Ecrion

JULY 22, 2019

Every year, businesses lose over $75 billion in potential revenue thanks to one thing: poor customer service. And while studies show that about 1 out of every 26 customers complain about poor customer service, over 90% of those dissatisfied customers simply stop working with your business — and never come back.

Customer Service Training 78

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Customer Journeys 78

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty.

Customer Retention 151

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 151

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Ten years ago, I wrote an article about why delivering an amazing customer experience is important. It’s the consistent and predictable experience that makes customers trust you and come back. Our customer experience research found that 83% of people trust a company or brand more if it delivers good customer service.

Customer Experience 67

Customer Experience Customer Service Training Customer Retention Loyalty 67

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. Businesses need to keep innovating and improving their service, or risk being left behind.

Strategy 235

Strategy Customer Experience How To Effort Score 235

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. They expect you to be there, to know their history as a customer, and to treat them with priority and respect.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Retention Metrics 73

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Customer support is a critical interface with a huge impact on customer satisfaction and customer retention and, thereby, on business performance and profitability. Here are a few fundamental must-haves for any prospective online customer service training solution. Course management.

Customer Service Training 40

Customer Service Training Training Software Customer Service 40

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.

Customer Service Training 104

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 104

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Deliver Memorable Customer Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World | We Are Forever Changed by Joseph Michelli. For this short post, let’s look at two emerging customer experience trends.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention Training 130

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

Michel Falcon Experience

JANUARY 16, 2020

I’ve leveraged customer experience strategies within my career for more than ten years now. I’ve seen companies thrive (some of which I’ve advised), some commit but not fully exhaust the benefits and others that say customer experience matters but do nothing at all. that’s having a customer experience strategy!

Customer Journeys 88

Customer Journeys Strategy Customer Experience How To 88

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. My Comment: In my newest book, I’ll Be Back , I cover the difference between a repeat customer and a loyal customer.

Customer Service 151

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Retention 151

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. With a growing number of consumers influenced by word-of-mouth, don’t let your customers slip away!

Customer Service 155

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 155

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 95

Trends Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Retention 95

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

An important goal of a good customer experience is to make the customer feel special. I was reading an article about customer retention, and it prompted me to start a list of ways to make customers feel special, want to come back, and even want to share their experience with friends, family, and colleagues.

Customer Service Training 129

Customer Service Training Customer Retention Customers Sales 129

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Think about that!

Customer Service 135

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 135

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin.

Customer Service 104

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 104

ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways To Keep Your Existing Customers Around for the Long-Term by ASBN Newsroom. Atlanta Small Business Network) The biggest marketing cost most small businesses face is that of acquiring new customers.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Advertising 65

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. – Use social media as a key customer service channel. Everyone texts.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Qualities You Need To Get A Good Customer Service Job by James Spillane. Business 2 Community) Are you interested in getting a customer service job? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Analytics 67

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. There is a segment of customers that are savvy shoppers that demand a low price, fast shipping, easy returns, and appreciation. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Retail Loyalty 80

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to handle customer complaints? Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. Guess what?

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Brands 80

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here’s a closer look at five brands that are leading the charge in offering experiences, rather than monetary benefits, to their loyal customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 65

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Average Handle Time Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs 62

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. My Comment: Let’s start this week with a list of customer retention strategies.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Tips 93

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

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. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 62

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are Lifelike Digital Humans the Future of Customer Experience? My Comment: Is this the future of customer service? How to Use Content Marketing for Customer Retention and Loyalty by Express Computer.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 70

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? Shrewd customer design choices, of course. I’ll sum it up this way: Don’t plan your customers’ journey without knowing the customers’ journey.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Customer Journeys Trends Study 67

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

Self Service 67

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 67

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. As the author of this article calls it, there is a customer service gap, a disconnect. Forget Brand Loyalty.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 95

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Whatever drives repeat business – and ideally, customer loyalty – is a good program. It’s common for businesses to have clear standards on how employees should interact with customers.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Financial 67

ShepHyken

MARCH 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Is Customer Service So Bad? Harvard Business Review) It’s a familiar scenario: A service provider fails to live up to your expectations and you feel some restitution may be in order.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Retention Case Study 95

ShepHyken

MAY 25, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to calculate your customer retention rate by Bryce Baer. Rather, consider it a key metric to guide and improve customer retention strategy and retention rate.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Contact Center ROI Customer Retention 61

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Is Flat. So how do we understand the real customer impact of COVID-19 and mitigate its potency, and how can we capitalize on opportunities that may be ahead? by Rachel Lane.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Banking 94

Kristina Evey

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The POSITIVE Impact of Customer Service… I typically let you know how much poor customer service is COSTING your company. So, here’s the low down… 70% of customers cite the MAIN reason they stop doing business with a company is ONLY because of how they were treated. – McKinsey.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Customer Service Training Customers 159

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument. It’s what you do.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 69