ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

This article includes a comment that I don’t always agree with: Customer service begins where customer experience fails. Customer Service Benchmark Report – 2021 by Hiver. Consumer Reports) Public rants may not get the results you want. Instead, send a private message to give it a chance to respond.

Customer Service 145

Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 145

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2022

Customers want and expect you to be proactive with your communication, especially if something is wrong. Our customer service research found that 81% of them (over 1,000) customers we surveyed expect companies to reach out to them as soon as possible if there is a problem with their order or service. .

Customer Service Training 144

Customer Service Training Meeting Communication Training 144

ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2022

We just released our annual customer service research where we surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and asked what customer service experiences are most likely to cause you to come back. All a typical customer wants is for someone to be nice to them, with a willingness to take care of them.

Customer Service Strategies 67

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Self Service 67

ShepHyken

JUNE 3, 2019

I don’t think many companies lie to customers, but when something promised doesn’t happen for any reason, the customer may begin to lose trust and confidence in the company. 7 Must-Know Types of Customer Survey Questions with Tips and Examples by Delighted. Customers are getting survey fatigue.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Social Media Survey Customer Confidence 116

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

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? of businesses surveyed believe that CX offers a competitive edge, but only 14.4%

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 105

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

My Comment: Jeannie Walters is no stranger to this weekly roundup of the best customer service and CX articles of the week. Here she talks about how to conduct a customer interview. My take is that the interview is combining elements of a survey and focus group. Loyalty programs are not just for consumers.

Customer Service 133

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 133

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Every employee has an impact on the customer service and the customer experience an organization provides. So, the next question is what influences a good customer experience? We surveyed over 1,000 consumers as part of our 2020 Achieving Customer Amazement Survey and asked them just that.

Customer Service 126

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Customer Service Representative Course 126

ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

It seems that going to the dentist to get a filling or a root canal is preferred over having to call customer support. This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year. We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to find out what they loved and hated about customer service.

Study 86

Study Survey Customer Service Training Customer Service 86

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

My Comment: Customers don’t want to wait on hold, they demand instant access to customer support, and they have little patience for poor experiences. Our customer experience research confirms this, finding that 74% of consumers would switch to a competing company brand if they provided a better customer service experience.

Net Promoter Score 67

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 67

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 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 64

ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

It seems that going to the dentist to get a filling or a root canal is preferred over having to call customer support. This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year. We surveyed more than 1,000 consumers to find out what they loved and hated about customer service.

Study 77

Study Survey Customer Service Training Customer Service 77

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2022

Using Customer Journey Maps and Jobs to Be Done for a Better Customer Experience by Tobias Komischke. CMSWire) Customer experience design’s goal is providing consumers with the offerings they need to accomplish their objectives frictionlessly across all phases of the customer lifecycle. And there’s much more.

Customer Journeys 73

Customer Journeys Customer Service Call Center Entertainment 73

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture. 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.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

My Comment: We start this week’s Top Five roundup with an article focused on why a focus on the internal customer experience is important to delivering a better external customer experience. workers surveyed by consulting firm Eagle Hill said that the employee experience impacts their ability to serve customers.

Customer Service 103

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 103

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

New Global Mood Media Study Reveals Two-Thirds (67%) of Consumers Have Returned to Non-Essential Shopping In-Store by MTS Staff Writer. Even if consumers are spending less time and spending less money than before the pandemic, at least the trend is heading back to where it was. There is a lot of information to take in.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Customer Retention Feedback Customer Centricity 92

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

My Comment: My friend and fellow customer experience expert, Blake Morgan, has assembled an interesting set of stats and facts about post-pandemic customer service and CX. Our customer service research supports the theme. 5 Tips to Increase Your Customer Satisfaction in 2022 and Beyond by Wise Marketer Staff.

Omni-Channel 67

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 67

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 84

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 84

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2020

What COVID-19 Did to Customer Loyalty by Caroline Jansen. Retail Dive) As retailers grappled with out-of-stocks, research found that 75% of consumers opted to shop alternative brands. My Comment: Our customers may have changed their buying habits in the past five months since the COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the business word.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 92

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

How Useful Are Likelihood to Recommend Surveys? My Comment: I’m a huge fan of surveys and measurement when done the right way. This article takes a psychological look at this ever-popular survey question and questions its validity. What are the benefits of implementing Service Recovery? by Utpal Dholakia Ph.D.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Airlines Contact Center 84

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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Net Promoter Score 87

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

(AdAge) Personalization is now table stakes, and according to a new study by Twilio Segment of 3,000 businesses and consumers, 75% of businesses feel the same. Our recent study/survey confirmed that to customers, this is “very important” or “important” to their decision to come back to a business. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 94

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

My Comment: A company that is known for its amazing customer service has it baked into its culture. This article covers three foundations that are the root of a customer-focused culture; purpose, promise and values. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi. by Ricardo Saltz Gulko.

Customer Service 107

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 107

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

Three Stats That Will Change the Way You Think About Customer Loyalty Stats by Wise Marketer Staff. The Wise Marketer) Whether due to the rise of e-commerce, the disruptions of the pandemic, or other factors specific to a given industry, the old patterns of consumer behavior no longer hold true in the current marketplace.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Tips e-support Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2020

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. The research in the report found that almost two-thirds of consumers surveyed say their loyalty is hard than ever to keep. You’ll find some good ideas in this report.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Touchpoint Retail Loyalty 75

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 65

Customer Service Healthcare Customer Journeys Feedback 65

ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Even though it appears consumer-based (B2C), there is good info for any type of business. Surveys in the Time of Pandemic by Jim Tincher. My Comment: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, is it appropriate to survey our customers? How to enhance customer service with a consultative approach by Andrea Grodnitzky.

Loyalty Programs 64

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Rewards Programs Loyalty 64

ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2019

Everyone Hates Customer Service. Wall Street Journal) Technology lets companies see how badly they can treat consumers, right up until the moment they bolt. A good CX that connects emotionally will customers to become loyal. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. This Is Why.

Customer Service 97

Customer Service ROI Customer Service Training CRM 97

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

How to Avoid Providing a Bad Customer Experience by Rieva Lesonsky. Small Business Trends) Ready to win back a customer after a bad customer service complaint? My Comment: Some surveys say that a customer will switch to another brand after just one bad experience. It may already be too late.

Customer Service 128

Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B Retail 128

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

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

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In fact, exceptional customer service is more than a functional role; it’s a purpose, rooted in a culture and an understanding of what it means to be truly customer-focused. Differentiating on service isn’t just a smart strategy for growth; increasingly, it’s a survival strategy.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 67

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

(CIO) A Five9 survey shows customer service experience has overtaken price, product quality and all other factors as the top factor for customers when deciding with whom to do business. My Comment: Here is an interesting article with stats that confirm the importance of customer service.

Loyalty Programs 76

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Loyalty Retail 76

ShepHyken

JUNE 25, 2018

(Chain Store Age) One bad experience can turn off a customer. My Comment: Here is a great recap of some of the pertinent facts and stats from Medallia’s “Customer Experience Tipping Point” survey. To start with, 64% of consumers say they have avoided a brand because of a bad experience in the last year.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Loyalty Tips Conference 85

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2018

(Harvard Business Review) Customer service seems like common sense for businesses. My Comment: This is a fascinating article with a focus on customer service delivered through social channels. It focuses on the “Expectation Economy.” But how valuable is it really? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Chatbots Wireless Airlines 90

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2016

Great story backed up with some simple “how to’s” to build a customer focused culture. Marketing Nutt) Customer reviews on sites like Yelp, Google and industry-specific sites can be the lifeblood of businesses across verticals. And, these reviews aren’t just for consumer focused companies (retailers, restaurants, hotels, etc.).

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Culture Hotels Tips 81

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

For the record, contacting brands on social media only to be passed off to someone else is not social customer service. My Comment: Social Media Customer Service (Also known as Social Customer Care) continues to grow in popularity. This article highlights a recent J.D. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 77

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2017

My Comment: Here is a deeper dive into the concept of “Customer First.” ” There are plenty of stats and facts – and some charts – to back up the concept that a customer-focused approach should be at the top of your list for your organization’s culture and strategy. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Airlines Contact Center Conference 81