CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2022

The terms “customer service” and “customer support” are bandied about somewhat indiscriminately throughout the business world. The two terms mentioned above are thought to be interchangeable for too many consumers of goods and services. Customer Service Versus Customer Support – Similarities.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 10, 2023

That’s why it’s important to nail your customer service emails. Customer service can make or break your chance to convert a prospect into a loyal customer. Check out our blueprint for becoming a customer service rockstar for more on this. Thank you for reaching out!

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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.

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Kustomer

JUNE 8, 2021

This means it’s more crucial than ever to focus on the e-commerce customer service experience. What Is E-Commerce Customer Service? E-commerce customer service is the act of assisting new or existing online customers when they encounter questions or challenges they may have throughout the customer journey.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A customer’s preference for their native language is often a deciding factor in whether or not they will do business with a company. In today’s global economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to offer customer service in multiple languages. Make deeper customer relationships.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2022

While there are numerous ways to delight your customers and have them rave about your service to others, here are my top ten tips for providing excellent customer service. Set the Standard for Outstanding Customer Service. Be Knowledgeable About Your Products and Services.

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Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article explores the importance of keeping CX at the human level and offers practical strategies for ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, human interaction in customer service. In the context of CX, empathetic interactions are crucial for fostering emotional connections with customers.

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SurveySensum

APRIL 28, 2023

Did you know exceptional customer service is key to retaining customers? Studies show that 93% of customers are more likely to repurchase from companies that offer excellent customer service. Therefore, it is essential to prioritize your customers and deliver exceptional customer service.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

Customer relationship management is getting more important day by day. As competition in the markets increases with rapid globalization and lower entry barriers, it is becoming increasingly crucial for businesses to ensure that their relationship with every customer remains well-oiled. Improve service at all touchpoints.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

What distinguishes a customer service representative from a top-class customer services supervisor? Here are eight habits that all excellent customer service supervisors must possess. The role of a customer service supervisor is a crucial one in many types of businesses.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you are a bulk rock salt supplier, customer service is key. If you want to keep your customers happy and coming back for more, you need to provide impressive customer service. In this article, we will discuss ten ways that you can give great customer service to your customers!

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2023

One element stands out as a game-changer in the fast-paced corporate world where there is fierce competition and constantly changing customer expectations: the customer service experience. It’s the magic element that can turn a one-time customer into an avid advocate of the brand.

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Call Experts

JUNE 15, 2023

We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 20, 2020

Your customers now expect you to be active on social media, so they can easily reach your customer service representatives through sites like Instagram to get their concerns and complaints resolved. Benefits and challenges of using social media as a customer support tool.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

Thanks to the technological revolution, customer service has become a key factor which distinguishes companies in the financial services and insurance (FSI) industry. Here are some ways the financial sector can measure their customer service, identify gaps and take steps to improve the customer experience (CX).

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Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 17, 2020

For businesses, these new channels mean new ways to respond to customers and improve customer relationships. Among these new mediums of customer communication, customer service and customer support emails have become one of the most popular. What is email customer service?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As more and more businesses strive to compete and outcompete one another on customer service, the CX landscape will continue to change. With that in mind, below are some of the ways you can expect artificial intelligence to shape customer service in 2022 and beyond. 24-hour Service. Faster Response Times.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

Today’s customers increasingly expect live and real-time communication. A unified communications (UC) solution can help make this possible by integrating audio, video and mobile capabilities that enable a new level of customer service. And with mobile apps, calls can be handled remotely.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Improve Your Team’s Customer Service by Evelina Brown (TechDay) A company’s customer service team is at the forefront and represents the company. Today, most customers want speed.

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Magellan Solutions

APRIL 8, 2024

Do you know what the challenging part of a customer service representative’s role is? Pacifying an angry customer! Dealing with an irate customer is a valuable skill that each one must possess. Why Apology Matters in Customer Service? Struggling With Angry Customers? Avoid jargon.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 18, 2022

Why does Customer Experience Training Matter? It’s common for Customer Experience (CX) to be misunderstood as reactive customer service, support, or even ‘just being nice to customers.’ I like to define Customer Experience as: A mindset. ’ CX is much more than these, though.

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Happy or Not

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Let’s explore how employee happiness can significantly impact customer satisfaction: A positive attitude is contagious When employees are happy and satisfied with their work, they’re likelier to exhibit a positive attitude. This positivity radiates in their interactions with customers.

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Kayako

AUGUST 18, 2016

Before you begin searching for the perfect candidates for an open position in customer service, it helps to do some reflection. A good customer service job description—one that will get you qualified matches—accomplishes the following: Describes what the job entails. Where to start with a job description.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With this data, it is clear that integrated CX is a strategic investment that pays off in improved customer relationships, operational efficiency, and overall business success. What Are the Key Elements that Make Up Integrated Customer Experience? Integrated customer experience is composed of three main elements.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

A customer portal is a great way to reduce customer effort. With a customer portal, customers can access their account information and make changes themselves, without having to contact customer service. Customer portals can include features such as: Account information. Order history. View invoices.

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Comm100

APRIL 8, 2016

Even with 244 million unique customers , Jeff Bezos knows better than to see his customers as a series of transactions. But with so many different customer relationships to maintain, what’s the wisdom that keeps this enterprise running? This pertains to all aspects of your business, especially customer service.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Ian Landsman writes about the importance of training and preparing customer service representatives to interact with customers. I agree that every employee should go through customer service training, and it should be ongoing. Shep Hyken.

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Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Through carefully crafted service survey questions, businesses can glean insights into customer sentiment, measure the impact of their customer service team, and understand the shades of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Whether through a simple “How satisfied were you with our service?”

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Retently

MARCH 16, 2022

But there’s still one area that’s neglected all too often – Customer Success. As SaaS companies spring up, the essential Customer Success role is being rolled into Customer Service. What is the role of Customer Success? The Customer Success Manager (CSM) is thus not a passive role.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

Collecting feedback customers can be a great way to staple customer loyalty and strengthen customer support. At gaming sites, customer feedback is incredibly important to measure satisfaction with customer service. Reward loyal customers. Providing self-help tools is vital for customer satisfaction.

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ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Learn more about the role of customer success in your organization in this webinar. How Customer Success and Customer Support Work Together To ensure the success of your organization, your customer service and customer success functions must work together effectively.

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ProProfs Chat

JUNE 30, 2020

Customers wouldn’t see what you have to offer, but what you are willing to change for them. That’s the true essence of customer service experience. 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.

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ProProfs Chat

AUGUST 24, 2018

After making a purchase, you’re dissatisfied with a product or service. After being in touch with a customer service representative, the process becomes even more aggravating when a solution isn’t reached. Take your customer relationships seriously. Walgreens’ Customer’s Health Scare.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consumer Services Explained Consumer services encompass businesses catering to individual needs, irrespective of direct product purchase. Whether small or large, they aim to satisfy end users through services. Unlike customer service, consumers might not be direct buyers but benefit from support.

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Innovative CX

JANUARY 23, 2023

How customer service can help build relationships one customer at a time. Before the end of the year, I was looking through my library of past business books and came across an “oldie but goodie”, The One to One Future Building Relationships One Customer at a Time by Peppers and Rogers.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Customer Service Avoidance. How CX Avoidance Impacts Customers, Employees, and Brands. They discuss how to use technology and staff the customer service department to be effective throughout the entire customer journey. Top Takeaways: Learn about “customer avoidance” and why it happens.

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