ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. But today’s answer is not just timely, but also timeless. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Kayako

JULY 28, 2022

Today’s customers increasingly expect personalized experiences from brands, so it is tempting to think that if your customer were having a problem, their first choice would be to get on a live call with customer service. When looking at actual customer behavior, the opposite is true. So what is the answer?

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sixty percent of customer service managers say it’s going to be “the toughest winter yet” as they worry about losing customers in the run up to the holidays. Customer confidence is crumbling in the current environment . However, 56% of the US surveyed see this period as a ‘time to shine.’

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

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Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you heard that 81% of buyers say that experiencing good customer service increases their likelihood of making a repeat purchase ? Exceptional customer service is a guiding light, capturing attention amidst many options. The goal is for customers to see your business as excellent and become passionate advocates.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Just like the chicken or egg conundrum the same could apply to COVID-19 and poor customer service. As many organisations hide behind the pandemic for failing service standards, Abbie Heslop, Commercial AI Analyst, EBI.AI What came first, Coronavirus or poor customer service? About the Author.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2017

Congratulations to Squaremouth , who just won a Gold Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year – for the fourth time! For those that don’t know, the Stevie is an international business award that recognizes top performing organizations in several categories including customer service.)

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Many people think of customer service as a department. If you’ve been following me, you’ll know my belief is that customer service is a philosophy , not a department. It can be the traditional customer service team who fields questions and complaints. Validation needs to be a part of the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience (CX) by Diana Kaemingk. Qualtrics) If you’re ready to improve your customer experience, check out these 10 tips. Trust inspires confidence with your customers.

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Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. In this article, we’ll answer your questions like “what is a chatbot?” Types of chatbots.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Clairvoyance: I Never Knew I Always Wanted This by Chip Bell. Steve Jobs had the goal of giving a customer something they didn’t know they needed or wanted until they actually started using it.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Customer service in 2023 doesn’t just mean supporting a customer with a purchase, or helping them navigate a website, it’s about protecting them. Secure communication channels are also crucial to protect sensitive data, mitigate risks, build trust and, most importantly, enhance customer confidence in the business itself.

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ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping To Prime Shows The Real Battle For Customers by Daniel Newman. Yet customers also want to enjoy a digital experience with little or no friction. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 3 Types of Customers That Will Talk About Your Business—and The One That Definitely Won’t by Jay Baer. Great Customer Experience Means Consistent Customer Service by Glenn Pasch.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2022

He shares what organizations can learn about customer service from the hospitality industry and how to equip employees to meet and exceed customer expectations. Top Takeaways: The fundamentals of customer service start with individual customer interactions. How do you build customer confidence?

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 19, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, exceptional customer service can make all the difference between success and failure. One key aspect of providing first-rate support is ensuring that your customer service team members are approachable and relatable. Honesty can eliminate misunderstanding.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. ROI’s on the Prize: Twitter Links Social Customer Care and Willingness to Pay by Lia Winograd. Where Customer Service is Failing: Top Priorities For Your Contact Center [Research] by Sharpen. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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InMoment XI

JULY 22, 2024

The recent global outage affecting major service providers like Microsoft and CrowdStrike has highlighted the need for businesses to be prepared. When such disruptions occur, they don’t just impact operations; they shake customer confidence and loyalty. For enterprise companies, the stakes are even higher.

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ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Overstock’s customer service texts have a 98 percent open rate by Ilyse Liffreing. Digiday) Overstock.com knows the days are long gone when people would call or email about problems with its products or service.

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Kayako

DECEMBER 8, 2016

5: Is it too late to win the customer back? What you can do to rectify bad customer service. At Kayako, we help our customers get better at customer service. We want to make sure our customers are offering excellent customer service so their customers continue to pay for their service or product.

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ProProfs Chat

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Now, there are many online platforms that advice you on how to improve your customer service this holiday season. They all have some practical tips that contribute to building a better service for your customers. Lavy Mammen Customer Experience Consultant, GEA Group Americas, Inc. That’s okay. Tweet this.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A good customer service experience is doing what you are supposed to do. Beyond satisfactory – and beyond good – is an exceptional customer service. His company, ClearSource provides customer support via phone, email, chat and social media for companies that want to outsource their customer service.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 17, 2024

High Return Rates and Setup Frustration: Sectors dealing with physical or digital products often face high return rates due to customer difficulties during setup or initial use. This not only impacts revenue, but also erodes customer confidence.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2018

I have a similar take on the customer service and customer service world. The three keys to customer experience success are consistency, consistency and consistency. The quality of the product or service must be consistent. Whatever the company sells must meet the expectations of the customer, every time.

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Customer Enthusiast

MAY 3, 2016

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. Is there a KPI that you feel is most important to evaluating product and service quality in your world of work? Don’t settle for ordinary. Choose extraordinary.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2022

As it applies to customer experience (including customer service), it is often the little details that move the experience from average to amazing. It’s usually just “little things” – details that often are almost unnoticed – that give our customers confidence and help create customer amazement. .

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Myra Golden

DECEMBER 9, 2016

A free module from my customer service online training. I thought, “Why not create a professional development program for customer service professionals that would be similar to the management development program?” Experience “How to Rock Your Customer Service Job” .

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Myra Golden

DECEMBER 9, 2016

A free module from my customer service online training. I thought, “Why not create a professional development program for customer service professionals that would be similar to the management development program?” Experience “How to Rock Your Customer Service Job” .

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Confidence Customers 53

Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

If there is a partnership that can hugely benefit banks, partnering with a customer service call center is one of the best decisions that can allow them to receive a higher return on investment. Despite the presence of self-service channels available online, the majority of bank clients still prefer human help. Lower cost.

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Steve DiGioia

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

One of the Top 30 customer service experts in the world, Steve Curtin provides today’s guest post. 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. The post The Ultimate Customer Service KPI?

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Myra Golden

JULY 28, 2016

How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience. How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience. Email Writing: 3 elements of a great email customer experience.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

During their stay, guests may use their mobile devices to get guidance on where to eat and things to do AI-powered bots can help customers find the property that best suits their needs. The need for personalization in customer service requires an extensive collection of data, posing privacy concerns.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Statistics Showing Data’s Influence on Customer Experience by Tricia Morriss. Phone Is King for Customer Experience by Blair Pleasant. (No 5 Predictions On The Future Of Customer Service by Mikhail Naumov.

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Article 2018 Net Promoter Score Customer Service 83

CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

When we really get where our customers are coming from, it shapes how we respond to them. By focusing on immediate solutions, we’re doing more than putting out fires – we’re lighting up pathways to customer confidence and peace of mind.

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TechSee

APRIL 9, 2024

In the world of customer service and technical support, a significant challenge often goes unaddressed: the visual gap. This gap represents the disconnect between customers and service agents, where words fail to convey the full picture of an issue or solution.

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Net Promoter Score NPS Customer Satisfaction Customer Confidence 124

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Yet every cloud has a silver lining, and in this instance it’s a mini-case study on how to handle a customer service crisis. I can’t speak to what happened at the airport when passengers approached gate agents for help, or what happened on the phone lines as passengers tried to reach a customer service representative.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. An Increase in Channel Switching.

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