ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland that discusses how to handle difficult customers. Most of the time we encounter tricky service situations, we want to resolve them and restore the customer’s confidence in doing business with us. – Shep Hyken. I’m not just talking about the occasional angry customer.

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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. nurture bonds with customers.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

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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. Customer Service. Support Tickets and CRM Management.

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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.

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ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2017

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills about how to use live chat agents properly in order to delight your customers. I believe that as a quick first line of support, live chat is a great alternative. The important thing to understand is that it is only a tool. – Shep Hyken. Writing Skills.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. According to Forbes , Businesses are losing $62 billion per year through poor customer service.

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Blog Customer Service Poor Customer Service Multi-Channel 80

Comm100

MARCH 13, 2023

The benefits of chatbots in student recruitment are abundant and clear – 24/7 availability, increased support capacity, faster response, personalized support… and the list goes on. An incredible 99% agreed that it is ‘at least somewhat important’. Read more Report 1. This comes as no surprise to us.

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Retently

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Creating an insightful customer feedback questionnaire can seem daunting. Key Takeaways Customer feedback questionnaires are a valuable resource for understanding customer expectations and experiences, shaping products/services, and fostering brand loyalty, all of which fuel business growth.

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Feedback Net Promoter Score Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 113

Comm100

AUGUST 10, 2022

You might already know that you can automate a high portion of common support questions with chatbot software , but it can do so much more. 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. Today’s customers expect fast support at any time of day.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2019

This week we feature an article by Chanice Henry who writes about the importance of listening and understanding your customers in order to give them the experience they want. Wish to inspire a step-change in how customers interact with your brand digitally ?

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Comm100

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Chatbots were designed to streamline customer interaction. They save you time and money on customer services, while also improving your customer satisfaction levels. Today we’re rounding up some of the most amazing ways in which chatbots can improve your customer satisfaction and take your business to the next level.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

87% of senior business leaders see customer experience as their top growth engine, and yet only one in three feel prepared to address this. Although this level of uncertainty is worrisome, the first step towards improving customer experience (CX) is far simpler than many realize. Response speed.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands to elevate customer experience to stay competitive. This accelerated a digital-first customer success transformation that was already in motion before the pandemic. Consumers and the companies which serve them are no longer content with slow, inconvenient technology and mediocre online support.

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ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dan Rood, writes about the precious commodity of time and why we must use the latest technologies to help customers save time and have amazing customer experiences. Supporting technologies that will drive new levels of speed and efficiency.

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Blog Omnichannel Social Media Retail 79

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Using this ‘language’ in your communication can change how you connect with customers in today’s fast-moving world. Using this ‘language’ in your communication can change how you connect with customers in today’s fast-moving world. How to use text abbreviations in customer communication?

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Social Media Communication ROI Sales 116

Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The importance of customer service cannot be understated. A positive customer service experience makes 94% of consumers more likely to purchase. With a higher value placed on customer service comes higher expectations too. In fact, 99% of customers believe that companies need to improve their support offering.

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Omnichannel Contact Center 2025 Consumers 52

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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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In today’s hyper-connected, personalized customer service isn’t just a isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. While we’re all familiar with the basics, like using a customer’s name in an email, today’s innovators are going far beyond these conventions to deliver personalization.

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Kustomer

JUNE 13, 2022

Messaging channels are therefore expected to become increasingly essential in solving customer issues on-demand to meet customers where they’re already communicating with family and friends. Chat etiquette is essential for successful chat support, whether it’s happening via live chat on your website, SMS or social media.

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Customer Service Social Media Customers Interaction 98

Kustomer

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Customer self-service tools are a proactive, cost-effective way to provide on-demand support. When integrated properly, these tools can free up agents for more efficient use of their time, and impart an optimal 24/7 brand experience for the customer. In this digital age, it’s important to distinguish the specifics of such tools.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Onboarding a customer isn’t a lottery won; keeping them satisfied is. A satisfied customer writes you positive reviews, generates repeat purchases, and a scope of referral, which helps you build authority in front of other potential customers. Table of contents How is AI used in customer feedback analysis?

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2019

This week we feature an article by Valeriya Yordanova who writes about how customer support agents can deliver the fast and personal customer support that today’s customers demand. Unfamiliar with the concept of waiting, customers want their problems solved now with minimum effort from their side.

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Blog Customer Expectations Article Customers 71

BirdEye

JUNE 29, 2023

Effective customer communication is vital for the success of any business. Companies also communicate with customers to share product updates, resolve complaints, gather feedback, and provide customer service. If that communication breaks down, customer engagement will drop, and they’ll likely take their business elsewhere.

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Communication Social Media Touchpoint Customers 97

Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands to elevate customer experience to stay competitive. This accelerated a digital-first customer success transformation that was already in motion before the pandemic. Consumers and the companies which serve them are no longer content with slow, inconvenient technology and mediocre online support.

Brands 86

Brands Customer Experience E Commerce E-support 86

Upstream Works

MARCH 17, 2022

Digital transformation poses distinct operational challenges for the contact center that go beyond the customer and agent experience; we’ll address two of those challenges here. A key change is the need for seamless omnichannel communication with the growing use of digital channels by customers.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced brands to elevate customer experience to stay competitive. This accelerated a digital-first customer success transformation that was already in motion before the pandemic. Consumers and the companies which serve them are no longer content with slow, inconvenient technology and mediocre online support.

Brands 83

Brands Customer Experience E Commerce E-support 83

NICE inContact

JANUARY 16, 2018

When it comes to delivering exceptional customer experiences, true omnichannel service and quick resolution go hand-in-hand. While the CX Transformation Benchmark Study reveals the emphasis customers place on wanting omnichannel service, it also found that the leading indicator of successful customer service is speed.

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Totango

JULY 31, 2020

Customer retention is critical to success in today’s customer-centric economy. Onboarding sets the stage for customer retention by beginning a positive long-term relationship between you and your customer. They are: Use Customer Goals and Objectives to Personalize Onboarding. Right Touchpoint, Right Time.

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Creating detailed customer profiles is key; it allows you to tailor your services and products to meet user expectations. Ever wondered how your Internet startup can stand out in the crowd? What if I told you there’s a secret weapon that works like magic? Imagine the possibilities! That’s a game-changer right there!

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ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2018

I recently came across an article where the author very aptly noted that “retail moves at the speed of culture.” But that same study established some other critically important points as it challenged certain myths associated with Millennials. – Shep Hyken. And all of this is absolutely correct, but the picture is far more nuanced.

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Retail Blog Culture Article 79

LiveChat

JANUARY 3, 2019

It was a good year for the LiveChat blog. Our blog was visited every month by over 100k visitors , who spend 8 minutes on each page on average. Let me proudly present a list of 12 killer posts we’ve published this year on LiveChat Blog. How we reached 100,000 unique views a month on LiveChat blog. It was just great.

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2020 Research

APRIL 26, 2023

Bank Crisis Request a consultation with our team to discover how market research can help you support your banking clients and remain a trusted brand. It uncovers the broad picture of what your banking customers want and need and how they feel in the moment. One ripple effect may be the increased cost of lending for banks.

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Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

You’ve designed your NPS survey and emailed it to all your customers—and the results are in… but not those you were expecting. When it comes to gauging customer sentiment and loyalty, few metrics enjoy such widespread acclaim as the Net Promoter Score (NPS). In this blog post, we’ll answer all these questions and more.

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 19, 2023

Where brick-and-mortar stores have morphed into digital storefronts, customer service lines have transitioned to live chats, and print ads, have made way for personalized email campaigns. Understanding the Digital Customer Experience What is Digital Customer Experience? Overall, this enhances the customer experience online.

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ChurnZero

APRIL 5, 2022

This is a guest post by Paula Naba , director of Customer Success at Northpass. Did you know that 32% of customers stop doing business with a brand they love after only one bad experience? How about this: customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than companies that don’t focus on customers.

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