ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 95

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme.

Omni-Channel 67

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 67

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Customer Service Ratings Matter More Thank You Think by Team Support. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. How do you retain customers’ trust?

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Loyalty Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 115

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. It’s a great lesson from an iconic brand.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Metrics Social Media Retail 73

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. You want customers that keep coming back.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Entrepreneur) Every brand touchpoint is important. This article makes the point that trust is a defining piece of the customer experience.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 88

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Brand loyalty is changing due to the pandemic by Chris Morris.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 89

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. A good customer support experience drives loyalty. (We Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Loyalty 70

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. The customer experience really starts on the inside of an organization with the employee experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Chatbots Retail B2C 85

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. The study, which examined 3.7

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Social Media Call Center Retail 78

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. But how about customers?

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Self Service Tips Guidelines 105

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Miami and Palo Alto, Foundever a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry, has announced a new strategic partnership with Zenarate, the leading AI Simulation Training solution for customer-facing agents. The Zenarate AI Coach platform is purpose built to develop outstanding customer service and sales agents.

Training 52

Training Customer Experience First Call Resolution Telecommunications 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts?

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Social Media 48

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. Digiday) Overstock.com knows the days are long gone when people would call or email about problems with its products or service.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Policies Retail Case Study 79

ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Magazine) As the global marketplace shrinks and communication channels continue to evolve, competition is heating up.

Customer Service 24

Customer Service Average Handle Time Metrics Social Media 24

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a result, physical retailers must offer something truly special to entice and retain customers. Ultimately, a welcoming smile, attentive service, and the ability to interact face-to-face with knowledgeable staff can make a world of difference. Comprehensive training is essential for effective customer engagement.

Exceptional Customer Service 52

Exceptional Customer Service Retail Training Customer Service 52

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The value of providing superior customer service can’t be overstated. The more emphasis you place on the experience a person has with your brand can yield higher ticket sales, future revenue, and referrals to your offerings among the customer’s sphere of influence. The ROI Value In Better Customer Service.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Management Rewards Programs Social Media 52

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2022

Are you ready to improve your goal setting for customer service? We all want more customers, right? You’ll also be able to attract new audiences by using targeted press releases so that your customer service is featured in top-tier media outlets. Boost Brand Awareness. Attract New Audiences. Nurture Leads.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Social Media Entertainment Training 52

Customers That Stick

JANUARY 22, 2015

And the benefits of it to companies and customers is, well… big. And while Big Data is becoming more accessible to small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the basics of customer information — small data, if you will — is still where customer and experience meet for most organizations. Auto maintenance shop?

Customer Service Training 60

Customer Service Training Training Tips Fashion 60

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Pokémon Go Shows What Augmented Reality Can Do For Customer Experience by Mark Hillary. This article shows how customer experience and marketing can tie into a game. Customer Loyalty: Obligation or Happy Marriage?

Social Media 48

Social Media Customer Service Customer Service Training Culture 48

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Obsessed with the customer experience, Zappos has woven a customer focus throughout everything they do. How to Overcome the 5 Most Common Customer Service Issues by HR News. (HR

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty Customer Service Training 14

CSM Magazine

JULY 7, 2022

Not only can you get a huge ROI when you add on your own delivery drivers and taxi services, but you can also help set your brand apart from the competition more easily. Companies that run their own fleets get a reputation all their own and it creates more continuity than contracting out those services.

Customer Service Training 59

Customer Service Training ROI Policies Training 59

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Many companies are finding it difficult to create a great customer experience due to getting and keeping good employees. CX + EX: The Formula for a Customer-Obsessed Culture by Nathan Eddy.

Customer Service 14

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Automotive Retail 14

ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Is Everyone’s Responsibility by Rebecca Hinds and Sarang Gupta (Harvard Business Review) In today’s digital-first world, achieving great customer experiences is more challenging than ever.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Employee Experience Social Media Loyalty 12

ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 100 Customer Experience Stats For 2023 by Blake Morgan (Forbes) Customer experience in 2023 looks different than it ever has before. But they have to understand their customers and the industry first.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Exercises Customer Service Training 12

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. The idea behind the article is to “delight” the customer, rather than to just serve them. You’ll smile.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Effort Score Net Promoter Score Contact Center 26

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2022

A customer service advisor should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. They should be able to speak clearly and confidently, and also be able to listen attentively to customers. Customer service basics. Providing good customer service is essential for any business, large or small.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Guidelines Hospitality Communication 52

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

CSM Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Learning and development professionals in the customer service and retail industry are experiencing an evolution in how they engage their employees in ongoing job training. Measure the Success of Soft Skills Training with VR. Soft skills are the very core of the customer service industry.

Training 52

Training Retail Customer Service Culture 52

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. One day, a customer won’t be happy with us. Customer Loyalty and Loyalty Programs- How it Helps a Business? Here’s another that includes over 20 “topics” on the benefit of customer loyalty to a business.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Tips 13

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adrian Swinscoe.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. A New Opportunity for Brands to Build Trust, Authenticity and Customer Loyalty by Tom Idle (Sustainable Brands) COVID-19 changed everything — especially how people think about their local communities.

Customer Service 10

Customer Service Tips Loyalty Employee Experience 10

ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss. Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts? (Dan

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Social Media 13

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If You Don’t Love Your Customers, Someone Else Will by Melissa Henley. Whether you call it compassion, or kindness or respect, love for customers is key to setting your organization apart. All You Need Is Love.”

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Financial Loyalty Tips 15

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2016

You can’t just pay lip service to the idea of improving your customer service—you have to take dedicated action to do it right. Here are five easy ways to help you create top-notch customer service. Make customer service everyone’s focus. You don’t have a business without customers.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Loyalty Customer Service Training 69

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Considering the cost of attracting new customers ­– one estimate is seven times more than keeping existing ones – many companies would do better to focus on retaining their engaged enrollees.

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Rewards Programs Poor Customer Service Self Service 13