an agent to form a connection with a customer and treat them like the individual they are. Let’s start connecting some dots. By and large, the only way to ensure the personal connection customers demand is to tap into all the data that’s being generated every time they contact you.

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Customer Service Contact Center Self Service Call Center Solutions 91

Team Support

MARCH 27, 2020

The way a customer communicates with you says a lot about what they expect from your relationship. A customer insistent on email may appreciate more transactional dialogue, while a frequent video chatter may be desiring a more human connection.

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Customer relationships B2B Interaction Multi-Channel 80

Myra Golden

APRIL 11, 2023

Despite fewer resources and fewer employees, contact centers are expected to achieve the same or better results. With customer expectations rising and budgets tightening, contact centers are under pressure to deliver excellent service while reducing costs. But how can they achieve this?

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Strategy Contact Center Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 52

Playvox

MAY 4, 2023

Unlike my favorite fruit seller, you’ve got hundreds or thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of customer issues that require sophisticated, efficient customer care through the right contact center solutions. So what, exactly, do customers expect and how can you provide them with the exceptional digital customer experience they deserve?

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Contact Center Customer Expectations Meeting Self Service 52

Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

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. Some of the trends discussed in this article may seem obvious, while others may seem a little more obscure.

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Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

or a more detailed query, each question is a step towards understanding what makes your customers tick. Harness feedback, discover the key customer service survey questions that can transform your support strategy, and make every customer interaction count.

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Survey Customer Service Strategy Effort Score 141

Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Tweet By 2020 it is estimated that there will be over 50 billion connected devices. And that means that consumers will be more connected than ever before, across mobile phones, wearables and other devices and the field of IOT will continue to expand. So if consumers are more connected, what does this mean for companies?

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Analytics Omni-Channel Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 40

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

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. When your company’s social media is owned by only one department, it falls flat and short of what you, as a brand, want your online customers to remember you by.

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Social Media Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 119

Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Thinking back on that experience, Homann decided the Workshop team would clearly define where they talked to customers to ensure a consistent experience: “By focusing on a few channels, we’re able to create the best experience possible.”. Tip #4: Create self-service content ASAP. Strategy #4: Audit your efforts.

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Customer Service Self Service Tips Chief Customer Officer 127

ProProfs Chat

APRIL 24, 2020

Now, to achieve this effect, apart from addressing their needs with your product and sharing your story with them, you should also: Constantly work on improving your customer service, . Adapt Communication Skills as per Customer Expectation. Read More: How to Communicate with Customers Effectively.

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Tips Customer Service Social Media Chatbots 82

NobelBiz

MAY 21, 2024

While the role of call centers is crucial in customer service, companies often choose between inbound and outbound call centers. This article explores the definitions, success KPIs, benefits, and considerations for both inbound and outbound call centers, helping you determine the best approach for your business needs.

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Call Center Contact Center Effort Score Average Handle Time 52

SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

For a business to be successful, it needs to focus on the success of the customer, i.e., the product or service delivered by the business should at least one of their problems or needs. This is the reason most of the growing SaaS businesses are turning towards Customer Success Managers (CSMs). What is Customer Success?

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Customer Success Management Roadmap Advertising 10

ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Doing so, can help you avoid seeing a picture where the customer support team is waiting for the marketing team to bring in leads or the marketing team losing out on qualified leads due to bad customer support services. Another benefit of your marketing and customer service teams working together is to see your revenue soar.

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Strategy Customer Service Marketing Social Media 98

Kustomer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In other words, make sure that outsourced individuals connect with your company and feel like they’re a part of the team. Outsourcing the right way is going to help businesses scale while delivering on customers’ expectations. How companies B2C and B2B look at customer service differently. Why not do it?

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Customer Service B2C B2B Training 52

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

Involve: in their elevated role of brand guardians, agent opinions really matter so involve them in your customer service strategy or new technology investments. Voice of the Employee (VoE) is just as en vogue as Voice of the Customer (VoC). Then apply a little common sense. Calabrio is a trusted ally to leading brands.

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Employee Engagement Engagement Gamification Analytics 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In today’s expeditious times, customers expect quick and efficient solutions to their problems. Nowadays, with the advent of technology, customers have multiple channels to interact with businesses that include self-service options like voice-enabled assistants, online portals, and mobile apps.

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Self Service Contact Center Customer Experience Customer Satisfaction 52

ProProfs Chat

APRIL 27, 2020

Some may explain it in terms of shooing away the bad things that impact your customers really quickly whilst maximizing your potential to offer them a positive experience with your brand. That said, the three words that can exactly define the underlying meaning of good customer service are ‘Exceeding Customer Expectations’.

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Customer Service Self Service Software Social Media 101

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Delivering the right customer experience (CX) is typically a top priority for businesses for good reason. As a result, improving service levels is the top goal for 38% of contact centres in 2022. As a result, improving service levels is the top goal for 38% of contact centres in 2022.

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Self Service Customer Journeys Analytics Customers 52

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.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Tools Customer Experience 52

Kayako

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Take this well publicized Amazon conversation from 2013: To improve productivity, businesses made their support reps use canned responses – which were overused to the point that customers could never tell if they were talking to a bot or a human. Social media networks are great channels for supporting customers.

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Customer Service Social Media Call Center Self Service 120

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 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. How Retailers Can Use Customer Experience to Compete with Amazon by Marissa Bosché. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service B2C Retail Infographics 15

Martin Hill-Wilson

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

At the very least, they are a transformational opportunity to redefine customer engagement. In some cases they might even disrupt how certain services are bought and the strategic alliances that support them. When you look at some of the examples provided in this article, you might wonder what all the fuss is about.

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Self Service Omni-Channel Strategy Roadmap 40