ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Journeys 70

Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 70

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. Make recommendations that are specific to each customer. Are there more ways?

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 111

ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2022

I’ve been asked many times how to get the C-suite to invest in customer service. For example, maybe there is a piece of software you want to buy for your department. One way to get the financial decision-maker to say yes to investing in the software is to create a press release. There are plenty of good answers.

Return on Investment 121

Return on Investment Software ROI Customer Service Training 121

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Disney Knocks it Out of The Park With an Excellent Customer Experience (And How You Can Too) by Ellen Christenberry. Deep Dive: How Sweetwater Builds Software and Personalized Experiences by Jamie Grill-Goodman.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Retail Employee Experience 77

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture. It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly. Today, most customers want speed.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis. My Comment: There is a lot of crossover between customer service and CX training.

Customer Service 51

Customer Service Retail Course Customer Service Training 51

Comm100

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

So you’ve decided to move your customer service team into the 21st century, getting them ready to chat for the first time. You could simply give technical training on the new system, then let your agents loose. You could simply give technical training on the new system, then let your agents loose. Congratulations!

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Training Customer Service eBook Tips 102

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Loyalty Rewards Expire, So Does A Customer’s Loyalty by Dan Gingiss. But Does She Have Customer Service Skills? In-House vs Outsourced Customer Service: What’s Right for Your Business?

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Rewards Programs 94

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. My Comment: My friends at Customer Gauge have come out with another NPS (Net Promoter Score) post featuring benchmarks from the Tech industry. Great insights from Customer Gauge. They created “customer success.”

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hotels Effort Score 0

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Tips for Getting Executive Buy-in on Your Customer Experience Strategy by Phil Britt. CMSWire) With so much on the line for your customers, getting your leadership to buy in to CX strategies should be top of mind.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Ecommerce B2C B2B 84

ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2020

I recently wrote an article in Forbes about how three out of four customers are more loyal to your employee than your business. This research came from OnePoll on behalf of DaySmart Software. Some companies are automating their customer service process, which includes self-service channels.

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Customer relationships Self Service Customer Service Training Customers 160

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Common Customer Service Complaints and How to Fix Them by Swati Kungwani. Retail Customer Experience) A retail business can never be immune from complaints. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Airlines Tips Retail 83

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? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I have an idea about renewals.

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Customer Service Training Strategy Software Customer Service 154

ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Keep these in mind the next time a customer service crisis occurs. Customer Service of the Future: 3 Most Important Customer Experience Trends by Justyna Polaczyk. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Airlines Social Media Software 48

ShepHyken

JUNE 26, 2019

In the old days – and even in modern times – if a customer wanted help or support, they picked up the phone and called for help. A (hopefully) friendly and competent customer service professional, also known as an agent or representative, would answer the question or resolve the problem. Let’s say a customer calls for support.

Customer Relationship Management 134

Customer Relationship Management Customers Customer Service Training CRM 134

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Apple, with an incredible score of 89, is the darling of customer service, not just for the tech industry, but any industry. The software companies did more than sell software. They created “customer success.”

Net Promoter Score 51

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hotels Effort Score 51

ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Loyalty programs boost businesses’ ability to keep customers by Jill Young Miller. Louis) In business, simple loyalty programs can strongly increase customer retention, Washington University in St.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Rewards Programs Loyalty 64

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2019

Changing software can be very painful. So, a customer might tolerate a certain amount of pain in the form of poor service or friction and live with it until it becomes so bad they feel forced to switch. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Airlines Banking Software Customer Service Training 98

Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. The brands mentioned above aren’t just shaping the customer service experience for their customers. The solution?

Culture 120

Culture Banking How To Customer Service 120

ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Drive Customer Retention, Don’t Neglect Culture by David Ducharme and Nick Furman (Gallup) Neglecting culture affects your teams and your customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Loyalty Programs 13

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Social Media Culture 13

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2017

According to a video produced by Shopify , an online shopping software program, the first online transaction was on August 11, 1994 through Dan Kohn’s online startup company when a friend bought a Sting CD over the internet. You must be willing to change as your customer’s change. The first online purchase was made in 1994.

Retail 93

Retail Video Industry Banking 93

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Things Brands Need to Know About the Gen Z Customer Experience (and Employee Experience) by Radi Hindawi and Jim Katzman. My Comment: I’m a big fan of motivational quotes in the CX and customer service spaces.

Self Service 13

Self Service Customer Service B2B Competitive Advantage 13

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 147

Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Customer Service Social Media Consulting 130

ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2017

So, what does a social media marketing conference have to do with customer service? It’s been said that customer service is the new marketing. If that is true – and it is – then social media customer service is the updated version of that. Customer service done right is one of your best marketing strategies.

Customer Care 48

Customer Care Social Media Conference Customer Service Training 48

ShepHyken

AUGUST 3, 2016

While one could argue that it was my sister’s fault, Brenda’s focus was on taking care of her customer and immediately activated the auto-pay, waived penalties and interest owed as well as the fees for disconnection and emergency reactivation. Great ending to a customer service story, but it doesn’t end there. It’s a monopoly.

Tips 48

Tips Policies Customer Service Training CRM 48

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Almost any company will state on a mission statement their commitment to excellent customer service, but how many of those organizations follow through on that campaign? .

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Company Customer Service Representative Customer Service Training Training 47

Service Untitled

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Start from the beginning, and take it through the question period, the emotional aspect of the hurried customer, and what to say and how to say it. Meet the needs and calm the angry customer.

Customer Service Representative 41

Customer Service Representative Course Customer Service Training Training 41

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Roger Dooley) Internet service providers and cable TV services have the lowest customer satisfaction ratings of all rated industries in one survey. 10 Best Things about Customer Contact Week 2019!

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Professionals Customer Care 116

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Prevent Customer Churn with Retention Marketing by Lauren Pope. Learning Hub) Attracting new customers is cool and all, but do you know how to keep them around? Had A Customer Service Fail?

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Infographics 106

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

Meet the Top 150 Global Customer Experience Thought Leaders and Influencers of 2020. Adam Toporek – Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Strategic Advisor . Annette Franz – Customer Experience Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Author . LinkedIn : [link]. Website : [link]. LinkedIn : [link].

Customer Experience 132

Customer Experience Consulting Multi-Channel Leadership 132

ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 27, 2021

Customer experience (CX) is the overall experience of a customer while interacting with a company. In retail, the meaning of CX can include things like interaction with the product itself, customer service, and the ease of doing business. Today, CX is becoming even more critical as many customers are shopping online.

Net Promoter Score 52

Net Promoter Score First Call Resolution Effort Score Knowledge Base 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) is an important metric that measures the revenue you can expect from a single customer over their lifetime. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 12

Customer Service Chatbots Retail Metrics 12

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Train Your Customer Support Agents To Provide Better Service by Kimberly Zhang. Entrepreneur) Customer service begins and ends with the way your employees treat browsers and buyers.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Customer Service Training Government Policies 72

ShepHyken

JULY 23, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Geolocation: How Businesses Are Improving Customer Experience and Engagement by Robert Szyngiel. Customer experience is marketing, and this author offers several insights that every company should pay attention to.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Banking Chatbots Loyalty 69