ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2020

I was on a customer support call with a software company and their rep said, “I’ll need to talk to my manager. This is the customer service rep I want to talk to every time I call the company. This is my “new best friend” at the software company. Bad service has no place in any company.

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Poor Customer Service Customer Service Training Software Sales 163

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Any change, even if you think the customer will like it, could be opposed and cause friction. For example, a software company made changes to its product that they thought the customer would like. Many customers complained, and some even left. . Often, that’s why the customers continue to dance with you. .

Policies 120

Policies Customer Focused Customer Service Training Software 120

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I recently bought a software solution. I had no problem installing the software. Despite the quick service, after I followed the instructions, the software still wasn’t working, and the entire process was confusing. This rep had been trained and was an expert. It was half right. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Advertising 67

Advertising Training Software Customer Service Training 67

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

CSM Magazine

MARCH 31, 2022

Voice is the fastest form of human communication and has long been the backbone of the customer service industry. In this article, we will discuss the basics of voicebot technology and how it is changing the customer service industry. How are voicebots changing the customer experience? Collect customer information.

Industry 52

Industry Customer Service Contact Center Chatbots 52

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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 22, 2023

One of the most powerful customer service and CX tactics is personalization. When personalization is used correctly, customers feel as if you recognize them. For example, if you’ve ever talked to a customer service agent who uses your name repeatedly to the point that it seems disingenuous, the effort to personalize fails.

Customer Service Training 62

Customer Service Training Customer Service Connections Sales 62

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 155

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 52

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hotels Effort Score 52

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

ProProfs Chat

MAY 1, 2020

Well, customer feedback is exactly what’s going to help your business improve its customer service process efficiently. You need to take into account their expectations, needs, and final feedback for your services to create an excellent customer service training program. Source: Mckinsey.com.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service e-support 85

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2023

Empathy in Customer Service I’m sorry for the somewhat morbid title, but I wanted to catch your attention. Afterward, the family tried several times to cancel a newspaper subscription, but the publisher’s customer service agent kept saying, “No.” In this case, the customer is a pet.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Software 23

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.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2021

You can do the same and improve your customers’ experience. This shortlist of contact center best practice hacks should set you up for success in the pursuit of customer service excellence. Get to know the customer personally. You wouldn’t have a contact center if you had no customers to start with.

Contact Center 93

Contact Center Call Center Knowledge Base System 93

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. Introduction.

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Social Media Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service 116

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

SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Customer service is no longer a mere exchange of goods and services. Do you remember the last time you received truly exceptional customer service? If you do, the fact that you recall it is proof of high-touch customer service! Let’s make sure your customers do. What makes it high touch?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer Service Self Service Chatbots 52

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 107

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Infographics 107

Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Recently, I sat down with Ritz-Carlton Vice President Diana Oreck to see if she could share any more secrets to the company’s customer service super sauce. She heads up the company’s executive training program, The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center. Q: Retention is a big issue for a lot of customer service teams.

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