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

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If I had to sum these up in one word, I would say these fall under the category of “friendly,” which, according to our customer service and CX research , is a top reason customers will say, “I’ll be back!”

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. Brad teaches courses on customer strategy and management, customer service leadership, and CX leadership.

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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

JANUARY 12, 2018

Customer service designs that are remarkable get talked about. So telling yourself these myths about customer experience is a big no-no and won’t take you where you want to go will they? We often get questions and comments on delivering great customer service and experiences. No question. The bottom line.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” His YouTube channel is a fantastic source of inspiration about customer experience and customer centricity in a digital world.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2017

This week we feature an article by Patrick Thuot who shares an infographic about how customer service can help the retail industry. A customer-centric approach can help any type of business succeed. – Shep Hyken. This offers an opportunity to delight the customer.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view n customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

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Eptica

MARCH 11, 2022

Date: Friday, March 11, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Overcoming the challenges to customer service quality. Based on the ContactBabel UK Contact Centre Decision Maker’s Guide 2022, our blog explains the challenges to effective quality assurance – and how they can be overcome.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

She provides multiple strategies to improve the customer experience in order to gain and retain repeat customers. It’s been said that customer service is dead. We live in such an instant gratification world that customers will often simply seek the next best thing if they don’t get the desired outcome to start.

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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.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2018

This week we feature an article by Brian Elrod who discusses how texting has become an important customer service tool for any type of business. – Shep Hyken. Numbers show that customers enjoy text message communication. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting you drop every other customer communication channel you’ve got.

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Comm100

JANUARY 2, 2024

Imagine a world where customer service is not just responsive but anticipatory. Where every interaction is both efficient and tailored to the customer’s needs. This is the promise of Generative AI customer service. This allows for more proactive and relevant customer support.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Remember this when you’re training your customer service staff (or if that staff includes you yourself). David Olson is a writer and content strategist who works with live chat systems and customer services. The post Guest Blog: How Live Chat Can Improve Conversion Rate For Your Business appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2019

Many of these employees were tasked with challenging customer-facing positions. For example, Macy’s hired 1,500 employees at customer service call centers and countless more for sales floors across the country, while Target doubled its team dedicated to in-store pickups and curbside services.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. She created an experience for her customer. She created an experience for her customer. This is where sales and customer service collide. Here’s the short version.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know that the world of customer service and support is constantly on the move. This blog will delve into the top four customer service trends that are expected to take center stage in 2024. In 2024, an essential customer service trend will be balancing automation with the human touch.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: Customer Loyalty And Retention Are In Decline. The post Guest Blog: How to Turn Customer Service Mistakes Into Happiness appeared first on Shep Hyken. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

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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.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

What started with Netflix’s sophisticated Machine Learning recommendation algorithms customized to every users’ preferences has now become the buzz in customer service and support. Why does personalized customer service matter? – It earns you loyal customers and boosts retention.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

This week we feature an article by Misa Chien who shares great lessons we can learn from the Southwest Airlines customer culture. This also reminds us that customer service doesn’t just happen on the front line. But would customer service ever make the highlight reel of such an event?

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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. Get creative!

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Eptica

MARCH 18, 2022

Date: Friday, March 18, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Getting customer service right on Mother’s Day. To help customer service teams ahead of Mother’s Day 2022 on 27 March our latest blog shares key best practice advice. Published on: March 18, 2022. Share this page on: Tweet.

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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.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2019

Whether on the phone or in person, it’s important to train your employees the right way to interact with your customers. Customer service is one of the most important parts of doing business. The relationships you create with your customers reflect directly on the success of your business.

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Eptica

JANUARY 16, 2022

Date: Monday, January 17, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager How data analytics can enhance customer service. In our latest blog we explore this trend, highlighting some key findings from the ContactBabel UK Customer Experience Decision-Makers’ Guide 2021. Published on: January 17, 2022.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Ian Landsman writes about the importance of training and preparing customer service representatives to interact with customers. I agree that every employee should go through customer service training, and it should be ongoing. Shep Hyken.

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Bill Quiseng

MAY 24, 2023

It’s the same for customer service. You already know what customer service is, but to make it flourish, you and your team need to be reminded periodically. So, I offered people a continuous education in customer CARE. If you missed it, just follow it here: Don’t offer customer service training.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2018

This week we feature an article by Wayne Turmel who writes about how to be successful with a remote customer service team. When you’re trying to serve your customers, your reps must be self-starting, relatively autonomous, and focused on their jobs. This is a new challenge that many employers are facing. – Shep Hyken.

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Very Best Service

JANUARY 26, 2024

Making Marketing and Customer Service Work Together Image by DALL·E 3 Imagine this: your marketing team crafts a beautiful campaign, promising the world to potential customers. But when those excited prospects turn into actual customers, they hit a brick wall at customer service. The result?

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SaleMove

AUGUST 12, 2022

Ramping up Digital Customer Service doesn't mean losing the human element. With the continuous engagement of DCS, you can strengthen customer relationships. The post Strengthen Customer Relationships With Digital Customer Service appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Buyers continue to have high customer service expectations , and support agents simply can’t do it all. If businesses hope to meet modern customer expectations , then the time has come to embrace artificial intelligence in customer service. What is Agent Assist?

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning presents the opportunity to enhance the customer experience while maintaining an authentic and meaningful connection with those who matter most: people.”. Cameron Halcomb • Customer Experience Consultant, Emarsys • @cam_hassler • LinkedIn. appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. Of course, getting new customers is just as important, but it’s useless if your customer service experience is suboptimal. According to Forbes , Businesses are losing $62 billion per year through poor customer service. Text Messaging.

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Peter Lavers

JANUARY 15, 2020

Peter Lavers has been named as a top blogger in the realm of Customer Service. Peter is delighted to included in this list as it confirms his passion to help companies become more customer centric and thereby competitive in this world of ever-increasing customer empowerment and digital disruption.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dianna Booher, shares 10 lessons learned from a poor customer service experience. As Dianna says, changing any of these dynamics can help elevate your customer service. Shep Hyken. Read Shep’s latest Forbes Article: Top Ten Business Books Of 2016. .

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Adam Toporek, writes about how important improvisation is in frontline customer service. It is also important to hire customer service reps that care, and who already have the personality to succeed in a customer service position.

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