Call Experts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

“Customer Service” is one of the most commonly used phrases in business. But, do you ever wonder: what is customer service? It is best defined as supporting your customers’ needs by offering and delivering professional, top-notch assistance before, during, and after their requirements are fulfilled.

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Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Complacency is not an option as agents, supervisors and contact center managers are forced to become more strategic, taking on increasingly critical new responsibilities to deliver engaging customer experiences. Contact centers have to adapt and continuously evolve in order to meet customer expectations.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2019

This week we feature an article by Abdul Babar who explains why your customer experience strategy must be a priority for any customer-facing organization. Same goes for a poor experience and how badly it turned you off from that company, brand or product. What is the customer experience?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2019

This week we feature an article by Yogesh Chabria who shares an article about how customers want to be wowed and how you can turn your customers into fans. I often get asked how I focus on customer satisfaction with everything else that is going on? In fact, I feel that customer satisfaction is an old-world concept.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. Remember customer service training is not something you di, it’s something you do. – Shep Hyken. Use positive body language and engage with customers.

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Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

If you want your brand to stand head and shoulders above the competition, developing an unbeatable customer experience is essential. However, consistently achieving customer satisfaction across all aspects of your business is a considerable challenge. What is a customer experience (CX) program?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 7, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague Erica McBride, shares a story that explains why your organization doesn’t want to just be good, you want to be great! There was a time when ‘good’ was ‘good enough’ If a customer said we were ‘good’, we were happy.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. Consumers want to connect with your business.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It’s like using a treasure map that guides you straight to the heart of your customer’s thoughts and experiences. These platforms handle feedback, connect with customers, enhance services, and guide your company to success. Insurance review sites collect customer feedback to shape your business’s narrative.

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Lumoa

MARCH 9, 2023

In the world of customer experience, “customer empathy” is not just a buzzword, it’s a game-changer. Put simply, it means genuinely caring about the experience your customers have with your brand. So, how exactly does customer empathy impact the customer experience ?

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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. What Emotions Mean for Customers. Satisfactory is a rating.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Running an interior design business presents unique challenges, from sourcing materials and managing client expectations to navigating the ebb and flow of design trends. This constant pursuit of innovation demands staying ahead of trends, adapting to evolving technologies, and ensuring the business is profitable.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While online bookings are still popular, curated travel experiences are also gaining traction. They prefer a relaxed travel experience, focusing more on enjoyment rather than planning. With the right travel agency marketing strategy, travel agents and businesses can attract the ideal client to their business and grow rapidly.

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BirdEye

AUGUST 29, 2023

Happy customers build successful businesses. You can grow, scale, and develop your business if you understand your customers’ feelings about you. Great products, the best marketing campaigns, and the costliest ads are all playing second fiddle to the power of customer satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives. It’s that time of year again.

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Totango

APRIL 4, 2024

“What’s your company’s most important business outcome in 2024?” If you asked your customer success (CS) and sales leaders this question, what do you think each of them would say? This is what businesses need to survive in today’s environment.

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

In the past few years, massive social changes have upset the business community. Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. Redefining the Customer Agent Experience.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Pascal van Opzeeland, writes an informative article about the popularity of messaging apps and how they are impacting customer service. Have you been focusing on social media service lately? You might want to change your focus. Shep Hyken. Conversation list.

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Retently

JULY 28, 2023

How do you approach customer happiness in your company? Do you simply rely on the generic “the customer is always right” speech, or do you have a customer-centric culture in place that’s overseen by a professional who understands how customers think and feel, and who knows how to get that point of view across to other employees too?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Andy Steuer who shares valuable information about how to use virtual web assistants to optimize productivity in areas of customer service, customer support, CRM management and more. – Shep Hyken. Here are several areas that virtual web assistants can optimize productivity for busy companies.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week we feature an article by Mike Schoultz who shares his top 20 list of myths on customer experience not to tell yourself or things you should never say to a customer. This is a great list and one you should pay attention too. – Shep Hyken. Check out our thoughts on customer focus. No question.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This week we feature an article by Darcy Alexander who shares a checklist to guide us through the process of selecting the best CX vendors for our customer experience initiatives. When embarking on a customer experience (CX) change initiative, there are few decisions more critical to success than selecting the right vendor.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We’ve all heard it before: word-of-mouth can make or break a business. Online reviews have the power to transform customer perceptions on a massive scale. When shoppers express their love for your brand online, they’re not just speaking to friends; they’re announcing to the world that you are the best in the business.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2019

This week we feature an article by Hugues Meyrath who says that by integrating machine learning and AI capabilities into your processes, you can optimize the performance of your facilities and staff to drive a positive customer experience. Understand Your Facilities Through Data Collection.

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Bold360

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Comparing customer acquisition to dating isn’t a huge leap – you bring someone in with attractive offers and witty repertoire, but are you thinking about how you keep them? Are you putting in the same level of effort after prospects become customers? Here’s why that MO is a no-go for your bottom line. This is going great.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Nowhere is this more true than with customer relationships. Without listening to the voice of your customer, you’ll be like a ship without a rudder or a compass…lost and drifting without direction. Customers don’t always take the time to express their feelings. In This Article: What is the Voice of the Customer (VoC)?

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SurveySparrow

JANUARY 17, 2021

When the internet first became available at large, blogs became the way for people to share thoughts and insights with each other. As the internet evolved, blogs became powerful avenues for businesses to attract target audiences. To leverage the power of blogs, you need to know how to create a blog. .

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This week we feature an article by Patrick Thuot who shares an infographic about how customer service can help the retail industry. A customer-centric approach can help any type of business succeed. – Shep Hyken. To entice those customers to come in-store requires there to be something worth coming in for.

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Customer experience is much more than just a buzzword, especially in the insurance industry. And that is why it is time to understand the factors contributing to customer experience in the insurance industry. Zendesk reports that 50% of consumers will switch to a competitor after one bad experience.

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BirdEye

JANUARY 25, 2024

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. In this post, we’ll cover how automating your review sharing can help you generate buzz for your brand across social networks.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 1, 2023

It’s the age-old mantra: “ Provide great service and customers will come.” In this article, we’ll explore why relying solely on great service is actually a trap that could lead to the downfall of your business. This means that providing great service is no longer a unique selling point.

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Doing CX Right

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Who owns customer service? We dive deep into using emotional intelligence to have great experiences. You finally find that perfect product, a new laptop, home fitness equipment, or maybe a gift for your partner on a big anniversary. Don Miguel Ruiz’s best-seller, The Four Agreements , focuses on positive change drivers.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shaista Haque, writes about the millennial generation’s use of technology and how it is affecting their customer experience. The millennial consumer must be understood in order to deliver an Amazing customer service experience.

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BirdEye

APRIL 20, 2023

Local lead generation is a great way to reach potential customers in your area and increase your revenue. In this blog, we’ll show you the best strategies for generating local leads that will help you get more revenue from your business. But how can you generate local leads?

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Lumoa

MARCH 21, 2023

You read blog posts and research articles if you want to learn more about a specific topic. For example, there are plenty of good customer experience books to read if you want to learn more about customer experience. To help you out, we have listed our top 10 must-read customer experience books.

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Comm100

JULY 20, 2020

Guest blog – Nahla Davies is a software developer and tech writer. As one would expect, an increasing number of business organizations are now using chatbots to fuel their marketing and customer service efforts. Customers can also get instant responses to urgent queries 24/7 which contributes to a better customer experience.

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Daniel Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Ready to Take Your Business to the Next Level? Focus on Customer Experience! The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on Customer Experience. Regardless of what type of B2B business you are in, your company changed in the last two years. Your customers have changed too.

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