ShepHyken

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this article, we can say that three secrets to creating and sustaining customer loyalty are communication, communication, communication. The way you communicate, what you communicate, and how often you communicate can create the experience that gives a customer the confidence to continue doing business with you. .

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2018

Lately, I’ve been asked about loyalty programs. Any company can create a loyalty program. But, there is some confusion around what exactly a loyalty program is. Anything you do to get a customer to start to do business with you – and gets them to return – could fall under the concept of a marketing strategy.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 20, 2022

Looking for ideas for how to create the best customer service training program for your contact center? After all, according to our Customer Service Trends for 2022 report: Nearly all (95%) of customers say customer service impacts their purchasing decisions.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s about customer retention—which can lead to customer loyalty. Loyal customers are important to all businesses regardless of industry or size—large, small, B2B or B2C. It’s easy to measure customer satisfaction at different levels. The formula for calculating customer retention is pretty simple.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2023

I’ve covered different gap concepts in the past, and it’s time to add yet another to the list, and that is the Loyalty Gap. By the way, this is a perfect time to mention International Customer Loyalty Month, which happens every year in April. It is a time to focus some extra care and attention on your loyal customers.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2020

“Satisfying your customers is not enough. Satisfied customers are not loyal customers.” Loyalty is an emotion. Connect with your customers on an emotional level to move them beyond being “just satisfied.”. “It It is the total customer experience—not just customer service—that creates loyalty.”

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 12, 2022

Between all of the benefits, it’s evident that agent engagement charts a path toward delivering better service interactions, earning more loyal customers, and ending the revolving door of turnover. Customer Service Training Ideas Your Team Needs. Let Agents Analyze Customer Feedback Themselves.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2021

They were, but that loyalty was to location and price, not to your business. . The point is to recognize the difference between repeat customers and loyal customers. Make sure you understand the why behind what brings that customer back. I like to refer to repeat customers as gold and loyal customers as sacred.

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Eptica

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Date: Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Earn Your Customers’ Trust, And Loyalty Will Follow. Author: Guest author: Shep Hyken Do your customers trust you? Earning customers’ trust does not happen overnight, but it is worth striving for. Published on: February 20, 2019.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Customer service often becomes the battleground where loyalty is won, and brands are differentiated. The saying “the customer is always right” has evolved into recognizing customer service as a crucial aspect of every business.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

(ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. How 5 Brands Adapted Their Loyalty Programs for a Post-Covid World by Stephanie Miles. Thank you MattsenKumar!).

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 28, 2020

Then ensure you understand today’s reality with the right baseline metrics, along with journey maps, ongoing customer feedback mechanisms, and more. Related: How to Improve Customer Service Training with Simple Metrics. Ask them if they need different information to lead their teams better.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Normally I would have been frustrated, but she gave me enough information to make me feel confident she was working on a solution. Customers don’t mind waiting if they are informed, know what the next step is, and things continue to move in the right direction. Customer loyalty requires creating confidence, not perfection.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

I recently released my 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement research. and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. Knowing your customers better than your competition knows them may be the differentiator that earns you their business. .

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Be flexible in your thinking when it comes to taking care of customers.  Be more engaged – Your customers want to feel that you’re focusing on them. Actively listen and respond with questions that show you’re paying attention and want more information. Get customers to feel connected to you because they know you care.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

It’s prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program by Tom Caporaso. Retail Customer Experience) Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it’s time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy. My Comment: Here’s a great article about customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

Customers expect an easy and convenient experience with anyone they do business with. A great product delivered with a great customer experience that is also easy is a winning combination. The New Era of Loyalty: Why Brands Should Embrace Loyalty Schemes by Stoyan Petrov. It’s about customer service training.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 17, 2021

Loyalty for future orders!”. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Take a close look at number four, which is about optimizing for lifetime value, not just the cost of acquisition for a new customer.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 27, 2018

The three keys to customer experience success are consistency, consistency and consistency. And, trust leads to potential loyalty. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2016

While the article focuses on differences between paying customers and others that get services for free, there are valid points for just about any type of business. 80% of Customer Loyalty is Driven by These 3 Service Attributes by Adam Ramshaw. My Comment: Creating customer loyalty doesn’t have to be complicated.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

My Comment: This is a very interesting way of looking at customer loyalty. It appears the biggest issue preventing loyalty is consistency – actually a lack of consistency. A lack of consistency will create a lack of confidence, which leads to a lack of trust, which erodes the possibility for loyalty.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Customer Loyalty Still Requires A Personal Touch by Richard D’Ambrosio. Travel Market Report) The lodging industry’s efforts to “own the customer” with direct deals are worrying some travel agents, who are concerned that special offers will shift their clients’ loyalties. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

When someone demonstrates a level of expertise and shares information you didn’t know, you tend to trust them. The other will share the same information, but at the same time will educate you why one is better – or not – than another. Most customers, whether they are conscious of it or not, want to make informed decisions.

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InMoment XI

MARCH 11, 2024

This could involve refining processes, updating features, enhancing customer service training, or any other actions aimed at improving the overall customer experience. Customer Response: Customers interact with the updated product, service, or experience, and their responses are observed.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 7, 2021

The digital/online world has given customers the power to research products, read reviews, and compare prices. Often, customers have made up their minds about what they are going to buy before they ever leave their home or office. The smarter customer can save the salesperson time and effort. Avoid uncertainty. Avoid confusion!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care. Read this report to get a better understanding of the importance of using social media as a way to connect with your customers. The NPS Handbook to Analyze the Drivers of Loyalty by CustomerGauge. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

But, how do you think a customer, such as myself, feels when we see the deal, then calls the company to ask for the same deal, and is told that it’s just for new customers? Isn’t my loyalty worth something? For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2018

Loyalty can be measured and it can be monetized. The sales & marketing departments may get customers in the door. Why not have a loyalty department that will keep them coming back through the door? then #loyalty to retain converts? — For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Gen-Z and Millennials are the catalysts for digital customer support channels. . Rob Siefker, Zappos.com’s former senior director of customer loyalty, shared his take on social media channels in a recent Inc. When asked why Zappos uses social media, his answer was, “Zappos customers use it. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Deep Dive: How Rewards Programs Can Fuel Customer Spending by PYMNTS. PYMNTS) Starbucks has a winning recipe when it comes to taking care of its customers. The Seattle-based coffee giant’s loyalty program has 19 million active members that account for 48 percent of its annual revenue. You get an amazing report.

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Customer loyalty is not by offering discounts, upgrades, or subscriptions to repeat customers. Real customer loyalty is built on service so great that customers return again and again, raving to others along the way. this shows your commitment to improving the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2021

(Oracle) An engaging customer experience (CX) was once only nice to have, but during periods of uncertainly, it becomes a must have to provide the advice and solutions your customers need and build customer loyalty. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Six Steps for Improving Customer Engagement and Loyalty by Genelle Kunst. Chain Store Age) Establishing a loyalty program is a fundamental first step to improving customer loyalty. However, there are other key strategies that can help improve customer engagement and retention. And there are nine more!

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Inability to Connect – Customers hate friction, and one of the friction points we found in our research is when customers have difficulty getting the contact information they need to call customer support. And sometimes, even when they have the information, they find it difficult to find the right person to talk to.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the last two weeks, I explained the first and second QUI TAKEAWAYS: CX versus CXM, and customer service versus customer CARE. This week, I will explain the third QUI TAKEAWAY: customer service training versus customer CARE education. QUI TAKEAWAY: Don’t offer customer service training.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

I don’t think you’ll disagree with any of the reasons, and you’ll probably hope that your company is not guilty of what I call Crimes Against the Customer. 3. Not Providing Clear Contact Information – I hate going on a website and having to hunt for an address or phone number. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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