ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Consumers Are Willing To Pay More For Better Customer Service. Retail TouchPoints) Every day, consumers across the U.S. Retail TouchPoints) Every day, consumers across the U.S. My Comment: The title of this article begs the question: Should consumers have to pay more for customer service?

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Touchpoint Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 99

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Brad Cleveland is a global expert in customer strategy and managemen t.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

Stella Connect

JANUARY 28, 2022

What else can they—and your organization—do to make things even easier for the consumer? Here are our six tips for delivering better customer service right away. . 6 Tips for Delivering Better Customer Service. #1: 1: Align your customer service team’s approach with customer expectations.

Tips 52

Tips Customer Service Effort Score Customer Service Training 52

Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s true what they say: 2020 was a year for the books, and its impact on customer service was no exception. Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. Email is still a huge player for customers of all age groups in 2021.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. Key 2020 holiday shopping takeaways: It’s imperative to adapt as customer expectations evolve by Tara Bartley and Ashitha Bhanu. With so many articles that are focused on retail and consumers, it’s nice to get a deep dive on the B2B side.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. Retail Customer Experience) More than half, 60%, of consumers would rather sit in a traffic jam than have a poor customer experience, according to a Telus International survey. Consumers may turn to Lyft.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Customer Experience or Customer Engagement – what’s the difference and how do you truly engage? CustomerThink) Customer experience is traditionally focussed on flexing what you do to meet customer expectations. My answer is that customer engagement is what can enhance the customer experience.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Feedback Customer Centricity 92

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Consider this finding cited in the article: “48% of consumers become angry while communicating with customer service.” My Comment: Business is numbers.

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Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 68

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

And what sets these customer-centric leaders apart from the rest? Here’s what we learned and where we recommend brands focus their customer service efforts. 4 Strategies for Meeting and Exceeding Customer Needs. #1: What matters the most when contacting customer service? #1: 1: Response time. #2:

Meeting 84

Meeting First Call Resolution Poor Customer Service Effort Score 84

Stella Connect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This is just one key takeaway from Customer Service Trends for 2022: Preparing for the Future of Customer Service , a comprehensive report based on our customer service study of more than 2,100 consumers in the US and UK. 4 Critical Customer Support Trends and Why They Matter for Your Business.

Trends 75

Trends Poor Customer Service Consumers Social Media 75

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

(TotalRetail) Regardless of retail’s latest headwind, brick-and-mortar organizations continue to embrace their enduring mission: get consumers into retail locations and convince them to part with their money. My Comment: The online/digital world has created a new way for consumers to buy. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 86

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 86

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The Six Degrees of Customer Experience by Computerworld (Computerworld) How do you create an outstanding customer experience? It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly. So, it begs the question of how you’re setting up your business to shift with customer expectations?

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

4 Ways Digital Evolution Has Changed Customers’ Ideas About Patience by Scott Clark. CMSWire) We know that customers expect answers to service inquiries within an hour, and they also expect their online experiences to be convenient and fast, with their questions answered and their goals accomplished.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 68

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

Check out this pyramid which shows that the higher the product is on the four levels of the pyramid, the more valuable it is to the customer. PhocusWire) Consumer devotion has become the holy grail of the hospitality industry, and the battle for it is more intense than ever. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 106

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Customer Empathy: Four Data Points for Understanding How the Pandemic Has Impacted the Customer Experience (CX) by Janelle Estes. eWeek) The data points in this article can help companies gain a better understanding of how the pandemic has affected CX, and what they can do to meet and exceed customer expectations now and in the future.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 81

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. Your Customers Have Changed. Customers expect an easy, frictionless experience.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Retail Tips Customer Service Training 56

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The Value Gap a New Blueprint for Customer Expectations by Quinine. Quinine) Brands continually need to work hard to understand the new priorities of consumers, as what they value changes, and what they need and want from their physical retail experiences shifts. It’s when consumers feel like they’ve won the lottery.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

7 Customer Service Skills Every Business Needs by Renee Johnson. The Tech Report) Much of the customer mindset will remain a mystery. There will always be things we don’t know about how consumers think. However, researchers have been collecting data on customer service satisfaction for years.

Customer Journeys 68

Customer Journeys Customer Service Retail Touchpoint 68

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Customer Retention Strategies for Driving Loyalty in Uncertain Times by Rich Hein (CMSWire) One thing all businesses can bank on in the future is that things will be more uncertain and unpredictable than ever before. My Comment: I’m often asked how to deliver customer service in challenging times. Thank you, CX Network!)

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Call Center Ecommerce Call Center Experience 62

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Radical Empathy And Other Ways To Rethink Your Customer Experience by Bridget Brennan. Forbes) Our world is changing by the minute (or so it seems), but amidst all the disruption, one thing remains constant: women’s domination of consumer spending. Building customer service resilience during continued uncertainty by Paul Selby. (A

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Airlines Meeting 80

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi. ClickZ) Per a recent survey, 66% of consumers globally said: “I don’t remember when a brand experience exceeded my expectations.” My Comment: Here are some of the latest stats and trends in the customer experience world.

Customer Service 109

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 109

ShepHyken

JULY 6, 2020

The most important customer service qualities in the next normal: Expertise, empathy, and speed by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) Salesforce surveyed over 3,500 consumers worldwide to understand what customers need, and how companies can deliver the best customer service experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Healthcare Customer Journeys Feedback 66

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2017

2017 Customer Service Expectations Survey by Gladly. Gladly) Trends and insights from surveying 1000 consumers on customer service. My Comment: Our friends at Gladly have released their 2017 Customer Expectations Survey. Top 10 Customer Service Blogs to Follow in 2017 by Daniela Puzzo.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Exceptional Customer Service 69

ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2020

The Rise Of Premium Loyalty: What Do Your Customers Expect in 2020? And one of the biggest factors contributing to revenue is customer loyalty. My Comment: This is a report you’ll have to download, so if you’re interested in customer loyalty (and who isn’t), then this is for you. by Retail TouchPoints.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Touchpoint Retail Loyalty 76

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Traditionally customers called. Your customers expect it, so don’t fight it. 9 Ways to be a Never-Ending Student of Service by Steve DiGioia. Winning the Hearts–and Loyalty–of Younger Consumers by Shannon Andrick. Now they like to text. Texting/messaging can potentially get you a faster response.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. My Comment: This article hits on some of the basics of a great customer experience. And, it’s not about being “over-the-top,” but simply doing what customers expect. by Max Starkov. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 73

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2017

(Huffington Post) High performing customer service organizations are changing and redefining performance metrics to better align how they measure service delivery success to their customer expectations, according to the worldwide state of customer service research by Salesforce.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Retail Customer Service Training Measurement 74

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The bottom line is (literally and figuratively) no matter how great your product offerings are, in a world where customers have more information available at their fingertips, more options available to them and more ways to vent their frustrations publicly, you can’t afford to drop the ball on service. Customers want empathy.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2018

(Acquire.io) The secret to acquiring new customers, offering top notch customer service, and wooing your existing customers to stick to your brand is as simple as understanding consumer behaviors. The author examines some of the psychological triggers to creating a better customer service experience.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Social Media Culture Tips 67

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Customers expect world-class service from your company, so it’s vital that every employee provides excellent service to win and keep their business — regardless of their role. With time, customer service has been shaped by the advancements of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Customer Service Self Service How To 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

New Guide for Customer Service: How to Exceed Expectations of the Modern Consumer by Jenny Roy. Gladly) With a competitive marketplace and a consumer base that is making an array of decisions each day, brands need to prioritize customer service and ensure that they’re offering their customers the best possible experience.

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

Frictionless Shopping Provides Enhanced Customer Experience, Retail Efficiencies by NVIDIA. Reducing friction creates efficiencies, not only for the customer but also the business. Customers expect an easy and convenient experience with anyone they do business with. It’s about customer service training.

Customer Service 18

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Programs Loyalty 18

Eptica

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

How do you get the word always to be part of your customers’ description of you? Customers expect, at the very least, to be treated with courtesy and professionalism. Respect your customers’ time. Track the customer experience and find out what your friction points are, and then do your best to eliminate them.

Loyalty 109

Loyalty Customers Knowledge Base Customer Service Training 109

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

We’re taking a look at how progressive companies are successfully integrating self-service into their customer service strategy. My Comment: Self-service customer service is becoming more popular, to the point that some customers expect the companies they do business with to offer up the self-help solution.

Self Service 48

Self Service Social Media Customer Service Fashion 48

ShepHyken

JUNE 26, 2023

Customer Experience Insights From Fast-food Chains by Brittany Hodak (Brittany Hodak) In today’s experience economy, customers are no longer comparing you to your direct competitors. Just like art, the best customer service is about making emotional connections with customers. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 15

Customer Service Customer Centricity Entertainment B2C 15

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 16, 2023

My Comment: We start this week with a very comprehensive article about what “Good Customer Service” looks like. Customers’ expectations have changed. Previously, brands would work on their ideas and develop a product or service that they believed would help customers. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Culture 12

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. RIS) In today’s omnichannel climate where differentiation is increasingly difficult and customer expectations are heightened, customer service is critical for delivering differentiated shopping experiences. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Retail Loyalty 48