The DiJulius Group

JANUARY 9, 2023

On January 15th, 2003, my first book, Secret Service: Hidden Systems That Deliver Unforgettable Customer Service, came out. Secret Service detailed how we had built John Robert’s Spa, known locally in Northeast Ohio, into a brand with superior customer service as the single biggest competitive advantage.

Competitive Advantage 97

Competitive Advantage 2003 Customer Service Books 97

Provide Support

APRIL 26, 2019

Did you know that 64% of people think that customer experience is more important than price in their choice of brand? The new trends in customer service are emerging day by day and one cannot just overlook them. Customer service now becomes a competitive advantage for many companies during the sales process.

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2019 Customer Service 2003 Competitive Advantage 63

Provide Support

DECEMBER 12, 2017

5 Ways Big Data Will Improve Customer Service. In the abundance of more or less similar products, customer service has become by far the most influential brand differentiator these days. In this article, we will show you 5 ways how big data improves customer service.(.). Read more.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service 2003 2017 Definition 62

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

It has become a standard metric used to determine if your Customer Service and Experience improvements are effective. Harvard Business Review called it “ The One Number You Need to Grow ” way back in 2003. So the question is, what can we learn about what works for Customer Experience by looking at trends in NPS?

Net Promoter Score 153

Net Promoter Score NPS Banking 2003 153

Provide Support

DECEMBER 29, 2016

The critical difference is ultimately how you make people feel when they do business with you and interact with your brand. No matter your business, excellence in customer service etiquette will always set you apart and give you the edge over your competition. © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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Provide Support

JUNE 6, 2017

And if your employees don’t feel valued, neither will your customers. Companies like Zappos, Southwest Airlines and Ritz-Carlton Hotels have one thing in common – they are worldwide famous for providing excellent customer service and having friendly employees. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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2003 Customer Service 2017 Airlines 65

Customer Enthusiast

MAY 3, 2016

NPS is a customer loyalty metric created by Fred Reicheld, Bain & Company and Satmetrix in 2003. Essentially, it identifies customers as being Promoters, Passives or Detractors of an organization, company or brand based on their likelihood to recommend it to others. Don’t settle for ordinary. Choose extraordinary.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service 2003 Hotels 58

Provide Support

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

So how sure are you that you truly know your customers and what they really expect from your business and customer service? Do you know them at least as well as they know your brand? © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Read more. Published in Provide Support Blog , 2016. Permalink | No comment.

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Provide Support

JANUARY 6, 2020

In 2020 customers will become smarter as their expectations for service and customer experience are set by best brands. As a result customers will walk away searching for better experience. This is convenience that will drive repeating sales and customer loyalty. (.). © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC.

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2003 Customer Service Social Media 2017 52

Provide Support

MARCH 22, 2016

The world is rapidly changing, and so is customer service. If you think your business is offering outstanding service now, the truth is that with the ever changing customer expectations, what seems satisfactory today might simply be outdated within half year. © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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2003 Customer Service 2015 2016 51

Provide Support

JUNE 1, 2017

5 Tips for Effective Leadership in Customer Service. Customer service team success is most significantly influenced by service-focused culture that starts at the top and works its way throughout the company. In one of my previous articles, I have also touched on the topic of Servant Leadership in customer service.

Leadership 66

Leadership Customer Service 2003 2017 66

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Net Promoter Score (NPS) As you could clearly see from the graph, NPS is the favourite customer experience metric among Nordic companies. The same applies also globally.About two thirds of all companies are using it to define where they stand in terms of the customer experience. Now most of Fortune500 companies, incl. Why use CSAT?

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Metrics Net Promoter Score Customer Experience NPS 162

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 31, 2016

Employees are at least as important as other aspects of customer management in optimizing benefits for customers. They are key stakeholders in value delivery and brand/supplier success, and they frequently represent the difference between positive and negative experiences and whether customers stay or go.

Chief Customer Officer 111

Chief Customer Officer 2003 Leadership Consulting 111

Provide Support

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Today probably every business is sufficiently aware of the importance of social media for customer service. Report by Parature shows us that 33% of consumers confirm they have used social media to ask a customer service question at least once and 18% use social media as a customer service channel on regular basis.

Customer Care 89

Customer Care Social Media 2003 2015 89

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

With keen competition in the eCommerce space, customer service is a top priority. Alon Ghelber looks at some of the top Shopify Customer Support apps available today. Also, interruptions in the supply chain caused by COVID-19-related work interruptions have required more efficient communications between companies and customers.

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2020 Social Media 2003 Customer Service Strategies 98

Provide Support

JULY 25, 2016

Ditch the Script: How to Personalize Real-Time Customer Service. Today we are pleased to share a guest posting by Stephan Delbos , a social customer service expert from Brand Embassy. If only social customer service agents had it so easy. © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service 2003 Contact Center 2015 48

Kustomer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Modern customer service looks very different from prior decades. Customers gravitate toward brands that have differentiated customer service, leaving those that don’t in the dust. With this in mind, brands now realize that customer service is directly tied to their revenue, and are modernizing applications.

Customer Engagement 93

Customer Engagement Engagement Omnichannel 2002 93

Maz Iqbal

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The Transformation of Zappos Occurred in March 2003. How serious were we about this idea of making the Zappos brand be about the very best customer service? But we had plenty of customer service challenges. OK, this Buddhism stuff shows up for you as ‘other worldly’ – unrealistic.

Customer Centricity 63

Customer Centricity 2003 Leadership 2008 63

Provide Support

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Stay Connected with your Customers. According to a Walker study , by the year 2020 customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator. That is why it is important to stay connected with your customers and keep them informed about your company innovations and events. Read more.

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Connections 2003 B2C 2015 67

Provide Support

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

It goes without saying that today’s gigantic Twitter and Facebook user base makes brands more accessible than ever. Your brand is already online (whether you like it or not) and ignoring social media can be detrimental to your success as a company. © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Read more. Permalink | One comment.

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Social Media Customer Service 2003 2015 55

Steve DiGioia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

One of the Top 30 customer service experts in the world, Steve Curtin provides today’s guest post. NPS is a customer loyalty metric created by Fred Reicheld, Bain & Company and Satmetrix in 2003. Here’s why I like NPS so much as a KPI of customer service quality: Credibility. Thanks Steve!

Customer Service 45

Customer Service Net Promoter Score NPS 2003 45

Provide Support

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Some of the world’s most successful business leaders know that attracting customers and winning their loyalty isn’t merely about the product or service. It’s more about offering an experience that creates an emotional connection between the customer and the brand. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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Loyalty 2003 2017 Connections 68

Provide Support

JUNE 28, 2019

Furthermore, that report also suggests that brands are viewed more favorably by 77% of consumers if they proactively invite and accept customer feedback. (.). © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. The post 8 Best Ways to Obtain Customer Feedback [Infographic] appeared first on Live Chat, Customer Service Blog | Provide Support.

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Feedback 2003 2017 2019 60

Lumoa

APRIL 3, 2018

According to the same research, at least 66% of customers trust other consumer opinions posted online and according to another research , 58% of consumers said they have recently (within the past five years) began leaving more and more online reviews based upon customer service. The question is, how can you measure it?

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Net Promoter Score NPS Touchpoint Feedback 126

Provide Support

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Customer Service KPIs for Live Chat Teams. Customer service representatives play a key role in business growth and promotion – by supporting customers they build trust and improve brand awareness, reduce the number of complaints and facilitate your marketing efforts. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC.

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2003 Customer Service 2017 Customer Service Representative 54

Maz Iqbal

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Here’s what the Guardian says (bolding mine): The price-fixing affected a large number of popular brands, such as Vanish stain remover , Palmolive washing-up liquid , Sun and Calgonit dishwasher tablets , Sanex and Petit Marseillais shower gel , shampoos including Head & Shoulders, Fructis and Elsève, and Colgate and Signal toothpaste.

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Customer Experience Government 2006 2003 103

Provide Support

AUGUST 3, 2017

Businesses that intend to keep them as customers need to rethink how to approach this generation. Is your customer service Millennial-friendly? In fact, studies reveal that 68% of 18 – 34-year-old consumers have stopped doing business with a brand due to a single poor customer service experience.(.).

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2003 Customer Service 2017 Poor Customer Service 50

Provide Support

AUGUST 30, 2016

According to the Sprout Social report 90% of people surveyed have used social media in some way to communicate directly with a brand. The bad news is that brands reply to just 11% of people leaving the majority of inquiries ignored. © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Read more. Published in Provide Support Blog , 2016.

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Social Media Brands 2003 Consumers 47

Provide Support

MAY 25, 2016

How to Build a World-Class Customer Service Team. Every business owner knows that in today’s highly competitive marketplace excellent customer service is more than a preference – it is a prerequisite for sustainable growth and business success. © 2003 - 2015 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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2003 Customer Service 2015 2016 46

C3Centricity

OCTOBER 7, 2020

” In other words, people are always searching for ways to reduce their stress that is caused by cognitive dissonance when shopping and selecting brands. Whether this is through advertising or online customer reviews, it is important to show both transparency and popularity to enhance confidence. 2 Focus on Brand Commitment.

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Marketing NPS Net Promoter Score Brands 83

Provide Support

MARCH 14, 2018

Today’s customers are more demanding, knowledgeable and selective, and the ways how they connect with brands nowadays largely define the key dimensions that shape up business relationships of the new digital era.(.). © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more. Published in Provide Support Blog , 2018.

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Provide Support

JANUARY 2, 2018

The customer care you provide should after all be your biggest USP as a brand, especially as super savvy consumers expect more from the companies they spend their hard earned cash with. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more. Published in Provide Support Blog , 2018. Permalink | No comment.

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Provide Support

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Customer Service Quality. Almost all businesses strive to offer superior customers service. There are certain factors that negatively affect customer service quality and do not allow companies to reward their customers with exceptional customer service. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC.

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Customer Service 2003 2017 Exceptional Customer Service 46

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One of the major weaknesses of most organizations is top management’s lack of a customer service strategy. They fail to realize the strategic opportunity on how to use superior service as a vehicle to build market share and market dominance. All three companies provide Relentless Customer Service.

Culture 52

Culture Customer Service 2009 2003 52

Provide Support

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Holidays provide a great opportunity for companies not only to sell more to repeat clients but also to acquire new customers. Together with a great opportunity to gain, comes a big chance to lose customers in the holiday season if you offer them bad customer service. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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2003 2017 2018 Blog 49

Provide Support

JUNE 29, 2016

According to Accenture 28% of consumers are loyal to their providers and brands, which is why all effort should be taken to keep such customers and increase their number. I hope that better understanding of this problem will help your business to retain loyal customers and provide a better customer service to them. (.).

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Skilled, trained professionals our solutions provide award-winning customer service. If you’ve ever visited their website, you’ll know that their branding is bold, modern, and appealing, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Established in 2003, Call Ruby has over 10,000 customers and 18 years of experience.

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