BlueOcean

MARCH 24, 2022

When it comes to complex B2C customer care, the customer is anything but a faceless number in a sea of consumers. These are real people with real lives that inform their expectations and define their needs with every shift and change of the world around them. Shifting Customer Expectations.

B2C 156

B2C Customer Care Contact Center Customers 156

eglobalis

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Assertions that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will replace human-led CX strategies overlook the complexity of customer relationships, the role of cultural nuances, and the limitations of technology in addressing human-centric needs across both B2B and B2C environments.

2030 417

2030 B2B Culture Government 417

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Why is digital technology key for a smooth customer experience? What role does human interaction have in today’s changing customer experience world? How can companies create a customer-focused experience from before a purchase to after? Customers are not only comparing you to your competitors.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience B2C B2B Sales 83

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2018

US auto insurance carriers that have provided customers with consistently best-in-class experiences have generated two to four times more growth in new business and about 30% higher profitability than their counterparts with an inconsistent customer focus. consumers say customer experience at most companies needs Improvement. (

Customer Retention 390

Customer Retention Net Promoter Score Poor Customer Service B2B 390

eglobalis

AUGUST 19, 2024

We’ll also highlight real-world cases where companies have moved away from NPS in both B2B and B2C contexts. Frustrations with NPS Oversimplification of Customer Sentiment NPS categorizes customers into promoters, passives, and detractors based on a single question. This is the final part of my trilogy about NPS.

NPS 438

NPS Net Promoter Score Metrics 2025 438

eglobalis

JULY 25, 2024

In contrast, European companies, including those in the UK, tend to focus more on product quality and regulatory compliance, sometimes at the expense of the customer experience. A significant portion of European and UK influencers and educators in CX have not directly implemented or transformed CX in B2B or B2C environments.

Customer Experience 488

Customer Experience Innovation Customer Centricity Culture 488

eglobalis

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction Delivering superior customer experience (CX) is paramount for business success. A well-crafted CX strategy transcends the superficial touchpoints of customer interaction, delving into the cohesive integration of all company divisions to deliver consistent, high-quality customer interactions.

Customer Experience 453

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Net Promoter Score Government 453

InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A customer journey map is a visual representation of the journey a customer has with a company’s brand, products, services, and people. Customer journey maps may also be called customer interaction maps, customer corridors, or service blueprints.

Customer Journey Mapping 195

Customer Journey Mapping Customer Experience 2024 Customer Journey 195

GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

The customer experience is a journey, and continuous improvement is key to staying ahead and winning at CX. Once you rest on your laurels, you’ve lost because: Expectations change: What delights customers today may no longer delight them tomorrow. Always keep tabs of changing customer needs. Map the customer journey.

Customer Satisfaction 389

Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity Feedback Customer Journey Mapping 389

GetFeedback

JULY 19, 2019

We can all agree customers expect more of us than ever. Research reflects it, too: 76% of consumers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations. We can agree there are more customer interactions than ever before, and some of that is our own fault. That’s the customer expectation.

ROI 309

ROI Touchpoint Hotels Customer Journey 309

Second to None

APRIL 23, 2019

We are always talking about how CX is a continuously changing practice that shifts to align with the current customer expectations and cultural norms. 1] Yet, the way in which businesses and customers interact today is the result of years and years of transformation that has occurred over the past few centuries.

B2C 84

B2C Transportation Social Media Entertainment 84

SurveyGizmo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We were living B2C lives where purchases were only a click away. Self-serve options, common in B2C e-commerce, have grown for business buyers too. We don’t hate human interaction; we just want to complete our work. McKinsey shows that two-thirds of buyers prefer remote human interactions or digital self-service.

B2C 98

B2C B2B E Commerce 2022 98

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 9, 2024

For instance, if you want targeted feedback on your checkout process, you need to query customers on that specific touchpoint instead of asking them about their general thoughts on your business. Leverage interactions with customers via live chat. Use conversational surveys to engage customers in impactful dialogue.

Feedback 195

Feedback Social Media B2C 2024 195

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Whether you’re new to customer experience or seeking inspiration, this guide serves as your ultimate resource for exploring and delving deeper into this exciting field. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still the same old good AI, but now it’s brought to the customer experience field.

Definition 167

Definition Net Promoter Score Customer Experience B2C 167

CloudCherry

JULY 10, 2019

And in most cases, it is tied very closely to good customer service. Sometimes, you may not even realize how elements of customer service are present in the most basic user interactions. Customer-to-customer interactions. Customer experience and customer service are two peas in a pod.

Customer Service 231

Customer Service Customer Experience E Commerce E-support 231

Think Customers

APRIL 10, 2025

Why CX Needs to Be Aligned with Business Strategy CX directly impacts revenue Companies with superior CX achieve higher customer lifetime value (CLV) , lower churn , and increased cross-sell and upsell opportunities. Customer Effort Score (CES) Measures how easy it is for customers to interact with your company.

B2B 52

B2B Net Promoter Score Effort Score Financial 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 20, 2015

According to Wikipedia, it’s this: Customer experience ( CX ) is the sum of all experiences a customer has with a supplier of goods and/or services, over the duration of their relationship with that supplier. This can include awareness, discovery, attraction, interaction, purchase, use, cultivation and advocacy.

Customer Journey Mapping 306

Customer Journey Mapping Customer Experience Workshop Customer Journey 306

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Our customer service research indicates that 59% of customers prefer to go to the phone or email over digital channels. Read this article and learn more about what customers expect. 4 Ways Chatbots Can Fail at Customer Experience by Phil Britt. Reports and Data expect the global chatbot market to reach $10.08

Article 152

Article 2021 Customer Service 2026 152

GetFeedback

JULY 25, 2018

The rise of automation in customer support in recent years has increased efficiency by leaps and bounds—but for some brands, leaning too heavily on sloppy automations has come at a high cost. When customer interactions are less personalized via low-touch automations, it creates a void between customers and companies.

Omnichannel 150

Omnichannel Net Promoter Score E-support E Commerce 150

Wootric

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Customer expectations drive the value of CX. Continuously meet or exceed expectations, and delighted customers will return and even become vocal advocates for your product and brand. . Don’t let the terms B2C (Business to Consumer) and B2B (Business to Business) confuse you. What are their expectations?

B2C 69

B2C B2B Consumers Feedback 69

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Many b2b and b2c companies offer antiseptic, commoditized, vanilla experiences for customers. Some, through culture, discipline, and purpose have succeeded in creating consistent, positive experiences which are appealing to customers and which customers consider worthy of passing along through informal conversation and recommendation.

CEM 156

CEM Customer Experience Customer Centricity B2C 156

GetFeedback

MAY 13, 2019

For example, you could use a survey to ask about usage patterns or gauge sentiment about a specific service/interaction. Examples of feedback of this type are NPS or CSAT surveys, company questionnaires, or customer meetings set up by Product Management to discuss a potential feature.

Feedback 302

Feedback Social Media Voice of Customer Net Promoter Score 302

Bill Quiseng

JUNE 21, 2023

Consistently deliver a low-cost, no-cost “a little better than the average experience that customers expect” product or service so tediously repetitive that you feel it is boring, but to the customer, at that moment, you are Magnificent! Customers don’t seek B2B or B2C businesses. Be Magnificently Boring!

B2C 134

B2C Loyalty Hotels B2B 134

Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. And when you consistently deliver a little wow, you transform an average, satisfactory customer experience into a positively WOW Experience. Your customers will return repeatedly, spend more money, and rave about you to others on social media.

B2C 88

B2C B2B Hospitality Social Media 88

Lumoa

MARCH 20, 2018

artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still the same old good AI, but now it’s brought to the customer experience field. According to Accenture , 85% of customer interactions will be managed with AI by 2020. The situation when B2B CX was very distant from B2C CX has been rapidly changing. So let’s start!

Net Promoter Score 107

Net Promoter Score Customer Experience CEM B2C 107

Kustomer

APRIL 5, 2021

The way you approach a customer varies depending on the type of business you are in. Whether it’s B2C or B2B, both are equally as important. Your customer is purchasing from you for a reason, and it would be a missed opportunity to not understand why. Delivering on B2C Consumer Expectations.

B2C 78

B2C B2B Loyalty Customer Expectations 78

Forrester

JULY 10, 2015

Talking to clients, it's interesting to see and hear how the topic of "customer needs" still comes up as frequently as the sun comes out in Singapore. Wildly exceeding or failing to meet expectations elicits emotional reactions that shape customer perceptions of the quality of a given experience.

B2C 105

B2C Customer Experience B2B Customer Journey 105

Storyminers

JULY 29, 2016

And as we all know, replacing an existing customer costs 7 times more than retaining them. So how do you ensure your brand is retaining its precious customer base? We decided to ask experts one question: What is your most effective customer retention strategy for B2C brands? . VP of Customer Experience, Compellon.

B2C 49

B2C Customer Retention Brands Social Media 49

Oracle

APRIL 3, 2019

In an interview for this article, Paul Miser, CEO & Co-Founder, Chinatown Bureau, a digital strategy consulting agency, suggests that this approach helps brands fulfill customer expectations, too. Whether your business is B2C or B2B, it’s always crucial to build a positive relationship and connection with your customers.

Customer Engagement 99

Customer Engagement CEM Engagement Marketing 99

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Break down internal barriers, whether they are human or digital, that hinder the success of customer experience initiatives. To handle customer experience (CX) on a large scale, go beyond manual, human-driven processes. Create a comprehensive digital experience encompassing partners, customers, and internal teams. Embrace AI.

Customer Experience 96

Customer Experience B2C Government B2B 96

CSM Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you’re working with a small team or managing a global operation, having the right customer service software can make or break your ability to meet customer expectations. HubSpot Service Hub (Free Plan) HubSpots free plan offers simple customer ticketing and live chat features.

2025 52

2025 Customer Service Omnichannel Multi-Channel 52

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 3, 2016

Now, as to problem resolution, from the Forbes interview, my read (and as indicated by Vijay) is that principally this meant the elimination of all customer transactional and relationship pain points. Satisfaction has always been about what we understand to be total quality expectations in products and services, as perceived by the customer.

Customer Satisfaction 92

Customer Satisfaction B2C Banking B2B 92

Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 3, 2016

Now, as to problem resolution, from the Forbes interview, my read (and as indicated by Vijay) is that principally this meant the elimination of all customer transactional and relationship pain points. Satisfaction has always been about what we understand to be total quality expectations in products and services, as perceived by the customer.

Customer Satisfaction 92

Customer Satisfaction B2C Banking B2B 92

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

(SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. After all, customers make buying decisions based on their experiences, so no matter what originally attracted them, their customer service interactions can dictate loyalty or loss. They want B2C-like experiences.

Article 74

Article 2022 Customer Service B2C 74

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

(CustomerThink) Customer service is the golden key to any successful business – if you don’t have it, act fast and make it a priority. Customer service has evolved over the past years; instead of just one-on-one private interaction in person or via phone call, it is now evolved around social med ia as well.

2018 15

2018 Article Customer Service B2C 15

CSM Magazine

JULY 28, 2016

The boundaries between digital and physical are now increasingly blurring, especially in B2C with its intense pace and volume of customer interactions that spill over multiple channels. Today, it can be reinterpreted as a common misunderstanding that customers predominantly use one channel, either traditional or digital.

Customer Experience 64

Customer Experience B2C Touchpoint Customer Relationship Management 64

CX University

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Across industries in B2B and B2C, CX is the new battlefield for companies, where customers are won, lost and held onto. Role models of B2C CX like Ritz-Carlton are plentiful, but when it comes to naming CX stars in B2B, examples are rare. CX crosses many departments and points in the customer’s journey.

Transportation 94

Transportation Net Promoter Score B2C B2B 94