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

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

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

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

An excellent customer service strategy separates your call center from the competition by providing a difficult-to-replicate intangible competitive edge. A confident consumer who trusts in their product or service selection will be more likely to promote it to others if they receive excellent customer service from your business.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Tips Strategy Customer Service 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. And if you really think you are 100% right and the customer support agent is wrong, consider ending the call and calling back to speak with a different agent who may respond differently. So that’s my advice for the customer.

Customer Service 134

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Training 134

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 217

Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media Connections 217

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not only are online retailers enjoying massive revenue from their customers (expected to be over $6 trillion in 2022 ), but the platforms themselves are also becoming increasingly sophisticated. Now, technologies such as AI and machine learning are driving highly personalized customer experiences.

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Retail Customer Experience Chatbots Ecommerce 208

Kustomer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view n customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Wait Times Airlines Social Media 105

Comm100

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Social media is chaotic, but your social media team shouldn’t be! In order for your social media strategy to work, it’s important that your team be onboard with what you are trying to achieve, and have the knowledge and resources to help you achieve it. The Basics of Social Media Training.

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Social Media Course Training Marketing 113

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

This week we feature an article by Brooke Harper who writes about the importance of using social media to provide great customer service. If you’re not monitoring what customers are saying about you and your company on social media, what are you waiting for?! – Shep Hyken. Timing Is Everything.

Social Media 88

Social Media Customer Service How To B2B 88

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Nowhere is this more true than with customer relationships. Without listening to the voice of your customer, you’ll be like a ship without a rudder or a compass…lost and drifting without direction. Customers don’t always take the time to express their feelings. In This Article: What is the Voice of the Customer (VoC)?

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Analysis Data How To Customer Centricity 423

Second to None

MARCH 9, 2018

Customer expectations within the social media space are changing as the technology platforms become more integrated in society. Specifically, the ability to provide a high level of customer service can help improve the way that online consumers perceive your brand. 1: A rapid response is now standard.

Social Media 69

Social Media Chatbots Customer Service Brands 69

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2021

Despite the fact that customer service has long been recognised as an important revenue driver, not all businesses manage to get it right. How many times have you gone to a restaurant, café or store and been disappointed with the service you’ve received? How have those experiences impacted your desire to return to said business?

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Chatbots Strategy Customer Service 52

ijgolding

AUGUST 12, 2014

It is impossible to ignore the fact that customer service has gone all social on us. Our obsession with Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and more has led to the humble consumer actively seeking to interact with companies via social networks. The Ecosystem for Social Customer Service.

Social Media 230

Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience Roadmap 230

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

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. My Comment: This is an introduction to the concept of customer experience (CX) maturity. What can be done?

Social Media 91

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 91

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Agility and ease are key concepts in digital customer service , regardless of your industry or the size of your business. We recently collaborated with T-Mobile, one of our clients, to learn more about how they offer better, more efficient digital customer service. Here’s what we found out. Unify channels.

Customer Service 138

Customer Service Social Media Contact Center CRM 138

Kustomer

JUNE 1, 2023

Using customer data to create a personalized customer experience is one of the top customer service trends of 2023, according to Forrester. Now is the time to ensure your customer experience strategy includes data driven personalization. For the modern consumer, expectations are growing.

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Data Customer Service CRM Customer Service Strategies 78

transcosmos Information Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But despite this new shopping behaviour, the old word-of-mouth method still lives on albeit taking a more modern approach: through the continuously evolving world of social media. Now, social media has turned into a place for business, too. Know where your customers are. billion active users with 1.47

Social Media 69

Social Media e-support Customer Service Strategies Customers 69

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. I love the GIF’s!

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 88

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Customer service forms the backbone of any successful business. Users are more likely to remember, interact and refer to your brand if they connect with your customer service. But why personalized customer service? The answer is simple – better customer relations and outreach.

Customer Satisfaction 130

Customer Satisfaction Customer Service How To Omni-Channel 130

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Investing in a holiday customer service plan is essential to growing your business. 52% of consumers say they have made an additional purchase from a company after a positive customer service experience. Keep reading to learn more and to get our 4 tips for a successful holiday customer service strategy.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Customer Service Strategies Tips Retail 98

ijgolding

JANUARY 22, 2018

In our modern business landscape, especially with the ever-growing presence of social media in our daily lives, providing consistent positive customer experiences has become critical to maintaining a favourable brand reputation. Design your website with user-experience in mind.

Customer Experience 191

Customer Experience Social Media Abandon Rate Conference 191

CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

The landscape of customer service is dramatically changing with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. One of the main benefits of LLMs in customer service is increased efficiency. Here are some of the ways LLMs are being utilized: 1.

Social Media 52

Social Media Chatbots Analysis Customer Service Representative 52

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Having an effective online customer service strategy in place is essential to the growth of any business. Your customers are the core of your business and you need to ensure that you look after them well. Let’s take a look at six simple ways that you can improve the customer service experience at your business.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Customer Experience Social Media e-support 59

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Last week, I shared ten ideas to drive a better customer experience in 2020. Without any further delay, here are ten more ways to create a better customer experience in 2020. Create your customer service mantra. The mantra is a simple phrase—one sentence or less—that sums up your customer service culture.

Customer Service 122

Customer Service Customer Experience Tips Social Media 122

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Personalized customer service is about treating people as individuals. In an age where customers can buy into your products and services from almost anywhere in the world, this has become increasingly complex. Your company’s marketing department should be able to supply demographic data and customer information.

Omni-Channel 145

Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience Social Media 145

delighted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Exceptional customer service turns repeat and new customers into promoters. Needless to say, many brands are taking notice of the financial benefits improving customer service can have for your bottom line. In 2019, 67% of consumers believe that companies are actively improving their customer service.

Customer Service Strategies 42

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Self Service 42

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

Social Media 115

Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 115

TechSee

JUNE 9, 2022

Providing a digital, omnichannel customer experience is a clear imperative. Allowing customers the flexibility to digitally self-serve can dramatically increase customer satisfaction, and lower your operating costs. Gartner reports that self-service costs around $0.10 No Vision, No AI, No Service.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience How To 145

Kustomer

APRIL 13, 2022

Great customer service is paramount for every customer-facing business. Online customer service can be challenging because of the lack of face-to-face interaction, but the fundamentals remain the same. You need to keep your customers happy by delivering a consistently excellent service experience.

Self Service 94

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 94

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2022

He shares how you can improve your customer service strategy and team to take advantage of the benefits an exceptional customer service function has to offer. Before customer service outsourcing , there was once a time when customer service was largely limited to one-on-one phone calls.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Multi-Channel Omni-Channel Exceptional Customer Service 69

Kustomer

JUNE 8, 2021

This means it’s more crucial than ever to focus on the e-commerce customer service experience. As more consumers practiced social distancing and stayed at home, their online shopping habits increased. What Is E-Commerce Customer Service? Reduce Redundancies and Customer Friction.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service e-support Self Service Omni-Channel 105

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

He shares how companies can use QR codes to improve customer service and experience. QR codes are commonly used for payments and advertisements and are effortlessly offering a contactless solution to customers. For instance, QR codes can effectively be implemented in customer service.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Hotels Social Media Hospitality 64

NICE inContact

JUNE 7, 2018

In today’s digital economy, there have never been more opportunities for businesses and their customers to interact. Chat, text, social media, websites, IVR, even traditional phone calls with customer service representatives – the list continues to grow. This is an alarming discrepancy. Adapting to New Tools.

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Omni-Channel Consumers Customer Experience Social Media 120

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sukhdev Singh, Digital Marketing Specialist at Maxicus , a company that provides tech-enabled customer service solutions. He writes about building a great customer experience is integral to the success of any organization. What is a Customer Experience Strategy? .

Tips 69

Tips Self Service Strategy Customer Experience 69

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 98