ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2019

This week we feature an article by Alexandra Mederrick who writes about why effectively communicating online with your customers is a key to success for any business. One that unlocks the opportunity to form a relationship and build customer loyalty. . Use data to better understand your customers. Do you speak Internet?

Communication 120

Communication Blog Social Media Feedback 120

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2024

Chatbots have become a ubiquitous part of customer service and support. As businesses strive to meet the ever-increasing expectations of their customers, the adoption of chatbots has emerged as an essential move to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Customers Interaction Blog 91

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.

Blog 104

Blog Loyalty Programs Loyalty Lifetime Customer 104

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

Airline agents are still at check-in counters to guide passengers after self-service kiosks and to arrange complicated ticketing. In the contact center industry, for example, there are fewer phone conversations going into customer support centers than in the past. Technology replacing humans. That’s what we all fear.

Contact Center 111

Contact Center Blog 2025 Banking 111

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Michael Becker, talks about how negative reviews and poor customer service can impact your business. I believe a negative review, like any complaint, is an opportunity to show how good you are. When these start to add up, it can be like a ripple effect.

Blog 133

Blog 2014 Poor Customer Service Contact Center 133

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague from Down Under, Warwick Merry, writes about an experience he had that demonstrates why a business must have the systems and processes in place to take care of new and existing customers. If you cannot take care of the customer, it doesn’t pay to advertise!

Blog 117

Blog Advertising Entertainment Sports 117

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.

Blog 105

Blog Effort Score Interaction Article 105

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

If you want your brand to stand head and shoulders above the competition, developing an unbeatable customer experience is essential. However, consistently achieving customer satisfaction across all aspects of your business is a considerable challenge. What is a customer experience (CX) program? of the changes you propose.

Blog 89

Blog Brands Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 89

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2019

This week we feature an article by Molly Moore about why phone calls and online chat can make the difference between customer-centric brands and everybody else. In fact, nearly t wo-thirds (65%) of potential customers want to reach brands by phone. And we’re not only talking about phone calls; the same holds true for online chat.

Connections 118

Connections Blog Customer Centricity Consumers 118

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Kristin Erikson writes shares great customer service training tips and ideas that will help your company build brand advocacy. Remember customer service training is not something you di, it’s something you do. – Shep Hyken. Use positive body language and engage with customers.

Customer Service Training 152

Customer Service Training Brands Blog Customer Service 152

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.

Blog 115

Blog Customer Service Hospitality 2014 115

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Stephan Delbos, writes about the importance of doing more than satisfying customers, you must delight them. There is a big difference between satisfied customers and loyal customers. What Emotions Mean for Customers. Satisfactory is a rating.

Customer Satisfaction 123

Customer Satisfaction Blog Net Promoter Score Loyalty 123

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ian Moyse who writes about how important it is to examine the customer journey you are providing. So, a customer who is clearly not satisfied and is requesting it to be dealt with is then put into an 8-week delay cycle, how does that address their complaint? None of which are acceptable approaches!

Blog 103

Blog Customer Experience 2017 Social Media 103

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2017

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland that discusses how to handle difficult customers. Most of the time we encounter tricky service situations, we want to resolve them and restore the customer’s confidence in doing business with us. – Shep Hyken. I’m not just talking about the occasional angry customer.

Blog 127

Blog Hospitality Presentation Article 127

Daniel Group

APRIL 18, 2024

Intuitively, we recognize the pivotal role of communication in delivering a memorable customer experience. If you reflect on your own positive experiences, many of them likely arose from the effectiveness of communication. In this blog, you will learn how enhancing your communication strategies will improve your CX significantly.

Communication 98

Communication NPS Net Promoter Score 2008 98

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

This week we feature an article by Christa Heibel who writes about how important employee feedback is to a successful customer service experience and high CSAT ratings. – Shep Hyken. Of course, this is with good reason. They also understand your customers, perhaps better than your executive team.

Feedback 94

Feedback Blog Customer Experience Contact Center 94

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Think about an incredible service experience you’ve had recently. What about the service experience was extraordinary? Most consumers expect a positive experience and yet companies continuously fail in customer experience 101. – Shep Hyken. What company or organization comes to mind? Another fallen star.

Hotels 111

Hotels Blog Hospitality Guest Experience 111

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. On the Telephone.

Blog 110

Blog Customer Service Article Customers 110

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jessica Wise who shares a story to illustrate how you can develop a lifelong relationship with your customers by creating a customer experience they will never forget. The chance to shock and awe your customers will arise when they present you with a problem that needs solving. Enter problem.

Blog 113

Blog Customer Experience Loyalty Presentation 113

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2019

This week we feature an article by Anand Srinivasan who writes about how important it is to have a properly trained customer service team to ensure business success. – Shep Hyken. Customer service is one of the primary drivers of growth in many organizations. Traits that define a great customer service rep.

Customer Service Training 78

Customer Service Training Blog Customer Service Article 78

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. Maximizing the Good Stuff.

Blog 79

Blog Customer Service Call Center Leadership 79

Retently

MAY 15, 2024

Have you ever read an online newspaper, blog or magazine only to be asked for your feedback as a reader? Most of us associate customer feedback with, well, customers. Example of NPS Website Visitors Survey From Ecommerce companies and SaaS services to physical product businesses , customer feedback is extremely valuable.

Net Promoter Score 78

Net Promoter Score NPS Feedback Metrics 78

BirdEye

MAY 2, 2024

Explore the best 5-star dentist review examples with this blog post. In this blog post, we’ve explored the value of securing 5-star reviews for your dental practice, shared examples to help you inspire and guide your patients, and explained ways you can boost your online reputation. Wondering what a perfect 5-star review looks like?

Healthcare 73

Healthcare Demo Social Media Transportation 73

BirdEye

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Have you ever wondered why people hesitate to buy something if there are no customer reviews? Did you even know that reviews older than three months might not be relevant for many customers? In fact, a significant 92% of customers read at least two reviews before making a purchasing decision. Yes, that’s true.

Brands 108

Brands Management Social Media Feedback 108

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2019

This week we feature an article by Sabio who explains why developing a customer experience strategy is essential for your business to improve its bottom line. Developing a customer experience (CX) strategy for your business has never been more important. As a consumer, how do you feel when you receive a poor customer experience?

Blog 83

Blog Customer Experience Roadmap Financial 83

ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

This week we feature an article by Mike Schoultz who shares his top 20 list of myths on customer experience not to tell yourself or things you should never say to a customer. Check out our thoughts on customer focus. We often get questions and comments on delivering great customer service and experiences.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Blog Customers Workshop 94

BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It is dealing with difficult customers. When customers are hard to deal with, the saying “the customer is always right” matters more than ever. It means you must try your best to make customers happy, especially when things get tricky. This blog isn’t about turning every customer into a lifelong friend.

Social Media 108

Social Media Customer Service Representative Customer Centricity Customer Satisfaction 108

BirdEye

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll uncover the essentials of corporate reputation management and teach you how it impacts your online presence. In this blog post, we’ll uncover the essentials of corporate reputation management and teach you how it impacts your online presence. Table of contents What is corporate reputation?

Management 113

Management Social Media Brands Consulting 113

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.

Blog 67

Blog Effort Score Customers Interaction 67

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2019

Good communication isn’t a skill you’re born with or one that comes naturally. Instead, why not practice those skills in your team in a way that’s as fun as it is effective? Communicating clearly and effectively is key when working with customers. Hugh Beaulac, ? MC2 Bid4Papers ?. improve team cohesion ?.

Communication 86

Communication Blog Books Article 86

ShepHyken

JUNE 9, 2017

This week we feature an article by Josh Brown about the importance of cultivating long-term relationships with relational customers who want to get more out of their experience with your company. Today, I’d like to talk about which customers you should obsess over. Now, don’t get me wrong: All of your customers are important.

Blog 98

Blog Net Promoter Score Article Customers 98

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.

Social Media 53

Social Media Blog ROI Brands 53

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

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.

Blog 83

Blog Customer Service Customer Service Representative Customer Service Training 83

SurveySensum

MAY 6, 2024

In this blog post, we will delve into five impactful strategies for establishing a robust personal brand in the digital era. Write An Appealing Brand Story Having a compelling brand story has been shown to be effective in attracting people, winning their trust, and establishing authority in the industry. Let’s discuss this in detail.

Brands 52

Brands Social Media Leadership Blog 52

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gary Anderson who explains why the customer experience creates customer loyalty and generates repeat business. – Shep Hyken. The customer experience you provide will set you apart from the competition. With the rise of eCommerce, customers have more choices than ever before.

Blog 79

Blog Loyalty Programs Advertising Loyalty 79

BlueOcean

MARCH 31, 2022

If you’ve been a reader of Blue Ocean’s blog for any length of time, you probably know we love sports and particularly baseball. Companies of all sizes can benefit from workforce planning that puts exactly the right resources in place at the right time, doing the right things to deliver on an excellent customer experience.

Contact Center 296

Contact Center Sports Management Customer Care 296