Comm100

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

From a business point of view, it can be assumed that friction is bad because it interferes with business processes and negatively impacts customer service. Sadly, examples of friction in customer service are all around us: Having to queue in line to pay for a product or to wait for some service. Reducing Friction.

Customer Service 113

Customer Service How To e-support Customer Journeys 113

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

Loyalty Programs 71

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 71

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s about customer retention—which can lead to customer loyalty. Loyal customers are important to all businesses regardless of industry or size—large, small, B2B or B2C. It’s easy to measure customer satisfaction at different levels. We find out how they liked our experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Retention 167

Customer Retention Measurement How To B2C 167

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

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.

Customer Service 228

Customer Service Chatbots Banking Engagement 228

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The experience equation: Happy employees and customers accelerate growth by Vala Afshar. My Comment: Vala Afshar has seen this weekly roundup of the best customer service and CX articles a number of times.

Customer Journeys 110

Customer Journeys Customer Service B2C Ecommerce 110

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For a $10 billion company, a modest shift in customer experience can result in $116 million reduction in churn and $103 million from word of mouth marketing. Source: Forrester ) 40% of customers start buying from a competitor because of their reputation for great customer service. Source: CheckMarket ).

Net Promoter Score 490

Net Promoter Score Survey NPS B2C 490

GetFeedback

JUNE 3, 2019

While people feel compelled to be involved in the decision-making process of a company, and love to feel like their opinion makes a difference, the fact still stands: people don’t always want to complete customer service surveys. Know your customers . This is the last chance to give feedback on your latest service interaction.

Survey 186

Survey Customer Service Engagement Customers 186

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. They want B2C-like experiences.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service B2C B2B Guest Experience 71

GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

VoC is also about listening to your customers, wherever they want to provide feedback. Be sure to include online reviews, social media, Voice of the Customer through the Employee or through customer service interactions, and other listening posts in your VoC program data feeds. Connect with her: www.cx-journey.com

Customer Satisfaction 389

Customer Satisfaction Customer Journeys Effort Score How To 389

Lumoa

MAY 11, 2020

This involves identifying which departments have the most control over the customer experience. It’s important to note that other employees beyond those who work specifically in customer service play a part in providing customers with a good experience. Lumoa is a great example of useful Customer Experience software.

How To 208

How To Net Promoter Score Feedback B2C 208

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.

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 135

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How the ‘Zero Consumer’ is Inspiring Innovative Visual Imagery for Retail Success by Peter McCall (Total Retail) Consumers’ shopping expectations have skyrocketed. Here’s how. must practice.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 81

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In our customer service workshops , we do an exercise in which we ask participants what their favorite companies are to do business with and why. When a customer places an order, he or she is immediately notified by email. Communication is not limited to B2C companies and brands. . On the contrary! But there’s more.

Communication 73

Communication How To B2C Exercises 73

Storyminers

JULY 29, 2016

And as we all know, replacing an existing customer costs 7 times more than retaining them. So how do you ensure your brand is retaining its precious customer base? We decided to ask experts one question: What is your most effective customer retention strategy for B2C brands? . VP of Customer Experience, Compellon.

B2C 124

B2C Customer Retention Strategy Brands 124

GetFeedback

JULY 19, 2019

By next year, customer experience will outpace price and product as the most important differentiator for B2B customers. B2C customers, who already say it’s easier than ever to take business elsewhere, will follow. This is one of the reasons having a far-reaching Voice of the Customer (VoC) initiative is so important.

ROI 309

ROI How To Touchpoint Hotels 309

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Let’s kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with a topic I’m often asked about, which is how to handle negative reviews. Customers are expecting a better CX than in the past. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty B2C 58

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: If you’ve been following my work, then you know I’m a huge fan of the employee experience driving the customer experience, which is what this article is about. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Employee Experience B2C Hospitality 64

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. Can Customers Tell You How to Run Your Business? Great question.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity B2C 65

Russel Lolacher

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Are you taking the steps needed after a B2C breakup to keep the relationship alive? You’ll hear a lot of organizations talk about “relationship marketing” or building “customer loyalty” and the importance of trying to maintain a connection with their customers. B2C Breakup Case Study.

B2C 61

B2C Management Social Media Training 61

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

This week we feature an article by Brooke Harper who writes about the importance of using social media to provide great customer service. If you’re not monitoring what customers are saying about you and your company on social media, what are you waiting for?! – Shep Hyken. Communication is key to great service.

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service How To B2B 88

TeamSupport

APRIL 26, 2019

Customer service is a concept that can mean many things to different businesses. At the heart of it all however, serving the customer is what keeps a business running. Many are turning to emerging technologies and processes, like the ones below, to develop customer-centric strategies. Offer personalized services.

Competitive Advantage 55

Competitive Advantage Customer Service Self Service How To 55

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Yes, it’s focused on retail, but with supply-chain issues hitting virtually every industry (B2C and B2B), the ideas shared in this article are applicable to most businesses. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 86

Customer Service Chatbots Retail B2C 86

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. Also, this article isn’t just for the B2C world. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Retail B2B B2C 79

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 22, 2018

I was recently in a clinic for surgery and was surprised by how customer (patient) centric they are. I remind my clients that exceptional customer service examples can come from anywhere! So here are my seven learnings about customer service excellence: 1. If not, how about making them friendlier?

Healthcare 202

Healthcare Consumers Customer Service Company 202

TechSee

JULY 2, 2019

Customer service calls are usually pretty routine: customers can’t log in, something isn’t working, they need help setting up a device, or they need clarification on a bill. She just couldn’t manage to draw a drop of blood – until the agent showed her how to set the needle to the correct depth. Crisis averted.

Customer Service 104

Customer Service Contact Center B2C Customers 104

CSM Magazine

MAY 5, 2023

Angela Clarkson, Head of Business Consultancy, Sabio Group One of the key issues discussed at our recent Disrupt 2023 conference in the UK was the cost-of-living crisis and its likely impact on customer service provision. Clearly there’s a direct link between reductions in consumer spending and the performance of B2C brands.

Technology 52

Technology Customer Service Self Service B2C 52

ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Is Customer Service The Same As Customer Experience? My Comment: What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Journeys 122

Customer Journeys Customer Service Exercises B2C 122

Vonage

OCTOBER 12, 2015

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.

Sales 120

Sales Customer Service B2C Customer Service Strategies 120

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Customer trust is important. Customers need to know that when they share their data, it will be kept safe and used to create a better experience for them. The challenge for companies, in B2B or B2C, is to use data in such a way that endears the brand to the customers.

Customer Experience 65

Customer Experience B2C How To B2B 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 12 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Vanessa Brangwyn. While many people think this is a celebration about our customers, it is just as much a celebration about our people who take care of our customers.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Net Promoter Score eBook B2B 85

Comm100

JUNE 5, 2024

Reactive chat relies on customers to start the conversation, often missing opportunities to engage. Proactive chat , on the other hand, anticipates customer needs and initiates contact, leading to a more dynamic and responsive customer service experience.

Abandon Rate 130

Abandon Rate Ecommerce Chatbots e-support 130

Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Today’s course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. This is not a customer service training class. Ideally, all of you will be enthused and energized to engage customers, not just to satisfy, but to WOW them. Customer service is what you do for your customers.

B2C 78

B2C Customer Service Training Hospitality Training 78

Kustomer

MAY 12, 2022

In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by Irene Griffin , to discuss building better customer relationships through an empathy-driven support model. Griffin is currently leading the customer support team at FranConnect. Listen and subscribe to our podcast: How to Hire CX Reps.

Customer Service 96

Customer Service Customers Airlines Customer Experience 96

Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

While this isn’t a real issue in terms of ordering and logistics, it can present a problem when it comes to customer service. If your business is located in New York and a customer in Australia has a question, how do you deal with it if you operate standard business hours in your timezone? Is it worth doing?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service e-support Self Service Customer Retention 98

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Retail Course Customer Service Training 52

Kustomer

APRIL 5, 2021

When it comes to building a successful customer service organization, you always want to start with defining your business outcomes. Is it increased customer loyalty? Incremental customer growth? Without understanding your ultimate end goal, knowing a customer’s history may seem unnecessary. Increased revenue?

B2C 101

B2C B2B Loyalty Customer relationships 101