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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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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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Strategies for Effective Customer Service Resolutions by Pratik Salia (Knowmax) Handling customer conflicts well isn’t just about resolving issues—it’s your chance to turn frustrated customers into long-term customers.

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Article 2024 Customer Service Magazine 74

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. State of the Connected Customer Report.

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Banking Feedback Social Media Call Center 195

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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2018 Article Customer Service Automotive 97

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at how integrated CX and other AI-powered tools are shaping hotel experiences—and how the best hotels and resorts are leveraging this winning combination to provide intelligent, customer-centric experiences that grow sales and foster loyalty. Intelligent Digitized Experiences Hotel guests expect an experience.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These days, businesses know that top-notch customer service isn’t just a competitive advantage – it’s an expectation. Luckily, many new AI and automation tools help CX departments boost customer satisfaction while cutting overhead. Still, not all service challenges are the same. Schedule a demo now!

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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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Article 2018 Customer Service Magazine 79

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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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Lets kick off this week with a powerful statement: In 2025, delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) is the difference between growth and decline. Second: CX Is More Than Just Customer Service.

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Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 2024 62

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As the market becomes increasingly competitive, offering exceptional customer service has never been more crucial for cryptocurrency companies. Effective customer support helps build trust, ensure smooth transactions, and foster customer loyalty, making it a key differentiator in the crowded marketplace.

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Customer Service Multi-Channel Exceptional Customer Service Document 52

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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Customer Service E Commerce Chief Customer Officer E-support 96

TechSee

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of customer experience (CX), businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and foster customer loyalty. This not only impacts revenue, but also erodes customer confidence.

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White Paper Customer Satisfaction Telecommunications Download 109

Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

So how do we build and maintain customer loyalty? Even negative feedback can help to bring about customer loyalty. When a product fails or a service isn’t to a customer’s satisfaction, a company’s reputation is out there “laying on the line.” photo by: gilmorec.

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Customer Enthusiast

MAY 3, 2016

NPS is a customer loyalty metric created by Fred Reicheld, Bain & Company and Satmetrix in 2003. 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. How about you? Don’t settle for ordinary.

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Net Promoter Score Customer Service 2003 Hotels 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

And when you can add that you make the customer smarter – and therefore more confident about their buying decisions – you are hitting the trifecta that can increase the odds of repeat business and possible customer loyalty. . Most customers, whether they are conscious of it or not, want to make informed decisions.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Those companies that get customers because of low price will lose those customers when someone else has a lower price. The loyalty to the company is because of price, not the company. Customer service: You love the way they treat you. Convenience: Who doesn’t want an easy and frictionless experience?

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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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Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Customer Centricity 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Customer expectations are at their peak in the current fast moving and interconnected digital era. Offering a customer service that runs all day is important for businesses: that is one of the ways that they will be able to meet the high demands of the customers.

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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. NPS is a customer loyalty metric created by Fred Reicheld, Bain & Company and Satmetrix in 2003. Here’s why I like NPS so much as a KPI of customer service quality: Credibility. Thanks Steve! Reliability.

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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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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Whether it’s a special offer, such as “All You Can Eat” at a restaurant, a promise to do anything , or a guarantee of the work you deliver to the customer, there is only one way this works, and that is that you honor your offer, which is the same as honoring your word. That’s what builds confidence, trust and loyalty.

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Customer Service Training Loyalty Article Information 125

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in, trust creates loyalty. Earning your customers’ trust typically takes time. Your customers know what to expect, and you deliver every time. So, how much do your customers trust you? The post Do Your Customers Trust You This Much? 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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Insurance Travel Culture Customer Focused 85

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

On a recent podcast, we hosted speaker and author Shep Hyken, one of the most influential voices in Customer Experience today. His new book, I’ll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again and Again , has some fantastic ideas on building customer loyalty. . Loyal customers will come back.

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Airlines Net Promoter Score E Commerce Books 109

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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Call Center Banking Customer Service Return on Investment 45

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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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If there’s a delay in transit or items are arriving sooner than expected, your customers should be the first to know. . Have a direct line of communication with your customer service team, whether that be by phone, email, or online chat. Messages like this are one of the best ways to instill customer confidence. .

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E Commerce Customer Experience Loyalty Programs Loyalty 74

CSM Magazine

JULY 13, 2022

Each one is a chance for you to nurture their interactions towards a sale, referred to as customer touchpoints. Optimizing your customer touchpoints can lead to stronger brand loyalty, more revenue, and improved sales. A customer touchpoint is any interaction a customer has with a business, from first learnings to repeat sales.

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Touchpoint Customer Journey Loyalty Programs Social Media 69

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This week we feature an article by Chanice Henry who writes about the importance of cyber security in providing a trustworthy experience for your customers. – Shep Hyken. Customer loyalty is built on trust. Cyber security is no longer something that just IT teams need to worry about.

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Blog Customer Experience Government Article 109

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. But not all bots are created equal. Escalation to Human Support A smart chatbot knows its limitations.

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Multi-Channel Social Media Customer Confidence Customer Experience Management 52

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. Firms that prioritize doing good often end up performing better as a result.

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Engagement Magazine Customer Confidence Customer Service Strategies 52

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2018

</span> Shep Hyken sits down with David Horsager, discussing the importance of trust and how gaining it from your customers is the most significant thing you can do. Top Takeaways: Trust is a confident belief in a product or an organization. When there is confident belief, everything changes.

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Leadership Loyalty Connections Customer Service 83

CSM Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

Whitepaper explores how data breaches impact customer confidence and brand loyalty, the current PCI DSS requirements, and looks ahead to the forthcoming PCI DSS 4.0. The paper looks at how data breaches impact customer confidence and brand loyalty, the current PCI DSS requirements, and a look ahead to PCI DSS 4.0,

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Customer Confidence 2022 Government Download 52

Up Your Service

JULY 16, 2018

Artificial intelligence, internet of things, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, virtual reality, augmented reality, cloud services, sensors, voice activated and automated interfaces. Customers want all of this to give them more, easier, faster, and better customer service when they shop, when they buy, when they use, and when they need support.

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Connections Insights Culture B2C 67

One Millimeter Mindset

MARCH 6, 2019

Post sale execution experience makes or breaks customer experiences. Why jeopardize customer loyalty, success and retention by making assumptions about what happens next? First, when introducing new products and services to existing customers, details and nuances get lost in transition.

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Sales Workshop Customer Confidence Touchpoint 68

Answer Dash

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Frictionless A ‘frictionless’ experience means an effortless one and for a customer today, effortless means being able to interact with a business whenever and however they would like. But in today’s fast-paced world, a customer journey includes an increasing number of touch-points.

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