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. Direct interaction can come in many forms. It can be the traditional customer service team who fields questions and complaints.

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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. Whatever the company sells must meet the expectations of the customer, every time. Confidence can lead to trust.

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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. So, what to do?

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. Instead, I want to emphasize the last part of my response to the question: sometimes, customer service agents – and other employees – have different answers to the same questions. What do you think if I yell at them?

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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? Next, show empathy.

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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. CustomerThink) The widespread adoption of mobile has changed the way consumers interact with and perceive the world.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Quality customer service will not only impress new customers but will also be a key motivator in their decision to stick around for the long term. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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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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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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I was asked the same question three times in the last week: “What is the biggest opportunity in customer service?” I’m talking about a result that does three things: The customer’s problem, issue or question is resolved or answered. But today’s answer is not just timely, but also timeless. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

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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.

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Kitewheel

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Two of these are uncovering customer journey paths with journey analytics and increasing the value of customer service through real-time orchestration. . How are customers truly using your mobile app? For most, interactions will be routine. Customer Service Efficiencies: Turning Insight Into Action.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

While these aspects are crucial, one of the most defining factors of customer experience is the tone of voice a business uses. Whether through help-desk interactions, marketing messages, or automated responses, voice moulds perception and can ultimately determine customer loyalty. What Is a Companys Voice?

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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

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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InMoment XI

JULY 22, 2024

Did you know that 77% of customers expect to interact with someone immediately when they contact a company during a crisis? The recent global outage affecting major service providers like Microsoft and CrowdStrike has highlighted the need for businesses to be prepared. 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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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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Thematic

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Businesses need to collect, analyze, and apply customer feedback effectively. Analyze customer interactions across multiple touchpoints. Personalize experiences and address customer pain points. Customer reviews – Monitor online reviews to track trends in customer sentiment.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Integrated CX consolidates customer signals from a whole host of sources, including transaction history, reviews, surveys , website activity, and social interactions (among others). These signals give hotels and resorts a 360-degree view of each customer, which can be used to fuel ultra-personalized experiences.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2017

Once the customer service representative came on the call, Cindy briefly described the problem. That said, the entire interaction, including fifteen minutes spent on hold waiting for the rep, was now approaching twenty minutes and thus far nothing had been resolved. Shattered customer confidence.

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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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Myra Golden

JULY 29, 2016

We created our customer experience eLearning portal to fully prepare frontline employees to deliver friendly, empathic and personable interactions over the phone, email and chat. How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience.

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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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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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Myra Golden

JULY 28, 2016

We created our customer experience eLearning portal to fully prepare frontline employees to deliver friendly, empathic and personable interactions over the phone, email and chat. How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2017

This was their Customer Experience Summit, and the theme for the meeting was “Think Small: Big Differences Come from SMALL Details.”. Jason Bradshaw, the Director of Customer Experience, shared his vision about Volkswagen Australia being recognized and known for their amazing customer service. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2017

What are some ways that you can show your customers, and your employees, that you are truly customer focused? Shep Hyken interviews Megan Singh, Project Management Director at Squaremouth, a four-time Gold Stevie Award winner for Customer Service Department of the Year, to get ideas that you can implement in your organization.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Customer Service Avoidance. How CX Avoidance Impacts Customers, Employees, and Brands. They discuss how to use technology and staff the customer service department to be effective throughout the entire customer journey. Top Takeaways: Learn about “customer avoidance” and why it happens.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

This evolution has a huge impact on the interactions between companies and customers. The combination between customer-centric thinking, the latest technologies and the human touch is the guiding principle in Steven’s stories. Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: Key To Uncertain Times: Create Customer Confidence.

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Myra Golden

JULY 29, 2016

We created our customer experience eLearning portal to fully prepare frontline employees to deliver friendly, empathic and personable interactions over the phone, email and chat. How to Talk to Customers: Human relations skills to help your employees deliver a delightful customer experience.

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ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss how empathy can help businesses bridge the gap between customer satisfaction and meaningful engagement, plus tips to incorporate it into your strategy. Customers want to feel heard, understood, and supported – and empathy helps customer service teams meet those needs.

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Solvvy

APRIL 11, 2022

People are more stressed than ever, so it’s no surprise that customer service agents are feeling the heat when interacting with customers frustrated by shipping delays, product supply issues, website questions and…bad days. So how can we de-escalate angry customers? Giving Customers a Sense of Control.

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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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CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s always on economy, customer experience managers face the challenge of meeting consumer expectations round-the-clock. Enter chatbots – the tireless, automated assistants revolutionizing customer service. Proactive Interaction A chatbot that waits passively for queries is a thing of the past.

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