ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This article emphasizes that customers may not be so quick to want to use an automated or digital system. Our customer service research indicates that 59% of customers prefer to go to the phone or email over digital channels. Read this article and learn more about what customers expect. by Pam Hughes.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 143

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. My Comment: We start this week with a great list of ideas on how to create customer loyalty.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 152

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Customers’ Expectations of the “Basics” Continue to Rise – The basics are about friendly, helpful, convenient service. Trust is an emotional connection that drives repeat business and loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Self Service 134

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 134

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Take a close look at number four, which is about optimizing for lifetime value, not just the cost of acquisition for a new customer.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 130

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

How Removing the Mental Load for Customers Can Improve the Customer Service Experience by Brad Birnbaum (Fast Company) By alleviating the mental burden for your customers, you can not only enhance their satisfaction but also strengthen your brand’s reputation and customer loyalty.

Self Service 65

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 65

Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty. But delivering excellent customer experiences isn’t something that you can measure one time and not look to improve. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

Strategy 225

Strategy Customer Experience How To Effort Score 225

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Brad Cleveland is a global expert in customer strategy and managemen t.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

ShepHyken

JULY 15, 2019

Today, customers experiencing slow load times, same-day shipping delays or a lapsed customer service response can wreak absolute havoc among businesses. My Comment: This article is a great reminder about what customers expect – if not demand – from the places they do business. Billion by Tom Foster.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 105

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Top 10 Signs Your Loyalty Program Needs Rehab by Dan Jurek. CustomerThink) Customer loyalty best practices constantly evolve. So even if your program previously achieved great results, failing to update it frequently to keep customers engaged may mean you lose money, opportunities, or both. Customer Loyalty.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 64

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Training and retaining good staff, and understanding, setting and managing customer expectations are among the top challenges facing customer service professionals according to a survey by ASQ, a leading authority on quality. Twenty-nine percent surveyed this year said managing customer expectations was their No.

Customer Expectations 40

Customer Expectations Survey Social Media Measurement 40

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

It’s simple: You don’t just create a customer experience that’s better. 5 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty by Christy Bieber. The Motley Fool) Your company can model other successful businesses in encouraging customers to become repeat shoppers. My Comment: Who doesn’t want customer loyalty!?

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Airlines Tips Retail 83

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

Use This Pyramid To Increase Customer Loyalty and Grow Your Revenue by Allyssa Munro. Thrive Global) The higher your product or service is on this pyramid, the more valuable your business is perceived to be. My Comment: Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a starting point, the author uses the model to assess customer loyalty.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 105

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Here are the four best ways to make sure your customer service is top-notch in 2021. My Comment: This article hits on some of the basics of a great customer experience. And, it’s not about being “over-the-top,” but simply doing what customers expect. by Max Starkov. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 71

Stella Connect

JANUARY 28, 2022

Here are our six tips for delivering better customer service right away. . 6 Tips for Delivering Better Customer Service. #1: 1: Align your customer service team’s approach with customer expectations. 2: Reduce customer effort and response times.

Tips 52

Tips Customer Service Effort Score Customer Service Training 52

Comm100

AUGUST 29, 2021

As storefronts have evolved, so too has customer service. Now more than ever, customers are empowered to expect more from businesses and get more in return. Customers expect flexibility across channels and a consistent experience no matter how they reach out. Putting it all together. Empathetic. Consistent.

Omni-Channel 130

Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Training Customer Service 130

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That fact alone provides a valuable compass for innovating your customer experience during Covid-19, as well as reimagining what it could look like post pandemic. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s Top Five with one of the hottest topics in customer service and experience, and that’s empathy. That’s what caught my eye.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Loyalty Airlines Meeting 77

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

(destinationCRM) In a provocative Harvard Business Review article, researchers from the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) argued in 2010 that companies should Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers, because “wowing” customers was a losing strategy. 7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2)

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 88

ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2020

The Rise Of Premium Loyalty: What Do Your Customers Expect in 2020? And one of the biggest factors contributing to revenue is customer loyalty. My Comment: This is a report you’ll have to download, so if you’re interested in customer loyalty (and who isn’t), then this is for you.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Touchpoint Retail Loyalty 74

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Brand Keys 2019 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index: Verified Trust = Brand Success by Robert Passikoff. This article makes the point that trust is a defining piece of the customer experience. It drives repeat business and loyalty. A quick read with some important reminders. It drives word-of-mouth referrals.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 87

Comm100

APRIL 16, 2018

A long-held belief is that exceptional customer service will bring with it extraordinary loyalty. After all, the customer is always right, right? This idea is so ingrained in us that 89 of 100 leaders surveyed flat out stated that their primary goal was to exceed customer expectations.

Effort Score 103

Effort Score Self Service Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction 103

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2017

Hidden Secrets of Exceptional Customer Service From Amazon, PriceFixer, Netflix and Tesla You Could use to Command Your Customers’ Loyalty by Vicky Law. My Comment: Want to learn from some of the masters of customer service? 2017 Customer Service Expectations Survey by Gladly.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Exceptional Customer Service 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

A company’s call center is often the primary point of contact between customers and the organization. Therefore, optimizing the call center experience should be a top priority for companies that want to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. My Comment: I’m often asked how to deliver customer service in challenging times.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Call Center Ecommerce Call Center Experience 62

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Business2Community) Customer Success is typically defined as, “ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service.” Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

By operating for extended hours, including evenings and weekends, businesses can reap a great reward of offering customers better access to their services. 24 hour service can give customers the flexibility to connect with a business when it is convenient for them – meaning improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Banking 52

Banking Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

How to Use Content Marketing for Customer Retention and Loyalty by Express Computer. Express Computer) It is indeed an undeniable fact that customers that are happy and satisfied tend to stick around for long. The Value Gap a New Blueprint for Customer Expectations by Quinine. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 69

ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2018

The three keys to customer experience success are consistency, consistency and consistency. This is all part of the digital revolution, and the modern customer expects to have a consistent experience regardless of the channel. And, trust leads to potential loyalty. The entire experience must be consistent.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Chatbots Loyalty Customer Service Training 87

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s smart business, too, considering 90% of Americans use customer service as a factor in deciding whether or not to do business with a company. Just as significant, 96% of customers say customer service is important in their choice of loyalty to a brand. What Is Excellent Customer Service?

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 67

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Gypsy and Your Customers Expect Kindness by Chip Bell. Forbes) Your customers are a lot like Gypsy in their expectation of kindness. Just some good customer service insights.

Infographics 83

Infographics Customer Service Social Media Tips 83

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

After all, customers make buying decisions based on their experiences, so no matter what originally attracted them, their customer service interactions can dictate loyalty or loss. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service B2C B2B Guest Experience 69

Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s true what they say: 2020 was a year for the books, and its impact on customer service was no exception. Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. Email is still a huge player for customers of all age groups in 2021.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. A positive experience can result in lasting loyalty, endorsement, and evangelism. My Comment: A company that is known for its amazing customer service has it baked into its culture.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 106

Stella Connect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When brands treat customers as their biggest advocates, they have the potential to drive meaningful results, as illustrated by the fact that WoM marketing produces roughly $6 trillion in consumer spending each year. #2: 2: Personalization isn’t just a nice to have—roughly half of customers expect personalized experiences. .

Trends 75

Trends Poor Customer Service Consumers Social Media 75

ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2016

5 Smart Contact Center Strategies Designed to Improve the Customer Experience by Pam Bednarczyk. ShoreTel) Rising customer expectations and changing delivery preferences are forcing many companies to revisit their contact center processes. The Future of Customer Loyalty is Flexibility by Jim Tierney.

Net Promoter Score 0

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Contact Center Infographics 0

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

I don’t think you’ll disagree with any of the reasons, and you’ll probably hope that your company is not guilty of what I call Crimes Against the Customer. 2. Ignoring them on Social Media – The customer’s voice can now be heard by many. Be sure to respond – and do it quickly – to all customers’ comments, good and bad.

Self Service 128

Self Service Infographics Social Media Customers 128

Ann Michaels and Associates

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Customer service training is one of the smartest investments a company can make… Ever talked to a phone representative who was anything but helpful? With proper training, companies can make sure their employees provide service with a smile—and make customers smile in return. . “To

Handbook 61

Handbook Customer Service Training Training Measurement 61

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As recent reports suggest, companies that invest in higher levels of customer service often reap the financial rewards in the investment created. When leveraged effectively, it can provide invaluable insights that leads to better decision-making and, ultimately, happier customers.

Travel 52

Travel Transportation Customer Experience Exceptional Customer Service 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Domino’s Pizza Serves Up Innovations In Customer Experience (CX) To Drive Business Growth b y Brian Solis. Forbes) Businesses must now understand customer expectations as they continue to rise as a function of customer relationships with technology. My Comment: Domino’s pizza has a simple business, right?

Customer Service 69

Customer Service B2B B2C Innovation 69