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.

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Customer Service Culture Customer Service Training Leadership 130

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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Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 115

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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Customer Care Social Media Conference Customer Service Training 48

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Those three factors are why customers are frustrated with the customer support experience. Seven Ways to Fix the Root Causes of Customer Experience Complaints by Elaine Roche. Second, find shared values.

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Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 69

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: One of the great concepts in customer service is the practice of adaptability. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Athina Mallis.

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 96

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2017

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. The post Customer Service Tip: The Power of Observation appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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Tips Customer Service Customer Service Training Customers 146

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.

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Video Customer Service Customer Experience Customer Service Training 121

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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Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 98

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Here are the first ten of twenty ideas as to how you can up your customer service game in 2020. Too often companies focus all their efforts on acquiring new customers instead of keeping existing customers. Don’t forget about your “sold” customers—stay in touch on a (somewhat) regular basis. Stay in touch.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Fashion Video 118

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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Self Service Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Care 81

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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Customer Service Customer Care Customers Customer Focused 121

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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Airlines Customer Service Social Media Customer Satisfaction 86

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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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 77

ShepHyken

AUGUST 8, 2018

Some people are just naturally good at providing great customer service. I realized that there was a point in my life that I could look back and say, “That’s when I knew I was passionate about taking care of customers.” That was my “Customer Service DNA.”. I’ll do what I have to do to take care of them.

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Customer Service Exercises Customers Banking 87

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune! by Deeksha Dadu.

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Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Video 85

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. The top five things you hate most about customer service by Sarah Ingrams . Whether you’re buying new gadgets, planning a holiday or managing your finances, everyone has to deal with customer service from time to time.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service NPS 63

ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 22, 2019

But, with the overwhelming consumer demands and customer expectations, you cannot afford to negate the importance of satisfactory customer services. . Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%. Let’s start with clarity about the meaning of Proactive Customer Service. .

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Customer Service How To Social Media Customer Retention 101

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2017

I recently had the good fortune to meet Frankie Saucier , the former director of social media customer service (also known as social care) for a major cable company. When the cable goes out, upset customers call, email, tweet, post on Facebook, etc. This is a form of proactive customer service.

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 99

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 86

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Start comparing yourself to the best customer service companies you do business with. Today’s customers know what great customer service looks like. The companies and individuals who deliver amazing service set the benchmark for everyone. The concept of convenience is the new wave of customer service.

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Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Customer Relationship Management 97

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Crazy Ideas About Customer Service You Would Like To Try Again by Guy Sheetrit. My Comment: The title implies some of these customer service ideas are crazy. But customer service?

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Customer Service Fashion Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Training 91

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

When it comes to the specifics of working with customers, you’ll see a wide variety of terms thrown around. Phrases such as “customer care” , “customer support” , and “after-sales service” are all frequently used, but there are a few terms that truly stand out in their meaning (despite the confusion surrounding them).

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Customer Success Customer Service Software B2B 58

ShepHyken

MAY 29, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. How good is your company’s internal customer experience? McKinsey & Company) To excel with customers, frontline employees need high-level service from core support functions. by Nicolas Maechler.

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Customer Service Airlines Chatbots Resources 95

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I call it The Convenience Revolution , and I’ve written an entire book about it and how you can use convenience to take your customer service to the next level. Save the Customer. Here’s Why.

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Customer Service Hospitality Chatbots Hotels 79

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. Customer Experience & Customer Service Stats from 2018 and Predictions for 2019 by Jake Michaels.

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Customer Service Retail Ecommerce Trends 60

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? My Comment: This is an interesting article with a provocative title: “Is the Customer Service Department Becoming Obsolete?” by Mike Wittenstein.

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Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 58

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. No More Nonpologies: Apologize to Customers Like You Mean It by Leslie O’Flahavan. If the customer is willing to share their phone number with you, treat it with respect it deserves. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Social Media Travel Loyalty 75

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 5 Tips to Improve Social Customer Service by Kristina Knight. And, while about two-thirds of consumers contacting b usinesses for customer service are doing so on social media, this is a problem.

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Self Service Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training 81

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Provide Proactive Customer Service by Leveraging Customer Data by Michael. Customer Service Edge Cases. Here are 50 (mind-blowing) stats about e-commerce and customer service.

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e-support Customer Service Loyalty Data 87

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Social media gives customers a loud voice and a huge platform. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Social Media Customer Service Airlines Loyalty 79

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Kick-Ass Customer Service by Matthew Dixon, Lara Ponomareff, Scott Turner, and Rick DeLisi. My Comment: This article had me a the title: “Kick Ass Customer Service.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Self Service Customer Service Social Media Feedback 76

ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Important Considerations for Customer Service Surveys by Paul Selby. CustomerThink) A lot has been written on performing customer service or customer satisfaction surveys.

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Self Service Customer Service Hospitality Survey 54

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Want better customer service? My Comment: Want to get better at customer service?

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Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

Nimble

MARCH 8, 2016

Working in customer care can be a rewarding job for those of us who love helping others! Here at Nimble, we understand the importance of providing our customers with the best support possible. As a Care [.]. We hire people for this job who demonstrate stellar emotional intelligence.

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Customer Care Tips Customers Customer Focused 40

Nimble

MARCH 8, 2016

Working in customer care can be a rewarding job for those of us who love helping others! Here at Nimble, we understand the importance of providing our customers with the best support possible. As a Care [.]. We hire people for this job who demonstrate stellar emotional intelligence.

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Customer Care Tips Customers Customer Focused 40

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. Each customer prefers a different way of communication with your brand.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Customer Journeys Knowledge Base 61

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Want Loyal Customers?

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Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76