Call Experts

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Welcome to a roundup of our top-performing customer service blogs of 2022! Blogging is a powerful way to share ideas, trends, and strategies in your industry. It’s also a great way to build credibility with real customer insights. . The best blogs are not only informative but also fun to read.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Contact Center Customers Trends 52

Comm100

JULY 20, 2020

Guest blog – Nahla Davies is a software developer and tech writer. As one would expect, an increasing number of business organizations are now using chatbots to fuel their marketing and customer service efforts. Customers can also get instant responses to urgent queries 24/7 which contributes to a better customer experience.

Social Media 132

Social Media Chatbots ROI Brands 132

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

71% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions, according to the latest McKinsey & Co. In today’s hyper-connected, personalized customer service isn’t just a isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. By doing so, it pools together all customer data from across every touchpoint.

Examples 173

Examples Chatbots Omni-Channel Customers 173

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2019

This week we feature an article by Katie Mares who explains how any business or organization can provide its customers with a five-star experience. The best way I can describe ‘customer service’ is by using the word transaction. Service’ is what we do, it is a product or the transaction to receive the product.

Tips 136

Tips Connections Customer Experience Leadership 136

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

This week we feature an article by Lindsay Tjepkema who writes about how artificial intelligence marketing (AIM) is becoming more important to our success in engaging with customers. Recently I have read and written a lot about AI and as technology improves and acceptance grows AI will have a strong role in customer service. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Engagement 196

Customer Engagement Engagement Marketing Fashion 196

Steve DiGioia

MAY 23, 2022

But what if you work at a location that is having difficulty maintaining the corporate standards because your venue doesn’t conform to the design that the standards were developed for? Or what if you’re a franchised hotel that cannot match the rates of the corporate properties because you don’t offer the same amenities?

Sports 361

Sports Fashion Hospitality Hotels 361

Steve DiGioia

APRIL 5, 2021

I must confess that I also went through a time where I wasn’t sure of what I wanted to be or who I was. But that didn’t stop me from doing what I thought was best. We all have an internal compass pointing us toward what’s right and steering us from what’s wrong. Grumpy Old Guys Commit to Great Service. Am I right?

Customer Service 246

Customer Service Customers Meeting Company 246

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2019

This week we feature an article by Dwayne Charrington who writes about how to engage your customers in personalized, meaningful, and relevant ways. What is most important for any business today? Customers, employees, lead generation, or profit. Well, the best answer is customer engagement.

Brands 121

Brands Engagement How To ROI 121

Steve DiGioia

APRIL 28, 2022

Stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. Business stereotypes are preconceived notions that every customer has of your business. What do they expect when doing business with you? What image or idea do you send to your customers? TipsOnThursday.

Tips 299

Tips Sales Customer Service Customers 299

Comm100

JUNE 25, 2020

It all begs one question, “How do customer service agents speak to customers during these sensitive times?”. And there are plenty of mistakes a customer service team can make on social media. It’s a good idea to let your customer base know where you stand on controversial topics. Making It About You.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Social Media Policies Consumers 130

Customer Bliss

DECEMBER 28, 2017

As we all take the time to think about improving strategies for focusing on customer-driven growth, join me as we revisit 5 of my most popular blog posts of the year. If you’re ever in need of a bit of inspiration or guidance for your customer experience implementation, this is the content you can come back to time after time.

Self Service 141

Self Service Customer Experience Chatbots Chief Customer Officer 141

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2019

This week we feature an article by Abdul Babar who explains why your customer experience strategy must be a priority for any customer-facing organization. A positive customer experience isn’t just about “feel good” experiences, it is about branding, market positioning, perception, and at the end of the day, your bottom line.

Customer Experience 117

Customer Experience Touchpoint User Experience Feedback 117

BlueOcean

MARCH 19, 2024

On the Blue Ocean blog, we talk a lot about the process of sourcing a strategic partner for your outsourced customer care program. It’s the implementation piece that keeps new clients up at night, especially when transferring from one customer service outsourcer to another. That’s just a fact so, you need to work with it.

Customer Care 177

Customer Care How To Sports Case Study 177

Steve DiGioia

MAY 5, 2022

We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for our guests who will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambiance. This motto exemplifies the anticipatory service provided by all staff members. Keep this in mind when you’re thinking of what customer service really is. TipsOnThursday.

Tips 204

Tips Customer Service Social Media Trends 204

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?

Software 182

Software Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base 182

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. Why should businesses lean into automation?

Customer Service 187

Customer Service Chatbots Technology Interaction 187

ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2019

Whether on the phone or in person, it’s important to train your employees the right way to interact with your customers. Customer service is one of the most important parts of doing business. The relationships you create with your customers reflect directly on the success of your business. On the Telephone.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Training Customers Tips 111

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Consumers Demand Immediate Connection. Think your business is an exception? Think again.

Connections 119

Connections Customer Centricity Consumers Culture 119

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

“Customer Service” is one of the most commonly used phrases in business. But, do you ever wonder: what is customer service? To answer “what is customer service” in simpler words, it is fulfilling your customers’ needs and desires. Check out this blog. .

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Omni-Channel Call Center e-support 52

Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. In today’s post, I compiled my list of the top 10 customer service acronyms to use every day. It was about finding solutions for a customer and finding their pain points ”. S atisfy – Make it right.

Customer Service 341

Customer Service e-support Self Service Customers 341

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. Remember customer service training is not something you di, it’s something you do. – Shep Hyken. What is brand advocacy?

Customer Service Training 153

Customer Service Training Training Brands Customer Service 153

ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2017

This week we feature an article by Reuben Yonatan who writes about how using chatbots for customer service properly can be a powerful customer service tool. Chatbots can be great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. – Shep Hyken.

Chatbots 147

Chatbots Customer Service Tools Poor Customer Service 147

Comm100

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Generative AI stands out as a groundbreaking development this year, showing particular promise in the realm of customer service. This blog post delves into this question, offering a straightforward explanation of Generative AI and how it really works. What is Generative AI?

Chatbots 130

Chatbots Training Customer Satisfaction Technology 130

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 7, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague Erica McBride, shares a story that explains why your organization doesn’t want to just be good, you want to be great! There was a time when ‘good’ was ‘good enough’ If a customer said we were ‘good’, we were happy. Shep Hyken .

Hotels 120

Hotels Social Media Travel Brands 120

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.

Chatbots 116

Chatbots Customer Experience Contact Center Ecommerce 116

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast.

Self Service 106

Self Service Effort Score Guidelines Tips 106

Steve DiGioia

MAY 2, 2022

I used to take the train from my home in Brooklyn, NY to Madison Square Garden in Manhattan each month to watch the matches in person. So, what can pro wrestling teach us about customer service? The Keys to Great Customer Service. Focusing on the customer’s safety. Anticipating the Customer’s Needs.

Customer Service 328

Customer Service Entertainment Sports Social Media 328

ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jason Milleisen who shares three simple rules that will set you apart from your competition and help provide great customer service. I once heard about a car dealership who had customer satisfaction scores that were the impressively high. Shep Hyken. Remember The Golden Rule. Of course not!

Consulting 109

Consulting Customers Customer Service Course 109

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

That’s what we all fear. Airline agents are still at check-in counters to guide passengers after self-service kiosks and to arrange complicated ticketing. In the contact center industry, for example, there are fewer phone conversations going into customer support centers than in the past. Technology replacing humans.

Contact Center 111

Contact Center Self Service Banking Airlines 111

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2019

who argues that digital transformation is bringing customer experience to an entirely different level. Communities were smaller, shopping was local, and technology wasn’t there to either help or confuse the customer. Some might say it was a simpler time with a more personal touch, and in some ways they would be right.

Customer Experience 108

Customer Experience User Experience Customers Technology 108

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. People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. So, what part does technology play in this?

Technology 132

Technology Customer Experience Social Media Multi-Channel 132

Uniphore

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

27 basic emotion types —which is why it’s no surprise that a person’s feelings can be difficult for the next person to comprehend, let alone for a computer to analyze and capture. capable of scanning a person’s face to monitor their responses for levels of dependability, empathy, nervousness and truthfulness.

Roadmap 162

Roadmap Call Center Policies Brands 162

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2019

Marlene Caroselli shares a rhyme that will help you to communicate with customers and provide customer satisfaction. – Shep Hyken. Especially when an angry customer is calling your office, it’s important to have a verbal safety net that will rescue you should the metaphorical tight rope become difficult to navigate.

Customer Satisfaction 116

Customer Satisfaction Leadership Customer Service Representative Training 116

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland that discusses how to handle difficult customers. Most of the time we encounter tricky service situations, we want to resolve them and restore the customer’s confidence in doing business with us. – Shep Hyken. I’m not just talking about the occasional angry customer.

Hospitality 127

Hospitality Exercises Tips Customer Service 127

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2018

This week we feature an article by Tim Richardson who writes about a hospitality experience gone bad and then reminds us what must be done to provide a great guest experience. – Shep Hyken. Think about an incredible service experience you’ve had recently. What company or organization comes to mind?

Hotels 111

Hotels Hospitality Guest Experience Leadership 111

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2019

What you need: ? When trust is lacking, the team won’t be as successful because the blindfolded person might be too suspicious and timid to move. Communicating clearly and effectively is key when working with customers. Clarity will help your team minimize confusion and assist customers fast and more successfully.

Communication 87

Communication Training Groups Tips 87

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Self-learning machines can improve your website visitors’ personalized experience in a multitude of ways. For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. So, how is AI changing customer experience? Ask the Experts: How AI is Impacting CX? _.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service e-support Chatbots Automotive 111