Oracle

AUGUST 4, 2021

After 4 years of fun, 750+ articles, 200+ videos, and 70 cartoons, SmarterCX.com content is moving to our Oracle blogs ! We’ve loved delivering great customer experience content with the goal of helping you to do your jobs better, and we sincerely hope we achieved that goal. 4 questions to ask about your 1 st party data strategy.

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Eptica

AUGUST 24, 2023

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Getting the most from email customer service Published on: August 24, 2023 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Email customer service remains popular among businesses and their customers.

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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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ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2019

Marlene Caroselli shares a rhyme that will help you to communicate with customers and provide customer satisfaction. – Shep Hyken. Especially when an angry customer is calling your office, it’s important to have a verbal safety net that will rescue you should the metaphorical tight rope become difficult to navigate.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gemma Baker who writes about how the customer service world has changed with the development of digital communication channels. – Shep Hyken. It is no secret that customers are turning towards digital communication channels when contacting organizations. Provide a Quicker Answer. Human vs Bot.

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One Millimeter Mindset

DECEMBER 27, 2018

My top 2018 Customer Experience blog post started off being a reflection of a topic near and dear to my heart. My little post ended up placing fourth out of thirteen entries in the 2018 Customer Experience Update MVP Awards in the category of Organizational Alignment and Company Culture. First, read and re-read this blog post.

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One Millimeter Mindset

DECEMBER 13, 2018

These 5 One Millimeter Mindset Collaborative Storytelling Blog posts are focused on helping you “see” your organization’s or association’s stories as vibrant testimonials of how you serve customers. Consider that the same outcome can be true, as a result of the customer stories you capture. Enjoy this blog post?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Today, a typical customer expects a prompt response and fast service from any business. Customers are connected. Are you doing what’s necessary to use innovation and handle the educated customer? Customers currently comprehend the power they have and will utilize it when not happy with an administration.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2019

This week we feature an article by Lukas Sitar who writes about growing and sustaining customer lifetime value for the entire customer cycle. While many marketers look at metrics like conversion rates, net profit per sale, average value of a lead, and average customer order, they often overlook their customer lifetime value.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Chatbots were designed to streamline customer interaction. They save you time and money on customer services, while also improving your customer satisfaction levels. Today we’re rounding up some of the most amazing ways in which chatbots can improve your customer satisfaction and take your business to the next level.

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One Millimeter Mindset

DECEMBER 10, 2018

These 5 little One Millimeter Mindset workplace collaboration blog posts wrap your brain around the notion that collaboration no longer is a “nice to have” soft skill. We end up serving our customers, better and better, as well. And creating remarkable customer-focused experiences. Enjoy this blog post? And guess what?

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Fox Metrics

AUGUST 14, 2020

Most businesses are leveraging data analytics to get insight into who their customers are, what they do, what they want, and how to reach them. times more likely to retain their customers, and 19 times more likely to achieve above-average profitability. FoxMetrics Blog 5. Moz Blog – Analytics 10. Table of Contents 1.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Cantor who gives us a list of ways to achieve success and consistency when communicating with customers on any channel. – Shep Hyken. Making for a jointly admirable and problematic reality, the customer contact community often takes a lofty, wide-eyed approach to strategy and technology.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pradeep Rathinam who writes about how we must understand what the large population of millennials expect when it comes to customer service. – Shep Hyken. They are literally changing the rules of customer service on the fly. But, believe it or not, this can actually serve companies well.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 13, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jaime Bailey who explains why your company is best served by considering every possible source of insight about customer behavior, goals, and expectations, and implementing the tools that most effectively serve your needs. – Shep Hyken. Before Soliciting Feedback.

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Contact Center Feedback Blog Customer Journey Mapping 82

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2018

Forced to listen to fake-happy ‘customer care’ puppets reading from scripts? The dissatisfaction you’ll be left with goes both ways: the cost of disappointed customers is high for companies, too. After just one bad customer support experience, trust in a brand is gone forever. Your customers are moved by honesty.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 23, 2017

I like the live chat option becasue I can immediately get in touch with a representative to ask my questions without having to wait. A Chat button is placed on your website and enables visitors to have their questions answered easily and quickly via text-based messages as they are instantly connected to a representative in real time.

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ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2018

This week we feature an article by Meyer Baron who writes about the essential stages of a winning customer experience. Smart companies promise a positive customer service experience, and they deliver. – Shep Hyken. Customer experience” means different things to different people. Improved customer service training.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Steven Macdonald, shares the results of a study examining how companies around the world respond to customer service requests. To keep the study simple, one email was sent to each company containing two simple questions: Do you have a phone number I can call you on?

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ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dan Rood, writes about the precious commodity of time and why we must use the latest technologies to help customers save time and have amazing customer experiences. That perfectly describes an omnichannel customer experience platform. Shep Hyken.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Sometimes it seems like the most convenient way to communicate with customers is in constant flux. Meanwhile, an immeasurable number of emails are still being sent and received. What Is Email in Customer Service? What Is Email in Customer Service? Getting Ahead of the Unhappy Customer.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. According to Forbes , Businesses are losing $62 billion per year through poor customer service.

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Totango

JUNE 3, 2022

Customer success email templates form a foundation for effective CS automation. While customer success management can result in a rewarding payoff, it can also be very time-consuming if you don’t use the right strategies. Fortunately, email automation can reduce your workload significantly. Customer check-ins.

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LiveChat

JANUARY 3, 2019

It was a good year for the LiveChat blog. Our blog was visited every month by over 100k visitors , who spend 8 minutes on each page on average. Very good, especially that I’m convinced that people who left, simply found an answers to their questions. How we reached 100,000 unique views a month on LiveChat blog.

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Comm100

JULY 20, 2020

Guest blog – Nahla Davies is a software developer and tech writer. As one would expect, an increasing number of business organizations are now using chatbots to fuel their marketing and customer service efforts. Customers can also get instant responses to urgent queries 24/7 which contributes to a better customer experience.

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Social Media Blog ROI Brands 53

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Jack Plantin, writes about the importance of customer support and options we can offer for around the clock support. 24/7 customer support is great to have, but it can expensive and time-consuming for small companies. He shares some excellent self-help ideas.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills who discusses the importance of integrating an effective customer support system and how to decide upon live chat software for your organization. – Shep Hyken. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates , Microsoft Founder. Probably not.

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ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Brooke Cade writes about how important communicating with your employees and listening to their insight is for improving company culture. Feedback from customers and opinions of management can all be skewed due to a limited perspective. Foster the Voice of the Employee.

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Kustomer

JUNE 5, 2023

In this blog, we define live chat customer service, detail why customers love this CS tool, and dive into the many benefits of live chat. What Is Live Chat in Customer Service? Live chat is when a customer support agent helps a customer in real time through a chat widget on a company’s website.

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Customer Experience Competitive Advantage Customer Satisfaction Communication 98

customer sure

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

In the last few weeks you might have noticed that we’ve changed course on our blog strategy. People whose businesses are thriving on great customer service. So far we’ve uncovered fantastic advice from two companies dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service. Our initial blogging strategy.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It’s all the product of the on-demand economy, which has come to dominate across industries and has forced organizations to rethink the way they do business and provide customer service. It heavily utilizes digital technology products and services to cater directly to customer needs. Let’s break down how you can do just that now.

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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. MYTH – Great customer service starts with understanding the customer is always right. Unfortunately, the customer may always think he is right, but in reality, that just isn’t the case.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This blog stands apart as a non-overwhelming guide, no-fluff, just actionable insights, offering a streamlined approach to interior design marketing. Pro tip: Leverage Birdeye’s business Listing management platform to show up where your customers search 3. How can interior designing businesses implement this SEO strategy?

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BirdEye

APRIL 20, 2023

Local lead generation is a great way to reach potential customers in your area and increase your revenue. In this blog, we’ll show you the best strategies for generating local leads that will help you get more revenue from your business. Then work to encourage customers to leave reviews.

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Social Media Multi-Channel Metrics Advertising 98

Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

Every interaction with your business has the power to build or damage the relationship with your customer – and can directly impact your revenue. 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase due to a poor customer experience (CX). More than 80% of business leaders see customer experience as a growing priority in 2024.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 27, 2019

I f ChurnZero were to release a greatest hits compilation of our top content, milestones, and life events in 2019, this blog post would be it. With over 70+ published blogs this year, we whittled down our list to the ten most popular posts from the ChurnZero team and friends. . Top 10 Blog Posts from 2019 .

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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.

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