ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Personal tastes vary in how individuals rank these elements in order of importance, but specifying them allows companies to deliberately improve their support setup over time – be it through tools, people, or organization. To deliver superior service, track metrics like First and Average Response Time, and First Contact Resolution Ratio.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

If not, it is time to make a change. By establishing metrics for factors like “time spent in the knowledge base,” “screens to resolution,” or “questions to authentication,” you will learn what agents experience when supporting customers. Unfortunately, idealism too often becomes the enemy of action. Task: Measure Agent Effort.

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

When you do reach out, you want to know that you’re in good hands and that an answer or resolution to your issue is waiting at the end of that interaction. And, as I am sure you already know, this may lead to longer wait times, more generic canned replies, less fully answered questions and resolved problems.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The fact of the matter is, as companies begin to scale, a lack of office space and restrictive full-time staffing budgets can cause hiccups in business development plans and significantly reduce departmental output. Developing and maintaining a successful enterprise in today’s demanding business landscape is no easy task.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

And again, any time a member of this group can “chat” with a peer about a situation, they will. That is one tall order when you consider that many companies staff up during holidays but roll them off during “slower times.” Notably, millennials like to do things a little differently from the generations of yore.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2019

Or, by asking questions at the appropriate time. Marlene Caroselli shares a rhyme that will help you to communicate with customers and provide customer satisfaction. – Shep Hyken. This easy-to-remember rhyme will help you help your customer find satisfaction. Above all else, a dangerous caller must be dealt with immediately.

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GetFeedback

APRIL 17, 2019

However, many people don’t like the fact of having to call due to any reason from the sheer lack of time to psychological barriers. Reason #2: The fear of long case resolution times. instead of getting a quick resolution, they got an email saying “we are working on it.” But does this work well?

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And that is why it is time to understand the factors contributing to customer experience in the insurance industry. This blog post explores the importance and methods of delivering an exceptional customer experience to your clients. Zendesk reports that 50% of consumers will switch to a competitor after one bad experience.

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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. Therefore, it becomes necessary for organizations to define their USP and at the same time build strategies to. – Shep Hyken .

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Team Support

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. By automating routine tasks, businesses can significantly reduce response times, leading to a more satisfying customer experience. What is Automation?

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This blog isn’t about turning every customer into a lifelong friend. Foster a customer-centric culture within the organization In this blog, we discuss more about them in detail. Every customer is a difficult customer at one time or another. What’s that one thing every business must face, even when they don’t want to?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

And as humans, we use emotions in daily life to make all sorts of decisions. It’s natural for emotions, then, to be a natural part of customer engagement and experience. . So, what part does technology play in this? Technology (or the ease of access to it) opens up options for people; they can take their business anywhere they want. .

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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. Preparation checklist.

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Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

In this blog we will explore effective strategies and plans to improve your CSAT score, ensuring your business thrives by keeping your customers at the heart of what you do. A well-prepared team can reduce resolution times and increase customer satisfaction through their adept handling of issues.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Talk of ChatGPT is everywhere from your LinkedIn feed to the evening news to, yes, this blog. For many, the buzz about ChatGPT is evoking the same exploratory wonder they once experienced when the Internet itself first debuted. So let’s get into it. That fourth enhancement though—personalization—is the interesting one.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. Lower AHT indicates quicker issue resolution. Maintaining a high service level ensures customers experience minimal wait times.

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Cyara

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Per the question in the title of this blog post, let’s examine the phrase, break down the meaning, and then explore how “Last Mile Assurance” is relevant to and important in the context of contact centers and customer experience. To begin, let’s think literally, taking the words at face value. And “last mile” is… well… exactly that.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2019

Instead of hiring a full-time customer support staff and giving overtime pay during peak seasons, businesses can just collaborate with an outsourcing company. Some teams offer flexible and inexpensive staffing options; you can even choose a payment structure that charges per resolution and not hourly. Offers more language options.

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Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. Given the importance of customer service productivity, this blog explores actionable strategies to improve agent productivity, enabling your team to work smarter, faster, and more effectively.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Personal tastes vary in how individuals rank these elements in order of importance, but specifying them allows companies to deliberately improve their support setup over time – be it through tools , people, or organization. To deliver superior service, track metrics like First and Average Response Time, and First Contact Resolution Ratio.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Integrating B2B customer support software with other internal systems is one way to encourage the real-time sharing of information between departments. These issues are usually more complex, involving several internal stakeholders and requiring a larger, more advanced and specialized team to address them.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

According to Bellomy Research , over 40% of those that use a contact center for utilities report an increase in important aspects like time, training, and associated costs needed for onboarding new employees. In this blog, we’ll explore the topic of using a call center for utilities and how it can enhance the overall customer experience.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Doug Sandler, busts some popular customer service myths. As time drew closer, she continue to update us every 5-10 minutes. As we got closer and closer to the time for the crew’s arrival she started to tell us a bit about her experience with these specific crew members.

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BirdEye

MARCH 11, 2024

In this blog post, you’ll learn how to create amazing Facebook event cover photos with the correct dimensions and some of the best practices. Larger files can slow down loading time, negatively impacting user experience. Well, Facebook, the OG of social media platforms, offers a highly engaged community that reaches 3.3

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Doing CX Right

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

We’ve elaborate on these to empower consumers to partner effectively with businesses to achieve the best possible resolutions. Be impeccable with your words, crafting your message based on the key principles to move the conversation toward a good resolution, within the limits of what is reasonable and possible. Always do your best.

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Team Support

JUNE 20, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the five best practices that customer support teams should implement to provide great customer experiences even in challenging times. This not only enhances customer satisfaction but also saves valuable agent time, enabling them to focus on more complex and critical matters.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 27, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shital Shah, writes about how with the right combination of technology and human touch, customer service doesn’t have to be difficult. She shares four excellent solutions to help manage your customer service more effectively. Shep Hyken. Relationships = revenue.

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Optimove

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The Big Picture: With 2023 in the books, it’s time to pave the way for continued innovation and more meaningful customer connections in the year ahead. To ensure your customers keep coming back, make a pledge to follow these marketing resolutions in 2024.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Instead of wasting precious time asking what went wrong, agents will have the tools to help and guide customers right away. Instead of wasting precious time asking what went wrong, agents will have the tools to help and guide customers right away. In fact, three-quarters of online customers expect help within five minutes. Here is how.

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SurveySparrow

MAY 30, 2023

In this blog, we’ll discuss: What is a ticket management system? Ticket Assignment : Once a ticket is created, it gets logged into the system and is then assigned to a relevant team or individual for resolution based on predefined rules (like the type of problem, severity, etc.). Well, my friend, let’s tackle that head-on!

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Customer Bliss

AUGUST 18, 2020

With over 1500 customers across 30 countries. Niraj’s focus with Hiver has been to empower companies to provide customer experiences that are more human and empathetic. . By Niraj Ranjan. By now, we are all well aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted customer experience. Identify Those With High EQ. Some might be angry.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

At the same time, the ability to keep a pulse on those changing dynamics is crucial to customer success—and a well implemented customer journey map can help do that. At the same time, the ability to keep a pulse on those changing dynamics is crucial to customer success—and a well implemented customer journey map can help do that.

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Eptica

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In our latest blog we outline six key areas that are important for success in outsourced customer service – from balancing resources and ensuring consistency of service, to meeting the specific requirements of individual clients. You might also be interested in these posts: The secrets to driving up First Contact Resolution rates.

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Totango

JUNE 15, 2022

When this happens, it’s critical to figure out a resolution that not only addresses the overall problem, but deepens your customer relationship in the long term. You always want to provide a positive, nurturing experience for your customers through every step of their journey. But despite your best efforts, sometimes issues still arise.

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Lithium

JULY 5, 2022

Thought Leadership Blogs and Label. Stay updated when new content is published by subscribing to the new Thought Leadership Label in the Khoros Insights Blog. A common request from Khoros Customers is having more insightful content to drive future strategies in an ever-changing industry. Outcome Keyword Links. Additional Label Tips.

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Team Support

AUGUST 5, 2020

In Part 1 of this blog series we started exploring tools that can help your B2B customers solve issues on their own and ways to help them feel more comfortable doing so. Now in Part 2 of this series, we’ll explore one way that customers can speed up the time to ticket resolution with live chat. Let’s Chat! To Bot or Not to Bot?

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Win the Customer

JULY 6, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore how to apply Six Sigma principles to elevate your customer service to new heights. In this blog post, we will explore how to apply Six Sigma principles to elevate your customer service to new heights. What is the ideal response time for customer inquiries?

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