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. The study, which examined 3.7

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Social Media Call Center Retail 77

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.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 90

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad I bet you’ll find keeping your existing customers is far less expensive than acquiring new ones.). by Stephanie Falkner.

Customer Service 131

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 131

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Customer Service Competency Class Now a Requirement for Fordham Admission by Isabella Scipioni.

Customer Service 126

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 126

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2017

Every week, I’m asked, “What is changing in customer service?” The expected answer is that I’ll talk about all the new ways customer service and support is conducted – and I do. There’s self-service solutions that include robust frequently asked questions and video. And, in the end the customer is happy.

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Service Training 115

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 99

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 99

Vonage

MAY 22, 2017

A good customer service experience is doing what you are supposed to do. Beyond satisfactory – and beyond good – is an exceptional customer service. His company, ClearSource provides customer support via phone, email, chat and social media for companies that want to outsource their customer service.

Exceptional Customer Service 120

Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Social Media 120

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

National Customer Service Week is coming up soon. This is a week to celebrate and appreciate not only our customers, but also the people who make our customers happy. In fact, the original intent was to focus more on employees than customers, but I’m happy to celebrate both. It’s simple—do it fast!

Customer Service 124

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 124

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: Too often an organization’s leadership believes the experience and service they provide a customer is better than it actually is.

Social Media 98

Social Media Customer Service Customer Care Insurance 98

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2019

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. Customers love when the places they do business with give back.

Customer Service 123

Customer Service Customer Experience Tips Social Media 123

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

So many ways to serve chicken—so many ways you can amaze your customer. And like chicken, customer service—no matter how you serve it to your customer—is still customer service. A good customer service representative—or anyone in a customer-facing role—can manage the customer’s experience in numerous ways.

Customer Service Training 142

Customer Service Training Social Media Customer Service Representative Training 142

ShepHyken

JUNE 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience (CX) by Diana Kaemingk. Qualtrics) If you’re ready to improve your customer experience, check out these 10 tips. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Social Media Survey Customer Confidence 116

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

JUNE 20, 2018

Start comparing yourself to the best customer service companies you do business with. Today’s customers know what great customer service looks like. The companies and individuals who deliver amazing service set the benchmark for everyone. Be amazing on social media – Social media is meant to be social.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Customer Relationship Management 98

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. My Comment: Want to get even closer to your most loyal customers? Create a better experience for them on social media.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 111

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? The Customer is King – So Treat Him That Way!

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Analytics 67

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2017

I recently had the good fortune to meet Frankie Saucier , the former director of social media customer service (also known as social care) for a major cable company. When the cable goes out, upset customers call, email, tweet, post on Facebook, etc. This is a form of proactive customer service.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 100

ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2021

I’m always frustrated when I call a customer support number that I’ve called before and have to retell my story. I recently posted that message to social media. My friend and fellow customer service and experience expert Jason Bradshaw responded that the same thing happens with online chat.

Average Handle Time 152

Average Handle Time Social Media Customer Service Training Customer Service 152

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2018

With that in mind, I’d like to share five customer service tips every business must do to stay competitive in 2018: Embrace the changing expectations of your customer: This one I’ve touted every year. The customer expects more than ever. The company that makes it easier and more convenient for the customer wins.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 111

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 5 Tips to Improve Social Customer Service by Kristina Knight. And, while about two-thirds of consumers contacting b usinesses for customer service are doing so on social media, this is a problem.

Self Service 82

Self Service Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training 82

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

So, why would a customer terminate his or her relationship with you? . These reasons are derived from our customer service and experience research , which revealed what was most important to the customer. First, make it super easy for customers to reach out to you, and I’ll add, the way they want to reach out to you.

Social Media 164

Social Media Customer Service Training Training Customers 164

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.” (Dan Gingiss) Find a “candle” in your customer experience and see if you can upgrade it to the way-cooler “sparkler.”

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Airlines Feedback Social Media 84

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Whether you’re sending out emails, text messages, calling the customer, or using any other form of communication, keeping customers informed is actually creating confidence that all is going according to plan. Customers love that! . Stalk your customers on social media. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Loyalty 105

Loyalty Social Media Tips Communication 105

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Delivering Authentic Customer Support by Tamina Steil. My Comment: Want to deliver authentic customer service that connects with your customers? Then this is an article you will enjoy.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Social Media Culture Tips 67

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Net Promoter Score 87

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

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? Look no further!

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Social Media 48

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? It also adds to the customer experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Social Media 70

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Mount Rushmore of Customer Service Leaders by John DiJulius. The DiJulius Group) Who are the greatest Customer Service Leaders of all time? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Retail Airlines Social Media 102

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty 77

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Tell If A Customer Service Agent Will Help You by Christopher Elliott. After all, the title is “How to Tell if a Customer Service Agent Will Help You.” My Comment: You want happy customers?

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Customer Service B2B Social Media 100

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. Steve Jobs had the goal of giving a customer something they didn’t know they needed or wanted until they actually started using it.

Customer Service 114

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Tips Hotels 114

ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. You’ll love this story about how a member of the airline’s social media customer care team took care of a passenger during her flight. . Here are my top five picks from last week.

Airlines 86

Airlines Customer Service Social Media Customer Satisfaction 86

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Joseph Michelli) Here are some broad approaches to activating promoter behavior in your loyal customer base.

Social Media 79

Social Media Customer Service Airlines Loyalty 79

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 94

Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Retention Case Study 94

ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways AI can Revolutionize Customer Experience by Vandita Grover. Five Negotiation Strategies When Traditional Customer Service Fails by Chris Westfall. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service e-support Guidelines Social Media 100

ShepHyken

JANUARY 29, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Report 2018 by Olga Kolodynska, Justyna Polaczyk, Malgorzata Buksinska and Lukasz Labedzki. LiveChat) The report contains key customer service findings from 2017 and trends for 2018.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Social Media Tips Trends 93

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Want Loyal Customers?

Social Media 76

Social Media Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 76