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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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Being an exceptional customer service representative comes with specific requirements. One of them is understanding the effect of using service phrases. Your goal as a customer service employee is to hear problems and bring solutions. Unhappy customers won’t show. I would be happy to help you again!

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It is dealing with difficult customers. When customers are hard to deal with, the saying “the customer is always right” matters more than ever. It means you must try your best to make customers happy, especially when things get tricky. This blog isn’t about turning every customer into a lifelong friend.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

When it comes to providing the best possible service to your customers, the people you hire make all the difference. Busy customer service managers sometimes make the mistake of hiring new reps without much discernment and end up with a team member that is just “doing a job” rather than providing outstanding customer care.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For instance, some segments of the customer service industry have an attrition rate of 50%. This can negatively impact customer experience and affect a company’s bottom line. Businesses should also make sure that customer service agents feel valued as members of the team, and that their efforts are recognized.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Uncommon Soft Skills That Make Up the Best Customer Service Representative. They discuss the three most uncommon soft skills that make up the best customer service reps: Creativity, Coordinating with others, and Cognitive Flexibility. Creativity, Coordinating and Cognitive Flexibility.

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Comm100

AUGUST 24, 2016

We all want our customers to be happy with our products and services. As much as we want to assure the total satisfaction of each and every one of our customers, unfortunately, this is a practical impossibility. The problem might be with the quality of your product/service. You rarely—or never—have repeat customers.

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BirdEye

MAY 12, 2023

Naturally, you’d turn to Google customer service to help solve your issues. However, with Google customer service, you’re not guaranteed to reach a live support agent at the drop of a hat. There are several ways to troubleshoot and contact Google customer service about your concerns.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customer Service should be a human experience. Countless companies have lost sight of that crucial fact, often relying on chat or never-ending touch-tone menus that frustrate customers immensely. So much so, that those disgruntled customers often choose to take their business elsewhere. Lost customers mean lost profit.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2023

She writes about how to listen to your customers with the goal of connecting. I am not here to talk about childish stuff like, “Listen to your customers.” Even if it is not your fault, empathizing with your customers is not going to harm you. What are the immediate impacts of listening to your customers carefully?

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s no secret that the online casino industry has skyrocketed in recent years, but what’s often overlooked is the exceptional digital customer service that backs this meteoric rise. Feedback and Reviews: The Pulse of User Satisfaction No longer satisfied with monologues, today’s customers want dialogues.

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Team Support

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

When it comes to angry customers, you can never put in too much heart. But sometimes it can seem that the more care you put in, the outcome doesn’t change at all – the customer is just as angry. Here are the best things to say, and act on, for dealing with exasperated customers. Tell your customers “I hear you”.

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Hallmark Business Connections

AUGUST 26, 2021

Normally, the first full week in October provides a prime opportunity for companies across all industries to showcase their passion for customers and the employees who serve them. Recognizing Customer Service Week is more important than ever in our current climate. Team members are working hard to put customers first.

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Magellan Solutions

APRIL 25, 2023

How do you rate your customer support services? Every business must exhibit excellent customer support services to win more loyal customers. The customer support service levels reflect how well you’re able to respond to customers’ inquiries and resolve their concerns.

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Playvox

APRIL 21, 2023

Customer service has gone digital — and your contact center needs to evolve with the times. As younger customers make up more and more of the marketplace, they’re shifting service preferences toward digital channels. What Is Omnichannel Customer Experience? After all, you want to be where your customers are, right?

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In July of 2016, inContact conducted a survey of more than 500 Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) to gather insights about their workplace environment, motivators and challenges. This deep dive study provides a glimpse into working on the front lines of the customer service industry.

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ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

ViiBE Blog Customer service challenges of remote work Anna Gorina January 19, 2022 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

Apple is well known for their outstanding customer service. In this article, we will take a look at some keys ways that Apple provides excellent customer care. From providing knowledgeable support staff to allowing customers to easily contact them, Apple goes above and beyond to ensure their customers are happy.

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Kustomer

JUNE 7, 2022

If the events of this year taught those of us in the customer experience world anything, it’s that we can never stop innovating to be more customer-centric. The DTC Disruptor’s Secret Weapon: Intelligent CX Focused on the Whole Customer. They built their business to connect with customers at scale.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Using AI to Guide Employees Toward Better Customer Care. They discuss the need for more awareness and empathy among customer service agents and how AI and technology can provide that. > When used correctly to support customer service representatives and call center agents, it can help humans be “more human.”.

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Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

What sets an exceptional retail customer experience apart? Because in a market brimming with choices, the way customers feel about your business can set you apart. A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Why does this matter so much?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Marlene Caroseli who shares some great activities and questions to help customer service representatives improve their service and make the customers experience better. – Shep Hyken. Chip Bell is known for helping organizations create a customer-centric culture.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

The revenue of most businesses is directly tied to the customer experience. . That shows that customers value the shopping experience as much as the product’s price. Research shows that most customers are likely to spend more for a better experience. Here are five best practices to improve the customer service experience.

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Joe Rawlinson

MARCH 20, 2019

Professionals in the customer service industry know how complicated people can get—some are delightful, some are moody, some are grumpy, and so on. Of course, customer service ties both fields together, as providing a top-notch customer service experience is the key to acquiring and retaining new and existing customers.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2020

With customers better informed and more aware than ever, businesses need to pay special attention to the service they provide. Outstanding customer service is the key to ensuring your company leads the way. Here are ten ways to help you provide outstanding customer service. Don’t keep customers waiting.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

AI-powered personalization helps organizations to boost consumer engagement, loyalty, revenue and gain a more complete understanding of their customers – all in real-time. As more and more businesses strive to compete and outcompete one another on customer service, the CX landscape will continue to change. Faster Response Times.

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Magellan Solutions

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

What defines customer support from customer service? Modern customer support is not exactly the same as customer service. The only similarity is that they employ customer service techniques. . The new customer support applies the principles of customer service in helping customers.

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Being an exceptional customer service representative comes with specific requirements. One of them is understanding the effect of using service phrases. Your goal as a customer service employee is to hear problems and bring solutions. Unhappy customers won’t show. I would be happy to help you again!

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 17, 2018

We also know that exceptional communication translates to outstanding customer service. Believe it or not, customer service — excellent customer service — likewise involves using a few “magic phrases or words” to win clients’ hearts. So what can you say to warm your customers’ hearts?

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Kustomer

MAY 13, 2020

The digital age has made customers expect instant gratification; when technology makes just about any informationavailable at the click of a button, more and more people are turning to their devices for answers. In 2020, it’s all about enhancing the digital customer experience. Make Your Customer Service Options Mobile-Optimized.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 8, 2017

Neither of them provides a Customer Experience worth mentioning—at least not in a positive light. We asked the Customer Experience professionals there to name a Telecom they admired for the experience they provided. Rather than this be a rant let’s look at the key issues with Telecom’s Customer Experience? It’s lose-lose.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 26, 2021

eCommerce Call Center Services We Provide: Loyalty programs. Customer care support. Top-performing platforms for call center e commerce services. Continuous improvements are being expected from eCommerce customer service outsourcing. Instant messaging allows most customers to get an answer right.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

The advent of social media has had a huge impact on the customer service industry. Here are nine tips on how to offer the most effective customer service on social media. These tips will keep you from wasting time and ensure that your customers are getting their questions answered in a timely manner. Be Consistent.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 9, 2021

Factors You Should Know About Customer Service Outsourcing. Customer service outsourcing is a strategy to improve customer retention. Top businesses succeed due to a lot of reasons and among them is good customer service. But how do we gauge that customer service plays a vital role in business?

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LiveChat

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The last decade has been defined by the customer becoming the center of nearly every business initiative. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right. This intense customer focus has paid off for those who’ve gotten their customer experience just right.

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Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Waiting to talk to a customer service representative over the phone can actually take a long time, and going to the company’s office can be too much of a hassle. However, knowing that they can get help through social media is what most customers choose to do. What is social media customer service?

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