ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast. Element #3: Clear.

Blog 107

Blog Effort Score Interaction Article 107

Comm100

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Businesses today thrive on efficiency, and the customer service domain is no exception. With the rise of technology, businesses have started to adopt customer service automation software to scale their operations without ballooning headcount. What is customer service automation software?

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Multi-Channel Omnichannel Social Media 76

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Pascal van Opzeeland, writes an informative article about the popularity of messaging apps and how they are impacting customer service. Have you been focusing on social media service lately? Why Messaging Is So Promising For Customer Service.

Blog 126

Blog Customer Service Social Media Sports 126

Kustomer

JUNE 5, 2023

Consumer expectations have completely transformed during the pandemic, and the labor shortage means service teams need to do more with less. A simple tool your business can begin using quickly and easily to help combat this issue and gain a competitive edge is live chat. What Is Live Chat in Customer Service?

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Competitive Advantage Customer Satisfaction Communication 98

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

This week we feature an article by Sawaram Suthar writes about how live chat can simplify the customer journey. I believe that chat is an excellent self help tool. Always remember that the customer just want to be taken care of, regardless of how you go about it. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Journey 74

Customer Journey Blog Fashion E Commerce 74

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.

Blog 148

Blog Customer Service Poor Customer Service Consumers 148

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

Omnichannel 53

Omnichannel Social Media Customer Satisfaction Culture 53

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In today’s hyper-connected, personalized customer service isn’t just a isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. While we’re all familiar with the basics, like using a customer’s name in an email, today’s innovators are going far beyond these conventions to deliver personalization.

Omnichannel 72

Omnichannel Customer Service Customers Touchpoint 72

Customer Bliss

AUGUST 18, 2020

This is a guest post from Niraj Ranjan, CEO & CO-founder of Hiver – a Gmail-centric customer service solution. With over 1500 customers across 30 countries. Niraj’s focus with Hiver has been to empower companies to provide customer experiences that are more human and empathetic. . By Niraj Ranjan.

Customer Service 252

Customer Service Blog Customers Interaction 252

Eptica

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager With its combination of superior collaboration tools, workplace chat, video meetings, shared file storage, and application integration designed to deliver a powerful collaboration environment, a growing number of contact centres are implementing Microsoft Teams.

2022 121

2022 2021 Blog Article 121

ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2017

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills about how to use live chat agents properly in order to delight your customers. I believe that as a quick first line of support, live chat is a great alternative. The implementation of live chat software is an easy task to achieve. – Shep Hyken. Writing Skills.

Blog 92

Blog Travel Article Communication 92

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

This week we feature an article by Felix Winstone who says that while technology has impacted our approach to customer service, the oldest channel of communication, voice, is the most important. Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology. Shep Hyken.

Blog 84

Blog Customer Service Interaction Communication 84

Team Support

JANUARY 22, 2024

Businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. One such transformative tool that has gained prominence is automation. By automating routine tasks, businesses can significantly reduce response times, leading to a more satisfying customer experience.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Exceptional Customer Service B2B Demo 59

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. What are on-demand economies?

Consumers 52

Consumers Blog Customer Service Social Media 52

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jaime Bailey who writes about how important convenience has become to the customer experience and how it is a necessity for providing a competitive edge in today’s marketplace. . And the latest area widely touted to provide a competitive edge in the customer experience is convenience.

Blog 116

Blog 2011 Loyalty Definition 116

Comm100

MARCH 20, 2024

This blog explores the decline of public trust in government, backed by data from the U.S., Perceived corruption and inefficiencies within government institutions have significantly impacted public perception, leading many to question the integrity and effectiveness of their leaders and public services.

Government 78

Government Communication Social Media 2022 78

ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Manuel Grenacher, writes about how using bots can help manage and improve the customer experience. Used properly, I believe bots can be an customer service excellent tool. Chat up Dominos on their Facebook page. Shep Hyken. Want a pizza?

Blog 92

Blog Customer Experience Airlines Books 92

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.

Consumers 97

Consumers Technology Blog Chief Customer Officer 97

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. I think a great self-service option is key for everyone. Shep Hyken. Three-quarters of U.S.

Blog 80

Blog Omnichannel Social Media Retail 80

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast. Element #3: Clear.

Blog 68

Blog Effort Score Customers Interaction 68

Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. Then we’ll analyze how your organization can respond to these changes and the ways in which technology can benefit your ability to serve customers.

2022 52

2022 Blog Contact Center Customer Service 52

Comm100

MARCH 21, 2023

With more options than ever before for customers, switching brands is easy. Organizations need to take every advantage they can get, and providing excellent customer service has become one of these key differentiators. Live chat software has become increasingly popular within customer service, and for good reason.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Omnichannel Customer Satisfaction Social Media 69

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. Let me proudly present a list of 12 killer posts we’ve published this year on LiveChat Blog. How we reached 100,000 unique views a month on LiveChat blog. It was just great.

2018 59

2018 Blog B2B 2014 59

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.

Blog 96

Blog Omnichannel Average Handle Time Contact Center 96

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. Is there a specific product or service that needs an update?

Contact Center 82

Contact Center Feedback Blog Customer Journey Mapping 82

Team Support

JUNE 20, 2023

Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges. As customer support demand continues to increase by 11% per year, reduced staffing levels is causing 75% of customer service agents to face a serious risk of burnout.

Customer Satisfaction 97

Customer Satisfaction Webinar Culture Interaction 97

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. They lack context.

Blog 71

Blog Customer Expectations Article Customers 71

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Note: This blog post was originally published in January 12th, 2017. More companies all the time are experiencing the benefits of live chat , but how does one maximize these benefits? With the right mix of automation, communication, and personalization, any agent can provide customers with an outstanding experience.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service ROI Apparel Customer Service Representative 98

Comm100

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lean into Automation – Transforming Customer Service with AI & Human-Bot Harmony In a world where immediacy and personalization have become the cornerstones of brand communication, the realm of customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. How does it benefit organizations and customer experience?

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Technology Interaction Customers 77

Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Complacency is not an option as agents, supervisors and contact center managers are forced to become more strategic, taking on increasingly critical new responsibilities to deliver engaging customer experiences. Contact centers have to adapt and continuously evolve in order to meet customer expectations.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Blog Banking Competitive Advantage 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 91

Blog Customer Service Contact Center Customers 91

BirdEye

AUGUST 29, 2023

Happy customers build successful businesses. You can grow, scale, and develop your business if you understand your customers’ feelings about you. Great products, the best marketing campaigns, and the costliest ads are all playing second fiddle to the power of customer satisfaction. Why is customer satisfaction important?

Customer Satisfaction 98

Customer Satisfaction Social Media Omnichannel Net Promoter Score 98

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 84

Customer Service Strategies Blog Customer Service Hotels 84

Kustomer

JUNE 13, 2022

Instantaneous, chat-based channels are poised to grow in popularity. Kustomer research discovered that CX professionals believe live chat (79%), social media (72%) and SMS (56%) will become more popular in the next three years while legacy channels like voice will stay the same. What Is Chat Etiquette?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Customers Interaction 98

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2022

Public customer service expectations are higher than ever before. As the private sector has adopted digital channels and technologies to improve customer experience (CX) and satisfaction, the public sector has begun to fall behind. out of 10 customer satisfaction score. In US government, this score languishes at 4.5.

Government 85

Government 2022 2021 Document 85

Lumoa

JANUARY 15, 2024

When customers shop in physical stores, they might have several questions about a product: Is it available in a different size? The scenario is now much the same for online customers who increasingly expect a seamless, personalized experience. But it also allows agents to handle several customer queries at once.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Touchpoint Omnichannel 83

SurveySensum

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Delighted is a customer feedback platform that helps businesses gather, track, and analyze thousands of actionable customer, product, and employee feedback. But like any other great tool ever made, Delighted also has some drawbacks that hold it back. It also offers tagging and segmenting of feedback for actionable insights.

Multi-Channel 52

Multi-Channel Feedback 2023 NPS 52