ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to handle customer complaints? My Comment: Our customers have changed during the pandemic.

2021 91

2021 Article Customer Service Customer Retention 91

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Ace Hardware Goes Thanksgrilling in Customer Service Strategy by Judy Mottl.

Article 81

Article 2021 Customer Service Metrics 81

InteractionMetrics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

But if you ask them what their customer service strategy is, you’ll probably get blank stares. Here are two realities worth pondering: Every company communicates something about itself through customer service. Customers remember how they were treated far more than they remember your images and ads.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Brands Customer Service Advertising 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The 7 Best Retailers for Customer Service b y Jamie Grill-Goodman. Each party wants to gain value from the interaction.

2017 75

2017 Article Customer Service Retail 75

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. There is nothing wrong with that!

Article 73

Article Customer Service 2023 2024 73

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. And, that’s what this article is about.

2019 94

2019 Article Net Promoter Score Customer Service 94

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2021

She shares 5 customer service strategies that improve customer retention. People may cut companies some slack if a product doesn’t quite work as expected, but only when the customer service experience makes up for these missteps. . 5 Customer Service Strategies That Improve Retention.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service Customer Retention Customer Service Strategies B2C 144

ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. High-Performing Customer Service Teams Use Predictive Analytics by Vala Afshar. Here are my top five picks from last week.

2017 80

2017 Article Customer Service Loyalty 80

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Online reviews are the most trusted source of information for most people interacting with a restaurant for the first time. The value of customer feedback and reviews is evident from the following statistics: 46% of diners, representing 79 million customers, say that positive online reviews made them more likely to visit a restaurant.

Feedback 195

Feedback Management Social Media 2024 195

ShepHyken

JULY 9, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to Deliver Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Customer Experience by Deb Miller. Then read this article.

Article 87

Article 2018 Customer Service Poor Customer Service 87

ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2024

Last week, I wrote an article that compared the different concert experiences I had with two rock legends, Bob Dylan and Ringo Starr. The title of the article summed up the point I was trying to make: Do You Give Your Customers an Experience – Or Just a Transaction ?

Workshop 160

Workshop Advertising Customer Service Training Books 160

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. Here’s why this is important to you, even if you aren’t in a customer-facing role.

Metrics 161

Metrics Customer Service Workshop Measurement 161

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, a Growth Marketer at Nextiva. He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. .

Social Media 137

Social Media Brands Customer Service E Commerce 137

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Some are exciting. Some are surprising.

Article 86

Article 2018 Net Promoter Score Customer Service 86

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Secret To Superior Customer Experience by Denise Lee Yohn. A Checklist for Superior Customer Service by Paul Selby.

Article 79

Article 2018 Customer Service Customer Service Training 79

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How Retailers Can Use Customer Experience to Compete with Amazon by Marissa Bosché. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

2018 15

2018 Article Customer Service B2C 15

delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy. The significance of great customer service. Brands across the globe are taking notice of how investing in great customer service can pay back dividends in the long run. The data speaks for itself. Then switch.

Customer Service Strategies 59

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Social Media Net Promoter Score 59

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. How about “customer care?”

2021 73

2021 Article Customer Service 2022 73

CSM Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

In recent years, the importance of effective customer service strategies has become increasingly evident for businesses across various sectors. One aspect of a customer service strategy is to leverage data to create personalized experiences, streamline processes, and improve overall customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Social Media Customer Satisfaction 52

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 195

Metrics Net Promoter Score Customer Service Effort Score 195

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Experience Conundrum: Fix Bad Experiences or Make Good Ones Better? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Article 73

Article 2022 Customer Service E Commerce 73

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Raghavendra Rao, Director of Customer Excellence at Sprinklr , outlines three steps to build a customer service strategy centered around self-service. Have you ever been in a situation where you were running late for a flight, and an airport self-service kiosk saved the day? It’s a win-win.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Effort Score Financial 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Customer Service Skills Every Business Needs by Renee Johnson. You need to read this article now!

Article 73

Article 2022 Customer Service Customer Journey Mapping 73

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2021

This week we feature an article from Gary Williams, Director of Sales and Consultancy at Spitch. Before the age of landing pages, online forms, and pop-up chatbots, contact centres were the only way we could engage with brands and services. They were the cornerstone of the service industry, and in many ways they still are.

E-support 149

E-support Omnichannel Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity 149

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect occasion to fall in love with exceptional customer service practices that make your clients swoon. Tip: Deploy customer feedback tools and actively ask for opinions to show customers you value their voices and want to grow with their insights.

Customer Service Strategies 52

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Interaction 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 23, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Taking Your Customers For Granted? CustomerThink) What does your B2B marketing program have to do with your customer retention strategy?

2017 59

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 59

ShepHyken

AUGUST 20, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. T-Mobile is completely overhauling how its customer service works by Chris Welch. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Article 69

Article 2018 Customer Service B2B 69

Team Support

MARCH 27, 2020

Sure, many professionals do, but their dissatisfaction is because the home office lifestyle inhibits their ability to meet face-to-face with customers. These in person interactions are the foundation of many excellent customer relationships, and it can sometimes be a challenge to build or sustain relationships without them.

Customer Relationships 80

Customer Relationships B2B Interaction Multi-Channel 80

Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

This blog post will show you what makes a jointly-owned social media customer service strategy so necessary, and will walk you through how to implement one yourself. When your company’s social media is owned by only one department, it falls flat and short of what you, as a brand, want your online customers to remember you by.

Social Media 52

Social Media Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Download 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. Every interaction between a customer and your company is a chance to exceed expectations. Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: Want To Retain Your Customers?

Connections 125

Connections Blog Customer Centricity Consumers 125

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This is where a Voice of the Customer approach can help by organizing and prioritizing customer insights into a usable format. In This Article: What is the Voice of the Customer (VoC)? Why you should care about the Voice of the Customer? Why you should care about the Voice of the Customer?

Customer Centricity 158

Customer Centricity Voice of Customer Social Media NPS 158

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Deniz Kuran, Head of Marketing at Idiomatic , an organization that helps companies understand their customers by translating customer feedback into actionable data. She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service E Commerce Rewards Programs Customer Relationships 88

Retently

MARCH 18, 2024

Harness feedback, discover the key customer service survey questions that can transform your support strategy, and make every customer interaction count. In this article, we’ll hand you the guidance and specific questions necessary to probe customer satisfaction and service quality.

Customer Service 141

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Customer Service Representative NPS 141

ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2021

This week we feature an article by Hannah McCabe , Director of Demand at Stella Connect by Medallia. She shares common misconceptions about customer service and offers ways to fight them in order to provide great customer experiences. Misconception #3: Speed is the most important customer service metric.

Customer Service 122

Customer Service E Commerce E-support Average Handle Time 122

ShepHyken

JULY 16, 2021

This week we feature an article by Daniel Bishop, the assistant editor and marketing consultant for ReallySimpleSystems. He writes about creating a better experience for customers when they come into a store. You can’t beat personal interaction.? . Retailers need to focus on customization as well.

E Commerce 152

E Commerce Retail Exceptional Customer Service Consulting 152

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This week we feature an article from Pawel Lawrowski, Head of Growth at Tidio. He shares six tips and strategies to share with your team for improving the eCommerce customer experience. Poor customer service costs businesses over $75 billion a year in lost profits. Consider different scenarios. Burger King Does.

Customer Service 154

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Workshop Document 154

ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Julien Rio whos writes about the most common KPIs and how to understand them, select the right ones and how to improve them. – Shep Hyken. Depending on whether your Customer Care department is an extension of your marketing or your customer service strategy, the KPIs you give yourself may be different.

Blog 92

Blog Average Handle Time Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 92