CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Raghavendra Rao, Director of Customer Excellence at Sprinklr , outlines three steps to build a customer service strategy centered around self-service. Have you ever been in a situation where you were running late for a flight, and an airport self-service kiosk saved the day? It’s a win-win.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Effort Score Strategy 52

delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

Exceptional customer service turns new customers into promoters and promoters into returning loyalists. Let’s take a look at additional data behind why improving customer service should always be a foundational business goal. We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 59

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Self Service Strategy 59

Kustomer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view n customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Wait Times Airlines Social Media 105

West Monroe

JUNE 22, 2022

Digital customer service experiences are now defining the competitive landscape: 66% of consumers and 73% of businesses believe the new ways of interacting with their financial institutions will be permanent. But forming a competitive strategy doesn’t need to be complex or require Ivy League consultants.

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 52

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We’ve now reached the fourth and final part of our series exploring Digital Transformation in Customer Service. The Building Blocks for Successful Digital Transition , exploring strategies for boosting success in a customer service transformation. Gaining Trust Through Data Security.

Customer Service 195

Customer Service Culture Effort Score Chatbots 195

Team Support

MAY 31, 2023

Chatbots are fast becoming part of the digital core of tech tools that companies utilize as a secret weapon to increase their competitive advantage in the customer service arena. Here’s more of how adding chatbots to your online customer service toolbox can make you a more customer-centric business.

Chatbots 98

Chatbots Customer Service Competitive Advantage Self Service 98

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Investing in a holiday customer service plan is essential to growing your business. 52% of consumers say they have made an additional purchase from a company after a positive customer service experience. Keep reading to learn more and to get our 4 tips for a successful holiday customer service strategy.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Tips Retail 98

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

Self Service 60

Self Service Trends Customer Service Chatbots 60

TechSee

MAY 4, 2021

These gigs are often created to meet consumer demand via the real-time delivery of services. Economic and logistical challenges have resulted in businesses turning to the gig economy to support and scale their customer service and sales efforts while lowering their fixed costs and in-house overhead.

Customer Service 182

Customer Service Contact Center Call Center Retail 182

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction.

Self Service 134

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 134

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service. Effective customer service should contribute to a positive relationship between the organization and the customer. Beyond convenience, customer service should develop customers’ sense of belonging and recognition.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Rewards Programs Customer relationships e-support 76

Kustomer

JUNE 1, 2023

Using customer data to create a personalized customer experience is one of the top customer service trends of 2023, according to Forrester. For the modern consumer, expectations are growing. Delivering excellent customer service isn’t just about responding when there’s an issue, resolving it and moving on.

Data 78

Data Customer Service CRM Customer Service Strategies 78

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. When you do, you’ll have a better 2024 – and so will your customers! Happy New Year! What’s 2024 going to be like? Here are my top predictions for 2024.

Trends 92

Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 92

Maru/HUB

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

This week we’ve been focused on customer service in the wake of new experiences in the way we shop, interact and provide feedback. An interesting study conducted by Aspect in 2017 revealed that amongst the 1,000 American consumers surveyed, nearly a third would rather clean a toilet than talk to customer service.

Omni-Channel 80

Omni-Channel Consumers Self Service Effort Score 80

Comm100

MARCH 6, 2024

The immediacy and convenience of live chat has catapulted the technology into a go-to support channel for consumers and an essential tool for businesses. Gone are the days when customers could only get slow and often frustrating support via email or phone. This data can reveal common customer issues, preferences, and trends.

Abandon Rate 228

Abandon Rate Chatbots Customer Service Representative Knowledge Base 228

delighted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Exceptional customer service turns repeat and new customers into promoters. Needless to say, many brands are taking notice of the financial benefits improving customer service can have for your bottom line. In 2019, 67% of consumers believe that companies are actively improving their customer service.

Customer Service Strategies 42

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Self Service 42

NICE inContact

JUNE 7, 2018

In today’s digital economy, there have never been more opportunities for businesses and their customers to interact. Chat, text, social media, websites, IVR, even traditional phone calls with customer service representatives – the list continues to grow. This is an alarming discrepancy.

Omni-Channel 120

Omni-Channel Consumers Customer Experience Social Media 120

Kustomer

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Optimal customer service is a must for companies that want a stellar reputation that keeps business flowing. In fact, according to our own research , 79% of consumers say customer service is extremely important when deciding where to shop, so delivering on consumer expectations has never been more important.

Consumers 80

Consumers How To Retail e-support 80

Solvvy

JULY 13, 2022

Your customers expect–and demand–prompt, personalized service. The Salesforce State of the Connected Consumer report states that 66% of customers expect businesses to understand their unique needs and expectations, and 68% expect companies to demonstrate empathy. Most customer service requests ebb and flow.

Self Service 90

Self Service Customer Service Knowledge Base Chatbots 90

NICE inContact

AUGUST 13, 2019

Digital-first customer service is no longer a nice option or a fun perk. It’s what today’s customers have come to expect: meeting them where they are, on the channel they want, on their timeline. Without a digital customer service strategy, your customer is on the receiving end of a busy signal, or a phone left off the hook.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Innovation 136

Kustomer

JUNE 8, 2021

In a study conducted by The Global Consumer , more than one-third of global consumers purchased products online at least once per week. This means it’s more crucial than ever to focus on the e-commerce customer service experience. What Is E-Commerce Customer Service? Don’t take their problem for granted.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service e-support Self Service Omni-Channel 105

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?”

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Customer Service Training Retail Customers 125

Kustomer

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Modern day consumers don’t think of relationships with retail brands as simply transactional — they see brands as an extension of their identity. That’s why building relationships with customers, and treating them as part of the brand, is imperative for business success.

Retail 40

Retail Consumers Customer Service Social Media 40

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2022

He shares how you can improve your customer service strategy and team to take advantage of the benefits an exceptional customer service function has to offer. Before customer service outsourcing , there was once a time when customer service was largely limited to one-on-one phone calls.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Multi-Channel Omni-Channel Exceptional Customer Service 69

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Customer service forms the backbone of any successful business. Users are more likely to remember, interact and refer to your brand if they connect with your customer service. But why personalized customer service? The answer is simple – better customer relations and outreach.

Customer Satisfaction 130

Customer Satisfaction Customer Service How To Omni-Channel 130

Kustomer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

As our recent report on the future of customer service details, more instantaneous channels are regularly preferred by younger consumers — specifically text messaging. So if the future of customer communication is messaging, why is it still important for businesses to put their energy and resources into email customer service?

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Software Customers Communication 97

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. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 88

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Magnus Geverts at Calabrio shares his essential guide to Good Customer Service. Customer service is now a key differentiator in the eyes of consumers and companies alike. Put your contact centre on the right track with a step-by-step guide to improving customer service that blends people, process and technology.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Gamification Customer Service Strategies Analytics 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. . Why use social media as a customer service channel? .

Social Media 125

Social Media Examples Brands Customer Service 125

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Failing to provide satisfactory customer service is becoming an increasingly costly mistake for businesses. Customers are becoming more informed, more demanding, evermore critical, and are realising the power they yield. The wrath of frustrated customers, a damaged reputation and losses in sales and loyalty.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Multi-Channel 40

Talkdesk

JULY 14, 2016

Wikipedia defines customer service as “the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase.” Although that definition captures the essence of customer service, it lacks a few important elements. The first question that comes to mind when thinking of customer service is cost.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Customer Service Representative 40

Uniphore

MARCH 28, 2017

Customer service trends are today driven by the need to meet consumer expectations. However, the evolution of technological innovation together with the shift in the demographics of consumers has led to quickly changing expectations.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Trends Innovation 100

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There’s no doubt that telephone remains a stalwart customer service channel. Many consumers still prefer to call companies for support, particularly when the issue is complex or urgent. Firstly, the majority of consumers now want to connect with brands digitally. The reasons for this are simple. Increase deal size.

Omni-Channel 202

Omni-Channel Chatbots Social Media Software 202

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

He shares how companies can use QR codes to improve customer service and experience. For instance, QR codes can effectively be implemented in customer service. In this blog post, we will look at some of the most creative ways companies employ QR codes to help customers and provide a matchless customer experience.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Hotels Social Media Hospitality 64

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy. The board includes: EVP, Global Customer Care, Mastercard.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

Kustomer

APRIL 13, 2022

Great customer service is paramount for every customer-facing business. Online customer service can be challenging because of the lack of face-to-face interaction, but the fundamentals remain the same. You need to keep your customers happy by delivering a consistently excellent service experience.

Self Service 94

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 94

Kustomer

JULY 10, 2020

In a world that’s so heavily focused on utilizing digital technology and social media to create convenient experiences for consumers, making your customer service communication lines as simple, seamless and tailored as possible to specific members of your audience is a must. More meaningful conversations.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Return on Investment Customer Service Strategies Loyalty 52