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. Timing Is Everything.

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service How To B2B 88

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?

Self Service 275

Self Service Knowledge Base e-support Policies 275

InMoment XI

APRIL 26, 2022

Surveys are also direct insight into your customers and information about how they feel about your company, products, and services. How did your customers perceive your most recent product launch? How do they feel about your company’s social media presence? But one major con of paper surveys is that they can be pricier.

Survey 260

Survey Customer Experience Fashion Groups 260

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Earlier this month I attended Social Media Marketing World , the largest conference on social media marketing in the world. Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Social Proof.

Social Media 87

Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 87

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2020

Whether you’re new to digital omnichannel or your company is already deep into digital transformation for customer service, it’s always important to check the health of your digital customer journey. So, what should you look at when planning or evaluating your customers’ digital journey? Remember: Mind your response time.

Customer Journeys 209

Customer Journeys Social Media B2C Omni-Channel 209

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Many executives are interested in improving and understanding customer experience. When Oracle released their White Paper Why Customer ‘Satisfaction’ is No Longer Good Enough , the stats caused quite a stir, and rightfully so. 82% describe the customer service process as being a lot of effort. We have been there.

Customer Experience 282

Customer Experience Social Media Poor Customer Service Loyalty 282

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2020

Whether you’re new to digital omnichannel or your company is already deep into digital transformation for customer service, it’s always important to check the health of your digital customer journey. So, what should you look at when planning or evaluating your customers’ digital journey? Social media vs. SEO reach.

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Social Media B2C Omni-Channel 100

Qualtrics

MAY 22, 2019

In an age when many consumers grew up using smart phones and social media, it is becoming increasingly important to use social media in your customer experience efforts. In order to create an extensive overall customer and brand experience , companies must utilize customer service best practices in social media.

Social Media 40

Social Media Omni-Channel Company Self Service 40

Totango

MARCH 8, 2022

Getting involved in the best customer success communities can give you access to the resources you need to take your CS team to new levels of performance. Here’s our guide to the top customer success communities in 2022 and what they have to offer. What Is a Customer Success Community? Providing CS training opportunities.

Customer Success 115

Customer Success Guidelines Social Media Tips 115

Quadient

MAY 23, 2022

Customer experience (CX) is the new marketing battleground. Customers who perceive their interactions with your company as highly positive purchase more of your products and/or services, purchase more frequently, are more loyal, and are more likely to share their positive views with personal contacts and online communities. .

Contact Center 105

Contact Center Meeting Social Media Call Center 105

Totango

AUGUST 23, 2022

B2B Customer Journey Touchpoints: A Guide for CS Teams. B2B customer journey touchpoints mark the roadmap toward successful outcomes for clients and CS teams. In this way, customer journey B2B touchpoints serve as a powerful tool for increasing the effectiveness of your customer success strategy. Customer service.

Customer Journeys 115

Customer Journeys Touchpoint B2B Social Media 115

CSM Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

Building trust and credibility with customers is essential for the long-term success of any business. Trust forms the foundation of strong customer relationships, which can lead to loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth recommendations.

Tips 52

Tips Social Media Policies Case Study 52

Natalie Petouhof

JUNE 29, 2019

white paper Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 What is a Social Customer? 3 What Does this New Socially-Enabled Enterprise Look Like? 4 The Challenges in Managing Today’s Social Customer Service 5 Is Your Company at Risk for Social Media Disasters?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Social Media Examples Customers 40

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty. Enhance your blog.

Customer Retention 151

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 151

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. My Comment: Here is a great testimonial to the combination of a great customer experience and product. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Tips Hotels 114

Oracle

MARCH 22, 2021

Clever B2C marketers can convert individuals from discovery to purchase in a matter of minutes, thanks to the magic of expertly crafted deals, on-point brand messaging, and culturally ingrained consumerism. Savvy B2C customers shop around online and check competitor prices before buying due to their price sensitivity.

B2C 85

B2C B2B Marketing eBook 85

Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Before “customer service” was even a thing, the Seven Deadly Sins existed as a guideline for moral living. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, some of these “old school” lessons still have a place in the society of today, and have significant overlap with bad customer service practices. avaritia / Greed. acedia / Sloth. ira / Wrath.

Customer Service 122

Customer Service Social Media Customer Satisfaction Customers 122

Magellan Solutions

MARCH 17, 2021

When generating leads, you have to know the type of customer you target matters. Customers are made up of your industry and brand. White papers . Customer testimonials . Social Media. Can social media actually increase B2B sales? . It alerts customers of new products and offers.

B2B 52

B2B Social Media Advertising Sales 52

Comm100

APRIL 8, 2016

Even with 244 million unique customers , Jeff Bezos knows better than to see his customers as a series of transactions. But with so many different customer relationships to maintain, what’s the wisdom that keeps this enterprise running? “We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Social Media Call Center Multi-Channel 105

CSM Magazine

MAY 20, 2020

No business can thrive without new customers. And in order to get new customers, a company has to have a good customer acquisition strategy. A customer acquisition strategy needs to be a crucial business component. You can’t market your brand properly if you don’t have your target customer in mind.

Strategy 52

Strategy Social Media ROI Sales 52

Customers That Stick

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Building a base of loyal customers can be one of the most effective ways to increase your profitability and optimize your customer acquisition costs, but what does it take to win the favor of Millennials (consumers who are currently between 18 to 34 years old)? Know what they really value. Stay on top of your competitor’s programs.

Loyalty Programs 133

Loyalty Programs Loyalty Social Media Study 133

Hallmark Business Connections

AUGUST 11, 2021

The differentiation power of mail delivered directly to your customers or prospects cannot be ignored. Chewy, an online pet product retailer, sends handwritten greeting cards to new customers and condolence bouquets when owners lose their pets. What has made the brand so successful (PetSmart acquired it for $3.35

Marketing 74

Marketing Social Media Omni-Channel Handbook 74

SurveySparrow

APRIL 11, 2021

The nurture marketing definition says- “Marketing by constantly engaging with the clients” It is considered to be an extremely effective strategy if you want to convert your leads into customers. . You gain your prospective customer, aka buyer’s trust, move them from the top of the funnel to its bottom.

Strategy 98

Strategy How To Effort Score Social Media 98

datastax

MARCH 7, 2019

Customer 360. Serving up the best experiences and maximizing the lifetime value of customers starts with understanding each of their behaviors as they move across channels. Companies who deliver solid customer experiences start by building a Customer 360 application. Personalization.

Social Media 67

Social Media Retail Data Technology 67

Comm100

DECEMBER 8, 2017

In fact, if you’re going to run a successful, customer-centric business, it is important that you express gratitude towards your customers regularly. Here are important tips for writing a thank you letter to your customer, complete with sample thank you letters to help you show your customer how much you appreciate them.

Social Media 125

Social Media How To Return on Investment Customers 125

SuiteCX

APRIL 19, 2016

What are the problems that your target customers are having? Lets start with the first step in the customer journey, which is awareness. Are you participating in the social media sites that your buyers visit? Are your current customers writing reviews and sharing their opinions on your company?

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Sales Case Study Social Media 100

Comm100

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Social media is a modern day holy grail for businesses: should your company achieve a successful social media strategy, the promise is happiness (for you and your customers), abundance (of engagement and incoming cash flow), and longevity (of your corporation… social media is, after all, a major driver of what keeps businesses relevant nowadays).

Social Media 148

Social Media Examples Customer Service Tips 148

Eptica

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Sometimes, rather ironically, the whole change process can have the opposite effect and rather than strengthening customer trust it can damage or destroy it. There are three key considerations – and they all have customer experience at their core: 1.

Automotive 73

Automotive Social Media Contact Center ROI 73

Magellan Solutions

MAY 3, 2020

With a strong online presence and visibility, it’s easy to build relationships with customers and other industries. It’s easy to advertise your products and services, as well as marketing your brand to the widest possible audience. With the right SEO plan, you can increase your sales by converting potential visitors into customers.

Company 52

Company Social Media Marketing Competitive Advantage 52

ClearAction

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Customer Experience Articles. Customer experience articles. Tools, techniques, and case studies catalyze your customer experience management success. Peruse ClearAction articles, podcasts and webcasts, and ask how these best practices can be customized to your specific needs. Customer-Focused Marketing.

Customer Experience 48

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Employee Engagement Social Media 48

Comm100

JANUARY 5, 2017

Knowing when to say no to customers is a crucial part of knowing how to say no to customers. Here are some scenarios that will help you create guidelines for your business on when it is appropriate, or even to your advantage, to tell customers no. But sometimes, customers make requests that go against company policy.

Policies 105

Policies Guidelines Social Media Exercises 105

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 5, 2017

These employees have some potential to impact the customer experience; and there is documented, often incidental, evidence of correlation between the two. However, there is little proven direct causation, the specific, defined linkage of employee thinking and behavior to customer loyalty and advocacy.

Employee Engagement 68

Employee Engagement Engagement Consulting Culture 68

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Many companies devote considerably more energy and resources to capturing customers than they do to keeping them. But, all customers are not created equal; some have more potential value than others. Companies can achieve a higher, more attractive cost/benefit ratio for customer acquisition and advocacy efforts.

Multi-Channel 60

Multi-Channel Consulting Study Customers 60

Calabrio

JANUARY 2, 2020

As an exciting new era commences as part of Calabrio, Olle Düring celebrates the upcoming journey with Customer Experience (CX) Intelligence and opportunities to connect with the fully blended brand. In June 2019, Calabrio acquired Teleopti, offering the perfect path forward for our team, customers, partners and WFM product.

Brands 221

Brands Social Media Roadmap Contact Center 221

Qualtrics

MARCH 2, 2021

Take these 25 customer service quotes to your next meeting to help inspire you and your team to take your customer service program to the next level. Customer service is fundamental to delivering a great experience. Get our 2021 Customer Experience reading list. Jeanne Bliss, author of Chief Customer 2.0.

Customer Service 29

Customer Service Social Media Customer Journeys Customers 29

ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This is exactly what customers expect from a brand when they approach them for support. Customer expectations are growing every day and because they form a strong foundation of every business. . Boosts Customer Service & Loyalty. Live Chat Messaging Customer Satisfaction Statistics. Quick response.

Wait Times 90

Wait Times e-support Comparison Hospitality 90

LiveChat

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The last decade has been defined by the customer becoming the center of nearly every business initiative. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right.

Poor Customer Service 45

Poor Customer Service Call Center Customer Service Representative Customer Care 45