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7 Golden Practices for Customer Experience Analysis

Helpware

Customer experience has been a hot topic in business conversations for over a decade. Customer expectations for CX quality are rising, and businesses are having to adapt in order to stay ahead of competitors.

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Text Analytics in Customer Feedback: The CXO’s Secret Weapon

Lumoa

Have you ever traveled to a country where you didn’t speak the language? If you have, you must know how exhausting it can be to get help with the simplest of requests. I remember spending over 40 minutes trying to get change for a €20 bill in Paris until a kind stranger finally understood what I was asking for. After that frustrating experience, I had a newfound appreciation for customers who have to deal with unresponsive customer experience (CX) teams that fail to act on customer feedback!

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How to Conduct Open-Ended Survey Analysis

Keatext

Analyze responses from open-ended survey questions and build a survey analysis report that includes insights from qualitative data.

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How Gen AI is Causing an Explosion in Open-End Analysis

Ascribe

By Rick Kieser, Ascribe CEO Market Research has been around for about 100 years. Some might say we are set in our ways, but in reality the industry has been rapidly innovating in response to marketing changes, technology, and other challenges. We’ve come far from door-to-door interviewers and Mad Men-esque focus groups! And we are now experiencing one of the most fundamental shifts in our industry and specifically in text analysis in decades.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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The Analytics Edge – Transforming Customer Insights into Business Wins

Doing CX Right

Are you facing gaps in your customer journey across channels? Learn how to effectively use AI and customer insights to design impactful experiences with Stacy Sherman and featured podcast guest, Sean Albertson. The post The Analytics Edge – Transforming Customer Insights into Business Wins appeared first on Doing CX Right.

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What’s the True Cost of Your In-House Contact Center? (And How Does It Compare to Outsourcing?)

BlueOcean

It’s a question we get asked a lot, and it’s one of the hardest ones to answer because it’s rare and challenging to determine a true apples-to-apples comparison, especially when there are intangible impacts like damage to brand when things go sideways. That said, we know you’re trying to make a business case here, and the hard numbers do matter after all.

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Avoiding Customer Experience Missteps in 2024: A Guide to Sidestepping Common Pitfalls and Outdated Trends

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

It feels like the world is changing at lightning speed. Customer experience leaders are not just expected to keep up with trends in the marketplace, customer expectations, and technology, we simply MUST do so to serve customers and stay ahead of the competition. Let’s discuss common missteps, mistakes, and general mayhem to avoid! Former CX “Trends” to Leave Behind 1.

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4 CX Trends for 2024: Your Guide to Navigating the Year Ahead

Alida

Community is a feedback collection method built on trust. There are four reasons you might consider building one: deeper access, stronger engagement, faster time to insights, and centralized customer experience.

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How We Think The Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Can Help Shape Your CX Strategy

InMoment XI

When it comes to creating your customer experience strategy, and deciding which partner to execute that strategy with, it is always important to look at third-party research. That is where InMoment believes that evaluative Analyst reports like the Gartner® Magic Quadrant can come in. What is the Gartner Magic Quadrant? Gartner defines this report as: “A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research in a specific market, giving you a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the market’s

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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How to boost your brand with automated review sharing

BirdEye

Reviews are the modern-day word of mouth. They build trust and help businesses understand what they’re doing right and where there’s room for improvement. Reviews can also be repurposed for various channels and become one of your best marketing tools. But constantly compiling positive excerpts and turning them into tailored social media posts is hugely labor intensive.

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[Experience Action Podcast] How Do You Balance Innovation and Simplicity?

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

Unlock the secrets to a customer experience that’s both innovative and effortless. On this episode of Experience Action, Jeannie Walters peels back the layers on how to introduce new features and services without overwhelming your customers. Discover how customer-centric design and clear communication can make all the difference, as she offers up actionable strategies rooted in understanding customer pain points and the art of incremental changes.

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A Simple Fix to Stop Wasting Customers’ Time

ShepHyken

Duplicate or triplicate (or more) effort is a waste of time! If you’re making your customer go through the same process multiple times, you’re creating a negative customer experience. I recently had to get an MRI for a medical issue and was asked to fill out some online forms before my appointment. (And in case you’re concerned, don’t worry. I’m okay!

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The Google Local Guide Program: How It Impacts Your Reputation Management Strategy

InMoment XI

The Google Local Guide program features a global community of users that companies can engage with to support their marketing activities, build brand reputation, manage online reviews and ratings, and improve online search visibility and exposure. While the impact of Local Guides on brand reputation management strategy is largely dependent on the quality and quantity of the contributions from the Guides, businesses can respond to these contributions and leverage the program to enhance their onli

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How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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All about the new Google Business Profile reinstatement steps

BirdEye

As of January 2024, Google has introduced a revamped process for reinstating suspended Google Business Profiles (GBPs). These changes, first observed in the EU and now in the US, aim to streamline the process and enhance transparency. This guide provides a comprehensive understanding of these changes and practical tips for successful reinstatement of GBPs.

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How Applying Key Sports Principles Can Boost Your Customers’ Experience

Beyond Philosophy

You might recall how I like to say, “None of us are as clever as all of us.” Recently I decided that I would like to leverage the power behind that phrase. So, we asked you, our readers to submit your thoughts, ideas, reactions, lists, or whatever else you have to offer, that we can then discuss. Sound fun? Then, click here to learn more and submit.

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Future-Proofing Customer Service with Artificial Intelligence with Anuj Bhalla

ShepHyken

Top Takeaways: Staying ahead of industry trends involves embracing technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a critical role in analyzing and improving customer service. AI can offer companies access to valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences, adding value to the customer journey. Organizations need to know what data and information they should be measuring and tailor it to the processes that make sense to their business.

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Revolutionizing Retail with AI-Driven Customer Experiences

InMoment XI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was no more than a vague, abstract concept for the vast majority of people until recently. Today, AI has gone mainstream, infiltrating both our personal and professional lives AI is still in its infancy, but already, it’s transforming the way businesses across all sectors engage with their customers. Retail is one industry that’s experiencing major disruption.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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Workforce Optimization: What It is and Why You Need It

Playvox

Warren Buffet said “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Does your contact center “talk the customer talk” but sometimes gets stuck when it comes to matching up customer expectations with service and support delivery by your agents? Are you taking the right steps to evolve toward workforce engagement management?

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When to survey

Zeisler Consulting

I know I rail on about VoC (truth be known, that’s not my strongest topic of expertise; I’m much more of a Process Engineer)…Sure, VoC and Customer Insights inform the work we do to improve and better align our Customers’ Experiences with our Brand Promise, but it’s really just the first step. Nevertheless, I get a lot of inquiries from clients about the surveying process and techniques.

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How customer journey orchestration changes your marketing approach 

Optimove

Re-engage your churned customers with this guide Download Now Why it Matters: Customer Journey Orchestration is a game changer for marketers. It differs from traditional campaigns and it’s crucial for creating personalized experiences that boost engagement, sales, marketing attribution and customer loyalty. Key takeaways: Customer Journey Orchestration is a game-changing strategy reshaping the marketing landscape.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of January 22, 2024

ShepHyken

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Three Top Trends That Will Shape Customer Service and Support in 2024 by Fager – Keller – Quaglietta – Ross (MyCustomer.com) Gartner’s Brad Fager, Eric Keller, John Quaglietta, and Kathy Ross discuss the topics and issues that will define the next 12

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.

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State of Google Business Profiles 2024: Top findings & insights

BirdEye

In 2023, the digital landscape witnessed a revolution, and Google Business Profiles (GBPs) were at its heart. As we step into 2024, it’s time to dive deep and truly understand the role these profiles play in the success stories of businesses everywhere. From cozy corner cafes to towering corporate offices, Google Business Profiles have become the arena where businesses compete for visibility and connect with their customers like never before.

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How to Enhance Your Local Brand Awareness

Joe Rawlinson

Building local brand awareness is just as important as creating a strong online identity. It enables you to attract nearby customers to your business and build a strong reputation for being credible and trustworthy. Local brand awareness is particularly important for smaller businesses that are trying to grow in their chosen industries. However, it’s something that every brand can benefit from and should think about.

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Strive for Top 5 in product and service quality

Customer Enthusiast

Earlier this month I analyzed 27 mid-range hotels in the Orlando market using publicly available data from Tripadvisor. These properties ranged from locations near the airport, convention center, and theme parks.

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Revolutionizing Customer Service: The Power of Automation

Team Support

Businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. One such transformative tool that has gained prominence is automation. In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of automation, exploring its benefits, applications, and the core components that drive effective customer service automation.

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AI for Business Outcomes: Selecting the Right Tools to Drive Results

Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.