ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Customers want their concerns resolved swiftly, without having to wait in line or being handed from one executive to another. . Companies failing to meet good customer experience lose out on their customers ( American Express Survey 2011 ).

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Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Personalized customer service is about treating people as individuals. In an age where customers can buy into your products and services from almost anywhere in the world, this has become increasingly complex. Your company’s marketing department should be able to supply demographic data and customer information.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

It’s almost a given that every company has some form of a customer service department. Even the smallest companies – with just one solo entrepreneur – will act as if they have a customer service department. Why do people reach out to the customer service department? based customer support rep. This should be automatic.

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ClearAction

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Is Operations Involved in Customer Experience? How would you like to reduce customer churn by 27%, increase Net Promoter Score TM by 65%, and outperform competitors by 20% in sales, purchasing, ordering, installation, billing, service inquiry, maintenance and account management processes? Lynn Hunsaker.

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ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2018

Customer service and customer experience (CX) have become as hot of topics as any in business. It’s become a customer expectation. Don’t deliver on the CX and the customer will find someone – or some company – that does. And, not only do you have to deliver on the experience, you have to stand out and be different.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2017

So, what does a social media marketing conference have to do with customer service? It’s been said that customer service is the new marketing. If that is true – and it is – then social media customer service is the updated version of that. Customer service done right is one of your best marketing strategies.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Shep Hyken’s Best Customer Service and Experience. Top 5 Articles to Share With Your Team: Five Customer Service Must-Do’s For 2018. That’s Not My Department” and 10 Other Phrases Customers Hate. That said, there are still plenty of other phrases and words we, as customers, hate to hear. Top Cartoon for 2018.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2019

With all the focus on how technology—including AI, data, personalization and more—can drive a better customer experience, I wanted to shift my focus back to basics. Here are the first ten of twenty ideas as to how you can up your customer service game in 2020. Send a surprise “gift” when your customers are least expecting it.

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Horizon CX

MARCH 19, 2022

So, what exactly is AI and how are organizations applying it, and most importantly, how does it either enrich or diminish the Customer Experience? As consumers, we encounter AI in many forms and most notably whenever we need to call a customer support line for information or to resolve an issue.

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ProProfs Chat

APRIL 24, 2019

This is the age of instant gratification and your business cannot survive if you fail to delight your customers with an instant resolution to their problems. Rise above your customers’ expectations, especially when it comes to customer service. You need to simplify your customer support processes and in the blog, we discuss how.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? How about “customer care?”

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I recently wrote an article in Forbes about how to get customers to pay more. The focus, of course, was on customer service and experience. Research has irrefutably proven that customers will pay more for a better experience. It’s the same for certain aspects of customer service. Not that much!

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Omnicus

AUGUST 9, 2016

Customer service is more complex today than ever before. Cloud-based contact centers have offered businesses the perfect solution for the ongoing challenges of customer service. The realm of contact center solutions is growing rapidly, as are the opportunities to mold unique customer care experiences that set you apart.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Sitting outside in the heat, baking between the two doors, was not customer service… it was customer disservice. It is not merely the opposite of customer service —that would be bad customer service. This scenario was more like “no customer service.”. This is customer disservice. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ClearAction

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Customer Experience Articles. Customer experience articles. Tools, techniques, and case studies catalyze your customer experience management success. Peruse ClearAction articles, podcasts and webcasts, and ask how these best practices can be customized to your specific needs. Customer Centricity.

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ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

These three areas are what drives the experience at Apple. This is why their customers are in love with the company. Engagement: This starts with having active conversations with your customers, in person and online via the Apple website, social media or any other way the customer and Apple can engage with each other.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: Too often an organization’s leadership believes the experience and service they provide a customer is better than it actually is.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

Did you know 90% of Americans consider customer service as the key factor when deciding whether to do business with a company? If you’re a customer-focused organization, you need to prioritize customer service. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master.

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Customer Bliss

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Sandy tells of her deliberate path from Customer Care Manager to CCO and how she took actions to earn the role and ensure she could be successful in it. From her LinkedIn: Having spent my entire career in service I have naturally and happily found a home in the Customer Success space. About Sandy. sales) and stakeholders (i.e.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An updated loyalty program can help keep you connected to customers. Understanding what gives your customers “gratification” will help you meet and exceed their expectations. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 5, 2018

Priya Iyer, Chairman & CEO at Vee24 looks at the the growing trend of AI in the contact centre and how it will affect the customer experience. Or can contact centres start to leverage the move towards AI and create a more customer-focused environment that will result in higher levels of customer care?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2018

The other day I was talking with a gentleman who was as passionate about customer service and experience as I am. He had worked with support centers and we were discussing how important the team in a customer support center is to an organization. They’re your front line for your customers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2019

This reminds us that having a good system with good people who understand how to take care of their customers is the backbone of a good service experience. The guest or customer wins because of the great service. Not to mention that this guest wants to tell the world about the experience. That’s a Win-Wynn!

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2019

The company’s reputation for amazing customer service is almost a cliché in the customer service world. Zappos stories have become customer service legends. There are many others, and this is just one of the reasons Zappos is recognized as one of the top customer service companies on the planet. Their secret to success?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

What if you only had one customer left to do business with? Maybe this was the last customer on earth? In business terms, maybe you’ll focus on making sure this customer is happy, filling the metaphorical gas tank with an excellent customer experience, so you can last—or stay in business—until you get another customer.

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SaleMove

MARCH 12, 2021

How to Avoid the Severe Fate of Complacency – and Continuously Improve your Customer Experience. In today’s consumer-driven world where the overall experience is a top differentiator, customer care organizations are now at the forefront of innovation. The key is in assessing the right technology among the pack. .

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Win the Customer

MARCH 4, 2014

Customer service quality is a manifestation of your customer care and the degree of your customer focus. The degree to which you go to serve your customers shows the true essence of the existence of your organization. Customer Experience Customer Service Thoughts'

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2020

It may have been Tim Sanders in his revolutionary book, Love Is the Killer App , who helped bring the word love to the forefront for leaders trying to build a stronger culture and create a better experience for their customers. If you truly love your people, love your customers and love what you do, it shows. Some still are.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. A Pop Culture Guide to Customer Care Training by Matt Searfoss. TCFCR) Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? Five Ways to Humanize Customer Service by Jeff Toister.

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delighted

JANUARY 7, 2021

When you think of your customer, who comes to mind? Defining customer needs, problems, and interactions with your company may seem overwhelming and at times, unnecessary. In this post, we will cover: What is a customer journey map? How can customer journey maps improve customer experiences?

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ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. You’ll love this story about how a member of the airline’s social media customer care team took care of a passenger during her flight. . Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. The brands mentioned above aren’t just shaping the customer service experience for their customers. The solution?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Not long after this lunch, I had the opposite experience. Sometimes it’s what a customer doesn’t do or doesn’t say that gives you the opportunity to create an amazing customer service experience. And, you’ll take advantage of this moment to deliver a better service experience. He was flawless.

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Blake Morgan

APRIL 19, 2022

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?. Among the industries known for low customer service and satisfaction is utility companies. . For decades, utility companies have operated in heavily regulated markets where customers can’t choose their provider. In CX, those two sides are customers and contact center agents.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

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