ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. Why B2B Customer Experience is Just as Vital for Growth as B2C by Gal Oron. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Reasons Why VIP Customers Are the Key to E-Commerce Growth by Josh Kim (Total Retail) VIP customers significantly impact a business’ bottom line, often contributing a substantial portion of total revenue.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

That’s why a high customer retention rate is an important goal for many businesses. Excellent customer service is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Customer retention supports long-term growth because it creates a loyal customer base. Why Does Customer Service Impact Retention?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. There really is something here for everyone – from small to large businesses and from B2C to B2B. That may not indicate true customer loyalty, but that level of satisfaction is a pretty good start!

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The experience equation: Happy employees and customers accelerate growth by Vala Afshar. My Comment: Vala Afshar has seen this weekly roundup of the best customer service and CX articles a number of times.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. They want B2C-like experiences.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. B2B Customer Experience Examples: Think Like A B2C by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) While B2B businesses are technically providing products and services to companies, they are selling to individual buyers who are consumers.

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Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Today’s course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. This is not a customer service training class. Training is finite, usually one to three days. And training is top-down, one-way “I know everything, you know nothing” instruction. Welcome to CX 101.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways. Absolutely!

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: If a post goes “viral” and brings a lot of attention to a company or brand, there is an opportunity for customer acquisition. Here are my top five picks from last week. The future is happening today!)

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: If you’ve been following my work, then you know I’m a huge fan of the employee experience driving the customer experience, which is what this article is about. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. by Tracey Ruff.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customers are expecting a better CX than in the past. All businesses, not just retailers (B2C), need to step up their CX efforts. Here are my top five picks from last week. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. Also, this article isn’t just for the B2C world. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. Driving accelerated, sustainable growth while delighting customers is a complex puzzle.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Yes, it’s focused on retail, but with supply-chain issues hitting virtually every industry (B2C and B2B), the ideas shared in this article are applicable to most businesses. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2020

It’s about customer retention—which can lead to customer loyalty. Loyal customers are important to all businesses regardless of industry or size—large, small, B2B or B2C. It’s easy to measure customer satisfaction at different levels. While not my typical lesson, this is very important.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 12 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Vanessa Brangwyn. My Comment: Your website is a powerful opportunity to deliver a better customer experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2018

Two years ago I reported on NewVoiceMedia’s “serial switchers” report that indicated that $62 billion was lost due to poor customer service. Customers want and expect more than ever before – because that’s what we have we taught them. The customer service rock stars tout the accolades and awards that they have received.

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ShepHyken

JULY 15, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why B2B Customer Experience Programs Fail by Sarah Frazier. CustomerGauge) The days of B2B companies trying to differentiate themselves through services and products alone are gone. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Depending on what we sell, whether B2B or B2C, the buying cycle may take more than one visit. So, when does the customer start making the decision to buy? It happens between the moment the customer thinks of you and the time they actually buy. Everything that happens leading up to the sale is part of the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Tips for Getting Executive Buy-in on Your Customer Experience Strategy by Phil Britt. CMSWire) With so much on the line for your customers, getting your leadership to buy in to CX strategies should be top of mind.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways To ‘Innovate’ The Customer Experience by Sanjay Monga. This is what will help customers choose you over your competition. Here are my top five picks from last week. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2020 Article Customer Service E Commerce 86

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Effort Score or Customer Satisfaction? CustomerThink) Customer Effort Score is a popular metric used to measure customer service satisfaction using one single question.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This translates to the customer experiencing a lower level of service, and in some cases, quality. Our colleague at Shepard Presentations refers to it as customer service on a diet. . Companies are forced to skimp on quality and service, and that is causing frustration at all levels. You never know.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. CX is for retail brands, as in B2C. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2017

According to the Five9 Customer Index 2017 report , 77% of customers in the B2C space will not do business with you again if you give them bad customer service the first time they do business with you. Our customers are smarter than ever, at least as customer service is concerned. This is huge.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How the Digital Era Is Redefining Customer Experience by John Finch. (No No Jitter) As customers become more reliant on non-voice methods of communication, CCaaS serves as a necessary aggregation platform.

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2020 Article Customer Service Customer Retention 106

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Customer Experience Matters for B2B by Suketu Gandhi, Alanna Klassen Jamjoum, and Conrad Heider. My Comment: So many customer experience strategies (CX) seem to focused on B2C. A great resource!

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2019 Article Customer Service B2B 86

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience is the way! 7 Guidelines Starting Customer Experience by Christine Crandell. My Comment: What business doesn’t want customer loyalty? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 13, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Does it Take to Lose a Customer? CMSWire) Customer experience. Here are some very good ideas on how to manage an unhappy or complaining customer. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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