Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

This guest post is authored by Steven Kaish , SVP, Product Marketing & Technical Partners at Glia. Complacency is not an option as agents, supervisors and contact center managers are forced to become more strategic, taking on increasingly critical new responsibilities to deliver engaging customer experiences.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2019

This week we feature an article by Irina Kirnos who writes about how chatbots are customer experience tools that are changing the way that companies interact with their customers. These virtual customer experience tools are transforming the way that companies interact with their customers in the contact center environment.

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Chatbots Customer Experience Contact Center Ecommerce 116

Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

In recent years, the rise of social media put the customer in charge of the brand conversation. As e-commerce and demand for online help expands, companies have to meet and exceed new expectations to keep customers satisfied. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves. What Is Customer Self-Service?

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Self Service Knowledge Base e-support Policies 275

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2019

This week we feature an article by Lukas Sitar who writes about growing and sustaining customer lifetime value for the entire customer cycle. While many marketers look at metrics like conversion rates, net profit per sale, average value of a lead, and average customer order, they often overlook their customer lifetime value.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. AI-driven chatbots are being deployed more and more within customer support functions, but web personalization extends beyond just automated bots. So, how is AI changing customer experience?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. How to leverage technology for a better customer experience.

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Technology Customer Experience Social Media Multi-Channel 132

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2019

Customer experience comes first. Using dating terms, the price of a product can be compared to the first glance at a person you like. It is something the buyer looks back at to understand if the whole relationship, or customer experience, was worth it. Customers choose retailers with optimal prices. Definitely, no.

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Retail Customer Experience How To Ecommerce 105

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers. Proactive support.

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Self Service Chatbots Social Media Insurance 74

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gemma Baker who writes about how the customer service world has changed with the development of digital communication channels. – Shep Hyken. It is no secret that customers are turning towards digital communication channels when contacting organizations. Provide a Quicker Answer. Human vs Bot.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Knowledge Base Chatbots Social Media 75

Vonage

APRIL 25, 2019

Social media teams – both marketing and customer service – often sit by themselves in organizations, likely because management doesn’t quite know what to do with them. Integrating with the core business ensures that the social media team is engaged with other business units to share and act upon customer feedback.

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Social Media Rewards Programs Feedback Call Center 321

Totango

APRIL 9, 2024

Is 2024 the year of customer success or sales? They unanimously agreed that 2024 is the year of the ICP (Ideal Customer Profile). The cohesion between these teams can significantly drive customer value and results, which impacts retention, expansion, and, ultimately, predictable growth.

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Sales Customer Success Strategy Industry 108

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jarrin Howard who writes about how predictive analytics can enhance customer relations. – Shep Hyken. Have you ever gone down a rabbit hole of suggested videos on YouTube? Or maybe you’ve lost yourself in a thread of related products on Amazon (regretfully). Segmenting Customers.

Analytics 67

Analytics Social Media Travel Banking 67

NICE inContact

APRIL 1, 2019

Successful call center agents are trained to pinpoint customer needs and resolve their pain points. Ensure agents understand that “upsell” is about encouraging a customer to buy an additional product that can transform or enhance the value of the customer’s primary product. Overcome customer objections .

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Call Center Tips Contact Center Training 192

ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Brooke Cade writes about how important communicating with your employees and listening to their insight is for improving company culture. Feedback from customers and opinions of management can all be skewed due to a limited perspective. Foster the Voice of the Employee.

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Culture Company Communication Employee Engagement 86

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. Businesses often face multiple challenges with respect to how to simplify the customer journey.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Nathalie Herrman who writes about three key principles that are at the root of all great customer service. She also reminds us that the customer experience begins with the employee experience. – Shep Hyken. Otherwise, we lack integrity, employees lose interest, and customer service suffers.

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Customer Satisfaction Exceptional Customer Service Employee Experience Employee Engagement 92

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Nogol Tardugno who tells us how to get our contact center interactive voice response (IVR) to deliver the best customer experience. Any reports of the death of interactive voice response (IVR) as a customer service channel have been greatly exaggerated.

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Self Service Customer Experience Contact Center Interaction 94

Comm100

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lean into Automation – Transforming Customer Service with AI & Human-Bot Harmony In a world where immediacy and personalization have become the cornerstones of brand communication, the realm of customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. How does it benefit organizations and customer experience?

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Customer Service Chatbots Technology Interaction 193

ShepHyken

APRIL 27, 2018

This week we feature an article by Seema Nair who writes about the importance of tailoring your e-commerce site to give your customers the best experience. The best customer service is invisible. An e-commerce site always needs to be tweaked and fine-tuned to align with ever-evolving business needs and customer expectations.

Social Media 82

Social Media How To User Experience Touchpoint 82

Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Many of you will be familiar with Google’s autocomplete feature – the suggested phrases which pop up when you start to type in a word or phrase, based on phrases other people have searched for. So, what are some of the top questions being asked about customers? So – are customers actually rude, stupid or entitled? Download Now.

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Customers Customer Service Ecommerce eBook 320

ShepHyken

APRIL 21, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dianna Booher, shares ideas for handling tough personalities while offering great customer service. Solving customer problems is expected. The key is to do it in such a way that also restores confidence, even when the customer is difficult. Shep Hyken.

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How To Airlines Social Media Communication 85

NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

AI-based call centers are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. The customer service you provide will either make or break your brand. From improving response times to personalizing interactions, artificial intelligence is now setting new standards in customer service efficiency and effectiveness.

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Call Center Contact Center Chatbots Virtual Agent 105

NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

AI-based call centers are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. The customer service you provide will either make or break your brand. From improving response times to personalizing interactions, artificial intelligence is now setting new standards in customer service efficiency and effectiveness.

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Call Center Contact Center Chatbots Virtual Agent 104

Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Businesses today thrive on efficiency, and the customer service domain is no exception. With the rise of technology, businesses have started to adopt customer service automation software to scale their operations without ballooning headcount. What is customer service automation software?

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Software Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base 190

Magellan Solutions

JULY 24, 2023

Content writers and copywriters are expected to produce high-quality blogs, social media posts, whitepapers, and other content forms, helping businesses capture the attention of their target audience. and Article Forge leverage AI to streamline the process of creating engaging blog posts, articles, and social media content.

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Tools Social Media Guidelines Advertising 98

Optimove

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Why It Matters: To create a shopping experience that’s truly engaging and personalized, marketers have to start with the customer. Incorporate these Customer-Led Marketing tactics into your product recommendation strategy and watch customer lifetime value improve. What are Product Recommendations?

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Sales Social Media Trends User Experience 72

Zonka Feedback

JULY 4, 2023

Want to measure & improve your Helpdesk Customer Experience? Check out this blog to find quick tips to get started. Exceptional Customer Service is no longer just a luxury; it's a necessity. So much so that the value of a great Customer Experience and service has surpassed factors like price and product.

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Measurement Tips Customer Experience Exceptional Customer Service 52

ChurnZero

MARCH 10, 2023

Are you interested in using AI to make your Customer Success job easier? We’ll walk through how to write prompts to help you better serve your customers, with examples you can add to your CS toolkit. Respond to that customer email” doesn’t offer much by way of next steps. If so, this article is for you! Let’s get started!

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Examples Tips Customer Success Analysis 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 3, 2018

This week we feature an article by Eugene Aronsky who talks about good customer service versus bad customer service and how proper training and proper knowledge are key to answering any question that a customer may have. – Shep Hyken. Good customer service is essential for a successful business.”

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Customer Service Call Center Knowledge Base Poor Customer Service 86

ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2018

Impact: Employees with an emotional connection to their work are more productive. They had greater employee engagement and more loyal customers. How to prevent and correct: Companies that differentiate and dominate in their markets have a passion for the products or services they provide and the people for whom they provide them.

Communication 82

Communication Leadership Airlines Social Media 82

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 18, 2024

So, today we are going to look at how you can strike a balance between personalizing your interactions and offerings for customers without freaking them out. When you don’t pay for a product or service, you should know that you are the product or service. Some are generic, asking who handles “fill-in-the-blank” products for you.

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Advertising Conference Technology Brands 78

ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Vince Jeffs, examines the hot topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and it’s impact on the customer experience. AI-powered product suggestions for consumers regularly improve response rates by 300 percent or more. Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2018

This week we feature an article by Christophe Cais who writes about how the internet and Millennials have disrupted retail, suggesting that retail KPIs and incentive schemes need to be evaluated. – Shep Hyken. In fact, Accenture found that when made to feel welcome in stores and treated right, Millennials can be extremely loyal customers.

Retail 79

Retail Culture Sales Study 79

Zonka Feedback

APRIL 24, 2023

With Product Feature Requests Forms, understand what your customers want and build the most impactful features. While many SaaS companies struggle with managing and prioritizing product feature requests from customers, Hubspot has excelled in this domain. Let’s get started!

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Roadmap Feedback Engagement Management 52

Zonka Feedback

APRIL 24, 2023

With Feature Requests Forms, understand what your customers want and build the most impactful features. While many SaaS companies struggle with managing and prioritizing feature requests from customers, Hubspot has excelled in this domain. It mentions that 50% of its new features come from customer feedback.

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Roadmap Feedback Engagement Management 52

Totango

JULY 11, 2023

G2 recognizes Totango as a leader in customer success G2 , the software industry’s largest and most trusted marketplace, unveiled their 2023 summer report, and there are cheers all-around, as Totango was honored with 15 leader badges, including “Most Implementable” in the Enterprise Implementation Index for Customer Success software!

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Customer Journeys Customer Success Sports Software 83

Zonka Feedback

JULY 12, 2023

Need to collect customer feedback for your SaaS business? This blog will help you choose the best Customer Feedback Tools for SaaS based on their unique features, pricing, and ratings on popular online platforms. If you are in the SaaS industry, collecting customer feedback should be one of your top priorities.

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