ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. It actually begins long before a customer ever makes a purchase. Then, there’s the experience during the sales process and what happens after the sale, which could include a typical customer support call and more.

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NICE inContact

APRIL 24, 2019

If you had the choice of selling to a customer base that’s happy or for a company that has a stellar reputation for customer service, compared to the opposite that would be a no-brainer decision. The quality of service customers receive when contacting a business has a direct impact on sales success and company revenue.

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Steve DiGioia

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two staple examples are “The customer is always right” and “It’s more expensive to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing one”. But for me, this is… Customer Service Fact #1. I realize that my paycheck comes from the customers who buy my product or service. These are certainly true.

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Kate Nasser

JANUARY 24, 2021

If you want future sales revenue, start w/ providing great customer service today. The post Tomorrow’s Sales Revenue Starts w/ Today’s Customer Service | #CX appeared first on KateNasser.com. True illustration fr Kate Nasser The People Skills Coach™.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. In today’s post, I compiled my list of the top 10 customer service acronyms to use every day. To that end, employees receive no sales commissions and have no sales quotas. Use the C.A.R.E.S.

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Comm100

JULY 6, 2021

For many small businesses, the idea of launching a chatbot to handle customer support and sales questions seems out of reach. Comm100 Task Bot is a free, fun, and interactive chatbot that helps businesses of all sizes to increase engagement and drive sales. This makes fast customer support essential to your bottom line.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Businesses today thrive on efficiency, and the customer service domain is no exception. With the rise of technology, businesses have started to adopt customer service automation software to scale their operations without ballooning headcount. What is customer service automation software?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. While all three of these customer service and CX metrics can formally be measured, most likely, you’re not the one doing the measuring.

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Blake Morgan

AUGUST 1, 2023

             Marketing is often thought of as everything that happens before a sale; customer service is everything that happens after. But according to Allan Dib, best-selling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan , customer service is marketing. Increase customer lifetime value.

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Talkdesk

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

On National Drink Wine Day, we raise a glass to Talkdesk customer Vivino for achieving their highest customer satisfaction ever. For many online retailers, sales increased exponentially. With the uptick in sales came an influx of customer service inquiries, bringing about its own set of challenges.

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ShepHyken

MAY 26, 2021

Even though this is about a sales presentation, it ties into customer service. It has to do with preparation, knowing your customer, understanding what they want, and more. This is what great salespeople do to prepare for a meeting with a customer or client. The lesson: Know who your customer is.

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ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2023

I like the title of this article, but perhaps a more appropriate title might be: Customer Service Is Like Being Married. The buying cycle for a customer typically includes a little research, talking to a salesperson, making the purchase, and whatever happens after the sale. I always joke about that phrase.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

According to Accenture , Millennials have overtaken Baby Boomers as the largest consumer demographic, expected to account for 30% of retail sales — that’s $1.4 This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes.

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Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. Meeting today’s high customer service expectations can be a challenge. Table of Contents.

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Integrity Solutions

APRIL 13, 2022

From customer service to marketing to product development, the job of selling is no longer confined to those people working within the sales organization. But just because leaders are on board with the notion than “everyone is in sales,” that doesn’t mean everyone is comfortable with taking on that role.

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Vonage

OCTOBER 12, 2015

To be truly effective, customer service must permeate the culture of a company. As such, this article, although it focuses on sales tactics, actually falls under the heading of customer service. Incorporate these five customer service strategies into your sales tactics and watch sales grow.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many companies still believe that customer service is what happens when something goes wrong. However, that is only one part of customer service. The bigger picture is that customer service happens throughout a customer’s entire experience while doing business with you.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to customer service and customer experience (CX), there is a difference between perception and reality. First, how we think our customers perceive our customer service and CX is often not the reality. They should learn firsthand what it’s like to be a customer. It’s just our perception.

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Comm100

AUGUST 10, 2022

In this blog, we’ll look at the top 5 benefits of chatbots in customer service with case studies and data to back it up. With a bot in place, customer service teams can reduce repetitive, low-value work that consumes agent time. Today’s customers expect fast support at any time of day.

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Kate Nasser

JANUARY 24, 2021

If you want future sales revenue, start w/ providing great customer service today. The post Tomorrow’s Sales Revenue Starts w/ Today’s Customer Service | #CX appeared first on KateNasser.com. True illustration fr Kate Nasser The People Skills Coach™.

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. Brad teaches courses on customer strategy and management, customer service leadership, and CX leadership.

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Think Customers

APRIL 1, 2024

Instead, I got a sales come on right out of the gate: “Did you know the iPhone 15 Pro Max has faster charging and a better camera than your old phone?” Businesses are on the lookout for service-to-sales opportunities, those little windows of enchantment when a customer service interaction might possibly generate revenue instead of cost.

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Magellan Solutions

APRIL 24, 2024

With online sales expected to make up 22.6% Only accurate data can lead to happy customers and lost sales. It ensures smooth operations and customer satisfaction. It ensures smooth operations and customer satisfaction. To take your online sales to new heights and avoid the hassle, you’re in the right place.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Do you know what’s the one thing that is crucial in getting more sales? As customers verify your brand’s reputation on top car review sites , you need to ensure that your email marketing strategy also delivers to meet their expectations. Car sales emails are a crucial part of that effective communication strategy.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” His YouTube channel is a fantastic source of inspiration about customer experience and customer centricity in a digital world.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

John Tschohl of the Service Quality Institute takes a look at the results of some of the leading customer-centric companies of 2023. Amazon I believe is the most customer-driven firm in the world. Net sales increased 12% to $764.8 AWS sales increased 13% to $90.8 Obsessing over the customer experience pays off.

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The DiJulius Group

JANUARY 24, 2024

When sales guru Morné Smit sits down to chat, you know it’s time to take notes. His journey from a humble sales start to revolutionizing company growth is nothing short of inspiring, and that’s precisely what we get into in this episode.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Customer service isn’t easy, but new technologies are making it easier. With artificial intelligence like chatbots, brands can serve more customers faster than ever before – all the while keeping a high level of service quality. Increasing customer satisfaction by lowering wait times and providing faster answers.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

SMS messaging has taken off among customer service and support teams too, and the reasons are straightforward. Customers find SMS support more convenient and faster than other communication channels, while organizations offering SMS customer support can engage with more customers and prospects.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 2, 2014

It costs your business much less to keep an existing customer happy than to find a new customer. Part of your “sales process” needs to be following up with your existing customers and communicating with them and listening to them regularly to make sure they are satisfied with your product or service.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The life of chatbots in customer service has been turbulent. However, as bot technology has rapidly improved, so too has organizations’ readiness to adopt chatbots in their customer service operations. Staffing has become increasingly difficult in customer service. Ensuring fast support.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 17, 2021

It seems that most of the companies that customers love to do business with have something in common. They focus more on the customer than they do the sale. Sure, they want to make the sale, add more revenue and get higher ratings. But when they focus on the customer’s needs, the rest seems to fall into place.

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MyCustomer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

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