ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Make Every Day Valentine’s Day by Showing Love and Empathy to Customers by Janelle Estes. Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. CMSWire) Valentine’s Day is approaching.

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 97

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We start this week’s Top Five roundup with an interview with customer culture expert Jeff Toister. The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 25, 2019

In some industries, the busy season means an influx of calls, emails and messages from customers who need help. I’ve compiled a list of five ways you can combat the extra busyness and still deliver an amazing experience to your customers. Recognize the opportunity you have with new customers. Look at your history.

Self Service 115

Self Service Retail Chatbots Customer Service Training 115

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Which is Your CX Priority: Satisfied Customers or Profit? LinkedIn) What should your ultimate goal be when designing your customers’ experiences? Satisfied customers or profit.

Customer Service 118

Customer Service Leadership Ecommerce Culture 118

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Many businesses rely on their banks for essential financial services, so it’s important that banks provide high-quality customer service. Here are 10 ways to improve business banking customer service and keep your customers happy. Get to know your customers by name and take an interest in their business.

Banking 52

Banking Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are Lifelike Digital Humans the Future of Customer Experience? My Comment: Is this the future of customer service? How to Use Content Marketing for Customer Retention and Loyalty by Express Computer.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 70

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

She writes about the five ways to become an effective and efficient customer service manager. Perhaps you’re thinking of trying to move up the ranks of your organization to become a customer service manager, or perhaps you already are one but want to hone your skills. Either way, this article is for you.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Management Exercises Leadership 56

ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2018

I have a similar take on the customer service and customer service world. The three keys to customer experience success are consistency, consistency and consistency. The entire experience must be consistent. So, let’s talk about the different ways an organization delivers a consistent experience.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Customer Service Training 88

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? This mismatch can occur even when the organization does due diligence and thinks it knows what customers want. by Mike Wittenstein. Turns out: a lot.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 58

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Customer Experience Has Never Been More Vital by Samantha Paxson. These 3 Steps Will Turn Occasional Customers Into Loyal Ones by Rhett Power. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Trends Customer Care Case Study 79

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? My Comment: The concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chatbots replacing humans fascinates me. Call it a “richer” customer experience.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Tips 48

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you improve customer service? The answer always lies in your customer experience. Great experiences lead to loyal customers who buy more from you in the future. When you take care of customers from start to finish, they will always come back and refer others to your business.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Customer Service Self Service How To 98

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy? Driving Revenue With Great Customer Experience by Maxie Schmidt- Subramanian.

Self Service 48

Self Service Social Media Customer Service Fashion 48

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. The “20th Annual Mystery Shopping Study” recognizes seven retailers who excel in customer service. Customers want it and are expecting it.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Retail Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Enough Already With Customer Feedback. CMS Wire) Surveys, especially, will ultimately bury you with customer malcontent and your own frustrated inaction. Should we ignore customers and what their needs are?

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Self Service Exceptional Customer Service Chatbots 13

Stella Connect

JANUARY 25, 2018

In recent years, we’ve seen a major shift in brands’ approaches to customer service delivery and contact center performance management. With market realities closing in, more and more brand leaders are having serious discussions about how to define, prioritize, and deliver service excellence in the face of unrelenting consumer demands.

Self Service 40

Self Service Trends Customer Service Contact Center 40

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? This mismatch can occur even when the organization does due diligence and thinks it knows what customers want. by Mike Wittenstein. Turns out: a lot.

Customer Service 17

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 17

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The obvious way to track customer satisfaction is by asking the customer for feedback. Now they do, and customers are becoming more accepting of AI. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Chatbots Trends Customer Satisfaction 60

Comm100

AUGUST 21, 2018

The decision to take on chatbot customer service is an exciting one for companies. As Forrester notes in their 2016 report, How Analytics Drives Customer Life-Cycle Management , “Every customer interaction leaves a trail of customer data waiting to be analyzed.” Customer Service KPIs for Agents and Bots.

Metrics 101

Metrics Chatbots Average Handle Time Effort Score 101

Comm100

AUGUST 21, 2018

The decision to take on chatbot customer service is an exciting one for companies. As Forrester notes in their 2016 report, How Analytics Drives Customer Life-Cycle Management , “Every customer interaction leaves a trail of customer data waiting to be analyzed.” Customer Service KPIs for Agents and Bots.

Metrics 100

Metrics Chatbots Average Handle Time Effort Score 100

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways Brands Are Boosting Customer Loyalty by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Customer loyalty refers to customers who continue to do business with a brand as a preference over competitors. The list goes on.

Loyalty Programs 65

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Infographics Chatbots 65