Ecrion

JULY 22, 2019

And while studies show that about 1 out of every 26 customers complain about poor customer service, over 90% of those dissatisfied customers simply stop working with your business — and never come back. Be honest with yourself: How confident are you, really, with your current level of customer service?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Customer loyalty… This is what companies strive for, to create loyal customers. Some companies have earned a reputation that keeps bringing their customers back, again and again. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2018

Lately, I’ve been asked about loyalty programs. Any company can create a loyalty program. But, there is some confusion around what exactly a loyalty program is. Anything you do to get a customer to start to do business with you – and gets them to return – could fall under the concept of a marketing strategy.

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. Their emphasis customer service training delivers end-to-end service excellence that is driving strong loyalty, competitive differentiation and direct revenue generation.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Lessons from the Field: 3 Easy Ways to Customize Customer Experiences & Increase Brand Loyalty by Anand Subbaraj (Fast Company) Personalization encourages customers to both return for more service and recommend that service to others. So, let’s start with a Fast Company that has three tips.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2024

Meeting customer needs in the most convenient way not only drives great customer experience (CX) but also promotes long-term loyalty and business growth. My Comment: Customer Experience (CX) doesn’t have to be complicated. Singh also explains why he thinks Chewy’s only competition is the company itself. “I

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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.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Less than one week before the release of my new book, The Convenience Revolution: How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition and Creates Fierce Loyalty , so I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts on how being easy – or convenient – can give you a competitive advantage over your competition.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Brands Want Your Loyalty—and Will Offer More Than Points to Get It by Lauren Giella (Newsweek) Loyalty programs offer customers rewards, discounts or other perks when buying from or using the products or services of a certain brand. My Comment: Here is an excellent and robust article on loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When customers come to you upset, frustrated, or even angry, they may not be reaching out at the moment the incident that triggered their negative emotions occurred. Maybe it happened two days ago, and they just now have the time to contact you or the company. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? CMSWire) Today’s top companies rely heavily on human insight to guide their strategies and offerings. It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. by Janelle Estes.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 trillion annually, according to new research by the experience management company Qualtrics. In short, if you provide bad service, be prepared to lose sales/money.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

How fast do you respond to customers? Customers appreciate a quick response. I often joke about a company that took four days to get back to me with an answer. A speedy response creates confidence. Get customers to feel connected to you because they know you care. Trust me, the faster you respond, the better.

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CloudCherry

AUGUST 22, 2019

From Amazon to Uber, to the travel convenience of a guitar that folds in half (no, we’re not joking), companies and products that are truly making a mark know that convenience is king. As he says, “The company that can add convenience to already good customer service has an opportunity to disrupt their competition- maybe even an industry.”

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ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s about customer retention—which can lead to customer loyalty. Loyal customers are important to all businesses regardless of industry or size—large, small, B2B or B2C. It’s easy to measure customer satisfaction at different levels. The formula for calculating customer retention is pretty simple.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Although the terms “customer loyalty” and “customer retention” are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different things. Why B2B Customer Experience is Just as Vital for Growth as B2C by Gal Oron.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Written policies, such as how you handle your customers’ data, return policies, guarantees and more build trust and safety. Alignment: Your mission, vision and values statements are the foundation of what you and your company stand for. Are they in alignment with your customers’ expectations? Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

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. Used the right way, it may even help you create more tailored and personalized customer experiences! My Comment: I’m a big fan of loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!) that a customer has with an organization over the life of the “relationship” with that company… and, more importantly, the feelings, emotions, and perceptions the customer has about those interactions.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2020

“Satisfying your customers is not enough. Satisfied customers are not loyal customers.” Loyalty is an emotion. Connect with your customers on an emotional level to move them beyond being “just satisfied.”. “It It is the total customer experience—not just customer service—that creates loyalty.”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

(No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. My Comment: How do customers prefer to reach out to you for help and support? Many companies are trying to move the initial contact to chatbots. Next Generation Loyalty – Part One by Braden Kelley.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. My Comment: We start this week with a great list of ideas on how to create customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024 by Alicia Esposito (Retail TouchPoints) To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts (77%) and loyalty program points (61%), according to Retail TouchPoints research.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! by Reuben Yonatan (Fast Company) Customer service (CS) and customer experience (CX) are the two faces of the same coin and go hand in hand with each other. My Comment: Lately, I seem to be attracted to articles on loyalty programs.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

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. This has a nice description of how AI will make customer service better. Imagine that!)

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

If you’re a trucking company, then providing excellent customer service is essential to your success. In this article, we will discuss 20 tips that will help you give your customers the best possible service. Your drivers should be well-groomed and dressed professionally when interacting with customers.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Loyalty Program Might Be Losing You Money by Raghuram Iyengar, Young-Hoon Park, and Qi Yu. My Comment: I’ve written that many loyalty programs are actually discount programs. Or, do they? Anytimed by Seth Godin.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

It’s been a while since I approached the topic of customer loyalty. All of the tips, ideas, tactics, and techniques I write about are about driving a better customer service experience, which can (and hopefully will) lead to customer loyalty. Loyalty is an emotion. Satisfactory is a rating.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Rethinking Customer Loyalty in the Age of the ‘Zero Consumer’ by Dennis Limmer (Forbes) The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift due to the emergence of “zero consumers.” These shoppers, characterized by zero patience, zero boundaries, and, crucially, zero loyalty, are challenging traditional definitions of customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

They demand fast shipping, easy returns, sustainability and more, showing little loyalty and appreciation. My Comment: If a post goes “viral” and brings a lot of attention to a company or brand, there is an opportunity for customer acquisition. How to Make Loyalty a New Business Line for your Brand?

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CloudCherry

AUGUST 22, 2019

From Amazon to Uber, to the travel convenience of a guitar that folds in half (no, we’re not joking), companies and products that are truly making a mark know that convenience is king. As he says, “The company that can add convenience to already good customer service has an opportunity to disrupt their competition- maybe even an industry.”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Social customer care may not be the most popular channel to deal with customer issues for most businesses, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. More and more customers are turning to social media to get help. For now, let’s address why companies aren’t using social channels. . The ones your customers are using. .

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And caring is the foundation of trust and the preamble to loyalty. My Comment: Do your customers know you care about them? If you want your customers to come back, demonstrating care may be exactly what’s needed in your customer experience playbook. My Comment: Almost any business can benefit from reviews.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

The Secret Ingredients of a CX-Led Company Culture by Steven van Belleghem. CMO from IDG) Customer experience simply does not live in a void controlled by the marketing teams. 1 customer can help you improve the employee experience (EX), build a customer-centric company, and capture more revenue. Absolutely!

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Why Experiential Rewards Are Winning Over Customers: 5 Stellar Examples by Peter Vogel (The Wise Marketer) In today’s highly competitive business environment, brands are constantly searching for innovative ways to engage and retain their customers. My Comment: I’m a fan of rewards and loyalty programs for a reason.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Customer loyalty requires creating confidence, not perfection. That confidence makes me want to continue to do business with the company. By the way, here’s a reminder of my loyalty formula: . By the way, here’s a reminder of my loyalty formula: . That builds confidence. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Who's Your Gladys?

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Nobody – and no company – is perfect. It’s what takes companies to new heights, growing the skills of staff members, increasing customer loyalty and improving profits. Customer Service customer service mindset customer service performance Listening Lori Jo Vest social media Who''s Your Gladys?

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