ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction. Regardless of the type of business you’re in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C), everyone is a consumer. Eighty-one percent of consumers we surveyed said a great customer experience increases trust. .

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 136

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2022

“Is customer service more important than price?” . That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers in our customer service research. And just to make sure, we asked a similar question later in the survey, “Would you pay more if you knew you would receive great customer service?”

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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.” Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 66

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

For years, I’ve said that customers are smarter than ever than ever. New research from the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI) indicates that there are clear distinctions between loyal customers and brand superfans, which creates even more opportunity for brands to build and nurture shopper relationships — and influence buying behaviors.

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Customer Service Government Employee Experience Video 80

ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2021

They tolerate fewer customer service failures and demand better because they know it’s possible. Customers are becoming impatient. Consider the result of the more than 1,000 consumers we surveyed for our 2020 Achieving Customer Amazement Survey. They want what they want NOW. We found a whopping 96.2%

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Self Service Chatbots Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Training 170

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:

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Meeting First Call Resolution Poor Customer Service Effort Score 84

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.

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Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Self Service 67

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.

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Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 145

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.

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Customer Service Social Media Survey Customer Confidence 116

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.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 133

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.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Technical support and customer service is not a picnic. It’s a difficult, sometimes grueling job with little recognition or reward, where agents often feel the brunt of unhappy consumers. Consumers can be: Unhappy with the product – “it doesn’t do what I thought it did.”. Download Now. What is Agent Self-Evaluation?

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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.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Here are our top tips for small businesses to provide excellent customer support, no matter the team size or industry. Making it easy for your customers to reach you across different channels is vital, especially in 2021. Tips for unifying your customer service approach: – Use omnichannel customer service software.

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Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

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.

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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.

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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. .

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Customer Service Training Meeting Communication Training 144

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.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 67

Service Untitled

MAY 6, 2013

The ultimate success of a company is predicated on exceptional customer service experiences. For post-sales service, Consumer Reports ranked Apple Customer Service ahead of other companies for best PC tech support with the company scoring an 86 out of a possible 100 points. P PRESENT. L LISTEN.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If managers can learn how to train well from the beginning and eventually shift to customer service coaching, then anxiously micromanaging employees can become a failed tactic of the past. The modern consumer landscape is ever-evolving, and agents need personalized coaching to adapt.

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Customer Service Training Exercises Feedback 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

The 11 Customer Service Skills You Need to Succeed in Any Industry by CX Network Editor (CX Network Editor) In the last few years we have witnessed an acceleration of technologies that remove friction from customer interactions, partly thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. My Comment: I was intrigued by the title. in 2022 and 5.4%

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Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

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.

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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.

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Customer Journeys Customer Service Call Center Entertainment 73

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Their success stems from the ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences and develop innovative products and services that customers can’t get anywhere else. Consumers don’t just like these brands — they love them. My Comment: Wouldn’t you like to be the brand or company your customers can’t live without? (Of

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Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

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.

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Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 67

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.

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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.

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Customer Service Customer Retention Feedback Customer Centricity 92

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.

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Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 84

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.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Airlines Contact Center 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.

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Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Loyalty 92

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%

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Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 105

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.

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Customer Service Touchpoint Retail Loyalty 75

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.

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Customer Service Tips e-support Loyalty 67

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.

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Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 94

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.

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Customer Service Healthcare Customer Journeys Feedback 65

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

(CustomerThink) Quality Assurance in the contact center is being used to improve NPS (Net Promoter Score) and overall customer experience. My Comment: If you’ve read my work and these weekly roundups, then you know that I’m a fan of the NPS survey. It’s one thing to implement the survey to get feedback.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

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.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Rewards Programs Loyalty 64