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Karen Hertzberg: Improving Customer Retention Through Great Customer Service

Bill Quiseng

That’s why a high customer retention rate is an important goal for many businesses. Excellent customer service is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Customer retention supports long-term growth because it creates a loyal customer base. Why Does Customer Service Impact Retention?

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Top Ten Customer Service and Customer Experience Predictions for 2023

ShepHyken

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction.

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Why customer service is an integral part of customer experience

CloudCherry

Customer experience (CX) is one of the most important contributors to building customer loyalty and fostering long-lasting customer relationships. And in most cases, it is tied very closely to good customer service. Customer experience and customer service are two peas in a pod. Request a demo.

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Guest Post: Transactional vs Relational Customer Service

ShepHyken

She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service. Effective customer service should contribute to a positive relationship between the organization and the customer. Beyond convenience, customer service should develop customers’ sense of belonging and recognition.

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Digital Transformation in Customer Service: 5 Inspirational Success Stories (Part 3 of 4)

Comm100

Welcome to part three in our series exploring digital transformation in customer service. In this series, we’ve been looking at how digital transformation is helping organizations transition to a digital customer service offering that benefit both them and their customers.

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Five customer service tactics to increase sales

Vonage

To be truly effective, customer service must permeate the culture of a company. As such, this article, although it focuses on sales tactics, actually falls under the heading of customer service. These tactics work for B2B as well as B2C, although the examples discussed here are based on a retail setting.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of October 28, 2019

ShepHyken

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Build A Customer Service Strategy And Drive Repeat Business by Krishna Charan. Here are four examples from four brands on how they are delivering a great customer service experience.