ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Here are my top five picks from last week. You need all three (or more).

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 88

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 28, 2020

Forrester, Oracle, and others predict plenty of customer experience challenges for the near future. Anxiety is ramping up for senior leaders focused on customer experience, and it’s not difficult to understand why. First, understand the true costs of NOT investing in customer experience. Image credit: Forrester.

Customer Journeys 250

Customer Journeys Net Promoter Score ROI Metrics 250

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

What does it mean to be a customer-centric company? If you Google the words customer centric (or centricity ), you will find many definitions from different sources that are all very similar. I actually prefer using the term customer-focused over customer-centric. This one was easy.

Customer Centricity 90

Customer Centricity Culture Customer Focused Customer Service Training 90

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Enjoy this article that focuses on creating positive memories for your customers. How to Win Over your eCommerce Customers’ Loyalty? This article shares seven ways to get eCommerce customers to come back.

Ecommerce 140

Ecommerce Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail 140

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. (The This is the ‘customer experience gap.’

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Customers 70

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Ten top tips for building a customer-driven company in 2019 by cp2experience. My Comment: Here’s a list of ten strong tips to help you and your organization become more customer focused.

Customer Journeys 94

Customer Journeys Customer Service Sports eBook 94

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. My Comment: Want to get even closer to your most loyal customers? Customer experience trends to watch out for in 2020 by Mahir Prasad.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 111

Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

These 30 top blogs cover a wide variety of CX-related topics, from creating a customer-centric culture to refining the contact center or delivering personalized experiences. His blog, Customers That Stick, features interviews with top CX leaders and answers common customer-related questions. . Adrian Swinscoe .

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Case Study Customer Journeys Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity 96

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Leadership 89

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident.

Net Promoter Score 87

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 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.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Video 87

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Guide to Revenue Generation by Gladly. My Comment: This is a special report from Gladly regarding the contact center’s role in delivering a great CX that gets customers to want to come back.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Employee Experience Touchpoint Customer Centricity 94

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. 3 Customer Experience Lessons Brands Can Learn From Amazon by Scott Clark. Not sure where to begin?

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Retail B2B B2C 77

ShepHyken

MARCH 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Common and Enormous Mistakes Companies Make with Customer Experience (CX) Programs by Augie Ray. Foundational Steps for Customer Journey Mapping Initiatives by Dom Nicastro. Some good reminders here.

Customer Journeys 80

Customer Journeys Customer Service e-support Self Service 80

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Customer Service Ratings Matter More Thank You Think by Team Support. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. How do you retain customers’ trust?

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Loyalty Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 114

Kayako

APRIL 15, 2019

We had the pleasure of hosting customer service and experience expert, Shep Hyken earlier this month for a half hour Q&A session on why customer experience matters so much and what businesses must do to create the best experiences for their customers. He was kind enough to take time out to answer our questions.

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Customer Experience Self Service Hospitality Customer Journeys 169

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Winning means losing in the game of customer retention by Linda O’Grady. We need to hang on to our customers’ is reverberating around boardrooms all over the country right now. My Comment: What is context?

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Customer Retention Feedback Customer Centricity 92

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. My Comment: This is an introduction to the concept of customer experience (CX) maturity. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Social Media 93

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 93

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! My Comment: If you asked me to list the three of the most customer centric companies, I would have guessed two out of three correctly (and you probably would, too).

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Chatbots 78

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.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 70

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. How to Become a More Customer Centric Business in 5 Steps b y Mark Sallows. FitSmallBusiness) Customer centric businesses invest the whole team focus on supporting their prospective and existing customers.

Customer Journeys 83

Customer Journeys Customer Service Chatbots Customer Centricity 83

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Differentiating on service isn’t just a smart strategy for growth; increasingly, it’s a survival strategy. In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Why Excellent Customer Service Matters.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 67

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 3 Techniques to Help you Really Understand your Customers by Shay Namdarian. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s top five with a short article that has three simple tips to help you better understand your customer.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage 82

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Build A Customer Service Strategy And Drive Repeat Business by Krishna Charan. Freshdesk) Building an airtight customer service strategy is the best way to weather the demands of today’s savvy customers.

Customer Service 54

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Centricity Customer Service Strategies 54

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. My Comment: Let’s start this week with a list of customer retention strategies. Customers love to feel in control.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Tips 93

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 19 Customer Experience resolutions for 2019 by Customer Guru. Customer Guru) As we bid goodbye to 2018 and usher in 2019, we have made some customer-centric resolutions for this new year.

Customer Service 97

Customer Service Touchpoint Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 97

ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Boost Customer Satisfaction by G. Hult and Forrest Morgeson (Harvard Business Publishing) Customer satisfaction is at its lowest point in the past two decades. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Trends Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Government 101

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 3 Types of Customers That Will Talk About Your Business—and The One That Definitely Won’t by Jay Baer. Great Customer Experience Means Consistent Customer Service by Glenn Pasch.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Automotive Tips Feedback 87

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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Culture Banking How To Customer Service 120

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. How a customer service project is helping Southwest Airlines realise its 360-customer vision by Nadia Cameron.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Airlines Call Center Case Study 71

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. How to Choose a Gift That Will Wow Your Customers by John Ruhlin. My Comment: It’s the time of year when we give gifts to the people we care most about, and for some of us that includes customers and people we work with.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Customer Success Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 76

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Your Customer Service Team Should Be in Every Strategy Meeting by Jaspar Weir. Entrepreneur) Get the people who know what your customers want and need — your customer service team — more involved in company decisions.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Customer Centricity Customer Service Training Meeting 84

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: AI has been creating “quite a stir” in the customer service and support world. My Comment: Trust and confidence are part of the customer experience. boost in sales.”

Customer Service 69

Customer Service eBook Case Study Social Media 69

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Tips for Successfully Embedding Customer-centric Governance Into Company DNA by Meygan Gerber. EHL Insights) Today’s business world requires companies to put customers in the driving seat. (EHL

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Loyalty 12

ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Oh when you smilin’, when you smilin’ The whole world smiles with you” – do happy customers = better customer experiences? That means the loud and complaining customer may get more attention than one who quietly and politely complaints.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Tips 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.

Customer Service 30

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Chatbots Effort Score 30