ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

(Smart Customer Service) The quickly evolving social media landscape has forced companies to work harder to maintain a positive customer experience, as 83 percent of people have higher digital customer service expectations than they did last year. 14 ways to deliver a great customer experience – and more.

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Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 118

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Leaders are now at an unprecedented inflection point where Employee Experience (EX) has become equally as critical as Customer Experience (CX) to the success of the organization. Conversations about the future of work, employee engagement and empowerment have been propelled to the forefront of customer service strategies.

Technology 52

Technology Customer Service Contact Center Employee Engagement 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Social customer care may not be the most popular channel to deal with customer issues for most businesses, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. More and more customers are turning to social media to get help. When a company tells me they don’t want to participate in social media customer care, I ask why.

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Customer Service Training 160

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Although there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, the following 10-step plan will provide a framework that will allow your contact center to adopt a more personalized approach to customer care. Your company’s marketing department should be able to supply demographic data and customer information.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience Social Media 145

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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? So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it? How about “customer care?”

Self Service 68

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 68

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

My friend, colleague and brilliant businessman, Vala Afshar, shares his insights on one of the most important trends in customer service. A Complete Guide to Social Media Customer Service by Anna Bredava. My Comment: The title of this article is “A Complete Guide to Social Media Customer Service.”

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Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 100

Kustomer

JULY 13, 2020

In the realm of customer care, there’s tried-and-true, traditional customer service, and then there’s digital customer service. This might have you wondering, what is digital customer service, exactly? This might have you wondering, what is digital customer service, exactly?

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Customer Service Self Service Omni-Channel Chatbots 59

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Here are some handy tips to help you get started: Respond To Negative Reviews and Feedback Too many businesses squander the treasure trove of information they get from negative customer reviews, consigning it to the dustbin of unheeded customer feedback. You can still take steps to stop the rot and turn your NPS score around.

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NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

Vonage

AUGUST 15, 2016

A customer’s experience lives long beyond the purchase. Customers experience several touch-points with your company after the sale – from checking information on the website, viewing ads, reading articles, comparing brand experiences with peers, friends or influencers to contacting customer service.

Self Service 120

Self Service Contact Center Trends Connections 120

CSM Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Personalization and Predictive Service In the rapidly evolving world of online gambling, personalization and predictive service are becoming cornerstone elements of customer service strategies.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service User Experience Chatbots Touchpoint 52

Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Outsourced call center services may be a fantastic addition to alternative customer service strategies. When it comes to technical support, customer service and sales generation, an in-house call center might be costly. Contact us today for more information. TALK TO US! contact-form-7].

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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. Better leverage to improve your current strategy.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Return on Investment Customer Service Strategies Loyalty 52

CSM Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

In this case, the company is known for going the extra mile for it’s customers. In this article we will discuss some small business customer service strategies to help you. Many consumers prefer telephone customer service (39%), while other consumers prefer email (20%), online chat (16%), and self-service (12%).

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Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2021

She writes about how using an outsourced call center can be a successful strategy for keeping customers happy. One of the most effective ways of growing a business is through streamlining your customer communications. As well as handle the hiring of staff to ensure your business is assigned with an expert customer care team.

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Call Center Training Strategy Sales 86

transcosmos Information Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

There are now a variety of sources where you can look for information to help you make a sound buying decision. This has drawn businesses to utilise the service to their advantage, and at the same time consumers flock to the social networking site to find useful information before making a purchase. billion active users with 1.47

Social Media 69

Social Media e-support Customer Service Strategies Customers 69

Kustomer

MAY 13, 2020

Here are eight we recommend weaving into your business strategy: 1. Taking Care of Every Customer by Promoting a Strong Company Culture. Customer service has always been dedicated to taking care of the customer. Chatbots can pull information from knowledge bases to serve answers up to customers.

Self Service 52

Self Service Trends Customer Service Social Media 52

Comm100

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

When 67% of consumers turn to social media for customer service support, and 87% of customers indicate that these interactions positively impact their buying decisions, integrating social media into your customer service support strategy becomes a no-brainer. Think Outside the Big Three.

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Social Media Customer Service Marketing eBook 121

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As customer service professionals, we know firsthand how difficult it can be to get time away from the office over the holidays. But making it easier for your customers to get the information they need without contacting support is a great way to free up some of that time for your family during the busy holiday season.

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Tips Customer Service Contact Center Self Service 98

Comm100

JUNE 5, 2018

First, customers can receive accurate information instantly from self-service AI, and they don’t have to call the support center and wait on hold. Second, call center agents get access to a sea of information and can sort out complicated issues that cannot be solved by self-service functionality.

Contact Center 124

Contact Center Call Center Self Service Chatbots 124

transcosmos Information Systems

JANUARY 5, 2017

So if you’re a retailer, you might want to spend some time going over this ultimate checklist for your e-commerce customers. You can use the checklist to plan your customer service strategies for 2017. Customer Service for Your E-commerce Business. Ask these things about your website: The FAQ Page.

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e-support Customer Experience Social Media Policies 87

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

Businesses that already have a strong digital customer service strategy in place are steps ahead of the competition, however here’s how you can catch up in 2018. Firstly, an organization’s website should provide the main and vital bits of information that visitors will want to know, including exactly what the business provides.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Knowledge Base Chatbots Social Media 75

Clarabridge

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Customer experience expert Blake Morgan recently published an article on Forbes.com called “ Two Examples Of Proactive Social Customer Service.” In the piece, she writes about Tesco and Brooks Brothers, two brands with mature social customer care programs. But what if you are new to social customer care?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Customer Care Social Media Call Center 40

Clarabridge

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Customer experience expert Blake Morgan recently published an article on Forbes.com called “ Two Examples Of Proactive Social Customer Service.” In the piece, she writes about Tesco and Brooks Brothers, two brands with mature social customer care programs. But what if you are new to social customer care?

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Customer Care Social Media Call Center 40

Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

” If you are wondering how AI can move the needle on the metrics you get measured on every day, below is a short guide on how to get the best business results when considering AI as part of your Customer Service strategy. Implementing technology without strategy makes us do the wrong things faster ! 1) First step?

Self Service 89

Self Service Customer Service Average Handle Time CRM 89

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Once you decide to engage in social media customer service, the next step is coming up with an effective strategy for implementing it. Should it be customer service? If you want a well-rounded, capable, and effective social media customer care team, then the answer is all of the above. Slow Replies.

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Social Media Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 122

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

According to a McKinsey study, 70% of buying experiences are based on how the customer feels they are being treated. The current situation has highlighted the need for a robust and deliverable customer service strategy. Blindster was founded by Kyle Cox, a Houston-based entrepreneur with a passion for customer service.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction e-support Retail Policies 52

Second to None

MARCH 30, 2018

In fact, 86 percent of business leaders say customer experience is foundational to their success. Here are three fundamental tools for building a superior customer-service strategy. The things that happen in marketing and the things that happen across the street in care are inextricably linked now. Final thoughts.

Customer Experience 112

Customer Experience Airlines Brands Voice of Customer 112

ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 30, 2020

With consistent engagement, you’ll get to figure out: Customer pain points. Customer expectations. Customer loyalty. And, these, in turn, will help your company create strategies that will strengthen your customer engagement process even further. Communication challenges. Impacts of consistent engagement.

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Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media Customers 136

Think Customers

JUNE 1, 2021

With attended RPA, the same sort of behind-the-scenes task handling is automated, but the information gleaned from that process is eventually handed off to an associate who uses it during customer interactions. This results in faster resolutions for customers, better overall experiences, and increased productivity.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Automotive Hospitality Healthcare 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Andy Steuer who shares valuable information about how to use virtual web assistants to optimize productivity in areas of customer service, customer support, CRM management and more. – Shep Hyken. As your company grows, so does the frequency of customer emails and phone inquiries.

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Company CRM e-support Resources 97

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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! Many of the customer service mistakes mentioned in this article aren’t “rookie mistakes.” by Deeksha Dadu.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Video 88

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jim Iyoob who talks about how and why technology has changed consumer behavior and how you need to reinvent strategies to keep up with consumers. – Shep Hyken. Because of the advent of information technology, consumer behavior seems to be more influenced by internet-enabled smartphones and tablets.

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Consumers Technology Chief Customer Officer Social Media 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

My Comment: Want to get better at customer service? There are plenty of resources to keep up-to-date with the latest customer service strategies, technologies and tactics – and my friend Steve DiGioia shares many of these in this article. Keep learning and stay at the top of your customer service game.

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Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

Think Customers

OCTOBER 28, 2020

For financial institutions, what was a slow shift toward mobile banking, contactless transactions, and digital insurance sped up when COVID-19 reinforced the need for fast, secure, and remote access to funds and financial information. To understand what customers care about, leverage the knowledge of front-line agents.

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Financial Insurance Banking Customer Journeys 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Effort Score 132

Effort Score Exercises Travel Customer Service Training 132

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Do something special for Get to Know Your Customer Days. For more information, go to GetToKnowYourCustomerDay. Celebrate National Customer Service Week (the first full week of October). For more information, go to the official website for National Customer Service Week. Video is an amazing tool.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Fashion Video 118

CSM Magazine

JUNE 17, 2019

Overlooking the importance of exceptional customer service is a grave mistake to make in the business world. When consumers trust a brand, they aren’t scared to recommend it, share information on it, and publicly sing the praises of the brand’s products. It takes many good experiences to earn the trust of a consumer.

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Customer Service Social Media Policies Customer Retention 49