ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This week we feature an article by Tanya Ahmed, a Digital Marketer of Vantage Circle , a cloud-based employee engagement platform. She writes about what customers expect from companies in 2021 and what they actually get. Consumers today expect speedier access to services than ever before.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? My Comment: This short article has four great tips that anyone or any company can use.

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Storyminers

JULY 7, 2020

How do you expect customer expectations to change in 2017? Customers will expect most of their vendors to serve them as well as their favorite vendors do. Prefer the customized recommendations you get from Nordstrom? It’s simply natural to let expectations creep between brands.

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BlueOcean

JUNE 17, 2021

For many organizations, in-house customer care feels like the right choice. It keeps you close to your customers and ready to serve them with your exhaustive knowledge of your products or services. Customer care is often a 24/7/365 job, and the slightest disruption has the potential to impact your reputation and brand loyalty.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

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Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

Customer satisfaction affects the bottom line because it is a critical predictor of retention and repeat revenue. Today’s customer expects efficient, seamless interactions with products, services, and customer service help across various devices. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 26, 2019

Blue Ocean, a North American provider of customer care solutions, is excited to announce the new face of Blue Ocean at blueocean.ca. When Blue Ocean embarked on the website redesign journey, the primary goal was to center the focus around the total customer experience.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 30, 2018

Thanks to advancements in AI and machine learning, chatbots and other Tier Zero customer service solutions are a great way to handle basic, high-volume customer care interactions on a 24/7/365 basis. The right partner understands exactly what clients’ customers expect from these digital tools. Related Articles.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This week we feature an article by Dan Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Global Systems , an organization focused on innovation, efficiency, and scalability of shipping and distribution of flooring products. He shares the four key areas that lead to elevated customer experiences while growing rapidly.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

The firm collaborates with over 50 industry-leading contact centers, specializing in bespoke, technology-driven, CX-centric customer service solutions, ensuring an ideal partnership for any company, regardless of its size or sector, looking to outsource customer care.

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Playvox

APRIL 21, 2023

For example, A 2022 stud y by ICMI showed that while 63% of contact centers offer customer service by email, only 41% were monitoring it for quality. Thirty percent (30%) offer social media customer care, but only 14% are checking on quality there.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 16, 2018

Here’s a look at the top 11 customer service metrics you should start measuring today. Customer Happiness Metrics. How can you quantify how customers feel about your brand? When it comes to customer happiness, you have to focus on quality over speed. Knowledge Base Article Helpfulness. How do you measure it?

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Innovative CX

MARCH 24, 2023

Despite what industry experts may profess, customer service isn’t getting any better. While customers expect immediate answers to their inquiries, efficient order processing and fast shipping, there’s no indication that fulfilling these expectations is improving customer service. But I do have my own experiences.

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Horizon CX

JUNE 27, 2023

While they are distinct areas within an organization, they are inseparable in the eyes of the customer. In this article, I explore the contrasting perspectives of customer experience from a marketing branding and service delivery standpoint, highlighting the need to merge them under one cohesive umbrella.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? The entire landscape of customer service and support is changing.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2017

This week we feature an article by Reuben Yonatan who writes about how using chatbots for customer service properly can be a powerful customer service tool. Chatbots can be great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. – Shep Hyken.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. Listen to the audio or read the article.

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Interactions

AUGUST 19, 2021

If you’re like me, you have a whole lot of starred emails, saved pdfs, and bookmarked articles that I plan on reading “when I get the chance.” The optichannel experience offers customers the best channel based on the scenario, transaction type, history, and person’’s preference. . Inquiring minds wanted to know!

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Due to the rapidly changing world in which we live, customer expectations continue to shift dramatically. The following are some of the trends in customer service expectations that I have identified by talking to workshop attendees, customers, friends, and conducting a survey of available research and publications.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2018

This week we feature an article by Chanice Henry who writes about the importance of cyber security in providing a trustworthy experience for your customers. – Shep Hyken. Customer loyalty is built on trust. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

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SurveySensum

APRIL 1, 2024

This article discusses 7 proven methods for establishing a trustworthy brand for your startup. Why is Customer Trust Important for Startup Brands? Customer trust is an indispensable asset for startup brands, forming the foundation for customer retention. Let’s get started! Transparency is equally vital.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As recognised recently by McKinsey , a gig customer service or ‘GigCX’ model “could give customer care the horsepower and flexibility it needs for today’s increasingly volatile markets.” In light of this, there are three important trends that will be indispensable to customer service.

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Playvox

MAY 4, 2023

Unlike my favorite fruit seller, you’ve got hundreds or thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of customer issues that require sophisticated, efficient customer care through the right contact center solutions. Before digging into our customers’ expectations, let’s get some clarity on what it means to be a digital contact center.

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Lithium

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Everyone came to discuss the state of the union for digital customer experience today. Although many topics were discussed at Engage, this article dives into some key takeaways that can benefit all digital customer engagement professionals in their effort to create customers for life.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

In this case, the company is known for going the extra mile for it’s customers. In this article we will discuss some small business customer service strategies to help you. Customers want their time to be valued, and they don’t want to wait for a response when there is a problem with a product or service.

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Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

In other words, failing to provide adequate customer service can be enough to trigger a negative NPS score and, consequently, drive customers away. Quality of Product/Service Falling Short of Customer Expectations As consumers, we all have expectations from the products and services we acquire.

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Thematic

DECEMBER 9, 2019

In this article, we’ll look at some of these examples. But more about this later in the article. To continuously uncover business processes that fall below customer expectations. To monitor whether customers have noticed the improvements you’ve made. What is digital transformation?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jim Iyoob who talks about how and why technology has changed consumer behavior and how you need to reinvent strategies to keep up with consumers. – Shep Hyken. Today, a typical customer expects a prompt response and fast service from any business.

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ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

ViiBE Blog Customer service challenges of remote work Anna Gorina January 19, 2022 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

An interactive discussion featuring customer service leaders from the Boston Red Sox, HP, Intuit and UL on: 2019 a year in review, we’ll recap how changing customer expectations and new tech have changed our approaches to support. Fiona Blakesley, Director Customer Care, Intuit. Speakers include: Marcell M.

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Lithium

APRIL 4, 2023

The High Cost of Low Agent Retention + AUDIBLE VERSION Losing and hiring frontline customer care agents can cost more than a few lost customers. Podcast] How Many Jobs Can One Well-Run Customer Engagement Community Perform? Can you afford to lose more?

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

. ‘Customer experience is very important, the longer you let your customer wait, the harder it becomes to change this negative experience into a positive one.’ Research shows that 74% of customers expect an answer to their message within one day. ’ Response time email . Well, quite fast actually.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

With a new emphasis on the importance of customer data, support leaders hold some of the companies most valuable insights. In order to feed that back into the organization, their responsibilities and internal footprint are changing and, simultaneously with customer expectations, they must evolve. SVP, Customer Care, Samsung.

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SurveySensum

MARCH 20, 2024

If not, then you are missing out on A LOT of opportunities to boost your customer satisfaction. With trends changing every day, customer expectations and needs are also evolving with the changing times, and if you fail to deliver the best to your customers then you will fall behind in this competitive marketplace.

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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. When the topic of customer service comes up, the most common associations aren’t typically positive ones. Read Shep’s latest Forbes Article: Amazon And Walmart Take On Porch Pirates.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

“Responding quickly” is rated by customers as the most critical aspect of a great customer experience, so agents need to be equipped to support each of these media types with instant access to the same customer information. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

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