InMoment XI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the fast-paced world of customer service, call center management plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and improving the customer experience. Call centers serve as hubs for customer interactions, making them a vital element of customer support.

Call Center 260

Call Center Strategy Management First Call Resolution 260

Team Support

JUNE 29, 2023

Does your customer service software help you measure customer expectations? Understanding the relationship between customer expectations and customer satisfaction is crucial to business success. What’s The Benefit Of Focusing On Customer Satisfaction?

Customer Expectations 97

Customer Expectations Customer Satisfaction Net Promoter Score Customers 97

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that a strong customer service strategy is the cornerstone of a successful business. Even if your products or services are exceptional, customer loyalty can be lost if the customer experience is tainted with one poor interaction. What Is Customer Service Strategy?

Customer Service Strategies 104

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Strategy Customer Service 104

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. Be customer centric.

Omni-Channel 130

Omni-Channel Customer Service Strategies Training Customer Service 130

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Before the digital age, customer experience in retail was a completely different world. But the need to deliver an outstanding customer experience hasn’t. According to research, 95% of consumers believe customer experience is the key to brand loyalty. In This Article: What is Customer Experience and Why Is it Important?

Retail 236

Retail Net Promoter Score Strategy Customer Experience 236

Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The customer service world continues to develop, and each new year can mean a sea change in changing consumer expectations. As new customer service trends arrive, service that was once considered exemplary might no longer meet the growing customer demand. Chatbot growth continues.

Trends 206

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 206

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Scale up Convenient CX for Modern Customers by NICE (NICE) The easier things are for your customers, the better they are for your organization. It’s time to start driving better customer experiences today.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Self Service Tips Contact Center 80

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

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

AUGUST 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing customer service and transforming the way organizations manage their customer and employee experiences. As a customer experience leader, it’s crucial to understand the potential of AI and how to leverage it effectively to elevate and not deduct from the customer journey.

Customer Experience 143

Customer Experience Customer Service Self Service Chatbots 143

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. Jim Iyoob, Chief Customer Officer at Etech Global Services.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

Retently

APRIL 5, 2024

What sets an exceptional retail customer experience apart? Because in a market brimming with choices, the way customers feel about your business can set you apart. A memorable retail customer experience leads to higher satisfaction, repeat business, and word-of-mouth recommendations. Why does this matter so much?

Retail 78

Retail Engagement Strategy Customer Experience 78

GetFeedback

JANUARY 28, 2020

Although customer retention is cheaper than acquisition, it’s easier said than done. It takes a lot of commitment and dedication to get customers to stay loyal to your business. In this article, we are going to talk about how to use social media to attract and retain customers. Customers have multiple options at their disposal.

Social Media 322

Social Media Customer Retention Strategy Video 322

Comm100

MARCH 2, 2022

The value of excellent customer experience (CX) is no secret, nor are the aspects needed to deliver it – and yet many organizations are struggling to deliver on consumer CX expectations. There are three distinct approaches for a customer experience management program.

Customer Expectations 130

Customer Expectations Net Promoter Score Effort Score Policies 130

Kustomer

OCTOBER 14, 2020

It’s no secret that a strong customer service strategy is the cornerstone of a successful business. Even if your products or services are exceptional, if the customer experience is tainted with one poor interaction, customer loyalty can be lost. 6 Ways to Maintain a Strong Customer Service Strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 105

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Strategy Customer Service 105

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Every company out there is trying to be more customer-centric, and the race for an excellent customer experience is heating up. Nowadays, having competitive prices and bombarding customers with advertisements and offers is not enough. Numerous studies have shown that customers are willing to pay more money for good service.

Strategy 287

Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 287

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

Solvvy

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Your business offers top-of-the-line products or services—but does your business offer top-of-the line customer support? Go all in on great customer service, and, instead of fending off angry tweets, you’ll win the Internet with rave reviews and customer support stories going viral for all the right reasons.

Customer Expectations 64

Customer Expectations Self Service Customer Service How To 64

C3Centricity

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Last week I spoke about the importance of actioning customer feedback. I want to continue this topic focussing on using the information for continuous improvement of the brands and services you offer. And customers expect businesses to be constantly adapting and preparing for their future needs.

Customer Insights 226

Customer Insights Feedback Social Media Customer Satisfaction 226

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.

Self Service 136

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 136

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

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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss how to manage different types of customer expectations and service expectations during a global pandemic.

Customer Expectations 98

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 98

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 216

Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media Connections 216

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

CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

In the competitive world of start-ups, one key factor that sets successful companies apart from the rest is their ability to provide superior customer service. To begin with, start-ups must develop customer-centric policies and practices that prioritize convenience and transparency.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Strategy Social Media Customer Centricity 52

Team Support

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Simply put, your business needs customer service strategies that improve their productivity and customer satisfaction. The right strategies help your customers resolve their issues faster and enable your agents to provide better support. Self-service. Customer Expectation Management.

Customer Service Strategies 83

Customer Service Strategies Self Service Strategy Customer Service 83

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 94

Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 94

Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In this day and age, all companies who want to get an edge over the competition must embrace customer experience continuous improvement as a strategy to ensure their customers receive great customer experiences. Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty.

Strategy 225

Strategy Customer Experience How To Effort Score 225

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Customer trends are constantly shifting and growing based on the needs and wants of the modern buyer. Today’s customers choose to shop at specific companies because of affordability, luxury, believing in what the brand stands for, the quality of the product, etc. What Are Today’s Top Customer Service Expectations?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media Customer Expectations 98

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

Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. Then we’ll analyze how your organization can respond to these changes and the ways in which technology can benefit your ability to serve customers.

Contact Center 130

Contact Center Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media 130

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service CRM Call Center System 52

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

TechSee

JANUARY 26, 2021

Challenged by continuing uncertainty and perhaps uncharted territory, it has never been harder to predict what lies ahead in the world of consumer trends and customer service. We may not have a crystal ball – but we can take a look at five key customer service trends that leading analyst firms agree on.

Trends 124

Trends Customer Service Contact Center Financial 124

Stella Connect

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Customer service will once again be an integral part of your CX strategy in 2022, but what you did in the last year shouldn’t be exactly what you do in the year ahead. The strategy set forth for 2022 needs to be tailored to keep up with customer expectations.

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Meeting How To Effort Score 52

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

How To 130

How To Chatbots Omni-Channel Social Media 130

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The importance of customer service cannot be understated. A positive customer service experience makes 94% of consumers more likely to purchase. With a higher value placed on customer service comes higher expectations too. What does a digital communication strategy offer that telephone cannot?

Strategy 131

Strategy Omni-Channel Contact Center Chatbots 131