ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Keep those phones open for your customers!

Self Service 137

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 137

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Strategy 238

Strategy How To Wait Times Customer Satisfaction 238

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. True customer loyalty means your customers have built such a deep, emotional connection with your brand that they stay with you through thick and thin. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Centricity Loyalty 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. The bot delivered an answer.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 61

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. by Tracey Ruff.

Self Service 128

Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B 128

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 61

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Factors That Make for a Great Employee Experience by Tiffani Bova (Harvard Business Review) Decades of business strategy have urged leaders to concentrate the bulk of their business efforts on the customer experience.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Retail Customer Satisfaction 62

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. HelpSquad) The important task for businesses is to retain their customers as much as possible. And we asked some experts to share their best tips on how to gain customer loyalty. Well, that’s a good question.

Customer Service 86

Customer Service Chatbots Retail B2C 86

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? How about “customer care?”

Self Service 68

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 68

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

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 90

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 90

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? HubSpot) Customer satisfaction is a measurement of a customer’s attitude toward a product, a service, or a brand.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Chatbots 81

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? My opinion is that this technology ups the customer experience related to lower-level needs.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 71

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. Listen to your customers.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Customer Service Self Service How To 98

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 quality of the product or service must be consistent. Whatever the company sells must meet the expectations of the customer, every time.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Customer Service Training 89

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Can awful airline customer service be overridden with AI and analytics? This article by Scott Kendrick of Callminer is about how the airlines are using (or should be using) AI to support their customers.

Airlines 78

Airlines Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots 78

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Start comparing yourself to the best customer service companies you do business with. Today’s customers know what great customer service looks like. The companies and individuals who deliver amazing service set the benchmark for everyone. The concept of convenience is the new wave of customer service.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Customer Relationship Management 99

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! Customer Guru) Here are our top three picks for the most customer centric companies and some lessons on how they manage to be customer-centric despite their size and diversity.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Chatbots 78

ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Your Customer Service? My Comment: There is a lot written about chatbots and AI (Artificial Intelligence). The question is, do they really improve your customer service?

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Contact Center Tips Chatbots 84

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer Experience Mistakes You Need to Avoid in 2018 by Ronak Meghani. How Customer Service Can Turn Angry Customers into Loyal Ones by Wayne Huang, John Mitchell, Carmel Dibner, Andrea Ruttenberg, and Audrey Tripp.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Chatbots Wireless Airlines 91

ShepHyken

JANUARY 13, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Does it Take to Lose a Customer? CMSWire) Customer experience. You’ll read three ideas, and the second is my favorite, which focuses on creating advocacy, not loyalty. by Anthony Cusumano.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Retail Customer Journeys B2C 93

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. Harvard Business Review) More and more companies have loyalty programs — and for good reason. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 111

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

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this context, customer service is crucial to attract and retain clients and do good business. Improving customer service for lending businesses is vital. Why Is Customer Care Crucial for Lending Businesses? The landscape of customer care has changed in the past years. Or the lack thereof.

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Customer Service Banking Financial 52

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. This is reactive customer service.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Tips 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

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. You’ll find good information, some stats and facts and insights from some of the top customer service and experience experts in the industry. 20 Positive Phrases for Customer Service Success: Part 1 by Conversational.

Omni-Channel 48

Omni-Channel Social Media Customer Service Contact Center 48

ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 5 Stages to Building Customer Loyalty by Melissa Gonzalez. IBM) As a digital marketer, it’s important to remember that a long-lasting customer relationship takes time and trust; and trust takes a lifetime to build and a second to break.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

Social Media 87

Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 87

ShepHyken

JUNE 5, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Support Is an Investment, Not an Expense by Dave Seaton (CMSWire) Traditionally, software companies view support as a necessary expense — a cost center they must bear to correct mistakes.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Retail Touchpoint Comparison 15

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

AUGUST 14, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Customer Retention by Aryan Jakhar (Inc42) Customer retention refers to a company’s ability to retain its existing consumers over time. That’s a pretty bold statement.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Self Service Customer Retention Ecommerce 12

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. CMS Wire) Who comes back for average customer experience?

Customer Service 13

Customer Service Self Service Exceptional Customer Service Chatbots 13

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

As one can understand from the term, first-call resolution (FCR) indicates the potential of an organization to resolve their customers’ queries in the first call itself, dropping the necessity for the customers to make a second call for the same query. FCR helps in determining customer satisfaction (CSAT).

First Call Resolution 81

First Call Resolution System Self Service Management 81

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Improving Customer Experience with a Customer Centric Culture by Mansi Bhatia. CustomerThink) Customer experience (CX) has gained a newfound glory in today’s industrial landscape. Benioff commented that “Loyalty is dead.”

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Programs Social Media 15

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. This short article will get you thinking about the clues indicating your customer support and CX efforts are working. Now they do, and customers are becoming more accepting of AI. This article includes seven ideas.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Chatbots Trends Customer Satisfaction 61