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Five Customer Service Must-Do’s For 2018

ShepHyken

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reading about predictions and trends for 2018. With that in mind, I’d like to share five customer service tips every business must do to stay competitive in 2018: Embrace the changing expectations of your customer: This one I’ve touted every year. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Troublesome Trends & Predictions for 2018

Beyond Philosophy

However, for a while now, I have been writing about the decline and dilution of the discipline of Customer Experience. From changing titles but not behavior to a poor understanding of what customers want, the trends are troublesome. My concerns only grow as we roll into 2018. I can sum it up with two examples. BigIdeas2018.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of December 31, 2018

ShepHyken

19 Customer Experience resolutions for 2019 by Customer Guru. Customer Guru) As we bid goodbye to 2018 and usher in 2019, we have made some customer-centric resolutions for this new year. As we move ahead, customer experience will be the only differentiator between brands. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of June 18, 2018

ShepHyken

The author of this excellent article uses Southwest Airlines as an example of a company that has created such a great relationship with their customers (passengers) that they give the airline the benefit of the doubt and “cut them slack” when things go wrong. If you want to meet those expectations, there are trends that you can’t ignore.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of November 12, 2018

ShepHyken

My Comment: Customer experience is marketing. The organizations that that know this reap the benefits of knowing what their customers expect and desire. And who better to tell you what your customers want than the people on the front line who interact with your customers every day. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of December 17, 2018

ShepHyken

Creating valuable content will help customers be interested in what you do and sell. Six Trends Shaking Up Customer Care in 2019 by Julien Rio. CustomerThink) As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect upon this year’s Customer Care industry highlights, and to think about what’s expected to happen next year.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of August 13, 2018

ShepHyken

Traditionally customers called. Your customers expect it, so don’t fight it. Here are eight ways you can thank your best customers. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. Now they like to text. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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