ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2023

At a recent customer service presentation, the speaker who preceded me said that we must do better than simply meeting our customers’ expectations, and he shared some stories of truly amazing service experiences. So back to the idea of just meeting expectations. Then it was my turn to speak.

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InMoment XI

APRIL 3, 2024

They don’t view a transaction as an online experience, a mobile app experience, or a customer service experience, they view it as one continuous experience that they had. Your brand needs to deliver on all fronts in order to create a memorable experience for these customers. Let’s get into the details.

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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. 5 Tips to Meet & Exceed Customer Expectations.

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Comm100

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lean into Automation – Transforming Customer Service with AI & Human-Bot Harmony In a world where immediacy and personalization have become the cornerstones of brand communication, the realm of customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. How does it benefit organizations and customer experience?

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Vonage

AUGUST 30, 2017

The essential principles of customer service are timeless, but consumer expectations are not. Customers have always wanted a friendly, efficient and reliable service, but with the development of new technology, their expectations have been raised. They want a more efficient service than before.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With the pandemic’s restrictions and need for safety, enterprises face unprecedented operational challenges in their ability to deliver customer service. Many companies have been forced to adapt their support models to meet consumer expectations for service delivery. appeared first on TechSee.

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Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. Competition and expectations go hand-in-hand – as the former rises, so too does the latter. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Marcelle Santos, a copywriter at TextExpander , a software that helps individuals and teams communicate efficiently and consistently with their customers. She shares why customer standards matter and how your organization can meet them. Raise your customer service standards.

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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.

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Wired and Dangerous

AUGUST 26, 2019

Menus can tell you a lot about a restaurant. Some menus have limited choices; some have way too many. Many have rules like “no substitutions,” “salad bar extra,” or “breakfast only served until 10:30 am.” Some show you pictures of their featured meals; some have crazy entre names like “Whoopee burger” or “Don’s Big Mess.”

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Comm100

MARCH 2, 2022

In Acquia’s Customer Experience Trends Report surveying over 6,000 consumers worldwide, only 10% strongly agreed that ‘most brands meet their expectations for what they consider a good experience.’ In the same report surveying 600 marketers of director-level and above, 82% believe they are meeting CX expectations.

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Who's Your Gladys?

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The post When Customer Expectations Are Unreasonable, Meet Them Anyway appeared first on Who's Your Gladys? Regardless of the type of business you’re in, there’s much to learn from Edie, the group event coordinator at Bahama Breeze Island Grille Restaurant.

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Comm100

MARCH 21, 2023

Organizations need to take every advantage they can get, and providing excellent customer service has become one of these key differentiators. 99% of customers believe that companies need to improve their service and support and there’s plenty of scope to do so.

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Wired and Dangerous

AUGUST 24, 2020

54% of customers have higher expectations for customer service today compared to one year ago ! They have raised the bar on how they view customer experience. It means inventing tools that can quickly translate frontline wisdom about customers into alterations in how their service is delivered.

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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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Wired and Dangerous

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

When we tell someone, “Why don’t we meet in an hour,” we are not only operating on a “made up” agreement regarding the precise moment of rendezvous, we are relying on a made up understanding of what “an hour” means. Time has become a crucial component for customers’ expectations of “promises kept” with today’s Wired and Dangerous Customers.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 26, 2022

To improve customer service, there’s only one place every company should start – meeting customers’ expectations. Today’s consumers have ever-changing and ever-rising customer service expectations, and organizations must meet these expectations if they are to continue growing their business.

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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. Proactive service can lead to pleasant surprise and delight as it shows customers that the company values their time and business.

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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.

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Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. Types of chatbots. Now that we’ve answered the question “what is a chatbot?”, AI Chatbot.

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Kayako

MARCH 2, 2017

If you want to keep your customers happy and coming back to you, again and again, you’ve got to meet and exceed these expectations over your most dominant support channels—email, social and Messenger (previously, live chat). Customer needs and customer expectations are the two most confused aspects of customer service.

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Kayako

JULY 4, 2016

When we built the first Kayako, we wanted to create a customer service tool that had the customer at its heart. Something that would help us speak the customer’s language, tick their boxes, and voila — ticket closed. Happy customers, happy support team, right? But times have changed. Why are we doing this?

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Here’s the problem: 91% of customers expect a seamless experience when moving from one method of communication with a company to another (e.g., Yet only 24% of businesses give themselves an excellent rating in providing this seamless customer experience (CX). How are early adopters investing in AI in customer service today?

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

By making the most of live chat features while working on the human side of live chat interactions, it’s possible to see improved outcomes and deliver superior customer service. With the right mix of automation, communication, and personalization, any agent can provide customers with an outstanding experience. Calculate now.

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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. Tom Hinds, SVP Customer Engagement at Advocate Aurora Health.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

SMS messaging has taken off among customer service and support teams too, and the reasons are straightforward. Customers find SMS support more convenient and faster than other communication channels, while organizations offering SMS customer support can engage with more customers and prospects.

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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. Intro Voice: (00:04).

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Eptica

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Date: Friday, February 5, 2016 Meeting Millennial Customer Expectations. This means that organizations need to ensure that the customer experience meets the needs and expectations of Millennials if they want to win and retain their business. Published on: February 05, 2016.

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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.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Customer service sucks. It is worse today than in 1979 when I decided to do something about customer service and developed the world’s first customer service program, Feelings which was released in January 1980. Most owners of businesses believe they already have great service. Set high standards.

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SaleMove

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Neglecting customer service, falling short of customer expectations and failing to meet customers where they are is like running with lead shoes. The post The Race To Keep Up With Customer Expectations appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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SaleMove

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Neglecting customer service, falling short of customer expectations and failing to meet customers where they are is like running with lead shoes. The post The Race To Keep Up With Customer Expectations appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Customer satisfaction is dependent upon knowing your customers’ needs and expectations. But your ability to meet, and even exceed customer expectations is often dependent upon what customers think their experience should look like. They include: Your communication to the customer.

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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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Vonage

APRIL 17, 2018

They not only want high-quality products, but they also expect high-quality customer service. However, new research has revealed that under-investment in contact centre infastructure is harming customer service. Customer expectation 1: A consistent experience across channels.

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Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital world, customer expectations are higher than ever, and they demand quick and efficient responses. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots come into play, revolutionizing the way businesses interact with their customers. Customer service is the lifeblood of any business.

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There are some brands that seem to just get it, that understand customer wants and needs and are able to meet and exceed those expectations in the moment, at any given moment in time. . And what sets these customer-centric leaders apart from the rest? 4 Strategies for Meeting and Exceeding Customer Needs. #1:

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