ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Less than one week before the release of my new book, The Convenience Revolution: How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition and Creates Fierce Loyalty , so I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts on how being easy – or convenient – can give you a competitive advantage over your competition.

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delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy. The significance of great customer service. Brands across the globe are taking notice of how investing in great customer service can pay back dividends in the long run. The data speaks for itself.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2022

When working with our clients on their customer service and customer experience initiatives, I always preach the basics have to be in place. Sure, we get into very advanced discussions about how to create the best processes, self-service solutions, the proper way to use data, implement artificial intelligence programs, and more.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2021

And in the digital age, where platforms like TripAdvisor, Facebook and Google reviews allow customers to easily share opinions about your business online, it seems crazy not to make your customer service strategy a top priority. So, how best can your business improve its service to customers in 2021?

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

An excellent customer service strategy separates your call center from the competition by providing a difficult-to-replicate intangible competitive edge. A confident consumer who trusts in their product or service selection will be more likely to promote it to others if they receive excellent customer service from your business.

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Doing CX Right

JANUARY 17, 2023

Learn why & how to use them to fuel customer loyalty. The post Social Audio: The Key to Elevating Your Customer Service Strategy appeared first on Doing CX Right. Social audio like Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, LinkedIn Live, Discord, and Wisdom are increasing in popularity.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2021

So, there are six more tips on how to handle difficult and angry customers. Remember, you’re trying to get the customer to come back. As you interact with them, ask yourself, “Is what I’m doing right now going to make my customer come back the next time they need what we sell?”.

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Advantage Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Customer service is now what distinguishes your brand, but that means simply answering your customers questions when asked is no longer enough. Your brand needs to go above and beyond, creating a proactive approach that delights your customers and significantly improves the customer experience (CX).

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GetFeedback

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Handle the downpour of live chat requests during the holiday season like a pro with these proven-to-work live chat customer service strategies.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2021

Sh e provides tips and examples of how to improve the customer experience with automated support emails. Email automation is a way to keep your customers happy. With automation, you improve the quality of communication and keep customers updated in a timely manner. Problem with Automated Emails for Customer Support.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2021

Instead, think about how to coexist. I’ve written an entire book on this topic, The Convenience Revolution , which teaches six principles on how to be convenient. It starts by eliminating any friction you create along your customer’s journey. Be a Part of Your Customers’ Lives: This is where Amazon excels.

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Advantage Communications

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Outsourcing a major part of your business is never an easy decision, but when it comes down to something as important as your customer service strategy , it’s generally the right one.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2022

I’m sorry if I just revealed how the magic trick works, but it’s so good, and it’s something we can all do, that we need to be reminded how simple it can be to personalize the customer experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

This also allows your customers to contact your business in the way they prefer the most. Learn more: What is Omnichannel Customer Service Strategy? While communicating with your customers, keep in mind that they like personalized messages, interactions, and experiences.

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TechSee

JUNE 9, 2022

Connecting these channels to create continuity across the customer experience can be challenging. The following are 3 of the most common failure points faced by companies who have deployed a digital customer service strategy and how you can overcome them to get the most out of your tech stack.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 21, 2020

Bring implementation and how to execute it together into the discussion. Question, challenge the complexities efficiencies and evaluate how the group achieves its objectives. The post Guest Post: How to Enhance Customer Experience Through Change appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2020

We ask participants to identify the problems and complaints they hear most from both internal and external customers. We add one extra question: “How often does this happen?” We list them all, vote on the top three, and then have a team discussion on how to eliminate or mitigate these problems and complaints.

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delighted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Overwhelmingly, customers today want to be able to help themselves online. A ZenDesk survey found that 75% of customers think that self-service is the most convenient way to get help. When customers can help themselves, they generally feel more content with the customer experience overall.

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Help Scout

APRIL 29, 2021

Everyone in the business, including those beyond the customer-facing teams, has an accurate understanding of who the customers are and what matters to them. Customer service is a part of the business’s strategic vision. The business agrees on a clear definition of “good customer service.”.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While equipping your customer service and sales team with the best technology, making sure they interact regularly, and sharing unified visions and goals, the ultimate star of the show is not them: it’s your customers. Only by doing so will you succeed at synergizing these two fundamental pillars of your operations.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Related Article: Why Sweaty Betty Doesn’t Sweat Quality Management Impact Of Quality Management On Customer Retention Poor experiences send customers out the door, and it’s vastly more expensive to acquire new customers than to hang on to the ones you have. But what’s the real value of a loyal customer?

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MyCustomer

JUNE 22, 2021

This guide explores how you can build a state-of-the-art customer service strategy with automation and human touch. Internal or External. Disable T&Cs requirement. Email intro text. Thank you for downloading our resource. Download now to find out more.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

Research from Harvard Business Review revealed that 8 in 10 customers are open to resolving an issue themselves before reaching out to a brand. . With more people taking to social media to seek support from brands, now is the time to consider implementing it into your customer service strategy.? .

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One of the major weaknesses of most organizations is top management’s lack of a customer service strategy. They fail to realize the strategic opportunity on how to use superior service as a vehicle to build market share and market dominance.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 20, 2022

For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com. The post How to Deal with Customer Complaints: The Perfect Thing to Say appeared first on Shep Hyken. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken. Copyright © MMXXII, Shep Hyken).

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Retailers must put a customer service strategy in place, and leverage the right tools, to deliver on these expectations.”. A mixture of automation and human interaction allows you to meet said expectations while providing quality assistance that leads customers back to your business.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 27, 2020

To that end, we’ve put together five common digital transformation mistakes and (most importantly) tips on how to avoid them. How to Avoid it…. Ask each team to identify any current problems they have, and ensure they understand how digital transformation can resolve these issues. How to Avoid it…. How to Avoid it….

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Kustomer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In our Customer Service Retail Repor t, we discovered that nearly eight in 10 customers said they would be less likely to shop with a brand again after experiencing poor customer service. Unless you want to potentially lose about 80% of your business, you need to stay on top of your customer service performance.

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SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

When formulating customer service strategies, organizations must learn how to balance automation and human interaction. These technologies excel at handling repetitive tasks, but when it comes to more comple­x problem-solving or nuanced interactions, human involvement is essential.

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MyCustomer

JULY 3, 2020

Engagement How to make CX more resilient to uncertainty.

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Think Customers

JULY 16, 2020

Underscoring both of these trends, Jacobs noted, was a shift in how companies think about customer service strategies and the overall CX. Reimagining the contact center and customer service strategy means reimagining the employee experience. Reimagining the employee experience.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If you work in customer service, then you know that customer complaints are inevitable. In this article, we will discuss the top ten customer complaints and how to resolve them. Complaint #1: Poor customer service. One of the most common complaints that businesses face is poor customer service.

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ShepHyken

JULY 16, 2021

Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: Are Your E-Commerce Strategies Working? The post Guest Post: How To Keep Your Customers Attention With Great In-Store Experience appeared first on Shep Hyken. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

You can also employ QR codes to inject a bit of fun and interactivity to your customer’s shopping experience. For example, if you are selling clothing items, you can include QR codes on the tags that lead customers to videos of models showing off the clothing or tips on how to style them. Step #2: Choose your code type.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The Summit brings together leaders from brands and tech experts to converge and build on the customer service ecosystem. As customer service has evolved, so too has the Incite Group and the Incite Community.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2023

There is a massive benefit to empowering employees to “break the rules” for their customers. And what I mean by “breaking the rules” is to consider what you can do for a customer outside of the norm that doesn’t cost the company money, isn’t illegal or immoral, and won’t hurt “business as usual.”

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

And then there’s the second sentence: “According to a Harvard Business Review article, employee experience is the key driver of customer experience …” Then, don’t miss the fifth tip on how technology can waste a massive amount of your employees’ time. How to Manage Big Changes Well in the Contact Centre by Dr. M.

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