ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Jenkins (Social Media Examiner) Want to deliver extraordinary customer care that leads to client retention? They asked Dan Gingiss to share some of his customer experience wisdom.

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2024 Article Customer Service Social Media 68

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. And caring is the foundation of trust and the preamble to loyalty.

Article 64

Article Customer Service 2023 Contact Center 64

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? Is this a failed experiment? For certain customers, self-checkout still makes sense. Here are my top five picks from last week. CX doesn’t cost.

2024 68

2024 Article Customer Service Customer Journey 68

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

Article 71

Article 2022 Customer Service Hospitality 71

Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

In this day and age, all companies who want to get an edge over the competition must embrace customer experience continuous improvement as a strategy to ensure their customers receive great customer experiences. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

Customer Experience 92

Customer Experience ROI Metrics Net Promoter Score 92

ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

2019 118

2019 Article Social Media Customer Service 118

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care?

2021 68

2021 Article Customer Service 2022 68

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . CMSWire) Today’s customers don’t just expect high quality and excellent service at a fair price — they demand it.

2018 77

2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 77

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In a perfect world, if you did you would have a wonderful experience. But, we don’t live in a perfect world – and sometimes that experience will be a revelation of flaws with the CX and opportunities to improve customer experience. The NPS Handbook to Analyze the Drivers of Loyalty by CustomerGauge.

2016 118

2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 118

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. Retail Customer Experience) With nearly 3.8

2019 62

2019 Article Customer Service 2018 62

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

You can’t answer with “Because we have great customer service.” Find out what makes you truly different, something that your customer cares about, and exploit it. Every time a customer has an interaction with the company, regardless of it being in person, on the phone or online, they have a similar experience.

Social Media 121

Social Media Customer Care Customer Service Training Brands 121

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Joseph Michelli) Here are some broad approaches to activating promoter behavior in your loyal customer base. How to Drive Customer Loyalty Among Millennials by Timi Garai.

2017 79

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 79

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read. More than just an increase in sales, personalizing the customer’s experience will help create more customer loyalty. This article is about what not to do.

2016 119

2016 Article Customer Service Government 119

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Want to Build Customer Loyalty? As brands compete in an increasingly demanding field, here are 3 tips for deploying smartphones in the battle for customers. As Social Media Evolves, Travellers Demand Joined-up Customer Service by Nick Vivion . Smartphones are the Secret Weapon by Ken Kunz.

2017 75

2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 75

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

A high-priced service usually is accompanied by an excellent customer experience. Just think of the level of customer care that hotels like the Ritz-Carlton demonstrate. Zabel says, “Too many times a company’s marketing propaganda just doesn’t match the customers’ experiences after the sale.

Sales 90

Sales Hotels Customer Service Training Loyalty 90

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

My Comment: Want to now what your customers hate more than anything (when it comes to customer service)? Then read this article featuring five of the top “irritations” that customers in any business might experience. When The CMO Owns Customer Experience: 10 Top CMOs Share Their POV by Blake Morgan.

2017 64

2017 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 64

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Provide Proactive Customer Service by Leveraging Customer Data by Michael. This means that there are plenty of opportunities for companies looking to step up their service.

E Commerce 90

E Commerce 2018 Article Customer Service 90

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

The authenticity of an organization very much depends on the quality of the customer support that it provides. An up-to-the-mark first-call resolution (FCR) must be maintained to sustain a good customer experience. As the means of customer support are evolving, so is the significance of FCR. Customer agent training.

Management 81

Management Customer Care Customer Satisfaction Interaction 81

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2018

Someone recently referenced the book and this famous line, and it made me think about how customers are treated. Are all customers equal? Loyalty programs promote perks, rewards, elite status and more, which might suggest that not all customers are equal. But, what about when it comes to customer service?

Airlines 97

Airlines Hotels Loyalty Programs Loyalty 97

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you improve customer service? The answer always lies in your customer experience. Great experiences lead to loyal customers who buy more from you in the future. When you take care of customers from start to finish, they will always come back and refer others to your business.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Customer Service Social Media Call Center 98

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal. by Steve Bernstein.

2018 72

2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 12 Unique Ways to Build Brand Loyalty Through Social Media by YEC. My Comment: Social media enhances the customer experience. Here are twelve ways to use social media to enhance the relationship you have with your customers.

2016 83

2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In business terms, maybe you’ll focus on making sure this customer is happy, filling the metaphorical gas tank with an excellent customer experience, so you can last—or stay in business—until you get another customer. Not so much that your customer is the last on earth, but that they are the only one you have.

Customer Service Training 144

Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service Information 144

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

It shows you care, that you’re paying attention and that you want to do business. A quick response time creates confidence, which is one of the keys to creating customer loyalty. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Social Media Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Training 99

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

This year, attendance at several Customer Service sessions reportedly doubled from last year. My Comment: The Social Media Marketing World 2017 conference concluded just over a week ago, and one of the major tracks was the social customer care track, headed up by Dan Gingiss and Daniel Lemin. Then we see it everywhere.

2017 76

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 76

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2016

(IBM) Here then are the 13 Words You Should Never Use When Replying to a Customer, grouped into three categories of potential trouble. My Comment: I’ve written about phrases that kill the customer service experience. I call them customer loyalty killers. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

2016 124

2016 Article Customer Service Hotels 124

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2018

It doesn’t matter what type of business you are in, trust creates loyalty. Earning your customers’ trust typically takes time. It comes from a predictable and consistent set of experiences. Your customers know what to expect, and you deliver every time. The post Do Your Customers Trust You This Much?

Customer Service Training 121

Customer Service Training Reference Customers Books 121

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

A successful customer experience strategy is a result of the company’s culture. In other words, what’s happening on the inside of the company is going to felt on the outside of the company by the customer. Three C’s of Customer Service Success. For a Successful CX You Must Have a Successful EX.

Article 122

Article Customer Service 2018 Books 122

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. 5 Ways Elite Brands Are Setting the New Standard for Customer Experience by Janelle Estes. Act like a small business!

Article 71

Article 2019 Customer Service Airlines 71

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

4 Tips for Delivering a Richer Customer Experience by Tara Sporrer. Multichannel Merchant) Here are 4 tips for delivering a richer experience this summer so you can catch online customers in the buying mood before they head off to sunnier pursuits. Call it a “richer” customer experience.

2016 69

2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In this context, customer service is crucial to attract and retain clients and do good business. Improving customer service for lending businesses is vital. Why Is Customer Care Crucial for Lending Businesses? The landscape of customer care has changed in the past years. Invest in People.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Banking 2008 Financial 52

Comm100

APRIL 16, 2018

A long-held belief is that exceptional customer service will bring with it extraordinary loyalty. After all, the customer is always right, right? This idea is so ingrained in us that 89 of 100 leaders surveyed flat out stated that their primary goal was to exceed customer expectations.

Exceptional Customer Service 41

Exceptional Customer Service Books Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 41

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Social Proof.

Social Media 87

Social Media Customer Service Marketing Airlines 87

SurveySensum

JULY 14, 2020

The Super-Heroes of Customer Experience are here! Customer Experience – The new focus of 2020! Customer Experience has become a top priority for businesses in 2020. They have not only brought new perspectives on the table but have redefined the customer experience exceptionally!

2020 132

2020 Customer Experience Magazine Consulting 132

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. A Customer Discovered Their $350 Lego Set was Missing Pieces. Here are my top five picks from last week.

2021 26

2021 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 26

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Omoto) Quite a few organizations, even today, consider customer experience as a tertiary function. They assume that in the order of priority, it comes after customer acquisition. Hence, unfortunately, when it comes to cost cutting or deprioritizing, customer experience initiatives are the first ones to face the brunt.

2017 38

2017 Article Customer Service Competitive Advantage 38

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Twenty-nine percent surveyed this year said managing customer expectations was their No. 1 challenge and 28 percent said choosing the right technology to create a better customer experience was their biggest hurdle. Technology Key to Grow Customer Loyalty.

Customer Expectations 40

Customer Expectations 2012 Social Media Measurement 40