Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. Armed with those insights and learnings, you should be able to get started on — or refine — your own customer service program to start delivering consistently exceptional support.

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Customer Service Self Service Tips Chief Customer Officer 127

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you are trying to rebound after a lackluster 2020, you need to focus your attention on improving customer service to improve sales. Below are some great ways you can enhance the level of customer service your small business offers. Ideally, you want your NPS score to be around 70 or above.

Net Promoter Score 52

Net Promoter Score Customer Service NPS Loyalty Programs 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX50 2020: Great customer experience starts with company culture by Morag Cuddeford-Jones. My Comment: Since the pandemic began, NPS and CSAT scores have dropped – in some cases dramatically.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Culture Poor Customer Service Contact Center 75

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. Customer experience and customer service are often used interchangeably and are the buzzwords for businesses in the age of instant gratuity. Customer Service.

Customer Experience 108

Customer Experience Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service 108

SurveySensum

AUGUST 8, 2023

According to a Microsoft Dynamics 365 State of Global Customer Service Report , 95% of consumers consider good B2B customer service essential for earning loyalty. Remember the old saying, “A happy customer is a loyal customer”? That’s where customer feedback comes into play.

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B2B Feedback Customer Service Self Service 52

Kustomer

AUGUST 4, 2022

Customer service leaders have a lot of data to track and interpret, and a good customer satisfaction score is one of the important metrics to keep an eye on. They also correlate strongly to customer loyalty and can help inform business decisions across various departments. What Is NPS? What Is a CSAT Score?

Net Promoter Score 98

Net Promoter Score Effort Score Customer Satisfaction NPS 98

Natalie Petouhof

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Tweet AI and customer service; it’s a hot topic! But when I talk to customers, they say, “ I get there’s something to AI and customer service, but how do I deliver business results and value with AI? ” Implementing technology without strategy makes us do the wrong things faster ! 1) First step?

Self Service 89

Self Service Customer Service Average Handle Time CRM 89

ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Tracking the Customer Service Metrics That Really Count? My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article about the best customer service metrics. Yes, metrics matter.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Airlines Customer Journeys 64

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Net Promoter Score 87

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, understanding customer service metrics is paramount. These metrics not only gauge the effectiveness of your customer service initiatives but also shape your overall business strategy and customer experience. What Exactly Are Customer Service Metrics?

Metrics 260

Metrics Net Promoter Score Customer Service Effort Score 260

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Lumoa) The Net Promoter System® (or NPS) has been a popular customer experience metric since its creation in 2003.

Net Promoter Score 82

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Self Service NPS 82

CSM Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

Businesses must utilize metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure their performance in order to ensure that customer service meets their needs. In this article, we will look at the significance of metrics and KPIs in customer service.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Metrics Net Promoter Score Tools 52

Advantage Communications

MARCH 20, 2019

The customer service world has its own language. Whether its words such as benchmarking or abbreviations such as NPS, these terms can be daunting for any new business owners that don’t have experience in creating customer service strategies.

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Contact Center Customer Service NPS Customer Service Strategies 53

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. By the way, it’s usually not the product that causes the customer to become angry. A Closer Look at the State of NPS for the Technology Sector by Cvetilena Gocheva. Great insights from Customer Gauge.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hotels Effort Score 0

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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Survey Customer Service Strategy Effort Score 139

Talkdesk

MAY 11, 2016

All this is great, but how does that play with customer service? Many companies use the Net Promoter Score® (NPS) to convert customers’ qualitative reactions into actionable data. In this post, we’ll explore NPS generally and its specific application to call centers. What is NPS? How is NPS calculated?

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Call Center NPS Net Promoter Score Effort Score 40

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. By the way, it’s usually not the product that causes the customer to become angry. A Closer Look at the State of NPS for the Technology Sector by Cvetilena Gocheva. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Net Promoter Score 51

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hotels Effort Score 51

NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

This article will be your ultimate guide on call center reporting, where we’ll take you through how Nobelbiz’s cutting-edge capabilities are redefining what it means to excel in customer service. Table of Contents What is Call Center Reporting? What are the Benefits of Call Center Reporting?

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Call Center Report Contact Center Net Promoter Score 59

SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

When formulating customer service strategies, organizations must learn how to balance automation and human interaction. Businesse­s can enhance customer service by utilizing various communication channels, allowing customers to reach out through their preferred platform for efficient and accurate information.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Chatbots How To Effort Score 52

ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

The simplest and the most direct, CSAT surveys are considered key business performance indicators when it comes to measuring customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction surveys measure to what extent customers are satisfied with the services, products, business organization, or the handling of the customer service team.

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Customer Satisfaction Measurement Net Promoter Score Effort Score 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2018

This is a very simple question to use in a survey as a follow-up to the simple survey question, like the Net Promoter Score question (NPS). For those that may not be familiar with the NPS survey question, it is simply this: On a scale of zero to ten, what is the likelihood that you would recommend us to a friend, colleague or family member.

Net Promoter Score 90

Net Promoter Score NPS Banking Survey 90

NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

As businesses strive to provide exceptional customer experiences, call centers have become an increasingly important part of the customer service strategy. Contact centers are responsible for handling customer inquiries and complaints while providing solutions. Why is Call Center Quality Management Important?

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Call Center Customer Satisfaction Contact Center Management 52

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

For in-depth insights on this topic, we at Stella Connect by Medallia commissioned a research study of more than 2,100 consumers to get a better understanding of the evolving customer service and customer experience landscape to determine the best practices for meeting and exceeding customer needs. 1: Response time. #2:

Meeting 84

Meeting First Call Resolution Poor Customer Service Effort Score 84

delighted

JANUARY 20, 2022

They can be used as a customer retention tactic and give your company insight into what areas can be improved. Ensuring that your company responds to negative reviews with an offer to make it right shows people how your company handles potential customer service issues. Churn rate. Conclusion.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction Metrics Measurement Net Promoter Score 52

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 3, 2018

7 Customer Experience Insights You Can Apply to Your Organization. Like myself, Rob has seen the evolution of customer experience grow from the initial perception of customer service to a more holistic view of customer experience, inclusive of employee experience. What Do You Know Now That You Wish You Knew Then?

Leadership 120

Leadership Chief Customer Officer Social Media Loyalty 120

Kustomer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of Customer Service Secrets , Gabe is joined by CloudTask CEO, Amir Reiter, and VP of Marketing, Tom Jenkins, to discuss outsourcing and how to adapt in today’s dynamic markets. You’re listening to the Customer Service Secrets Podcast by Kustomer. Why not do it?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service B2C B2B Training 52

Inbenta

JUNE 30, 2022

Proactive support is an approach that requires helping customers before they need to contact your support team. There isn’t one specific tool or feature that carries out this task; instead, it’s an overall plan incorporated into your customer service strategy and technology. Build customer loyalty.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction NPS 52

Retently

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In a highly competitive environment, assessing the success of a DTC brand just by checking the revenue and customer lifetime value is not enough. Predicting customer behavior and future growth is essential, and multiple methodologies are available to achieve this. RFM and NPS are widely used in ecommerce for these purposes.

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Ecommerce NPS Effort Score Analysis 156

ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2019

I put it right up there with the NPS (Net Promotor Score) question, which I’ll share later. On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate our customer service? Just promise that it won’t take a lot of time – a minute or less – and watch how many more surveys your customers take. So after the call, I stayed on the line.

Feedback 109

Feedback Net Promoter Score Survey Customer Service Training 109

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. How Enterprise Chatbots Platforms Will Change Customer Service by Murray Newlands. Business2Community) The key to good customer care is making your customer’s experience with your brand seamless, easy, and great.

Customer Service 30

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Chatbots Effort Score 30

Lumoa

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Having a customer experience strategy template helps companies formulate actionable plans that deliver results for both the customers and the business. Before developing a customer experience strategy, you need to identify the metrics against which you will measure your performance.

Strategy 208

Strategy Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score 208

Lumoa

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Having a customer experience strategy template helps companies formulate actionable plans that deliver results for both the customers and the business. Before developing a customer experience strategy, you need to identify the metrics against which you will measure your performance.

Strategy 208

Strategy Customer Experience Effort Score Net Promoter Score 208

Team HGS

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Earlier this year, HGS released a white paper on this year’s top 10 trends in customer service. 8: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and 3D Holograms, highlighting strategies designed to drive the right answer, fast, for your customers—to ultimately result in higher CSAT and NPS scores for your business.

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Trends Gamification Effort Score Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Once again, they provided stellar customer service. And, then a day later came that dreaded customer service survey – the same survey! I would have thought that maybe it might be different for a repeat customer. You don’t want to frustrate the customer with Survey Fatigue. It was a major homework assignment!

Survey 90

Survey How To Customer Service Training NPS 90

Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

DiJulius is a best-selling author of three books, a renowned keynote speaker, and an international customer experience consultant. She is a renowned expert on customer relationship management (CRM), customer service strategies, and ROI. John DiJulius Follow @JohnDiJulius. Kerry Bodine Follow @kerrybodine.

Customer Experience 115

Customer Experience Customer Journeys Consulting Customer Experience Professionals 115

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2019

It is possible to use this strategy without increasing customer churn rates or damaging NPS scores. For instance, you inform customers you have changed how you support them. This involves incentivizing compliance and providing a drawback for going against the change.

Chatbots 87

Chatbots NPS Technology Brands 87

delighted

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Have you ever experienced amazing customer service that went above and beyond your expectations? Imagine being able to deliver that kind of experience to your customers on a regular basis. Outstanding customer service interactions are capable of producing fierce brand loyalty in a short period of time.

Metrics 89

Metrics Net Promoter Score Customer Service Effort Score 89