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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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you improve customer service? The answer always lies in your customer experience. Great experiences lead to loyal customers who buy more from you in the future. When you take care of customers from start to finish, they will always come back and refer others to your business. Listen to your customers.

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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? The 14 “rules” are actually some pretty darn good tips for delivering a better customer experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 98

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

Vonage

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

But what a challenge for committed service providers! Creating a customer service culture that works can be done. Should your customer service culture be reserved and polite, or outgoing and friendly? This can be done with simple eye contact, a tip of your head or a momentary opening of your hand.

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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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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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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. Here are three tips for writing a heartfelt apology to a customer. Want to Build Customer Loyalty? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Social Media Travel Loyalty 75

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

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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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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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. Future CX: Tips for 2019 digital marketing success by Stuart Banbery. Customer Service Edge Cases.

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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. Yes and yes!)

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 4 Tips for Delivering a Richer Customer Experience by Tara Sporrer. My Comment: This short article has four great tips that anyone or any company can use.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Here are twelve ways to use social media to enhance the relationship you have with your customers. Consumer Disappointment with Customer Service Is Real by Dianna Labrien. Is the customer always right?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 11 Reasons Why Customer Advocacy is the Bedrock of Your Business by Robbie Richards. Customers who are willing to recommend you to their friends and colleagues are your best marketing. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Social Media Loyalty Tips 48

Comm100

MAY 10, 2018

If you work in customer service, chances are you know the signs of a complaining customer. Here are the top 7 reasons why complaining customers are your best customers, and what you can do to turn dreaded customer complaints into golden opportunities. Complaining Customers Care. Introduction.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Some companies have earned a reputation that keeps bringing their customers back, again and again. That’s a big question, and entire books have been written about this, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a few tips to get us started in the right direction. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t matter how good your customer service is.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There are many excellent customer service tips from a veteran in the hospitality business. Stay focused on doing the right thing for your customers, and they will stay focused on you. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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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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Provide Support

APRIL 21, 2018

What skills are needed for a great customer service? There is a long-running debate over which set of skills is more important for a customer service rep, soft skills or technical skills. No doubt, confidence is something we need in our everyday life, not only in customer service. Creativity. Friendliness.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. Customer Service is SO Annoying (Tips to Make it Less So) by Jim Gilbert. You’ll smile.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Surprises Await When You Pretend To Be Your Own Customer by Steve DiGioia. Steve DiGioia) Stop complaining about your customers. I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care.

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Social Media Net Promoter Score Customer Service Handbook 48

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. How Enterprise Chatbots Platforms Will Change Customer Service by Murray Newlands. Business2Community) The key to good customer care is making your customer’s experience with your brand seamless, easy, and great.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Omoto) Quite a few organizations, even today, consider customer experience as a tertiary function. Stats and facts prove that a personalized experience allows you to upsell, cross-sell and create customer loyalty.

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A look back at the past few years reveals the many significant changes in the world of customer service. The credit for these changes goes to the customer service experts who helped redefine the industry. This will help you stay up to date with the trends and best practices of customer service. Adam Toporek.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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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.

Customer Service 17

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Ecommerce 17

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2017

I thanked him and left him a nice tip for his great service and his outstanding attitude. It’s simply part of good customer service. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. He was very nice about it, and I was happy to accept the reason.

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ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Roger Dooley) Internet service providers and cable TV services have the lowest customer satisfaction ratings of all rated industries in one survey. 10 Best Things about Customer Contact Week 2019!

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Integrity Solutions

MARCH 3, 2020

For several years we’ve been participating in Customer Contact Week (CCW), the world’s largest customer contact event series. The most persistent contact center challenges can be overcome by making coaching a part of the culture and developing your agents’ listening and problem-solving skills.

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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. Introduction.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerGauge) In our latest eBook, we asked some of the top CX experts and influencers to discuss how B2B companies they’ve worked with have revolutionized their customer experience. ” BONUS VIDEO.

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. My Comment: If you’ve been following me at all you know I’m a huge fan of social media customer care. 3 Tips for Successful Social Customer Service by Krysta Gahagen. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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