ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction.

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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.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 9, 2016

Self-service customer support has been a major part of the recent transformation of the company-customer relationship. The modern customer expects a personalized experience when they reach out to businesses. Self-service is a common support channel found in omnichannel strategies for a variety of reasons.

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CloudCherry

JULY 10, 2019

What comes to your mind when you hear the words “good customer experience”? Customer experience (CX) is one of the most important contributors to building customer loyalty and fostering long-lasting customer relationships. And in most cases, it is tied very closely to good customer service.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. Here are some tips for building a winning customer experience strategy.

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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.

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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.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In today’s expeditious times, customers expect quick and efficient solutions to their problems. Nowadays, with the advent of technology, customers have multiple channels to interact with businesses that include self-service options like voice-enabled assistants, online portals, and mobile apps.

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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.

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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.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Creating the Most Convenient Experience in Customer Support. They discuss the importance of creating a convenient CX and the impact an omnichannel platform has on the way businesses interact with their customers. Customers are used to it, and it’s not going away. Wherever your customers are, is where you need to be.

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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!

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Kustomer

MAY 13, 2020

Consumer expectations are changing daily, and technology has a lot to do with this. The digital age has made customers expect instant gratification; when technology makes just about any informationavailable at the click of a button, more and more people are turning to their devices for answers.

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Eptica

MARCH 26, 2020

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager Why you must map your channel strategy to your customer demographics. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager Customer expectations are continually rising – particularly when it comes to the service they receive from businesses.

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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. Armed with those insights and learnings, you should be able to get started on — or refine — your own customer service program to start delivering consistently exceptional support.

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ProProfs Chat

JANUARY 10, 2019

A robust customer service strategy helps your brand increase its customer base and also keep its existing ones delighted. However, building an amazing strategy requires an organization to keep up with the changing customer service trends every year. But worry not, we’ve got you covered.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy? Driving Revenue With Great Customer Experience by Maxie Schmidt- Subramanian.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

The icing on the cake for your customers is good customer service, which is why according to the 2018 State of Global Customer Service Report, 95% of respondents indicated that customer service is important to their choice of brand. Make your company easy for customers to access.

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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.

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Comm100

JANUARY 14, 2016

Consequently, as newer technologies enable more ease in performing business transactions, consumers will have higher expectations when it comes to customer service and sales support. In recent years, consumers have placed greater importance on the quality of customer service than on the price and quality of products alone.

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Comm100

JUNE 5, 2018

Unsurprisingly, the enthusiasm of AI has spilled over to customer experience (CX) in the hope of improving call center efficiency. It’s therefore essential to analyze ‘what’s out there’ in customer service AI and adjust our expectations accordingly. Capturing Customer Data. Accurately Predicting Customer Behavior.

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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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NICE inContact

MAY 10, 2019

Companies face growing customer expectations — they want a true omnichannel experience supporting more and more digital channels. At the same time, the customer experience has become the #1 competitive differentiator, making many companies examine and reconsider their customer service strategies.

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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. But just who is that?

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Myra Golden

APRIL 11, 2023

Despite fewer resources and fewer employees, contact centers are expected to achieve the same or better results. With customer expectations rising and budgets tightening, contact centers are under pressure to deliver excellent service while reducing costs. Learn more about Customer Service Master Class.

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Eptica

APRIL 30, 2019

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Author: Pierre-Antoine Giraux - Chief Marketing and Communications Director 5 ways to make your self-service seamless. Author: Pierre-Antoine Giraux - Chief Marketing and Communications Director Recent research from Gartner highlights the challenges and opportunities for digital customer experience in 2019.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. The “20th Annual Mystery Shopping Study” recognizes seven retailers who excel in customer service. Customers want it and are expecting it.

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Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

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Playvox

MAY 4, 2023

It’s simple: fantastic customer service. It’s no secret that stellar customer service is the first step to customer loyalty, but you’re not dealing with a couple of people meandering through a fruit store. Customers today have higher expectations than ever before. What Is A Digital Contact Center?

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Considering the cost of attracting new customers ­– one estimate is seven times more than keeping existing ones – many companies would do better to focus on retaining their engaged enrollees.

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s never been more important to understand your customers and what they value. It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 4, 2016

One of the places bots are likely to make a big splash is customer service. To answer this question, we need to take a few steps back and examine the history of innovations in customer service. Stone Age Service. Customers either did not have or were not aware of other choices. The rise of channels.

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