BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When we are talking to organizations in the sales cycle, we will often hear from SaaS companies that the customer success role is too complex, too critical, too deeply embedded in their internal operations to ever be outsourced. But with this new height of significance, is customer success really something you can outsource?

Customer Success 177

Customer Success Contact Center Average Handle Time Touchpoint 177

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“We are dedicated to becoming a customer-centric company.” HOW exactly does a standard organization, built on the gospel of sales and customer acquisition, become customer-centric? 5 Steps to Take To Be More Customer-Centric 1. WHY is this idea of “customer-centricity” so challenging? Here’s your training guide.

Customer Centricity 271

Customer Centricity Customer Journeys Connections Feedback 271

Steve DiGioia

MAY 1, 2023

It’s the age-old mantra: “ Provide great service and customers will come.” In this article, we’ll explore why relying solely on great service is actually a trap that could lead to the downfall of your business. This means that providing great service is no longer a unique selling point.

Loyalty Programs 162

Loyalty Programs Social Media Loyalty Innovation 162

Totango

APRIL 9, 2024

Is 2024 the year of customer success or sales? They unanimously agreed that 2024 is the year of the ICP (Ideal Customer Profile). The cohesion between these teams can significantly drive customer value and results, which impacts retention, expansion, and, ultimately, predictable growth.

Sales 108

Sales Customer Success Strategy Industry 108

ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2024

How can businesses think outside the box to create fan-like loyalty among their customer base? What lessons can companies learn from the legendary rock band, Van Halen, in creating loyal customer followings? What can traditional businesses learn from innovative customer-centric strategies employed by the entertainment industry?

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Entertainment Loyalty Customer Centricity 147

CSM Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Owning our mistakes is a critical step in service recovery—and service recovery is critical to the success of your business, no matter what that business is. When you make a mistake, you can either solve it and keep the customer, or you can say goodbye. Don’t argue with the customer, even if he’s wrong.

Airlines 104

Airlines Hotels Customers Training 104

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

AI-powered chatbots have made significant progress in customer service over the years. Although digital customer service solutions can be quick and efficient, they often offer generic and automated responses that are not personalised to individual customers.

Customer Service Representative 98

Customer Service Representative Industry Customer Service Chatbots 98

Retently

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But before diving into the benefits of outsourcing services, it is essential to understand what exactly outsourcing means. Outsourcing can range from a large contract, in which a big company manages IT services for another big company, to the practice of hiring a copywriter to write a piece of content.

NPS 147

NPS Net Promoter Score Multi-Channel Customer Success 147

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As a leader, don’t be just good to your employees. Don’t just be good. FIND KEEP Your business success is not dependent on how many candidates you find. Ultimately, your employees will exceed customer expectations. LOYALTY Customer loyalty to your company starts with company loyalty to your people.

Employee Engagement 158

Employee Engagement Leadership Engagement Policies 158

Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From me to you, from one customer service advocate to another, Happy Valentine’s Day. So, I wish you GREAT happiness, kindness, enthusiasm, and success. When we express our appreciation to each other and our fellow business professionals and customers, let’s not be just good. Be GREAT out there!

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Engagement Customers Customer Satisfaction 78

Daniel Group

APRIL 18, 2024

Intuitively, we recognize the pivotal role of communication in delivering a memorable customer experience. Our survey database has well over one million completed B2B customer surveys from customers in material handling, construction equipment, bus and truck, and various other industrial markets.

Communication 98

Communication Strategy NPS Net Promoter Score 98

TechSee

MAY 9, 2024

As customer expectations continue to evolve, businesses are increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance Customer Experience (CX). However, as with any technology, the integration of AI into customer support processes raises important questions about safeguarding CX. Why Use AI for CX? What Are the Risks?

Contact Center 109

Contact Center Training Guidelines Interaction 109

Zeisler Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Here, define CS as Customer Support, Customer Service, Customer Success, or Customer Care (that last one is actually CC, but you get the drift). But what if, understanding that, someone is in CS (and here, CS means all those things…contact center, Customer Care, etc.) But CX is not CS.

How To 93

How To Contact Center Customer Care Customer Success 93

Team Support

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Providing honest, good customer service is a low-bar to clear – or so it seems. A good customer service platform really just has to do one thing, put the customer first. Ultimately, the more effort and focus a business puts into providing quality customer service, the more the business benefits.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Centricity Customers 98

CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Recognizing and supporting vulnerable customers is not just a regulatory necessity—it’s a moral imperative. Sometimes, customers keep their struggles to themselves. That’s why it’s up to service professionals to stay sharp and spot the subtle signs that someone needs a hand.

Engagement 52

Engagement Exercises Customer Confidence Training 52

Interactions

APRIL 16, 2024

How Can the Bar be Raised to Surpass Customer Expectations? A dedication to understanding your customers ensures that every interaction is personalized and purposeful, alleviating the pain of lengthy wait times and ensuring each conversation is met with effective, personalized assistance.

Customer Care 62

Customer Care Self Service Omni-Channel Metrics 62

ShepHyken

MARCH 6, 2023

Top Takeaways: Human-centric CX design is all about communicating with customers, and this goes beyond a one-off survey. It is about regularly speaking with customers directly to deeply understand the customer. Customer-led growth is about inspiring loyalty, building trust, and raising the game around customer satisfaction.

Feedback 125

Feedback Company Knowledge Base Contact Center 125

Totango

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Apple and IBM Peanut butter and jelly Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Marketing and Customer Success They are all unexpected — yet incredibly successful — partnerships. On the other hand, the CCO focuses on what happens after the sale, overseeing onboarding, customer support, driving retention, and minimizing churn.

Chief Customer Officer 92

Chief Customer Officer Customer Centricity Metrics CRM 92

Retently

MAY 26, 2023

If you’re part of a brand management or customer success consultancy, Net Promoter Score® could be the all-in-one customer satisfaction metric you’ve been looking for. Designed to accurately assess customer sentiment, Net Promoter Score has several benefits that other customer satisfaction metrics don’t.

Net Promoter Score 142

Net Promoter Score Consulting NPS Customer Success 142

CSM Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Building strong rapport with customers is crucial for any business, as it promotes loyalty and satisfaction, and can be a differentiating factor in today’s competitive market. An example of a company known for having excellent rapport with its customers is Apple. Can you tell me more about how this has impacted you?”

Customer Service 116

Customer Service How To Exceptional Customer Service Examples 116

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

Loyalty Programs 69

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service e-support 69

Bill Quiseng

JANUARY 25, 2023

In retail customer service, your people are NOT your most important assets. In the book Good to Great, Jim Collins writes that “People are not your most important asset. Stephen Covey, the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, claims that success in any job is 20% knowledge and 80% interpersonal skills.

Customer Service 103

Customer Service Retail Banking Interaction 103

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Top Takeaways: The key to transforming companies into customer-centric organizations lies in adopting a customer experience mindset. Leaders need to continuously communicate and appreciate the impact of customer-centric behaviors. Leaders need to continuously communicate and appreciate the impact of customer-centric behaviors.

Customer Centricity 83

Customer Centricity Culture Tips Loyalty Programs 83

Zonka Feedback

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The effectiveness and value of your product or service in the marketplace are defined by the kind of experience you are giving to your customers. That’s why good Customer Service is key to a successful business.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Survey Customers Customer Experience 98

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

What is the significance of receiving high customer satisfaction ratings for a business, and how can this impact long-term success? Top Takeaways Creating a good corporate culture includes “having your employees’ backs.” The right culture inside the organization has a direct impact on the customer experience.

Culture 81

Culture Company Wireless Customer Satisfaction 81

CSM Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Regardless of the product or service a company provides, its emotional connection with customers is truly important, since it gives the impression that your business has a face and nature, and it cares for people, being determined to create value for them.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Chatbots How To Customer Relationship Management 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more: What role does employee experience play in customer experience? How can companies improve employee experiences for better customer experiences? How can companies design experiences to enhance customer retention and acquisition?

How To 76

How To Employee Experience Exceptional Customer Service Customer Retention 76

Totango

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“Customer success is driving value to customers. Digital customer success is driving value more efficiently using a software or service that allows companies to grow and deliver value without using excessive resources” – Chris Dishman, SVP Customer Success, Totango.

Customer Success 104

Customer Success Effort Score Touchpoint Customers 104

ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2021

I’m always frustrated when I call a customer support number that I’ve called before and have to retell my story. My friend and fellow customer service and experience expert Jason Bradshaw responded that the same thing happens with online chat. The customer wants success, not pain.” . There is no need for this. .

Average Handle Time 151

Average Handle Time Social Media Customer Service Training Customer Service 151

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In a field as trust-dependent as law, mastering review management is not just beneficial; it’s essential to your practice’s success. Friends and family are the most trusted resources for evaluating reputation, immediately followed by customer reviews. First, they’ll turn to friends and family for recommendations.

Management 110

Management Policies Feedback Tips 110

ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2023

Simplify the Customer Experience I love good barbeque. When you sell a good product, the price is less relevant. My comment: This is customer service 101. If you have the best BBQ but treat people with disrespect, you won’t be nearly as successful. I live in St. Be nice to everyone. It’s the basics.

Exercises 121

Exercises Touchpoint Customer Service Training Customer Service 121

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Internal Customer Service: What You Must Know by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead. Here are 18 of the most reliable ways to make sure your internal customer service is up there with the best. by Mary Drumond.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Customer Service Training 144

Team Support

APRIL 23, 2024

In an industry where both innovation and solid relationships are vital, cutting-edge technology plays a significant role in business success. Customer support in manufacturing is not just a service, but a commitment to nurturing a long-term partnership. Providing good customer service fosters trust and loyalty among clients.

Technology 52

Technology Company Self Service Knowledge Base 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

An important goal of a good customer experience is to make the customer feel special. I was reading an article about customer retention, and it prompted me to start a list of ways to make customers feel special, want to come back, and even want to share their experience with friends, family, and colleagues.

Customer Service Training 128

Customer Service Training Customer Retention Customers Sales 128

Helpware

JANUARY 30, 2024

What are customers seeking when they contact a CSR? It’s a no-brainer that the secret sauce to success in customer service has one evident and basic element: clear and understandable communication. It's a strategic investment because overall customer satisfaction is at stake.

Contact Center 82

Contact Center Technology Customer Satisfaction Resources 82

NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As businesses prioritize customer satisfaction, understanding the nuances of measuring Customer Experience Return on Investment (CX ROI) has emerged as a strategic imperative. The Direct Link Between CX and Revenue Growth To begin, it is essential to understand that positive customer experiences directly correlate to revenue growth.

ROI 111

ROI Net Promoter Score Measurement Customer Experience 111

Totango

JANUARY 2, 2024

In an era when customer success (CS) has become pivotal, it’s no longer enough to have a team dedicated to CS. More importantly, you need an organizational strategy that ensures your customers don’t just come to you but stay, thrive, and become your biggest promoters.

Customer Success 100

Customer Success Tips Self Service Customer Journeys 100