ShepHyken

OCTOBER 15, 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. . The 3 Types of Customers That Will Talk About Your Business—and The One That Definitely Won’t by Jay Baer.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Automotive Tips Feedback 89

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service CRM Call Center System 52

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 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. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. ” Agreed!

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Policies Retail Case Study 79

Vonage

MARCH 16, 2017

Today’s new buzz words in the world of customer service are “customer engagement” and “ customer centric”. The concepts are very valid and important to create a relationship with the customer. It is all a reminder that we are in business for one reason – to service and sell the customer.

Customer Service 149

Customer Service Customer Centricity Airlines Exceptional Customer Service 149

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 4, 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. Rethinking Federal Customer Experience by Frank Konkel. The government admits to delivering poor customer service.

Customer Service 0

Customer Service Government Poor Customer Service Case Study 0

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 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. 16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Some are exciting.

Net Promoter Score 82

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Self Service NPS 82

CSM Magazine

JUNE 19, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, exceptional customer service can make all the difference between success and failure. One key aspect of providing first-rate support is ensuring that your customer service team members are approachable and relatable.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Social Media Exceptional Customer Service Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 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. You’ll have to read this excellent article by Vala Afshar, a genius in the world of customer service and CX. The future is now!

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Retail Customer Service Training Measurement 74

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Customer service in 2023 doesn’t just mean supporting a customer with a purchase, or helping them navigate a website, it’s about protecting them. To avoid this from happening, then, it’s important to take customer data seriously and protect it at all costs.

Training 52

Training Tools Data Customer Service 52

Steve DiGioia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Guest post by Steve Curtin This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. One of the Top 30 customer service experts in the world, Steve Curtin provides today’s guest post. NPS is a customer loyalty metric created by Fred Reicheld, Bain & Company and Satmetrix in 2003. The post The Ultimate Customer Service KPI?

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Net Promoter Score NPS Hotels 100

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Just like the chicken or egg conundrum the same could apply to COVID-19 and poor customer service. As many organisations hide behind the pandemic for failing service standards, Abbie Heslop, Commercial AI Analyst, EBI.AI What came first, Coronavirus or poor customer service?

Poor Customer Service 105

Poor Customer Service Customer Service Insurance Automotive 105

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 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. ROI’s on the Prize: Twitter Links Social Customer Care and Willingness to Pay by Lia Winograd. Where customers go, service follows.

Omni-Channel 48

Omni-Channel Customer Service Trends Contact Center 48

BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. Listen to the audio or read the article.

Omni-Channel 177

Omni-Channel Customer Care Self Service Customer Journeys 177

CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Recognizing and supporting vulnerable customers is not just a regulatory necessity—it’s a moral imperative. Sometimes, customers keep their struggles to themselves. That’s why it’s up to service professionals to stay sharp and spot the subtle signs that someone needs a hand.

Engagement 52

Engagement Exercises Customer Confidence Training 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many 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. My Comment: Customer service starts on the inside, starting with employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Journeys 20

Customer Journeys Customer Service Social Media eBook 20

Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

If there is a partnership that can hugely benefit banks, partnering with a customer service call center is one of the best decisions that can allow them to receive a higher return on investment. Despite the presence of self-service channels available online, the majority of bank clients still prefer human help.

Call Center 45

Call Center Banking Customer Service Return on Investment 45

CSM Magazine

JULY 13, 2022

There are numerous ways that customers engage with your business. Each one is a chance for you to nurture their interactions towards a sale, referred to as customer touchpoints. Optimizing your customer touchpoints can lead to stronger brand loyalty, more revenue, and improved sales. Customer Touch Points Examples.

Touchpoint 69

Touchpoint Customer Journeys Self Service Chatbots 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, Growth Marketer at Privy. He shares simple but effective ways to improve your post-purchase customer experience so your customers keep coming back for more. Getting a customer to make their first purchase is not easy. Audit your order confirmation sequence.

Customer Experience 68

Customer Experience How To Loyalty Programs Loyalty 68

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

This week we feature an article by Steven Van Belleghem , author, entrepreneur and international keynote speaker. He provides tips and insight on the future of your business and your customers’ expectations. This evolution has a huge impact on the interactions between companies and customers. New Customer Behavior.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Confidence Customer Centricity Customer Expectations 130

CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s always on economy, customer experience managers face the challenge of meeting consumer expectations round-the-clock. Enter chatbots – the tireless, automated assistants revolutionizing customer service. Multi-Channel Integration Today’s customers are on multiple platforms, and so should your chatbot be.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Multi-Channel Social Media Customer Confidence 52

Vonage

AUGUST 30, 2016

In fact, we always seem to grow our Dreamforce presence year over year – bigger parties, bigger sponsorship and bigger customer showcases. This year we’re highlighting the “Better Way to Get Close to Your Customers.”. We know how important customers are to your business. It is one of NewVoiceMedia’s biggest annual events.

Sales 215

Sales Customer Confidence Connections Tips 215

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2018

You finally get to a customer service rep. You tell your story and the customer service rep responds, “I’m sorry, that’s not my department.” Since customer service has become a center of attention for most companies (even though some still don’t get it right), “That’s not my department” is being heard less and less.

Wait Times 111

Wait Times Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service 111

CSM Magazine

MAY 19, 2022

Carly Freeman, Head of Customer Services at Insite Energy , shares some key lessons learned while helping people at the sharp end of a crisis. When times are hard for customers, high quality support is an absolute imperative. When our customers reach out to us, we must ensure we’re there to help. Be available .

Self Service 52

Self Service Wait Times Training Customers 52

NobelBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Are you struggling to boost customer satisfaction, enhance agent efficiency, or increase lead generation in your contact center? These strategic touch points hold the potential to greatly influence customer satisfaction, lead generation and overall success story of a company. They include interactions, through text messages or emails.

Call Center 52

Call Center Contact Center Contact Center Software Call Recording 52

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This week we feature an article by Chanice Henry who writes about the importance of cyber security in providing a trustworthy experience for your customers. – Shep Hyken. Customer loyalty is built on trust. Every employee working with customer data needs to consider their treatment of data very carefully.

Customer Experience 105

Customer Experience Policies Government Customers 105

Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Brands of all industries are beginning to recognize the huge benefits that customer service chatbots can bring to their organization. 70% of customers either currently use or are interested in using chatbots for simple customer service enquiries. Customer service chatbots don’t just benefit the end consumer.

Chatbots 130

Chatbots Software Self Service Wait Times 130

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2018

This week we feature an article by Meyer Baron who writes about the essential stages of a winning customer experience. Smart companies promise a positive customer service experience, and they deliver. – Shep Hyken. Customer experience” means different things to different people. Improved customer service training.

Customer Experience 81

Customer Experience Advertising Sales System 81

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

This week we feature an article by Megan Wenzl about the importance of online reviews to your business and customer engagement. Customer engagement is the communication with customers through a variety of channels to create emotional connections that foster customer loyalty. Reviews Help Customers Find You.

Customer Engagement 81

Customer Engagement Engagement Hotels Advertising 81

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

This week we feature an article by Michelle Nickolaisen about customer review programs. Accept that you may be reviewed by the customer. Because your team holds the keys to customer relationships, you do have a unique opportunity to enable marketing and sales. A review program. A review program.

Case Study 82

Case Study ROI B2B Study 82

Comm100

JULY 20, 2020

As one would expect, an increasing number of business organizations are now using chatbots to fuel their marketing and customer service efforts. Adding a chatbot to customer support helps brands handle large volumes of inquiries and gives agents more time to focus on more complex issues. Finding Out Crucial Customer Information.

Social Media 133

Social Media Chatbots ROI Brands 133

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Adopting Artificial Intelligence is just the first step, the second is unlocking the true potential of AI to boost customer confidence with a focus on data. Follow this 3 step formula to ensure the right data and customer service offering to boost customer confidence: 1. Henry Jinman of EBI.AI

Consumers 52

Consumers Insurance Self Service Customer Confidence 52

ProProfs Chat

APRIL 30, 2020

After months of anticipation and multiple speculations, I finally had the opportunity to see what new specs made their “Lead with Speed” series special and what’s new for the customers. Months before the event, OnePlus created a hype among its customers. How to Provide Proactive Customer Communication During Coronavirus.

Communication 91

Communication How To Social Media Knowledge Base 91

Up Your Service

JULY 16, 2018

A unique report was recently released by Salesforce Research titled “ State of the Connected Customer , 2nd edition”. This is an important publication with insights from 6,700 consumers and business buyers on the intersection of customer experience, use of technology, and the creation and development of trust. OK, no surprise here.

Connections 67

Connections Culture B2C Retail 67

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2018

This brings me to an article I just read about a man who was banned from an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant for eating too much food. And then there are guarantees, promotions and contests that have “fine print” that is focused more on the company than the customer. That’s what builds confidence, trust and loyalty.

Customer Service Training 121

Customer Service Training Loyalty Company Training 121

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2018

They are totally consistent with what we stand for, what I write about in my books and articles, and how we conduct ourselves at work every day. And, we want to teach our clients to be amazing to their customers, clients, guests, members – and anyone else they do business with. Your customers will appreciate you. It’s simple….

Sports 114

Sports Customer Service Training Examples Training 114

CSM Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

With online fraud on the increase, companies must take action to make sure they meet the updated version of the Payment Services Directive, PSD2, which will mandate Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), later this year. The first Payment Services Directive (2007) levelled the playing field for payment institutions in the EU.

Banking 52

Banking Financial Customer Confidence Customers 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

Rob Crutchington of Encoded shares his three-point checklist for businesses as they prepare to welcome back customers with a new-found confidence to spend, spend, spend. Providing customers with different ways to pay. Providing customers with different ways to pay. Here is a three-point checklist to prepare for success.

Multi-Channel 59

Multi-Channel Banking Retail Ecommerce 59