ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. The headline is a fun one.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Loyalty Programs 65

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi.

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2019 Article Customer Service Competitive Advantage 108

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Emerges As A Critical Strategy For Small And Medium Sized Businesses by Maria Morais. Service operations: the critical piece to amazing customer service by Paul Selby.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Retail 92

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2016

More and more companies are recognizing just how important a deliberate and intentional customer-focused culture is, but few companies do it well. Here are 12 simple steps to ensure your organization is maximizing this important competitive advantage: 1. Make customer service a key priority.

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Customer Focused Culture Competitive Advantage Measurement 56

ShepHyken

JULY 20, 2022

I’m going to break just a bit from my typical customer service/customer experience ideas and share another lesson: Different is better than better. . It might give you a competitive advantage, and more importantly, it will set you apart from others. So, it’s not that you are different. But something changed.

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Competitive Advantage Banking Fashion Contact Center 139

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

. Did Bezos really believe that Amazon should be so good they didn’t need a customer service department? Did he really have an empty chair in his meetings to represent the customer? Those are questions I asked Bill Price, Amazon’s first global vice president of customer service and the founder and president of Driva Solutions.

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Competitive Advantage Books Customer Focused Customer Service Training 70

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Great customer-focused companies make it easy to get information quickly. It might be a Frequently Asked Questions page on the company’s website or a video tutorial that teaches exactly what the customer needs without having to call customer support. They want to get information quickly and easily.

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Competitive Advantage Customer Focused Customer Service Training Reference 129

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Anxious Customers Prefer Human Customer Service by Michelle A. Service Transformation Must Come From the C-Suite by Dr. Natalie Petouhoff. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Competitive Advantage 77

ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Ten Tips to Increase Customer Loyalty by Atlanta Small Business Network. ASBN) Building customer loyalty takes time and effort, but the reward is guaranteed sales. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Competitive Advantage 90

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 3 Techniques to Help you Really Understand your Customers by Shay Namdarian. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s top five with a short article that has three simple tips to help you better understand your customer.

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2017 Article Customer Service Hospitality 82

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. The Great Customer Service Debate by Judith Aquino . 1to1 Media) Can companies trade the human touch for automation without sacrificing the quality of their customer service? Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2016 Article Customer Service Competitive Advantage 72

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Industry Experts Offer Up 2018 Predictions on Retail Customer Experience by Judy Mottl. My Comment: The 2018 customer service and experience predictions continue to roll in. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2018 Article Customer Service Contact Center 0

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2018

With that in mind, I’d like to share five customer service tips every business must do to stay competitive in 2018: Embrace the changing expectations of your customer: This one I’ve touted every year. The customer expects more than ever. The company that makes it easier and more convenient for the customer wins.

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2018 Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training 112

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

When left unaddressed, you risk losing trust, brand loyalty, and eventually open doors for competitors to lead your customers to their storefronts. . Choosing instead to focus on creating delightful customer experiences gives you: • A competitive advantage over other less customer-focused brands.

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ROI Financial CEM Metrics 256

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In the realm of business—and especially customer service—we often talk about how to differentiate yourself from your competition. When I work with companies, I urge them to find what makes them unique and use it as a competitive advantage. I met Rodney at a conference where I was speaking about customer service.

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Competitive Advantage Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service 132

ProProfs Chat

JUNE 30, 2020

Customers wouldn’t see what you have to offer, but what you are willing to change for them. That’s the true essence of customer service experience. To help you understand this essence and develop better customer service strategies, we’ve curated a list of some of the best customer service books below.

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Books Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 85

ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Ten Tips to Increase Customer Loyalty by Atlanta Small Business Network. ASBN) Building customer loyalty takes time and effort, but the reward is guaranteed sales. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Competitive Advantage 62

CloudCherry

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

When left unaddressed, you risk losing trust, brand loyalty, and eventually open doors for competitors to lead your customers to their storefronts. . Choosing instead to focus on creating delightful customer experiences gives you: • A competitive advantage over other less customer-focused brands.

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ROI Financial CEM Metrics 225

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. The top five things you hate most about customer service by Sarah Ingrams . Whether you’re buying new gadgets, planning a holiday or managing your finances, everyone has to deal with customer service from time to time.

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2017 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 64

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Create Great Customer Experiences with These Three Principles by Opinurte Team. Opinurate) Matt Watkinson has worked with some of the biggest businesses in the world on customer experience strategy, service design, websites and mobile apps.

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2016 Article Customer Service Hospitality 0

Kustomer

AUGUST 26, 2022

The team at What It Means defines themselves as truly customer-obsessed, and hopes that you will be, too. Customer service expert and New York Times bestselling author Shep Hyken hosts this dynamic customer-centric podcast. The Chief Customer Officer Human Duct Tape Show. Author of Chief Customer Officer 2.0,

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Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer Competitive Advantage 2014 105

Playvox

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In an era of agent turnover, budget cuts, and fleeting customer loyalty, it’s useful to explore the evolution of quality management from its traditional, compliance-focused roots to a modern, customer-centric approach. Understand customer sentiment.

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Customer Centricity Contact Center Management Customer Satisfaction 83

Help.com

OCTOBER 13, 2014

A customer-centered company culture is overwhelmingly resistant to being knocked off by your competition. This makes it more powerful than almost any other competitive advantage, which will likely be ripped off–sooner rather than later. Micah Solomon guest post: .

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Culture Customer Focused Competitive Advantage Hotels 40

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It will enable you in identifying the reasons behind high customer turnover and what you can do to address them. . Expectation: Customers expect connected journeys with consistent interactions. Reality: Customer Service generally feels like sales. . Personalized customer service is about treating people as individuals.

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Customer Experience Advertising Customer Expectations 2011 100

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contact center leadership must think strategically and find sustainable call center cost reduction strategies that do not compromise the quality and efficiency of the brand’s service. First contact resolution (FCR) is one of the most critical KPIs used to gauge the quality of customer service and the overall efficiency of a call center.

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Call Center Contact Center Average Handle Time Measurement 196

Horizon CX

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Crucial Link Between CX and Strategic Goals: Effectively advocating for customer-centric strategies involves aligning proposals with the overarching strategic goals and objectives of the organization. These organizations prioritize understanding and meeting customer needs, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Customer Centricity Automotive E Commerce Fashion 52

Customer Bliss

MARCH 21, 2019

“Don’t look at yourself, look at your customer. Be sure you have your customer in mind when you create something. Be sure it’s customer-focused, not self-focused,” says Horst Schulze , Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder & Former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.

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Hotels Employee Experience Leadership Magazine 192

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Omoto) Quite a few organizations, even today, consider customer experience as a tertiary function. Stats and facts prove that a personalized experience allows you to upsell, cross-sell and create customer loyalty. Great article.

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2017 Article Customer Service Competitive Advantage 38

ShepHyken

JULY 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Things Brands Need to Know About the Gen Z Customer Experience (and Employee Experience) by Radi Hindawi and Jim Katzman. My Comment: I’m a big fan of motivational quotes in the CX and customer service spaces.

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Article 2022 Customer Service B2B 13

Lumoa

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By making customer-centric decisions for everything from products and services to public statements and advertising campaigns, a company can optimize the customer journey through transformative customer experiences, thereby creating a more loyal and enriching customer-brand relationship.

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Customer Experience Design Customer Experience User Experience Touchpoint 83

Comm100

AUGUST 17, 2022

Answer: “It didn’t start out as CX, it started out as CS, that’s customer service. And when I first started, the concept of customer experience was not even thought about, it was all about service.”. Service is a big part of that. Service helps drive the experience, but it’s not all of it.”

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Airlines Virtual Agent Omnichannel 2010 73

SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Imagine you run an online store, and seek customer feedback about their shopping experience. After collecting feedback, it is carefully analyzed to identify areas for improvement, such as website user interface, product offerings, and customer service protocols.

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Feedback E Commerce Social Media E-support 52

SurveySparrow

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Prioritizing Customer Success: The framework focuses on ensuring that customers achieve their goals using the product. This approach not only enhances customer satisfaction but also builds loyalty. Company-Wide Customer Focus: This involves creating a culture where customer feedback is a priority across all departments.

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Voice of Customer B2B Net Promoter Score NPS 52

SurveySparrow

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Prioritizing Customer Success: The framework focuses on ensuring that customers achieve their goals using the product. This approach not only enhances customer satisfaction but also builds loyalty. Company-Wide Customer Focus: This involves creating a culture where customer feedback is a priority across all departments.

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B2B Net Promoter Score NPS Feedback 52

Magellan Solutions

MAY 19, 2023

EXAMPLES OF HOW BUSINESSES HAVE SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED BPM STRATEGIES Example #1: Business process outsourcing (BPO) companies that have a customer relationship management (CRM) system can improve customer service. This can help businesses maintain a competitive edge in the market.

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Management Competitive Advantage Customer Satisfaction Healthcare 52

Integrity Solutions

MAY 13, 2021

Here’s something world class sales organization understand: Especially in B2B sales, establishing your competitive advantage is often less about your solutions and more about the day-to-day actions of your sales professionals. But many of these fundamentals aren’t being addressed through typical sales training and coaching efforts.

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Customer Relationships Sales Customer Centricity 2021 86

Kustomer

MAY 28, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of Customer Service Secrets , Blake Morgan joins Gabe Larsen to discuss the importance of focusing on the customer and its role in attracting more customers. The Customer and Company of the Future. Listen to the full episode below. Intro Voice: (00:04).

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Culture Books Customers Competitive Advantage 52