Gainsight

JUNE 20, 2022

This post was originally published in Customer Think. . The Customer Success Index 2022 , a survey of more than 350 companies by Gainsight and RevOps Squared, recently uncovered some very interesting, if not troubling data on the state of alignment between SaaS users and buyers. A Customer Stakeholder Dichotomy.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention NPS Effort Score Customer Success 52

One Millimeter Mindset

JULY 4, 2019

What is your current customer retention strategy value? I offer these five customer retention strategy value blog posts for your reading pleasure. While retaining customers is an art form, the relentless pace of technology change challenges the norm. So do your customers. How valuable are they, to you?

Customer Retention 59

Customer Retention Strategy Customers Technology 59

Education Services Group

MAY 15, 2023

I’ve talked before about how important it is to get everyone on board with the mission of Customer Success. When we’re not all on the same page, silos persist, and they, in turn, impact customer satisfaction. Silos prevent Customer Success from establishing a robust and consistent customer experience across the entire customer journey.

Sales 52

Sales Customer Success Customer Journeys Customers 52

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Every company out there is trying to be more customer-centric, and the race for an excellent customer experience is heating up. Nowadays, having competitive prices and bombarding customers with advertisements and offers is not enough. Numerous studies have shown that customers are willing to pay more money for good service.

Strategy 287

Strategy Customer Experience How To Customer Journeys 287

One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Especially when these omitted details surface, often inconveniently, both pre- and post-sale. Most of the time, these professionals are involved in the post-sale care and feeding of customers, once a sale is consummated. At “that” final meeting, when the sale is assumed, but not yet closed. Something different?

Sales 72

Sales Return on Investment Meeting Customer Retention 72

Lumoa

MARCH 12, 2023

How important is customer experience, really? Ask most business leaders and they’ll tell you customer experience (CX) is essential. Everyone and their mother knows that keeping your customers happy and investing in the relationship they have with your business will help you grow. It gives you a holistic view of your customers.

Customer Experience 208

Customer Experience Customer Journeys NPS Analytics 208

Lumoa

AUGUST 8, 2023

Effectively analyzing survey results can provide numerous benefits, such as enhanced customer satisfaction, increased sales, and improved brand loyalty. So, if you’re ready to transform your customer feedback into a driving force for positive change, dive into this article and learn how to make the most of your customer surveys!

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Analysis Survey Feedback How To 208

Optimove

MARCH 26, 2024

Take the next step with our CRM marketer evolution curve Download Now Why it Matters: Optimove Connect 2024 served as more than just a conference; it was a place for inspiration, collaboration, and transformation in the realm of marketing. Discover which level you are on and how you can move up.

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Connections CRM Conference Touchpoint 64

Lumoa

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The customer is a mysterious creature. Deciphering the wants and needs of your customers is essential for sustainable, long-term success. For a company to grow, it needs to convert one-off customers into regular patrons. In customer experience, as with any other business endeavor, failure to plan is planning to fail.

Strategy 208

Strategy Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score 208

Lumoa

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The customer is a mysterious creature. Deciphering the wants and needs of your customers is essential for sustainable, long-term success. For a company to grow, it needs to convert one-off customers into regular patrons. In customer experience, as with any other business endeavor, failure to plan is planning to fail.

Strategy 208

Strategy Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score 208

Gainsight

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If this past year has shown us anything, it’s that companies with the most agility and a strong focus on the customer are the ones that are poised to thrive in a constantly shifting and uncertain economy. We surveyed nearly 400 companies throughout North America to create the Customer Success Index 2023 North America (or CS Index for short).

Customer Success 52

Customer Success Net Promoter Score NPS Customer Retention 52

Comm100

AUGUST 5, 2020

Only 35% of customers are willing to wait 30-60 seconds for a response on live chat. On the surface, these ‘lost’ customer engagements may not seem especially important, but their impact can go far beyond slight frustration. If a customer’s issue is not resolved and their voice is not heard, customer retention is at risk.

Wait Times 130

Wait Times Tips Customer Service Omni-Channel 130

Comm100

MAY 19, 2020

Increase sales. Improve customer service and loyalty. Discover customer pain points. Customer convenience. The world’s most powerful live chat with text, audio, video, file sharing, full customization, mobile apps and more. Increased Sales. Improved Customer Service and Loyalty. Free Live Chat.

Competitive Advantage 279

Competitive Advantage eBook Report Loyalty 279

One Millimeter Mindset

MARCH 6, 2019

Post sale execution experience makes or breaks customer experiences. Why jeopardize customer loyalty, success and retention by making assumptions about what happens next? First, when introducing new products and services to existing customers, details and nuances get lost in transition. Here’s why. Well, do they?

Sales 68

Sales Customer Confidence Touchpoint Communication 68

Team Support

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In Part 1 of this blog series, we introduced the concept of how to position the investment in customer support as a strategic value aligned to current business practices and target outcomes—based on the whitepaper co-produced by ServiceXRG and TeamSupport. Now in Part 2, we’ll talk about the evolving role of B2B customer support.

B2B 81

B2B Customer Retention Training Resources 81

Feedbackly

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Through EVI® surveys, you can understand how customers perceive your business emotionally. EVI® is a metric that can effectively tap into customer feelings – a core element in decision-making. So, it is simple, straightforward, and requires less effort from the customer to answer. It has a stronger correlation with sales.

Effort Score 98

Effort Score Customer Journeys Metrics Retail 98

Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In this day and age, all companies who want to get an edge over the competition must embrace customer experience continuous improvement as a strategy to ensure their customers receive great customer experiences. Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty.

Strategy 225

Strategy Customer Experience How To Effort Score 225

Totango

AUGUST 23, 2022

B2B Customer Journey Touchpoints: A Guide for CS Teams. B2B customer journey touchpoints mark the roadmap toward successful outcomes for clients and CS teams. In this way, customer journey B2B touchpoints serve as a powerful tool for increasing the effectiveness of your customer success strategy.

Customer Journeys 115

Customer Journeys Touchpoint B2B Social Media 115

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument. You can’t define your brand—your customer does.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 66

Team Support

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In Part 1 and Part 2 of this blog series based on the whitepaper co-produced by ServiceXRG and TeamSupport, we introduced the concept of how to position the investment in customer support as a strategic value aligned to current business practices and target outcomes, and about the evolving role of B2B customer support.

B2B 89

B2B Effort Score Knowledge Base Customer Retention 89

Team Support

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

“ To retain the customers you have, you must help them achieve the outcomes they need.”. ServiceXRG suggests that by establishing standardized service sales processes and leveraging service sales automation, companies can assure that every service opportunity adheres to configuration and quoting practices.

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Policies Guidelines Sales Groups 98

Feedbackly

OCTOBER 13, 2022

EVI® is a CX metric designed to measure customers’ emotional experience with the brand. It is a KPI that helps you track, measure, and analyze how customers feel about your business and understand its impact. You can use it to identify pain points and improve the overall customer journey. Consideration.

Customer Journeys 64

Customer Journeys Measurement NPS eBook 64

GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

Let’s talk about customer satisfaction. . In customer experience (CX) terms, we often dismiss Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) measurement as too simple. But I see a place for Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT), based on organizational goals, resources, and structure. Can CSAT improve customer experience? .

Customer Journeys 273

Customer Journeys Metrics How To Customer Satisfaction 273

Comm100

JANUARY 21, 2020

Whether you’re new to digital omnichannel or your company is already deep into digital transformation for customer service, it’s always important to check the health of your digital customer journey. So, what should you look at when planning or evaluating your customers’ digital journey? Social media vs. SEO reach.

Customer Journeys 100

Customer Journeys Social Media B2C Omni-Channel 100

CX Journey

MAY 9, 2018

Image courtesy of Quadient Where does your company put a greater focus, on acquiring new customers or on retaining existing customers? The old debate stands: should companies focus on customer acquisition over retention ? I'd be honored if you would download the whitepaper , read it, and give me your thoughts.

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Company Advertising Customers Resources 150

Kayako

JUNE 30, 2016

This is a guest post by Lindsay Willott, founder of Customer Thermometer. It struck me that it would be a really useful way to train customer support people and help them understand what “good” or “great” customer service skills look like. Our customer support team at Customer Thermometer is called The Ministry of Magic.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Handbook Training Customers 163

Myra Golden

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The Sale You’ve Been Waiting For Starts Now![CYBER Resources to help you retain more customers through expert complaint handling and WOW customer service. . Create customers for life and increase your profitability by deploying more that 50 immediate customer retention and growth tactics. CYBER WEEK].

Sales 40

Sales Training Customer Service Training Course 40

GetFeedback

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

After all, it’s easier to sell to an existing customer. Plus, increasing your retention rate by just 5% can boost sales by up to 25%. By the end, you’ll know how to get them excited about being connected with you so they eventually become customers. Totally worth it, right? Offer a deal. Get personal.

Engagement 199

Engagement Marketing Abandon Rate Examples 199

Kayako

JUNE 30, 2016

This is a guest post by Lindsay Willott, founder of Customer Thermometer. It struck me that it would be a really useful way to train customer support people and help them understand what “good” or “great” customer service skills look like. Our customer support team at Customer Thermometer is called The Ministry of Magic.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Handbook Training Customers 156

ProProfs Chat

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

“What can help me get committed and loyal customers?”. But trust me, factors like: Product quality, Awesome support, Marketing reach, Efforts to engage customers, . Efforts to retain customers, help you formulate effective loyalty programs that your customers enjoy being a part of. Benefits of Improving Customer Loyalty.

Loyalty 109

Loyalty Loyalty Programs Social Media Retail 109

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Once you decide to engage in social media customer service, the next step is coming up with an effective strategy for implementing it. Should it be customer service? If you want a well-rounded, capable, and effective social media customer care team, then the answer is all of the above. Download Free.

Social Media 116

Social Media Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 116

One Millimeter Mindset

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Regardless of whether you are an inside or outside sales professional, the care and feeding of potential and current clients is critical. Your organization’s and your clients’ A customer acquisition and retention ecosystem exists. Well, the sales rep was OK. After all, how many sales reps tur n over each year?

Customer Retention 65

Customer Retention Sales Communication Groups 65

ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Creating a customer-centric business strategy. CRM , Customer experience. The customer is always right, or at least that’s what they say. Any successful business is built on a product or service that appeals to customers. A customer-centric strategy could be a great way to bring it back to basics. ViiBE Blog.

Customer Centricity 52

Customer Centricity Strategy CRM Net Promoter Score 52

Kustomer

JANUARY 11, 2022

Therefore, this is the ideal moment to harness that energy and provide a well-rounded customer experience. And research has shown that a growing number of consumers expect personalized, seamless, and swift customer service. Customer Experience Vs Customer Service. Staff training is critical for excellent customer support.

e-support 105

e-support Effort Score Retail Analytics 105

Kayako

JANUARY 24, 2018

At Kayako, we do our best to understand not just our customers’ needs, but their customers’ needs, as well. Armed with that empathy and over ten years in the business, there’s been one consistent signal that stands out from the noise in this year’s customer service trends: customers want effortless experiences.

Customer Centricity 208

Customer Centricity Self Service Trends Customer Experience 208

BirdEye

APRIL 7, 2023

With so many paid and organic marketing campaigns, knowing which brings the most leads, revenues, and customers is crucial. It is also possible that a lead had more than one touchpoint before becoming a customer. Sales revenue Business health is invariably measured by revenue. How to track sales revenues better?

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Return on Investment Touchpoint 52

Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 4, 2015

Harvey Mackay, Sales Expert, Author and Columnist. Quality sales cultures are the ones where the Customer comes before the close, like Mackay’s quote indicates here. Ricoh Canada has a real world example of making this kind of change to their sales driven culture and making it work. The Business Person is the new ideal.

Culture 60

Culture Sales Net Promoter Score Case Study 60