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 230

Strategy Customer Experience How To Effort Score 230

Comm100

MAY 10, 2018

If you work in customer service, chances are you know the signs of a complaining customer. Nobody likes a complaining customer, yet it’s something that every organization has to deal with. Complaining Customers Care. This may not be the fuzzy sort of care that companies and agents hope for from their customers.

Customers 206

Customers eBook Policies Customer Service Training 206

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service B2B Loyalty B2C 62

CloudCherry

AUGUST 27, 2019

Acclaimed Writer, Consultant, CX Trainer, and this week’s guest of ‘The Sweets of CX’, Jeff Toister , likes to think of it as, “a compass that always points you in the right direction when you’re creating a customer experience. Jeff Toister helps customer service teams unlock their hidden potential. So, we have the WHAT.

Handbook 170

Handbook Customer Centricity Customer Service Training Culture 170

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with Nate Brown’s article introducing us to a new way to look at the importance of customer communities. Here are my top five picks from last week.

eBook 58

eBook Customer Service Tips Survey 58

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Exactly Is Customer Experience? by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!) Engaging your customers in between visits pays dividends.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service B2C B2B Travel 60

Comm100

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Christmas is coming, and in the spirit of the season of giving, it’s a great time to show your customers how much you care about them with a gift or token of your appreciation. Read on for our top holiday gift ideas for customers, plus tips on how to choose the best gift for your customers, whether at Christmas time or all year round.

Fashion 211

Fashion eBook Social Media Customers 211

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past. It’s not a department.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 62

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. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

Training 103

Training Customer Service eBook Tips 103

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg. Why Saying ‘No’ Helps Build Great Customer Experiences by Zach Lipson.

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Rewards Programs B2B Loyalty Programs 140

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An updated loyalty program can help keep you connected to customers. Understanding what gives your customers “gratification” will help you meet and exceed their expectations. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 70

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. You want customers that keep coming back.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Competitive Advantage 65

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 95

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 95

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 69

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 69

Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s true what they say: 2020 was a year for the books, and its impact on customer service was no exception. Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. – Use social media as a key customer service channel. Everyone texts.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Guide to Revenue Generation by Gladly. My Comment: This is a special report from Gladly regarding the contact center’s role in delivering a great CX that gets customers to want to come back.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Employee Experience Touchpoint Customer Centricity 94

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Pet Peeves That’ll Make Your Customers Cringe in 2020 by SmarterCX Team. My Comment: When it comes to customer service and experience, what drives you crazy?

Customer Service 100

Customer Service eBook Trends Tips 100

ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Do your rewards hit the “must-have” mark that turns casual customers into brand fans? RetailWire) Non-tiered customer loyalty programs were found to increase customer value by almost 30 percent over a five-year time period.

Rewards Programs 80

Rewards Programs Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 80

Comm100

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Your customer retention is super important to your bottom line—after all, customer loyalty is well-known for being more valuable than customer acquisition. With stakes this high, it’s essential that you build a solid customer retention plan that can lead to long-term customer loyalty. Enhance your blog.

Customer Retention 151

Customer Retention Loyalty Strategy Loyalty Programs 151

Comm100

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Technical support and customer service is not a picnic. Much of why I do what I do is to find those agents who can defuse the tension and transform a difficult situation into a smiling customer. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams. Download Now.

How To 0

How To Customer Service Training Training eBook 0

ShepHyken

MARCH 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Common and Enormous Mistakes Companies Make with Customer Experience (CX) Programs by Augie Ray. Foundational Steps for Customer Journey Mapping Initiatives by Dom Nicastro. Some good reminders here.

Customer Journeys 80

Customer Journeys Customer Service e-support Self Service 80

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. It’s so much more meaningful than a job description.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Handbook Training Customers 163

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 12 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Vanessa Brangwyn. While many people think this is a celebration about our customers, it is just as much a celebration about our people who take care of our customers.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Net Promoter Score eBook B2B 85

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Wegmans, Trader Joe’s Master Pandemic Customer Service by Gina Acosta.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 89

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 100

Customer Service Social Media Chatbots Trends 100

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. It’s so much more meaningful than a job description.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Handbook Training Customers 156

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer service drives loyalty for Amazon-owned Zappos by Tabitha Cassidy. The Next Big Thing in Customer Experience: Frictionless Returns by Poornima Apte. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Retail Ecommerce 105

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi. by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 108

Customer Service Competitive Advantage Trends Culture 108

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Ten top tips for building a customer-driven company in 2019 by cp2experience. My Comment: Here’s a list of ten strong tips to help you and your organization become more customer focused. Of course you are.

Customer Journeys 94

Customer Journeys Customer Service Sports eBook 94

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

JUNE 15, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Rise Of Premium Loyalty: What Do Your Customers Expect in 2020? And one of the biggest factors contributing to revenue is customer loyalty. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Retail TouchPoints.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Touchpoint Retail Loyalty 75

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Things Your Contact Center Can Learn Now From Chewy on How To Improve Your Customer Experience While Still Keeping Your Agents Happy and Productive by Veronica Krieg. A Customer Service Perspective) Consider how L.L.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Airlines Contact Center 85

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Hidden Secrets of Exceptional Customer Service From Amazon, PriceFixer, Netflix and Tesla You Could use to Command Your Customers’ Loyalty by Vicky Law. (The My Comment: Want to learn from some of the masters of customer service?

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Customer Service Training Loyalty Exceptional Customer Service 69

Up Your Service

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Ron Kaufman, number one Global Guru in Customer Service. We are honored and pleased to share our founder, Ron Kaufman , has been awarded the #1 ranking Customer Service Global Guru in 2020, 2019, and 2018. At Uplifting Service , we believe everyone can step UP and TAKE ACTION to make the world better every day.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service eBook Leadership Meeting 69

Myra Golden

JUNE 1, 2015

Myra Golden’s Customer Service Video Library. Top 6 Ways to Get An Angry Customer to Back Down. The Psychology of Customer Anger. Customer Service: The Issue is Not the Issue. Handling a Problem That’s the Customer’s Fault. Be Gumby – A fun and memorable customer service.

Training 40

Training Video Customer Service Customer Service Training 40

Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. This means the customer service professional must develop a response plan.

How To 40

How To Customer Service Training Video Training 40