CSM Practice

JULY 6, 2020

Communication plays a stellar role in this part of keeping up with your customer’s value because the results of your efforts to create value are measured in the customers’ perception of that value. It is connected to your company’s culture and vision. Know the value you provide. Focus on what you really offer.

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Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

He offers a European perspective on employee and customer engagement and customer focus and shares interviews with top CX leaders. . With more than 30 years of experience in all areas of CX, Annette uses her blog, CX Journey, to help transform business culture to become customer-centric. Adrian Swinscoe . Annette Franz .

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Help.com

AUGUST 27, 2014

Those brave enough to make a successful career out of customer service are some of the most admirable, empathetic, customer focused people in all of tech. The post 6 Easy Tips for Increased Customer Satisfaction appeared first on Help.com Blog. Don’t sound like you’re reading from a script. Suggestions?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You want your customers to know and understand how you operate. Be Easy to Connect With – Do you make it easy for your customers to connect with you? However, its phone number is posted on every page of the website, just in case the customer needs help or has questions. Don’t hide behind fine print.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2024

Eliminate Inconveniences For Your Customers With These 5 Tips by Brittany Hodak (Brittany Hodak) When it comes to creating an exceptional customer experience, businesses often focus on the big gestures – impressive loyalty programs, flashy gifts, and over-the-top service at one or two big moments. I love that!)

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 14, 2020

And those emotional factors are often rooted in how effectively a salesperson or service rep is able to understand customer communication styles and connect with the customer right out of the gate. How Communication Styles Set The Tone For Customer Relationships. Keep promises while working to fulfill wants/needs.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2020

Got Emotional Connection? WhatTheyThink) What is the secret to keeping customers from switching to a competitor with lower prices, faster curbside pickup, or a coupon that drops at just the right time? My Comment: You can’t have customer loyalty with an emotional connection with the customer.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2021

It’s been years since I’ve written about Get to Know Your Customer Day. This time I want to share a few tips on what to do for these special days that are observed throughout the year. I was looking to create some buzz about connecting with customers, and I submitted the idea to Chase’s Calendar of Events.

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Hero Digital

DECEMBER 11, 2018

But as products and services continue to emphasize customer satisfaction, the future of brand differentiation will be creating emotional brand experiences. Brand loyalty is at an all-time low, but values-driven connections are tipping the scale for customers across generations. Connection. Efficiency.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If you run any kind of business, including a marketing agency, you have to become customer-obsessed and customer-focused. Your customers are the lifeblood of your company and they will make or break your overall success. You’ll both focus on and take care of your customers to meet each and every one of their needs.

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Gainsight

APRIL 23, 2019

These tips are just a taste of the product experience best practices that will be shared at Pulse 2019. On May 21-24, over 5,000 growth-focused SaaS professionals will meet in San Francisco for four days of education, inspiration, and connection. Tip #1: Build a self-sufficient team. What is Pulse 2019?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This article covers several important ways to deliver that return policy experience that fosters goodwill and gets customers to return again and again. 7 Customer Service Training Tips Every Manager Needs to Know by Justin Herrick. Customer Experiences Beset With Bows – How to Celebrate and Delight Every Time by Joseph Michelli.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here are five ways to make your customers feel special: . Building a relationship that fosters confidence, trust and connection is a less obvious sales technique. If you are showing interest in customers outside of their wallets, you’re nurturing relationships. The customer experience shouldn’t just be a non-stop sales pitch.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

This way, you will be equipped with the tools to deliver relevant and personalized experiences, that will ensure customers will remember your brand. Also, it’s advisable to engage with customers through social media platforms by responding to comments and messages.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

(TotalRetail) Customer service will continue to be a key differentiator in 2021 and beyond, and it’s therefore vital that brands meet the rising expectations of their customers. Here are three customer service trends brands should prepare for in 2021. Help Your Business Stand Out in 2021 With These 6 Tips by Angela Hausman.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. My Comment: Great customer service isn’t rocket science. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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AskNicely

AUGUST 29, 2018

By using automated systems for gathering and acting upon customer feedback, forward-thinking organizations can establish a customer-focused culture. Brands that embrace these new NPS best practices unlock accelerated growth and long-term advocacy because they possess an advantage on customer experience.

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ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

The Next Phase of E-Commerce: A ‘Human’ Customer Experience by Jim Spare. Total Retail) Successful e-commerce customer experience will be personally connected, inspiring and entertaining, video-based, and feel much more “human.”. My Comment: You can’t automate a customer relationship.

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ijgolding

JANUARY 17, 2017

In my exclusive column for CustomerThink in October 2016, I shared my ‘top tips’ for creating the right culture to enable an organisation to become genuinely customer centric. For the next few months, I am exploring each one of my seven tips in a little more detail. I look forward to writing about the next five tips in 2017.

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ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

How to handle customer complaints? 6 tips you must know by Alibaba.com. Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. The sixth tip, which features specific verbiage to use, is very tactical. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ijgolding

APRIL 19, 2017

This month, in my exclusive column for CustomerThink, I continue to explore in detail my perspective on seven ‘tips’ that will enable any organisation to become genuinely customer centric. Last month I shared 6 key questions related to the importance of engaging your people in improvement activity.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Top 14 Tips for Connecting with Customers from CMOs by Sarah Franklin. Join Salesforce President and CMO Sarah Franklin as she chats with digital leaders about how to create more powerful connections with your customers. Why Reducing Customer Effort Leads To Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. It’s a video.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When they opened their first store in early 2018, nobody thought that customers would not only want a people-less way to shop, but in the wake of COVID-19, desire and demand it. We would pay for goods and services, even tip the valet, without having to physically exchange cash. Today, customers want a touchless experience.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Jim has been instrumental in setting up services for the customers needing quick and apt solutions for their daily customer experience needs. As an author, consultant, and trainer, he helps organizations develop customer-focused cultures. As a consultant, he guides clients who want to develop customer-focused cultures.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of the three “surprising facts” is the disconnect between what leadership thinks about their CX and what customers think. 9 Actionable Tips For ECommerce Multichannel Marketing by Nick Shaw. My Comment: In the eCommerce world, our customers are using multiple channels to connect with us. Okay, not a surprise anymore.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

That’s one of the main takeaways from NTT Ltd’s Annual 2020 Customer Experience Benchmarking Report. The global study, entitled The Connected Customer: Delivering an Effortless Experience, surveyed over 1,000 participants spanning 13 different verticals. My Comment: Is customer experience (CX) broken in most organizations?

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Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 105

CSM Magazine

APRIL 26, 2016

If you become complacent and fail to realize the need to constantly change your approach to customer service, you will lose customers to competitors who are willing to continuously change. Here are 7 tips to continuously improve your customer experience: 1. Connect on an emotional level. About the Author.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

One company asked their customer service employees to connect to VPN and haul their desktop computers home with them. Here are five tips to have a successful digital transformation: Understand your digital transformation objectives and create a strategy, marrying business and technology in the final deliverable. Digital First.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2021

It’s been years since I’ve written about Get to Know Your Customer Day. This time I want to share a few tips on what to do for these special days that are observed throughout the year. I was looking to create some buzz about connecting with customers, and I submitted the idea to Chase’s Calendar of Events.

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Customer Service Training Feedback Customers Groups 73

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

My Comment: I’ve always cautioned that companies jumping into digital customer service solutions should be careful not to become so enamored with the technology that they lose their human and emotional connection with their customers. Should chat-bots replace humans for customer support? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 93

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. MarTech Advisor) We list 10 customer experience (CX) tips that will establish customer centricity as the core philosophy of your organization and help create a customer-focused environment across your company.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

The Next Phase of E-Commerce: A ‘Human’ Customer Experience by Jim Spare. Total Retail) Successful e-commerce customer experience will be personally connected, inspiring and entertaining, video-based, and feel much more “human.”. My Comment: You can’t automate a customer relationship.

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Customer Service Entertainment ROI Retail 62

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

(J Carcamo & Associates) One of our Casino Marketing Boot Camp goals has been to reach beyond the casino industry for new ideas that will help us become better marketers and connect with our stakeholders. I thought I’d ask some of the marketing experts I have come to know for their casino marketing advice and tips.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 22, 2020

(Retail Customer Experience) Mike Roberts, chief creative officer at Green Room Design, a brand and retail consultancy, maps out what Gen Z consumers are all about and the experience design innovations that connect them as humans and individuals. My Comment: How do you handle tricky customer service situations?

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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. Good, the Bot and the Customer Experience: Five tips for brands looking to embrace AI-driven customer service by Arun Mani.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2018

My Comment: I’ve always believed that customer retention is about repeat business, which is transactional. Loyalty includes repeat business, but more than a transaction, it includes an emotional connection. Joseph Michelli is one of my favorite experts in the customer service and CX space, and I always enjoy his articles.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

From creating genuine connections to personalizing your customer service, there are several suggestions that may help you reach more customers for the next quarter. Here are ten experts weighing in with their tips and ideas on how to humanize the digital experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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