CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, customer-centric business landscape, the traditional approach of reactive customer service—to wait for customers to reach out with issues—no longer reigns supreme. Research suggests 89% of customers who are contacted proactively report a positive experience that changes their perception.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Self Service Return on Investment Social Media 52

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not only are online retailers enjoying massive revenue from their customers (expected to be over $6 trillion in 2022 ), but the platforms themselves are also becoming increasingly sophisticated. Now, technologies such as AI and machine learning are driving highly personalized customer experiences.

Retail 208

Retail Customer Experience Chatbots Ecommerce 208

delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

Exceptional customer service turns new customers into promoters and promoters into returning loyalists. Let’s take a look at additional data behind why improving customer service should always be a foundational business goal. We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 59

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Self Service Strategy 59

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week we feature an article by Tim Fujita-Yuhas that discusses the importance of empathy when using new technology for customer service. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service Strategies 83

Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Hotels 83

Team Support

MAY 31, 2023

Chatbots are fast becoming part of the digital core of tech tools that companies utilize as a secret weapon to increase their competitive advantage in the customer service arena. Today’s chatbots are more focused on enhancing the customer experience by offering immediate answers to common challenges.

Chatbots 98

Chatbots Customer Service Competitive Advantage Self Service 98

Kustomer

JUNE 6, 2023

Although cash may be the reason you’re in business, customers are the more important commodity when it comes to keeping that business afloat. When it comes to protecting, investing and being responsible for customers’ money, they need to trust in the financial services company. Is your company meeting customer expectations?

Financial 98

Financial Company Customer Service Tips 98

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. Smarter Customers This is the same prediction I’ve started with for several years. Smarter Customers This is the same prediction I’ve started with for several years.

Trends 93

Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 93

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

Customer Service 217

Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media Connections 217

Solvvy

JULY 13, 2022

Your customers expect–and demand–prompt, personalized service. The Salesforce State of the Connected Consumer report states that 66% of customers expect businesses to understand their unique needs and expectations, and 68% expect companies to demonstrate empathy.

Self Service 90

Self Service Customer Service Knowledge Base Chatbots 90

Kustomer

JUNE 1, 2023

Using customer data to create a personalized customer experience is one of the top customer service trends of 2023, according to Forrester. Now is the time to ensure your customer experience strategy includes data driven personalization. For the modern consumer, expectations are growing.

Data 78

Data Customer Service CRM Customer Service Strategies 78

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With 97% of Fortune 500 companies now using social media, s ocial channels such as Twitter and LinkedIn have become an integral component of business customer service strategies. This trend is expected to accelerate as companies seek out new ways to use social media for customer service needs.

Social Media 64

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Customer Service Strategies 64

NICE inContact

AUGUST 13, 2019

Digital-first customer service is no longer a nice option or a fun perk. It’s what today’s customers have come to expect: meeting them where they are, on the channel they want, on their timeline. And with so many options available, your customer will go elsewhere if it’s tough to connect with you digitally.

Contact Center 136

Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Innovation 136

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

Self Service 60

Self Service Trends Customer Service Chatbots 60

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Nowhere is this more true than with customer relationships. Without listening to the voice of your customer, you’ll be like a ship without a rudder or a compass…lost and drifting without direction. Customers don’t always take the time to express their feelings. In This Article: What is the Voice of the Customer (VoC)?

Analysis 423

Analysis Data How To Customer Centricity 423

VDS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Customer service teams face the challenge of not only catering to the current needs of their clients but also preparing for future trends and challenges. One solution to keep those teams resilient and adaptable is Genesys Cloud, a powerful customer experience platform designed to future-proof customer service operations.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Trends Contact Center 52

delighted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Exceptional customer service turns repeat and new customers into promoters. Needless to say, many brands are taking notice of the financial benefits improving customer service can have for your bottom line. In 2019, 67% of consumers believe that companies are actively improving their customer service.

Customer Service Strategies 42

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Self Service 42

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sukhdev Singh, Digital Marketing Specialist at Maxicus , a company that provides tech-enabled customer service solutions. He writes about building a great customer experience is integral to the success of any organization. What is a Customer Experience Strategy? .

Tips 69

Tips Self Service Strategy Customer Experience 69

Brad Cleveland Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

Understanding what customers want is essential to building an effective customer service strategy. In turn, effective strategy will help you meet or exceed those expectations. Customer expectations evolve and sometimes that happens very quickly.

Strategy 55

Strategy Customer Service Strategies Customer Expectations Meeting 55

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In an industry as dynamic as travel, customer service often serves as the linchpin for success. While many companies focus on competitive pricing or unique offerings, there’s an often-overlooked factor that can significantly impact revenue: the quality of customer experience. If we review Jayride for example.

Travel 52

Travel Transportation Customer Experience Exceptional Customer Service 52

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As customer experience management tops the business agenda, the spotlight falls on contact centres and agents take centre stage. Make yours stand out from the crowd with the right strategy. Magnus Geverts at Calabrio shares his essential guide to Good Customer Service. Top 5 principles of good customer service.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Gamification Customer Service Strategies Analytics 52

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Personalized customer service is about treating people as individuals. In an age where customers can buy into your products and services from almost anywhere in the world, this has become increasingly complex. Your company’s marketing department should be able to supply demographic data and customer information.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience Social Media 145

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

She writes about the five ways to become an effective and efficient customer service manager. Perhaps you’re thinking of trying to move up the ranks of your organization to become a customer service manager, or perhaps you already are one but want to hone your skills. Either way, this article is for you.

Customer Service 55

Customer Service Management Exercises Leadership 55

TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Let’s start with the bottom line – keeping customers satisfied is the key to a successful and profitable business. Customer experience and engagement are not buzzwords – they are solid performance indicators that continue to gain traction and are a top priority for businesses. What is Customer Self Service?

Self Service 109

Self Service Examples Customer Service Representative Virtual Agent 109

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

You’ve designed your NPS survey and emailed it to all your customers—and the results are in… but not those you were expecting. When it comes to gauging customer sentiment and loyalty, few metrics enjoy such widespread acclaim as the Net Promoter Score (NPS). Does it spell doom for your business? Think about it.

NPS 208

NPS Effort Score Customer Centricity Loyalty 208

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Which is Your CX Priority: Satisfied Customers or Profit? LinkedIn) What should your ultimate goal be when designing your customers’ experiences? This article reminds of this strategy.

Customer Service 117

Customer Service Leadership Ecommerce Culture 117

NICE inContact

JUNE 7, 2018

In today’s digital economy, there have never been more opportunities for businesses and their customers to interact. Chat, text, social media, websites, IVR, even traditional phone calls with customer service representatives – the list continues to grow. This is an alarming discrepancy. Adapting to New Tools. What’s Next?

Omni-Channel 120

Omni-Channel Consumers Customer Experience Social Media 120

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Customers are like elephants; they have amazing memories. This means they will never forget a truly wonderful or absolutely horrible service experience. So, in these tough economic times, what are the best customer service strategies to provide elephant-astic experiences? Unleash the chatbot!

Self Service 52

Self Service Customer Experience Gamification Analytics 52

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Businesses today know that they need to create an omnichannel customer experience to meet the needs of consumers, who are looking to engage with companies anytime and through any method (i.e., But businesses’ perceptions of how they are performing do not always align perfectly with those of their key stakeholders – their customers.

Omni-Channel 120

Omni-Channel Survey Customer Experience Consumers 120

CSM Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

Customers are the lifeblood of a business. As a business owner, it is essential that you ensure your customers are always happy and satisfied. Customer service is a cornerstone of any successful company, and businesses must strive to continually improve the service they provide using all the tools at their disposal.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Customer Service Customers Software 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2020

He shares 5 habits of companies that went through dramatic transformation and still managed to improve the customer experience. 5 Habits of Companies that Improve Customer Experience Through Change. Prioritize human needs (customers, partners and employees). Adopt new behaviors.

Customer Experience 246

Customer Experience How To Culture Groups 246

West Monroe

MAY 4, 2022

Technology leaders have known the importance of leveraging digital channels and enhancing the digital customer experience for some time. Now, the pressure to meet dynamic and demanding customer expectations coupled with the mandate to achieve high revenue and margin growth goals, is substantial. Watch the webinar.

Innovation 52

Innovation Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Software 52

CSM Magazine

APRIL 20, 2022

When it comes to order fulfilment, customer service is key. By ensuring that your customers are happy with their orders, you can minimise the chances of returns and complaints, and keep them coming back for more. What is Customer Service for Order Fulfilment and Why is it Important?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Tips Customer Service Strategies Communication 52

Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

How Can the Bar be Raised to Surpass Customer Expectations? In a world of high demands and countless inquiries, meeting consumer expectations isn’t just a goal; it’s a commitment. Failing to invest in customer care risks customers seeking it elsewhere. What’s an IVA?

Customer Care 62

Customer Care Self Service Omni-Channel Metrics 62

Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. That’s not to say they can’t provide a top-notch experience — they absolutely can. The importance of customer service for small businesses.

Customer Service 127

Customer Service Self Service Tips Chief Customer Officer 127

Advantage Communications

DECEMBER 31, 2019

A world-class customer experience (CX) is essential for any business, no matter what industry your organization is in.That’s because your customers now expect more from your customer service team than they have ever done before.

Self Service 59

Self Service Contact Center Customer Service Customer Service Strategies 59

Kustomer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In our Customer Service Retail Repor t, we discovered that nearly eight in 10 customers said they would be less likely to shop with a brand again after experiencing poor customer service. Unless you want to potentially lose about 80% of your business, you need to stay on top of your customer service performance.

Metrics 102

Metrics Measurement Customer Service Strategy 102