GetFeedback

JANUARY 7, 2019

Live chat customer service has become an expectation to the modern customer—more than half of all customers prefer chatting with someone in real time via chat rather than picking up their phone. As a result, live chat is expected to grow by as much as 87% in the next 12-18 months.

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SaleMove

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Neglecting customer service, falling short of customer expectations and failing to meet customers where they are is like running with lead shoes. The post The Race To Keep Up With Customer Expectations appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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SaleMove

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Neglecting customer service, falling short of customer expectations and failing to meet customers where they are is like running with lead shoes. The post The Race To Keep Up With Customer Expectations appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

An essential part of customer service leadership is understanding what customers want. But what do they expect? And how are those expectations changing?

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Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital world, customer expectations are higher than ever, and they demand quick and efficient responses. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots come into play, revolutionizing the way businesses interact with their customers. Customer service is the lifeblood of any business.

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. To stay competitive and acquire the talent necessary, contact centers and customer service need to adapt, but how do they do it?

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NICE inContact

JUNE 25, 2019

It’s common for blogs related to customer service and customer experience to talk about how the increasing ubiquity of social media requires fundamental changes in the way that brands should conceive of customer service. Gone are the days when customers were willing to wait on hold for a response.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, with 79% of consumers saying customer service is extremely important when deciding. where to shop, it should make us all ask the question: what exactly is it that customers are expecting from their customer service experience? What Are Today’s Top Customer Service Expectations?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 19, 2015

As customers, we are expecting a lot from companies who are using social media to respond to customer service issues. We expect ALL companies to be responsive when we go to them via social media. Studies from Ambassador and Social Bakers reveal how mismatched our expectations are with reality.

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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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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 23, 2015

In 2015, The Onion showcased customer service (and lack thereof) many times. These 5 headlines really tell the truth about what customers […]. The post Know What Customers Expect? appeared first on Customer Experience Consulting. 5 Onion Headlines that Nail It!

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2017

This week we feature an article by Tim Fujita-Yuhas that discusses the importance of empathy when using new technology for customer service. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

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Tricia Morris

OCTOBER 1, 2015

But are customer service preferences and expectations? The 2015 Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report published by Parature, from Microsoft and Microsoft Dynamics CRM shows that geography does play a role in customers’ views on service. Global Similarity Highlights.

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Comm100

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lean into Automation – Transforming Customer Service with AI & Human-Bot Harmony In a world where immediacy and personalization have become the cornerstones of brand communication, the realm of customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. How does it benefit organizations and customer experience?

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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Stella Connect

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Customer service will once again be an integral part of your CX strategy in 2022, but what you did in the last year shouldn’t be exactly what you do in the year ahead. The strategy set forth for 2022 needs to be tailored to keep up with customer expectations. 5 Tips to Meet & Exceed Customer Expectations.

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BirdEye

JULY 7, 2023

Today’s customers expect answers in real time. That’s why a customer service chatbot is a necessary tool for a successful business. With this tool, you can quickly and accurately respond to customer service questions, even if it’s at midnight. Table of contents What is a chatbot for customer service?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tom Buiocchi who writes about the importance of the “behind the scenes” work facilities managers do in order to enhance the customer experience. When you think about how to provide excellent customer service, chances are facilities management might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

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Comm100

MARCH 21, 2023

Organizations need to take every advantage they can get, and providing excellent customer service has become one of these key differentiators. 99% of customers believe that companies need to improve their service and support and there’s plenty of scope to do so.

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Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But beyond personal connections and entertainment, social media has also revolutionized the world of customer service. In this blog post, we’ll explore why social media customer service is so important and why businesses should prioritize it.

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Win the Customer

JUNE 7, 2016

From automated purchasing and shipping to simple returns and mobile-friendliness, these are the modern conveniences your online customers expect from your business. Today’s customer expects a lot. Online shoppers expect even more. And their expectations should not be ignored. Your customers expect it.

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Kustomer

JUNE 1, 2023

Using customer data to create a personalized customer experience is one of the top customer service trends of 2023, according to Forrester. For the modern consumer, expectations are growing. Delivering excellent customer service isn’t just about responding when there’s an issue, resolving it and moving on.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 3, 2018

This week we feature an article by Eugene Aronsky who talks about good customer service versus bad customer service and how proper training and proper knowledge are key to answering any question that a customer may have. – Shep Hyken. Good customer service is essential for a successful business.”

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It will also help you know what the customer expects depending on where they’re on their journey. This involves including customers in your plans, constantly engaging them on social media, telling your brand stories, and offering education. Omnichannel experiences are important because customers have grown to accept them.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

The significant benefits of effectively engaging with customers on social channels make the investment worthwhile. “Social care” isn’t anything new, but providing effective multi-channel customer service that includes social care can be pose significant challenges for organizations big and small.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. In today’s post, I compiled my list of the top 10 customer service acronyms to use every day. Customer Service Acronyms You Need to Know. So, what can companies do to improve customer service?

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

An important part of customer service leadership is understanding what customers want, and ensuring your delivery and experiences meet their expectations. But what do customers expect? How are those expectations changing?

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Eptica

JANUARY 9, 2019

Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Author: Anne-Claire Bellec - Marketing Director Reviewing 2018 – our top 10 blog posts from the year. At the Eptica blog we’ve looked at all of our posts from 2018 and come up with a top 10 of the most popular and topical, based on the number of views, comments and general feedback.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This might seem like a decidedly old-school customer service channel, but calls are as important, if not more so than ever and more consumers are calling businesses today than any other time in history. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Think your business is an exception?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

She shares why customer standards matter and how your organization can meet them. Raise your customer service standards. Bell In this article, we’ll discuss the customer service standards customers value the most and how to meet them. Here’s what we’ll cover: What are customer service standards?

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Before the term “customer experience” (CX) became widely used in the industry, the contact center was focused on “customer service.” ” When customers needed service – whether a question, a complaint, or technical support – they reached out to the contact center.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Customer service has long been an area of focus for marketers and support specialists. After all, 67% of consumers list bad customer experience as one of the primary reasons for churning and 39% of consumers avoid vendors for over 2 years after having a negative experience. Customer Happiness Metrics. Read the Guide.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Stephan Delbos, writes about the importance of doing more than satisfying customers, you must delight them. There is a big difference between satisfied customers and loyal customers. How to Connect to Customers. Route customers to the best agent.

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Comm100

AUGUST 10, 2022

In this blog, we’ll look at the top 5 benefits of chatbots in customer service with case studies and data to back it up. With a bot in place, customer service teams can reduce repetitive, low-value work that consumes agent time. , 24/7 availability often jumps to mind – and for good reason.

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ProProfs Chat

JUNE 5, 2020

And given that acquiring new customers costs a company five times more than retaining existing ones, it’s worth thinking about the strategy for preventing customer churn, agree? What Is the Customer Churn? And while you believe you have excellent customer service , only 8% of your customers would agree.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

An important part of customer service leadership is understanding what customers want, and ensuring your delivery and experiences meet their expectations. But what do customers expect? How are those expectations changing?

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