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.

Article 58

Article Customer Service 2017 Social Media 58

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? Call it a “richer” customer experience. by Phil Goldstein.

2016 69

2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service 2016 2022 Brands 98

CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

With so much attention on prices, it may seem irrelevant to talk about customer service. However, research conducted by Macro 4 suggests that utility companies should be keeping a close eye on the service they provide to customers.

Customer Care 52

Customer Care Customers Social Media Interaction 52

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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Blog Customer Service Poor Customer Service Consumers 147

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you improve customer service? The answer always lies in your customer experience. Great experiences lead to loyal customers who buy more from you in the future. When you take care of customers from start to finish, they will always come back and refer others to your business. Listen to your customers.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Customer Service Social Media Call Center 98

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.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Net Promoter Score E-support 2021 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

Improving customer service in the auto transport industry involves offering custom solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. But if delays or unexpected issues arise, it can disrupt your plans, impact your reputation, and lead to dissatisfied customers.

Transportation 52

Transportation Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Automotive 52

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.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Advertising Customer Expectations 2011 98

CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-evolving global business landscape, the strategic move of customer support outsourcing to the Philippines has become a critical path for companies seeking to boost operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction. The expertise residing within Cynergy BPO’s leadership is unparalleled.

2001 52

2001 Customer Experience Contact Center Competitive Advantage 52

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.

White Paper 110

White Paper E Commerce E-support Customer Satisfaction 110

delighted

MARCH 9, 2021

Exceptional customer service turns new customers into promoters and promoters into returning loyalists. Let’s take a look at additional data behind why improving customer service should always be a foundational business goal. We’ll also provide some tips on building an impeccable customer service strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 59

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Social Media Net Promoter Score 59

C3Centricity

AUGUST 4, 2020

The current pandemic has clearly highlighted those companies who care about their customers and who provide them with customer service excellence. If you claim to be customer centric are you sure you’re truly walking the talk and not just talking about customer service excellence?

Customer Service 71

Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Representative Connections 71

Kustomer

JULY 10, 2020

In a world that’s so heavily focused on utilizing digital technology and social media to create convenient experiences for consumers, making your customer service communication lines as simple, seamless and tailored as possible to specific members of your audience is a must. Diving Deeper: What Exactly Is Personalized Customer Service?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Return on Investment Magazine Customer Service Strategies 52

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.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Workshop Loyalty Programs Social Media 84

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. Ensuring robust business continuity is in place for customer care is one way an outsourcer can help relieve the burden.

Contact Center 177

Contact Center Customer Care Measurement 2022 177

CSM Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

The icing on the cake for your customers is good customer service, which is why according to the 2018 State of Global Customer Service Report, 95% of respondents indicated that customer service is important to their choice of brand. Make your company easy for customers to access.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Social Media 2018 Consumers 52

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. He looks at the next generation of texting, known as RCS (Rich Communication Services), which I think will become a very valuable tool. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service Strategies 83

Customer Service Strategies Blog Customer Service Hotels 83

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.

Customer Experience 137

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 2021 Transportation 137

Playvox

APRIL 21, 2023

Customer service has gone digital — and your contact center needs to evolve with the times. As younger customers make up more and more of the marketplace, they’re shifting service preferences toward digital channels. What Is Omnichannel Customer Experience?

Omnichannel 95

Omnichannel Customer Experience Contact Center Social Media 95

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Each year brings new ideas and new challenges to the customer service department. 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.

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Webinar Customer Service 2020 2019 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

Blog 90

Blog Customer Service Contact Center Customers 90

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy. The board includes: EVP, Global Customer Care, Mastercard.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Airlines Chief Customer Officer 40

Qualtrics

JULY 15, 2019

Customer Experience (CX) is the future of business and companies who don’t get on board will have trouble competing in an evolving marketplace. As companies like Amazon and Uber continue to offer great customer experiences, companies must adjust to consumer’s rising expectations. Offer Multiple Channels for Customer Support.

Net Promoter Score 41

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Social Media NPS 41

Provide Support

AUGUST 18, 2015

Recent CX Act research 2015 “ Omni-Channel Customer Care Study ” revealed that there are 3 most important drivers of customer satisfaction. How can you ensure that your customer service is swift and easily available? They expect to receive warm and friendly experience. Let’s look at each one of them.

Customer Satisfaction 87

Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Multi-Channel 2015 87

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.

2017 16

2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 16

Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

Before we dive into our remedies, let’s take a look at some of the root causes that could be behind your score going south: Inadequate or Poor Customer Service Many customers tend to be unforgiving if their support experience isn’t up to scratch. Think about it. Or recommend them to your friends and family?

NPS 83

NPS Customer Centricity Loyalty Presentation 83

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Customer service is vital in creating an extraordinary brand experience, even more so in e-commerce. Speed in both reacting and providing a solution are key to keeping customers satisfied. How well do online stores in the UK perform on customer service? What contact options do they provide to their customers?

E Commerce 52

E Commerce Retail Consumers Customer Service 52

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.

Brands 52

Brands Social Media Feedback Loyalty 52

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.” In fact, in a recent survey by Interactions, almost 75% of respondents said in the past two years they had experienced long wait times when contacting customer service.

2021 62

2021 Contact Center Call Center Consumers 62

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.

Blog 71

Blog Customer Expectations Article Customers 71

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.

Customer Experience Management 52

Customer Experience Management 2024 Customer Experience Management 52

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.

Omnichannel 177

Omnichannel Customer Care Customer Journey Consumers 177

CSM Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

Training and educating your customer support representatives with the proper knowledge and equipping them with the right resources like customer service scripts is crucial to delivering satisfactory customer service. They perceive and communicate customer expectations, moods, and perceptions.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Customer Experience Hospitality Loyalty 52

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. New correspondence channels.

Consumers 96

Consumers Technology Blog Chief Customer Officer 96

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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Blog Customer Experience Government Article 103

delighted

JANUARY 7, 2021

How does your customer feel when they can’t get in touch with customer service on an issue they’re experiencing? A customer journey map expands that empathy on a broader level so you have a true understanding of their experience and can be meaningful in your organization’s customer experience improvement strategies.

Customer Journey Mapping 98

Customer Journey Mapping Customer Journey Touchpoint Net Promoter Score 98