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.

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Social Media Customer Care Customer Service Training Brands 121

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

He used the Ritz-Carlton story as just one interesting illustration of how an All About Them culture was an important part of Walker & Dunlop’s client service and its business. My Comment: Bruce Turkel is a branding expert and writes a weekly informative and often entertaining (and sometimes edgy) blog post.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 78

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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? So, if customer service isn’t a department, what do you call it? How about “customer care?”

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2021 Article Customer Service 2022 68

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

I’m surprised at how many companies have not yet embraced social media for marketing and customer care. Read this report to get a better understanding of the importance of using social media as a way to connect with your customers. The NPS Handbook to Analyze the Drivers of Loyalty by CustomerGauge.

2016 118

2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 118

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. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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2016 Article Customer Service Government 120

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.

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 79

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 . For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 75

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Top Technology Trends That Will Reshape The Customer Experience In 2019 by Puru Govind. 3 Customer Loyalty Trends for 2019 by SmarterCX Team. And as retail trends continue to evolve in 2019, so do customer loyalty trends and programs. I’m looking forward to seeing how much better. If so, you may be rewarded.

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2019 Article Customer Service 2018 63

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?

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Airlines Hotels Loyalty Programs Loyalty 98

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

As one can understand from the term, first-call resolution (FCR) indicates the potential of an organization to resolve their customers’ queries in the first call itself, dropping the necessity for the customers to make a second call for the same query. FCR helps in determining customer satisfaction (CSAT).

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s not something that happens organically; it’s a carefully developed process that starts with creating an exceptional experience for customers and ends with customer loyalty. To be an exceptional customer service professional, you need to master many skills. It would be best if you had patience.

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Contact Center Customer Service Social Media Call Center 98

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

CustomerGauge) There are a hundreds of technology innovations clamouring for customer’s attention, yet only a few are dominating customers’ loyalty. One of the big takeaways is that the leaders close the loop on feedback within 48 hours, which according to CustomerGauge, leads to a 12% increase in customer retention.

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2017 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 64

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. Your customers know what to expect, and you deliver every time. So, how much do your customers trust you? For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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Customer Service Training Reference Customers Books 122

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. A small change on Twitter – A Massive Twitter Customer Care Implication by Mark Shaw. For information contact or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken .

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

And, once the sale is made, he knows what it will take to keep those customers, which is to maintain that same level of service he demonstrated through the sales process, while maybe even increasing the altitude a bit. A high-priced service usually is accompanied by an excellent customer experience.

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Sales Hotels Customer Service Training Loyalty 90

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The author of this article, Matt Hunkler, reports on three of Jay’s thoughts regarding social customer care. This is important information that everyone should pay attention to: Answer negative reviews, embrace criticism and care about all of your customers. For information contact or www.hyken.com.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 85

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Once you have the answers, you may never have to worry about only having one customer—your last customer. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service Information 145

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Business2Community) Customer Success is typically defined as, “ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service.” Consider two types of loyalty; behavioral and attitudinal.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty 72

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Respond quickly to every customer inquiry or comment – A quick response time can make a customer say, “Wow!” 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. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Training 99

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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. Share These 3 Videos at Your Next Meetings: Top 10 Phrases to Avoid in Customer Service. For information, contact 314-692-2200 or www.hyken.com.

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Article Customer Service 2018 Books 123

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.

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2016 Article Customer Service Hotels 125

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Pay special attention to number one, which nicely summarizes how data can help you anticipate your customers’ next questions and problems. Morality and Customer Loyalty by Patrick Barney. Loyalty 360) When I worked as a pizza delivery driver, I sometimes got mad at customers. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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E Commerce 2018 Article Customer Service 91

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

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. This is a hot topic and Dan wrote a short, but very informative summary of some of the overarching concepts.

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 76

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. IVR is a nuisance.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2017

And, just as important, how could the manager or the chef not inform the frontline staff of the soup of the day or any other specials they need to know about? Come up with the top three questions your customers ask your employees. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Customer Service Training Loyalty Information Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

And the easier it is to do business with a company, the better chance for repeat business – and maybe even customer loyalty! 6 Must-Dos for Best-In-Class Social Media Customer Service by Sara O’Keefe . My Comment: There have been many lists shared about how to be more effective with social customer care.

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2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

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. Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty.

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Customer Experience ROI Metrics Net Promoter Score 94

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Hear direct from their VP of customer support services, Jason Ashworth, as he shares how they use Salesforce’s Service Cloud to support the Southwest “three-pronged mission” of delivering efficiency, lovability and profitability to the business. Customer-first: Lessons From Small Town Shop by Natalya Bucuy.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Airlines 71

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.

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Social Media Customer Service Marketing Airlines 88

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Why exhaust your marketing budget when you can get your customers to spread the word for you? An American Express report showed that consumers who use social media to engage with businesses on customer service issues exhibit more loyalty and are even willing to pay more.

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Social Media Customer Service Multi-Channel 2014 145

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.

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Exceptional Customer Service Books Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 42

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Stats and facts prove that a personalized experience allows you to upsell, cross-sell and create customer loyalty. 6 Best Practices for Thriving in the ‘Post-Human’ Customer Service Age by Anand Subramaniam. My Comment: AI fueled customer service is under a microscope.

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2017 Article Customer Service Competitive Advantage 38

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.

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2021 Article Customer Service Net Promoter Score 26

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Forty-three percent of companies say they resolve more than 75 percent of their customer quality issues within a reasonable time frame set by their organization. Ten percent don’t measure resolution of customer issues at all and 7 percent don’t set a timeframe for resolving issues. Technology Key to Grow Customer Loyalty.

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Customer Expectations 2012 Social Media Measurement 40

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2019

4 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week by Whitney Puidokas. Here are the four ways we celebrated the hard work our Customer Care team puts in every day. We hope one of these ideas can make their way into how you think about honoring your customer-facing employees! My Comment: Last week was Customer Service Week.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Customer Service Training 19

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2017

My Comment: If you’ve been following me at all you know I’m a huge fan of social media customer care. 3 Tips for Successful Social Customer Service by Krysta Gahagen. My Comment: Not only is this article filled with important information about how to focus on the customer experience (CX), it is also entertaining.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 84

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Making the Case for Investing in Social and Mobile Customer Service by SparkCentral. SparkCentral) This guide lays out the integral components needed to establish a successful social media customer care strategy and makes a case for providing the right care in the right way. Thanks for sharing!

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2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 90