Win the Customer

JUNE 7, 2016

From automated purchasing and shipping to simple returns and mobile-friendliness, these are the modern conveniences your online customers expect from your business. Today’s customer expects a lot. Online shoppers expect even more. And their expectations should not be ignored. Your customers expect it.

Customer Expectations 90

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ShepHyken

MAY 11, 2018

In this background, a B2B business not only needs to take on a different and informed kind of marketing strategy but is also required to take care of service issues in a way that customer loyalty stays intact and is in the driver’s seat. Customer Loyalty: Customer loyalty will be the key to survival in the new customer-centric world.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

No explanation is provided by ACSI, but you can take a look at the years and make some guesses based on the key drivers, which are expectations, perceived quality, and perceived value. To give you a window into how the industries fared on this metric, here are the top 10 industries based on their scores for 2018. Download the Toolkit.

Customer Satisfaction 389

Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity Feedback Customer Journey Mapping 389

ProProfs Chat

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

No matter how great your product your service is, you can’t sustain market competition without a top of the line customer service. As 2017 is coming to an end, here’re 3 customer support trends that promise a better customer support in 2018. It keeps customer satisfaction up, cuts handling costs, and helps.

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2018 Omnichannel 2017 Customer Centricity 111

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

19 Customer Experience resolutions for 2019 by Customer Guru. Customer Guru) As we bid goodbye to 2018 and usher in 2019, we have made some customer-centric resolutions for this new year. As we move ahead, customer experience will be the only differentiator between brands. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2018 Article Customer Service 2019 101

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2018

More and more, companies are recognizing just how much customer happiness impacts revenue , and they’re focusing on transforming their customer experience to meet modern expectations. Set and measure customer expectations. If you offer high-quality products and services, you’ll drive customer loyalty.

Customer Retention 390

Customer Retention Net Promoter Score Poor Customer Service B2B 390

Oracle

DECEMBER 31, 2018

2018 was the year of customer experience for businesses around the globe, and CX experts and business leaders captured their experience in thought-provoking customer experience quotes. As part of our year in review , here’s a closer look at some of the most inspiring and thought-provoking quotes on CX from 2018.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Here are some of the top customer service predictions for 2018, brought to you by Fara Haron is CEO of CRM Solutions, Arvato. Technology related to voice recognition will be most impactful in 2018. In relation to customer service, technologies like AR and VR will not be as impactful in 2018. Voice Recognition.

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Eptica

JANUARY 9, 2019

Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Author: Anne-Claire Bellec - Marketing Director Reviewing 2018 – our top 10 blog posts from the year. At the Eptica blog we’ve looked at all of our posts from 2018 and come up with a top 10 of the most popular and topical, based on the number of views, comments and general feedback.

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CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

You’ll hear Matt’s thoughts on how technology has changed the way we do Customer Service, some of the biggest blunders businesses can avoid, and what technologies he thinks are making the biggest difference with customer experience.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2018

My Comment: The article opens with the following line: Today’s customers expect the same level of service and experience that they receive from global leaders such as Amazon, Google and Apple. This short article focuses on five mistakes organizations make with their customer experience initiative. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2018 Article Customer Service Employee Experience 18

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2018

The author of this excellent article uses Southwest Airlines as an example of a company that has created such a great relationship with their customers (passengers) that they give the airline the benefit of the doubt and “cut them slack” when things go wrong. If you want to meet those expectations, there are trends that you can’t ignore.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Airlines 83

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

My Comment: Customer experience is marketing. The organizations that that know this reap the benefits of knowing what their customers expect and desire. And who better to tell you what your customers want than the people on the front line who interact with your customers every day. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2018 Article Customer Service 2019 95

ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2018

What are the “non-negotiable” behaviors and processes that drive a consistent high-level customer experience? Brands That Use AI To Enhance Marketing (Infographic) 2018 by Karthik Reddy. CMSWire) Delivering strong customer experiences (CX) ties directly to your bottom line. 16Best) We all know how marketing can enhance sales.

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2018 Article Customer Service Retail 48

Think Customers

JANUARY 2, 2018

As we say hello to 2018, certain business practices and trends are sure to follow us into the New Year. For instance, personalized experiences, meeting customer expectations, and protecting customer data continue to be important aspects of the customer experience. Here’s my customer experience wish list for 2018.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2018

When it comes to customer service and CX, you no longer compete against your direct competitor. You compete against anyone that has provided your customer a great experience. Your customers’ expectations are h igher than ever. New Report: Which Brands Deliver the Best Customer Experience? by Alex Jones.

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2018 Article Customer Service Social Media 39

GetFeedback

JANUARY 7, 2019

Here are the top 5 pain points associated with instituting a live chat customer service program and how to overcome them. The schedule changes and demands that come with live chat customer service. Today, 30% of customers expect to find live chat customer service on any company’s website.

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eglobalis

AUGUST 13, 2024

This symbiotic relationship has led to a continuous evolution in technology, pushing the boundaries of what customers expect and experience. Customer Service: Samsung: Samsung offers robust customer service, with extensive support options including online help, phone support, and service centers.

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E-support Innovation Customer Centricity Loyalty 509

Second to None

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

This piece was originally published by Forbes on February 8, 2018: “You may still be writing “2017” on forms, but no one can deny that 2018 is in full swing. So what does the year hold for customer service? As always, companies who provide great customer service have a huge advantage over companies that don’t.

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2018 Social Media E Commerce E-support 63

Ann Michaels and Associates

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The importance of replying to customer reviews. • 53% of customers expect businesses to reply to their online reviews within seven days (Review Trackers, 2018). • 41% of consumers say that brands replying to reviews makes them believe the company really cares about their customers (Bazaarvoice). •

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

New Study: 62% of Companies Ignore Customer Service Emails by Steven MacDonald. SuperOffice) Today we’re excited to release our new study: The 2018 Customer Service Benchmark report, which is a study of how 1,000 companies handle customer support. B2C Influence on B2B Customer Expectations by Shannon Gronemeyer. (CX

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2018 Article Customer Service B2C 15

transcosmos Information Systems

MARCH 20, 2018

Since this trend is poised to continue for a long time, businesses should adapt and come up with different strategies to better serve customer demands and needs. Here are the top five trends for customer care service that will take your business to greater heights in 2018 and beyond: 1. Artificial Intelligence Solutions.

2018 76

2018 Customer Service E Commerce E-support 76

GetFeedback

OCTOBER 21, 2019

In response, many organizations have begun rolling out a new function called customer experience management (CXM). What is customer experience management? Customer experience management (CXM) is the process of designing and optimizing customer interactions to meet or exceed customer expectations.

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Answer Dash

JUNE 12, 2018

Customer expectations are at an all-time high, according to the Salesforce State of the Connected Customer report, released this week. Vala Ashfar, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce, states: “In 2018, technology is more ingrained in the customer experience, and trust has moved to the forefront of consumer minds.”

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Qualtrics

JUNE 22, 2020

The nature of these expectations will dictate the form and even the wording of customer satisfaction survey questions. Let me repeat this: the nature of these expectations will dictate the form and even the wording of your satisfaction questions. Explicit Expectations. Static Performance Expectations.

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Customer Expectations Customer Satisfaction 2012 Reference 59

ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2018

This line sums it up nicely: No matter how great your brand may be, the reputation and customer loyalty is determined by the final exchange between employee and customer. Websitebuilder) You are undoubtedly aware of the importance of customer service on your online business’ road to success. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Traditionally customers called. Your customers expect it, so don’t fight it. Here are eight ways you can thank your best customers. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com. Now they like to text. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

The groundwork of expectation has been laid by many businesses before you and will continue to be built by many businesses after you. What do customer expectations look like in your industry? Learn how GetFeedback can help you exceed customers’ expectations— start your free trial today. Download the Toolkit.

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Download Customer Satisfaction Measurement 2018 268

GetFeedback

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Learn how to use customer loyalty metrics (NPS, CES, and CSAT) to improve customer experience and increase retention rates. Learn how GetFeedback can help you exceed customers’ expectations— start your free trial today. In other words, will they leave with a sense of meaning, purpose, and validation? Get the Guide.

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Loyalty Touchpoint Books Article 257

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Domino’s Pizza Serves Up Innovations In Customer Experience (CX) To Drive Business Growth b y Brian Solis. Forbes) Businesses must now understand customer expectations as they continue to rise as a function of customer relationships with technology. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2018 Customer Service B2B 69

Oracle

JANUARY 11, 2018

With ever-increasing competition in the customer experience landscape, taking a step back to reassess your business, values, and goals helps align with customer expectations and figure out what needs to change to meet them. As we move into 2018, every SMB should ask these four questions: Are we on the right road to success?

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2018 Social Media 2017 Customer Centricity 53

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2018

For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of June 4, 2018 appeared first on Shep Hyken. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Airlines 76

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

The customer experience industry is changing at an unprecedented pace and businesses must prepare for dynamic developments throughout the coming year. We predict that increased use of wireless beacon technology will enable businesses to take customer experience to new heights in 2018. Brexit will drive consolidation.

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ChurnZero

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Top 15 Takeaways from Pulse Europe 2018. Last week we had the opportunity to travel to London to sponsor and exhibit at the Pulse Europe 2018 Conference as a Silver sponsor. For those of you that might not know – this is the premier Customer Success conference in Europe. Chris Weddick (@chrisweddick) November 8, 2018.

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GetFeedback

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The main concern is that while easy is a widely desirable CX attribute, it is usually not the sole driver of customer loyalty. A 2018 CustomerThink study found that firms may start out using NPS or CSAT, but over time tend to use multiple metrics including composite indicators that can be proven to link to desired business outcomes. .

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NPS Metrics Net Promoter Score Effort Score 278

Eptica

JUNE 6, 2018

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Author: Steve Nattress How can brands match customer expectations around knowledge? Published on: June 06, 2018. But how good are organizations at meeting the ever-increasing demands that consumers have, around speed and transparency?

Customer Expectations 51

Customer Expectations Brands Social Media 2018 51

Help.com

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Customer service is not supposed to be reactionary. According to Gannett CMO Andy Yost , “2018 will be the year of servicing consumer needs before they even arise. Brands leveraging the right data and analytics to deliver impactful customer experiences will rise to the top.” If you didn’t get that memo until now, don’t worry.

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