Customer Bliss

MARCH 21, 2019

“Don’t look at yourself, look at your customer. Be sure you have your customer in mind when you create something. Be sure it’s customer-focused, not self-focused,” says Horst Schulze , Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.

Hotels 192

Hotels Employee Experience Customer Experience Leadership 192

CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

The all-too-sudden and tragic passing of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh has sent a ripple through the business world, and the customer experience (CX) community is no exception. In the past, I’ve often chuckled upon reading about Zappos in a book or hearing the name mentioned in a keynote address as a model for customer-centricity.

Return on Investment 266

Return on Investment Culture Customer Centricity Ecommerce 266

BirdEye

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Buying a car is a big decision and customers want to go with the best. In the experience economy, the dealerships that win offer winning experiences at every point of the customer journey. In this article, we’ll go through five ways you can improve your customer experience , sell more cars, and grow your dealership.

Strategy 98

Strategy Customer Experience eBook Tips 98

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Who will my target customers be and how will I market to them? Knowing what similar listings are charging and what amenities they offer is essential for setting rates that will attract potential customers and help you turn a profit. If done properly, these guidelines can help create a better experience for both you and your guests.

Customer Focused 52

Customer Focused Tourism Travel Guidelines 52

SurveySparrow

MARCH 21, 2023

The relationship between customers and businesses is greatly influenced by the kind of experience you offer them. This is especially true of the B2B customer experience. B2B customers don’t just want you to meet their expectations; they want you to exceed them – every single time. The room for error is low.

B2B 52

B2B Customer Journeys Customer Experience B2C 52

CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

The all-too-sudden and tragic passing of former Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh has sent a ripple through the business world, and the customer experience (CX) community is no exception. In the past, I’ve often chuckled upon reading about Zappos in a book or hearing the name mentioned in a keynote address as a model for customer-centricity.

Return on Investment 182

Return on Investment Culture Customer Centricity Ecommerce 182

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

That experience in show business gave me the stage chops to start my business as a professional speaker. I was reading an article by Jeff in a magic magazine. The point he was making was that the customer experience begins the moment the customer connects with you, not when they see you on stage or in person.

Entertainment 126

Entertainment B2C Customer Service Training B2B 126

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. If you say the word “subscription,” most people think of magazines and newspapers.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Sports Customer Journeys Government 67

Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

Continuing with our list (in alphabetical order) of customer experience (CX) influencers (experts, consultants, and authors), we are sharing a few names of leaders leaders that every CX enthusiast must follow and take inspiration from. John is an “Ex-Disney Guy” and Customer Experience Coach.

Customer Experience 115

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals 115

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2020

You renew your subscription to a magazine, a maintenance contract or a software program. What if renewal simply meant that the customer comes back—again and again? Over time, any business can track return customers who, in a sense, are renewing their trust in the business to purchase from them again. When you do, they will.

Customer Service Training 154

Customer Service Training Strategy Software Customer Service 154

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Omni-Channel 67

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 67

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

In the quest to improve the customer experience and customer loyalty, it is helpful to consider the ‘cultural habits’ of successful service organizations, such as: Disney, Apple, Southwest Airlines, Wegmans, Nordstrom, and Amazon. Employees are supposed to focus on helping customers, not selling products.

Customer Focused 40

Customer Focused Company Airlines Culture 40

Forrester

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Here''s an objection I sometimes hear when I talk to people about how improving customer experience can boost business performance: "Sure, it sounds great for glam industries like automotive or fashion. But the reality is that focusing on CX can also do a lot for less sexy industries. Read more Categories: Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 87

Customer Experience Automotive Fashion Advertising 87

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 94

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 84

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Customer Service Ratings Matter More Thank You Think by Team Support. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. How do you retain customers’ trust?

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Loyalty Customer Centricity Customer Service Training 114

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. The customer experience really starts on the inside of an organization with the employee experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Chatbots Retail B2C 84

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. But how about customers? Here are eight ways!

Customer Service 104

Customer Service Self Service Tips Guidelines 104

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Focus on the human experience, the digital experience and the culture.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 88

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. A good customer support experience drives loyalty. (We Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Loyalty 70

ijgolding

AUGUST 12, 2018

Over time, several words have been used to describe the organisational focus on customers. They include: Customer Experience. Customer Focus. Customer Centricity. Customer Service. Customer Success. Customer Outcomes. Customer Relationship Management. Customer Management.

Customer Journeys 185

Customer Journeys Customers Airlines Social Media 185

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Missions Media) Before Yelp and Google, if you had a bad experience at a business, you might mention it in passing to your family or friends, promise never to return to the place that mistreated you and then move on with your life.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Tips Fashion Call Center 72

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Metrics Social Media Retail 72

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Social Media Call Center Retail 77

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2016

More and more companies are recognizing just how important a deliberate and intentional customer-focused culture is, but few companies do it well. Make customer service a key priority. Involve Your Customers: No one knows what your customers want better than your customers. What gets measured gets done.

Customer Focused 40

Customer Focused Culture Competitive Advantage Guidelines 40

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. Customer Loyalty.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 64

West Monroe

JANUARY 30, 2019

In the third and last installment of our blog series about customer experience (CX) transformation, we discuss the most difficult, costly, and risk-laden phase, Enact. In the words of Peter Drucker , dubbed ‘the man who invented management’ by BusinessWeek magazine, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.”

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Government Roadmap Return on Investment 40

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts?

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Social Media 48

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Every interaction is a chance for your employees to communicate the experience that your brand provides. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Guest Experience B2B B2C 88

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Experiences Aren’t Always The Problem for Companies by Mary Drumond. Likewise, negative experiences aren’t a guarantee that customers will leave. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Chatbots 92

Chatbots Loyalty Programs Customer Service Return on Investment 92

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It’s no secret that in business, customer obsession is the path to winning. As a founder of multiple companies, I’ve discovered, in particular, that deliberate, purposeful crafting of customer experience can help any business achieve its goals. For starters, what even is customer experience?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience B2C B2B Chatbots 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2017

Maybe you are the owner of a small business who wants to find out what your customers are thinking. Maybe you work for a business, and your boss has assigned you to get some customer feedback. Here are 15 important points to help you conduct great customer focus groups: Have a clear understanding of the purpose of your focus groups.

Groups 40

Groups Customer Focused Entertainment Customers 40

CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

Whilst it may not appear to be the most important focus so early on, putting in place effective administrative processes and supporting systems is essential to healthy, stable growth and will reduce the potential for negatively impacting your customer service level. Administrative Processes. Time Management.

Customer Focused 45

Customer Focused Advertising System Connections 45

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. That’s why the online retailer now converses with its customers most frequently through text messages. Or are they?

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Policies Retail Case Study 79

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2016

Companies that truly want to grow need to focus on improving their relationships with customers and providing an experience that will get customers talking. Successful companies must shift their focus from providing satisfactory customer service to creating a memorable customer experience that builds loyalty.

Customer Experience 80

Customer Experience Customer Service How To Customers 80

Think Customers

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Digital became a lifeline for companies struggling to maintain their operations and customer experiences in a completely virtual marketplace. Traditional digital transformation projects were largely on hold as companies focused on business continuity and readjusting their business for creating “the new normal.” Omnichannel.

ROI 52

ROI Healthcare Insurance Contact Center 52

ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. Magazine) As the global marketplace shrinks and communication channels continue to evolve, competition is heating up.

Customer Service 24

Customer Service Average Handle Time Metrics Social Media 24