ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

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2024 Article Customer Service Social Media 66

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.

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2019 Article Social Media Customer Service 117

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With the Rule of Three in mind, here is the second QUI TAKEAWAY: Customer service versus customer CARE. So shouldn’t customer service be customer care? At the same time, customer service experts have advocated that the the people in customer service are the frontlines.

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Customer Service Representative Customer Care Social Media Loyalty 88

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Do Customers Really Think Of Your Brand? My Comment: Too often an organization’s leadership believes the experience and service they provide a customer is better than it actually is.

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2019 Article Social Media Customer Service 98

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. Listen to your customers.

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Contact Center Customer Service Social Media Call Center 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Poised for an AI Revolution by Vala Afshar. ZDNet) AI is viewed by customer service decision makers and agents alike as a boon to the customer and employee experience.

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2019 Article Customer Service Social Media 99

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Surprises Await When You Pretend To Be Your Own Customer by Steve DiGioia. Steve DiGioia) Stop complaining about your customers. Steve DiGioia shares some nice ideas about the importance pretending to be your own customer.

2016 117

2016 Article Social Media Net Promoter Score 117

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.

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 77

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. AllBusiness) Social media is an invaluable tool to help market your brand, but what good is it without a target audience? Is the customer always right?

2016 83

2016 Article Social Media Customer Service 83

ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. You’ll love this story about how a member of the airline’s social media customer care team took care of a passenger during her flight. . Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Article 2018 Airlines Customer Service 86

ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Start comparing yourself to the best customer service companies you do business with. Today’s customers know what great customer service looks like. The companies and individuals who deliver amazing service set the benchmark for everyone. Be amazing on social media – Social media is meant to be social.

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Training 98

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read. How Nike Is Beating Brands Like Apple and Adidas at Twitter Customer Care by Christopher Heine.

2016 119

2016 Article Customer Service Government 119

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. My Comment: Many brands track social media posts to respond to complaints and customer support issues.

2017 79

2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 79

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2017

I recently had the good fortune to meet Frankie Saucier , the former director of social media customer service (also known as social care) for a major cable company. When the cable goes out, upset customers call, email, tweet, post on Facebook, etc. This is a form of proactive customer service.

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 100

ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Want Loyal Customers?

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2017 Article Social Media Customer Service 76

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. No More Nonpologies: Apologize to Customers Like You Mean It by Leslie O’Flahavan. If the customer is willing to share their phone number with you, treat it with respect it deserves. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 75

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 11 Reasons Why Customer Advocacy is the Bedrock of Your Business by Robbie Richards. This excellent article on internal customer service shares seven ways to build trust with your employees. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

2017 84

2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 84

ShepHyken

AUGUST 15, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Will Chatbots and AI Replace Federal Customer Service Reps? 6 Must-Dos for Best-In-Class Social Media Customer Service by Sara O’Keefe . The 30 Things Customers Really Value by Eric Almquist.

2016 69

2016 Article Customer Service Social Media 69

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 5 Tips to Improve Social Customer Service by Kristina Knight. And, while about two-thirds of consumers contacting b usinesses for customer service are doing so on social media, this is a problem.

2018 82

2018 Article Customer Service Social Media 82

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? My Comment: This is an interesting article with a provocative title: “Is the Customer Service Department Becoming Obsolete?” by Mike Wittenstein.

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Article Customer Service 2017 Social Media 58

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. ROI’s on the Prize: Twitter Links Social Customer Care and Willingness to Pay by Lia Winograd. That stat probably applies to other social channels as well. 8 Realistic Customer Service Trends for 2017 by Sven Ri.

2016 127

2016 Article Customer Service 2017 127

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Kick-Ass Customer Service by Matthew Dixon, Lara Ponomareff, Scott Turner, and Rick DeLisi. My Comment: This article had me a the title: “Kick Ass Customer Service.” However, any of this will work on most social channels.

2017 76

2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 76

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Engagement: This starts with having active conversations with your customers, in person and online via the Apple website, social media or any other way the customer and Apple can engage with each other. How do you connect with your customers? You can’t answer with “Because we have great customer service.”

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Social Media Customer Care Customer Service Training Brands 121

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. Or the lack thereof.

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Customer Service Banking 2008 Financial 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2018

The other day I was talking with a gentleman who was as passionate about customer service and experience as I am. He had worked with support centers and we were discussing how important the team in a customer support center is to an organization. They answer phones, emails, texts, social media comments, and more.

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Customer Service Representative Banking Social Media Customer Service Training 178

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We have a social media and marketing person whose title is Director of Reputation. So, love on your customers—and your employees! Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I’m the Chief Amazement Officer. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Culture Social Media Customer Service Training Customers 152

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. The omni-channel strategy for customer service part 1: email by Heerd. My Comment: Email is still a viable way to communicate with customers. The 27 Best Customer Service Books by Mathew Patterson.

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2016 Article Customer Service Books 78

Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. Customer Experience Designer & Professional Speaker.

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Customer Service Training Workshop Magazine Social Media 40

Myra Golden

JUNE 2, 2016

Myra Golden Customer Service Training Highlight. Verbal Aikido: A non-agressive, highly effective strategy for handling difficult customers. Thanks to the Internet and social media, customers are more savvy now than ever before. Customer Experience Designer & Professional Speaker.

Customer Service Training 40

Customer Service Training Workshop Magazine Social Media 40

Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

These enlightened customers demand a certain quality of interaction and service from your company. Creating a positive customer journey — from the first interaction (calls, live chat, emails or social media) to the purchase and even after the sale is made – is paramount if you want to attract and retain customers.

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Customer Experience Download Workshop Metrics 116

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. Is The Customer Service “Department” Becoming Obsolete? My Comment: This is an interesting article with a provocative title: “Is the Customer Service Department Becoming Obsolete?” by Mike Wittenstein.

2017 17

2017 Article Customer Service Social Media 17

SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A look back at the past few years reveals the many significant changes in the world of customer service. The credit for these changes goes to the customer service experts who helped redefine the industry. This will help you stay up to date with the trends and best practices of customer service. Adam Toporek.

2022 10

2022 Customer Service Social Media Customer Centricity 10

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Five Musts For Delivering ‘Legendary’ Customer Care On Social Channels by Andrew Kokes. My Comment: There are some basics in delivering an excellent customer service experience on social media.

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Article 2018 Customer Service Social Media 13

Comm100

MAY 10, 2018

If you work in customer service, chances are you know the signs of a complaining customer. Here are the top 7 reasons why complaining customers are your best customers, and what you can do to turn dreaded customer complaints into golden opportunities. Complaining Customers Care. Introduction.

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Customers Download Customer Service Training Fashion 82

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Training and retaining good staff, and understanding, setting and managing customer expectations are among the top challenges facing customer service professionals according to a survey by ASQ, a leading authority on quality. Twenty-nine percent surveyed this year said managing customer expectations was their No.

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Customer Expectations 2012 Social Media Measurement 40

Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. The brands mentioned above aren’t just shaping the customer service experience for their customers. The solution?

Culture 48

Culture Banking Customer Service Customers 48

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Roger Dooley) Internet service providers and cable TV services have the lowest customer satisfaction ratings of all rated industries in one survey. 10 Best Things about Customer Contact Week 2019!

2019 116

2019 Article Customer Service Social Media 116