ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Enjoy this article that focuses on creating positive memories for your customers. How to Win Over your eCommerce Customers’ Loyalty? Small Business Trends) If you’re wondering how top eCommerce brands turn their customers into loyal brand advocates, then this comprehensive guide will help you with just that.

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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. He offers a European perspective on employee and customer engagement and customer focus and shares interviews with top CX leaders. . Annette Franz

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Harvard Business Review) More and more companies have loyalty programs — and for good reason. A recent industry report showed that loyalty program members not only spend more and remain customers longer but they are also more likely to spread positive word of mouth. the response to customers’ questions are all managed by AI.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

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ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

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. 7 Ways to Retain Customers’ Trust and Build Up Brand Loyalty by Mike Kappel. How do you retain customers’ trust?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Prod a little further and the importance of customer experience (CX) is sure to play a major role in their response. In fact, 96% of consumers say CX is a key factor in their choice of loyalty to a brand. Customer Understanding: Why Is It the Cornerstone of Customer-centricity? by Annette Franz. (CX

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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. Each of them maximizes short term profitability but at the potential expense of long term customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. CMSWire) A customer experience (CX) maturity assessment is a great way for an organization to understand where it is on its path to customer-centricity and identify where further interventions might be necessary. What can be done?

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ShepHyken

JULY 13, 2020

10 Essential Traits of Customer-Centric Brands by Mark Harrington. CMSWire) There are 10 fundamental traits that provide the foundational stepping stones for an organization to become customer-centric. My Comment: You may say you are customer-centric but are you really? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JULY 15, 2019

These expectations, when met, can earn you repeat business and even customer loyalty. How to Boost Customer Loyalty Without Using Discounts by Syed Balkhi. My Comment: I often write about the difference between a loyalty program and a marketing/promotional program. Again, nothing wrong with that.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! Customer Guru) Here are our top three picks for the most customer centric companies and some lessons on how they manage to be customer-centric despite their size and diversity. The concept of desire is loyalty on steroids.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. SmartBug) In this blog, we look at five customer retention strategies that you can implement to deliver more value to your customers and increase customer loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Bring Customer Loyalty Under the Customer Experience Umbrella by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Forrester’s 2019 CX Index found that most loyalty programs are ineffective. This, at a time as the company notes, when “it costs 500% more to acquire a new customer than to retain a current one.” by Wayne Simmons.

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Michel Falcon Experience

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Take Amazon, for example, I’d bet that you didn’t know that their tagline and slogan for the company is to be “earth’s most customer-centric company.” This is a testament to their seamless customer experience that has us buying more and more every year. You Aren’t Hiring Customer-Centric People. Are they kind?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2023

Companies must focus on 10 areas of the customer experience to improve satisfaction without sacrificing revenue. The authors base their findings on research at the ACSI — analyzing millions of customer data points — and research that we conducted for The Reign of the Customer: Customer-Centric Approaches to Improving Customer Satisfaction.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In fact, exceptional customer service is more than a functional role; it’s a purpose, rooted in a culture and an understanding of what it means to be truly customer-focused. Just as significant, 96% of customers say customer service is important in their choice of loyalty to a brand.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 1, 2021

Here’s his take on CX programs, and specifically, building and sustaining a customer-centric culture that contributes to repeat business (even loyalty) and evangelism. Foundational Steps for Customer Journey Mapping Initiatives by Dom Nicastro. CMSWire) Organizations approach customer journey mapping in many ways.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

As part of Qualtrics’ XM Institute, she focuses her efforts on helping organizations optimize their experience management (XM) programs. She leads the XM Institute’s research into CX and EX best practices and the broader organizational capabilities required for building loyalty by improving customer and employee experiences.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

As part of Qualtrics’ XM Institute, she focuses her efforts on helping organizations optimize their experience management (XM) programs. She leads the XM Institute’s research into CX and EX best practices and the broader organizational capabilities required for building loyalty by improving customer and employee experiences.

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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. 5 Ways Elite Brands Are Setting the New Standard for Customer Experience by Janelle Estes. Act like a small business!

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Kayako

APRIL 15, 2019

His articles have been read in hundreds of publications, and he is the author of Moments of Magic®, The Loyal Customer, The Cult of the Customer, The Amazement Revolution, Amaze Every Customer Every Time and Be Amazing or Go Home. Many businesses look to hire cheap resources and train them to fit certain customer centric roles.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 15, 2018

(CBT Automotive Network) If the focus is educating the customer not only on the product but how you will deliver it and be of service, then you will distinguish yourself from others who are just trying to manipulate customers into buying a product. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Employee Engagement: 4 Keys to Delivering Exceptional Customer Experience by CIO. CIO) With a customer-centric perspective, along with the right training and processes in place, every single one of your employees — from interns to the C-suite — can be a highly engaged employee. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

I J Golding) I make no secret of the fact that I am a fan of ‘old fashioned values’ in the delivery of great Customer Experiences. Maritz Motivation Solutions: Six Questions to Ask Before Launching a Loyalty Program by PR Web. Well worth your attention, especially if you have any type of customer loyalty program.

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SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

James Dodkins – Customer Experience Influencer, Keynote Speaker, Author, CX Trainer. International Keynote Speaker, Trainer, and Content Creator, James Dodkins is named as the UK’s #1 CX Influencer by Customer Experience Magazine. Megan Germann – CCXP, Author, Voice of the Customer Advocate. Website : [link].

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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. by Andrew Reid.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2017

Nick Francis Shares How to Create a Customer-Centric Company. How would you like to increase customer loyalty? Shep Hyken interviews Nick Francis, CEO of Help Scout and thought leader in the customer service support world. Top Takeaways: Tactical Steps to Improve Your Customer Service.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2023

Companies must focus on 10 areas of the customer experience to improve satisfaction without sacrificing revenue. The authors base their findings on research at the ACSI — analyzing millions of customer data points — and research that we conducted for The Reign of the Customer: Customer-Centric Approaches to Improving Customer Satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Just as you want the customer to experience an easy process and system when they do business with you, the same applies to your employees. 5 Ways to Make Your Customer the Hero on Social Media by Chris Kim. (PR Our research shows that a personalized experience will bring a customer back. Read the article and see if you agree.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Improving Customer Experience with a Customer Centric Culture by Mansi Bhatia. CustomerThink) Customer experience (CX) has gained a newfound glory in today’s industrial landscape. CX along with employee engagement are the focal points for companies who are looking to improve brand loyalty and customer engagement.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2019

How To Build A Customer-Centric Culture Through Employee Appreciation (10 Tips) by Stacy Sherman. There’s a lot of research indicating customer satisfaction and loyalty rises when employees enjoy their jobs and workplace. My Comment: The secret to having happy customers is having happy employees.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2023

Customer service and the customer experience are at the forefront of conversations about success and excellence in business. How can business leaders shape the future of their organizations using a customer-centric approach? My Comment: Do you want to increase your Customer Lifetime Value? Who doesn’t?

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Adrian Swinscoe is a globally recognized customer experience consultant specializing in customer service tactics to help businesses succeed. Through his blog, workshops, and keynote presentations, Swinscoe emphasizes the importance of customer-centricity in bridging the gap between help and experience. Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Dan Gingiss shares the Six Customer Service Tenets that Amazon posts in its offices and shares some commentary about each one. Its nothing you wouldn’t expect from a company recognized for being truly customer-focused. 4 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Whitney Puidokas. Lose It!)

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, in many cases, superior customer service is now one of the most powerful secret weapons an organization has. In one recent study , among many with similar findings, 78% of respondents said good customer service is fundamental to earning their loyalty and business. Changes mindsets about problem-solving.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2017

My Comment: This excellent article covers five important topics including loyalty, friction, anticipation, customization and engagement. 1 0 Things That Matter to Customers and How These Affect Your Business [Infographic] by Adel Zsurzsan. These concepts are important to every business. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 19, 2021

10 Statistics (and Action Items) to Inspire Your Next Steps in Customer Service Training by Veronica Krieg. Sharpen) Here are 10 statistics to inspire your customer service training, along with actionable tips to take back your time and put it toward high-value work, like coaching your team.

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