ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ace Hardware Goes Thanksgrilling in Customer Service Strategy by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Ace Hardware is going all out in stores this Thanksgiving to help customers not only find the right grill equipment but also chef tips on making the feast a success. Customers learned new ways of doing business.

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Customer Service Metrics Social Media Retail 72

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Avoid phrases customers hate, such as, “It’s not my department,” or, “That’s our company policy.” I refer to these as loyalty killers. . Customers love working with empowered employees. . Be customer focused. That means that every decision you make keeps the customer in mind.

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Fashion Guidelines Policies Customer Service Training 130

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share. If you’re not already strong in the area of social customer care, this article will help you get started. What a French Creole Cooking Term Can Teach Us About Customer Loyalty by Josh Linkner.

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Social Media Customer Service Trends Tips 116

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2020

How to Provide the Best Possible Customer Experience? GISuser) If you don’t have a well-planned customer service strategy, you are highly likely to lose business. According to Channels, after just one negative experience, 51% of customers will never do business with that company again. by GISuser. Here’s Why.

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Customer Service Airlines Tips Customer Service Strategies 154

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2020

Customer Loyalty Is Flat. What Should Your CX Strategy Look Like Now? CMSWire) A fair portion of customer loyalty may have been flattened over this 90-day period of the pandemic for businesses that haven’t been able to function as usual, and that includes a large portion of the business world.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

And when you can add that you make the customer smarter – and therefore more confident about their buying decisions – you are hitting the trifecta that can increase the odds of repeat business and possible customer loyalty. . Most customers, whether they are conscious of it or not, want to make informed decisions.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Customers don’t mind waiting if they are informed, know what the next step is, and things continue to move in the right direction. Customer loyalty requires creating confidence, not perfection. By the way, here’s a reminder of my loyalty formula: . Great Customer Service + Confidence = Potential Customer Loyalty .

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Loyalty Customer Service Training Customer Service Training 146

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Differentiating on service isn’t just a smart strategy for growth; increasingly, it’s a survival strategy. In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Business2Community) Customer Success is typically defined as, “ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service.” Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

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Customer Service Loyalty B2C Study 72

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The strategy is simple. A company wants to acquire new customers and is willing to cut its rates to do so. But, how do you think a customer, such as myself, feels when we see the deal, then calls the company to ask for the same deal, and is told that it’s just for new customers? Isn’t my loyalty worth something?

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Travel Advertising Loyalty Customer Service Training 112

Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

He helps brands achieve improved customer experience, customer loyalty, and branding by his keynote speaker presentations and workshops. She is a renowned expert on customer relationship management (CRM), customer service strategies, and ROI. Kate Leggett Follow @kateleggett.

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Customer Experience Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals 115

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Gen-Z and Millennials are the catalysts for digital customer support channels. . Rob Siefker, Zappos.com’s former senior director of customer loyalty, shared his take on social media channels in a recent Inc. When asked why Zappos uses social media, his answer was, “Zappos customers use it. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Customer Service Training 157

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

My Comment: This is a very interesting way of looking at customer loyalty. It appears the biggest issue preventing loyalty is consistency – actually a lack of consistency. A lack of consistency will create a lack of confidence, which leads to a lack of trust, which erodes the possibility for loyalty.

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Customer Service Loyalty Customer Success Resources 124

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Our customer experience research found that 83% of people trust a company or brand more if it delivers good customer service. The benefit of building trust is potential customer loyalty. Your happy customers become the best members of your marketing department. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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Customer Experience Customer Service Training Loyalty Customer Retention 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. Knowing your customers better than your competition knows them may be the differentiator that earns you their business. .

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Airlines Customer Experience Survey Customer Service Training 172

ProProfs Chat

JUNE 30, 2020

To help you understand this essence and develop better customer service strategies, we’ve curated a list of some of the best customer service books below. These books can help you: Work towards better leadership strategies. Create a positive customer-centric culture amidst the support team.

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Customer Service Handbook Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 85

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? HubSpot) Customer satisfaction is a measurement of a customer’s attitude toward a product, a service, or a brand. It’s usually measured by a customer satisfaction survey on a numerical scale. by Jimmy Rodriguez.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Contact Center Chatbots 81

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers Want to Do Business With Companies and Brands They Trust – This concept has become more important in the past few years. Trust is an emotional connection that drives repeat business and loyalty. Eighty-one percent of consumers we surveyed said a great customer experience increases trust. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 135

CSM Magazine

JULY 12, 2020

Therefore, businesses use strategies, training, and organisational cultures to help build a strong foundation of trust in a business, because the time a business has to build a good relationship with its customers is becoming increasingly shorter. Customer influenced business strategy. The bottom line.

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Customer Service Marketing Social Media Ecommerce 52

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

I like how this article makes us consider what will make the most positive impact on our customers. Three Stats That Will Change the Way You Think About Customer Loyalty Stats by Wise Marketer Staff. Are your customers coming back out of true loyalty, habit, or some other reason? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Tips e-support Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2020

For those types of purchases, it’s even more important to have a proper “renewal” strategy. A formal schedule of customer contact is your ultimate renewal strategy. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. This is of the utmost importance.

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Customer Service Training Strategy Software Customer Service 153

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

It’s important to have conversations like these to keep service and experience front of mind. 10 Ways to Gain the Loyalty of Return Visitors by Lauren Voges. It’s obvious the author recognizes there is a difference between repeat customers (She refers to them as return visitors.) and loyalty. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Government Customer Service Training Loyalty 142

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. Their emphasis customer service training delivers end-to-end service excellence that is driving strong loyalty, competitive differentiation and direct revenue generation.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 110

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The “20th Annual Mystery Shopping Study” recognizes seven retailers who excel in customer service. My Comment: It doesn’t matter what type of business you have, there are plenty of lessons you can learn from the top customer focused retailers. Customers want it and are expecting it.

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Customer Service Self Service Retail Loyalty 48

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Unfortunately, I don’t have the perfect answer, but I do have an idea to avoid a big part of the problem, which is how the customer experience is being impacted. . I’m seeing that customer loyalty is up for grabs. In our research, we see customers demanding a great experience in exchange for their repeat business.

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B2C B2B Customer Service Training Customers 125

ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2020

These days, there are three things I focus on when it comes to customer service. My Comment: We start this week’s roundup with a very short article (two-minute read) about three simple ideas to increase loyalty; keep customers informed, no surprises and good follow-up. Sounds like common sense, doesn’t it?

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Customer Service Omni-Channel Call Center Retail 67

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

My Comment: Some may refer to this as a marketing article, but I’ll argue that marketing is part of the customer experience – and vice versa. Consider that the first strategy is about content marketing, which when done well, is a wonderful customer experience. And, there’s the strategy of customer loyalty programs.

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Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 67

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy? Let’s look at three ways you can use marketing and customer experience to engage your customers. by Mindi Rosser. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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Self Service Social Media Customer Service Fashion 48

Customers Rock!

MAY 5, 2011

The Hidden Power of Your Customers is a book about how to focus on your current customers so that you can lengthen and strengthen your business relationship with them, thus bringing about increased customer loyalty, customer advocacy, and ultimately increased referrals. Let me know what you think!

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Social Media Customer Centricity Case Study Loyalty 198

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2023

Even if you’re selling a big machine to a factory, there are still expectations that are shaped by retail experiences with customer-focused companies like Amazon. And confidence turns into trust – which can turn into repeat business and even customer loyalty.

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B2C B2B Customer Service Training Retail 64

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Deliver an experience your competitors don’t, and watch how many of your customers say, “I’ll be back!” Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs.

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Company Customer Service Training Online Experience Customer Service 149

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Without the ability to take payment, they could close the bakery, or they could trust that their customers to pay later. It’s obvious, the team at the bakery took the customer-focused approach. . On occasion, a customer would leave their wallet or purse at home. The post How Much Do You Trust Your Customers?

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B2B Customer Service Training Customers Retail 137

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2018

And, if the ideas are coming from the customers giving you high ratings, then the suggestions are giving you the opportunity to improve on greatness. Let’s assume you are customer focused and your organization is providing a level of customer service that earns consistent high scores. Where can you go from here?

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Net Promoter Score NPS Banking Survey 90

ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2022

Create an experience that builds confidence and trust, and you’ll build a relationship that gets your customers to say, I’ll be back. . Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service Customer Experience 129

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A summary of the seven principles that will help your organization become even more customer-focused. And, have your customers saying, “I’ll be back!” . Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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Culture Customer Centricity Sports Customer Service Training 107

ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2022

It’s the line that will turn your angry customers into loyal customers who say, “I’ll be back!” . Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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How To Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service 128

ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2022

So, manage for the reaction – not the opposite reaction – that you want to happen, which is to get the customer to say, “ I’ll be back.” . Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken. Copyright © MMXXI, Shep Hyken).

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