ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I always preach that our goal should be to not just fix a problem, but to restore customer confidence. The subtitle/description of this article indicates these strategies will “transform tricky situations into trust-building moments through thoughtful customer service resolution.”

2024 71

2024 Article Customer Service Magazine 71

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

Dont Throw Fellow Employees Under the Bus : When mistakes occur, how employees react and what they say impacts the customers perception of the business. It may be someone elses fault, but to the customer, you are the company. Your goal is to win back the customers confidence. That doesnt happen when you blame others.

2024 82

2024 Article 2025 Workshop 82

Retently

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By blending cutting-edge technology with customer needs, VFRs are solving a long-standing problem in ecommerce: How do you help shoppers feel confident in their purchase without a physical try-on? In fact, brands that have adopted this technology are already seeing impressive results in conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

Retail 145

Retail Social Media Technology Brands 145

Customer Bliss

JANUARY 20, 2015

A beloved company gets rid of the extra rules, regulations, and policies; they eliminate the barriers between customers and employees. Employees are free to create moments of truth and deliver a unified customer experience. Free customers of extra rules, policies, and layers of bureaucracy.

Customer Relationships 181

Customer Relationships Customer Confidence Innovation Customers 181

InMoment XI

JULY 22, 2024

When such disruptions occur, they don’t just impact operations; they shake customer confidence and loyalty. The key to navigating these turbulent times lies in capturing and responding to customer feedback as quickly as you can. For enterprise companies, the stakes are even higher.

Banking 195

Banking Feedback Social Media Call Center 195

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2022

An example from the hospitality industry is if it is a family that hasn’t travelled since the pandemic started and is concerned about health, employees need to have the information and tools to give the customers confidence in a safe travel experience. How do you build customer confidence? This episode of?

Hospitality 120

Hospitality Travel Customer Confidence Culture 120

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2017

This creates trust and confidence with their customers. Their customers know when they buy from Squaremouth, they are paying for exactly what they need and nothing more. Have a guarantee that creates customer confidence. The right guarantee creates confidence, which leads to potential repeat business.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Insurance Customer Confidence Travel 88

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Availing support services round the clock may prevent customer stress, especially when they have questions during the night or experience problems over the weekend. Such convenience will create goodwill and increase customer confidence in your products or services.

Competitive Advantage 52

Competitive Advantage Customer Retention Customer Satisfaction Loyalty 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s usually just “little things” – details that often are almost unnoticed – that give our customers confidence and help create customer amazement. . They are also important to our customers, whether they know it or not. It’s the same with a fast reply to an email or quick return phone call. None of these are big.

Customer Confidence 134

Customer Confidence Customer Service Training Customer Service Customer Focused 134

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

During their stay, guests may use their mobile devices to get guidance on where to eat and things to do AI-powered bots can help customers find the property that best suits their needs. Guests can also use a hotel’s mobile app to get personalized content and recommendations during their stay.

Hotels 195

Hotels Guest Experience Travel 2023 195

Gainsight

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Creating a centralized location for self-service support allows customers to find the information and tools they need effortlessly, fostering a sense of consistency and ultimate convenience. This integration not only streamlines the experience but also enhances customer confidence as they engage with your brand.

2025 52

2025 Customer Journey Loyalty Customer Satisfaction 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2017

Shattered customer confidence. Even though our last customer service rep got the job done, the other two couldn’t. I’m not sure what they pay their people, but there was wasted payroll when the first two support reps couldn’t answer my question. But what is the big cost?

Banking 103

Banking Customer Service Representative Customer Confidence Customer Service Training 103

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Providing strong security features and educating customers about best practices can improve customer confidence and satisfaction. By taking the time to explain security measures in a clear, easy-to-understand manner, businesses can show customers that their safety is a priority.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Multi-Channel Exceptional Customer Service Document 52

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Robust Knowledge Bases: Self-service portals with detailed, searchable knowledge bases empower customers to resolve issues on their own. This reduces inbound call volume while boosting customer confidence in your brand.

Call Center 195

Call Center Contact Center ROI Telecommunications 195

ShepHyken

JUNE 3, 2019

The old saying is that customers want to buy from people they know, like and trust. Trust inspires confidence with your customers. Confidence can lead to more business. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

Article 122

Article 2019 Customer Service Social Media 122

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2024

10 Ways to Nurture Customer Confidence by Katie Navarra (The Ascent) Customer confidence drives sales and supports long-lasting loyalty among customers. Nurturing customer confidence is an important part of your retention strategy. The article points out the positive and negative uses of AI and more.

E Commerce 75

E Commerce Article 2024 Loyalty Programs 75

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Each department within an organization develops a set of customer strategies that is independent and solely based on the objectives set forth in that department. My Comment: One of the best ways to create customer confidence is by creating a consistent customer experience.

2016 128

2016 Article Customer Service 2017 128

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The combination between customer-centric thinking, the latest technologies and the human touch is the guiding principle in Steven’s stories. Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: Key To Uncertain Times: Create Customer Confidence. F or more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

Customer Experience 103

Customer Experience Customer Confidence Customer Centricity Customer Expectations 103

Alida

MAY 25, 2016

Making matters works, customer insight is often only used for planning purposes (rather than across the customer lifecycle) which severely limits its ongoing usefulness in the enterprise. Strategic storytelling helps amplify the feedback and insight of your customers. Storytelling changes this.

Fashion 150

Fashion 2016 Insights Customer Insights 150

BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

To put it simply: focus on your holistic customer experience design before you add new channels. Each channel must prioritize issue resolution and promote customer confidence rather than get thrown into the mix as a “more is better” afterthought. Bolting on new channels with an ad-hoc approach is not the answer.

Omnichannel 177

Omnichannel Customer Care Customer Journey Consumers 177

CSM Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

Clear, sensitive and authentic communication can help engender customer confidence and satisfaction, even in difficult conversations. Insite Energy, a leading provider of metering, billing, and maintenance services for communal heating systems known as heat networks, understands the importance of voice in customer interactions.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Reference Communication Customers 52

ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2019

Yet customers also want to enjoy a digital experience with little or no friction. As customers use their smartphones for more and more business, it is incumbent to give customers confidence that they are dealing with safe and secure companies. Ten Best Practices for Boosting Employee Engagement by CXAPP.

Article 110

Article 2019 Customer Journey Mapping Customer Service 110

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

That’s according to new research from gig customer service (GigCX) platform Limitless , which surveyed 250 customer service leaders in the UK and US to determine whether the industry has reached a ‘tipping point’ amidst recession fears. Customer confidence is crumbling in the current environment .

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Management 2023 2022 93

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In this article, we can say that the secret to customer loyalty is communication, communication, communication. The way you communicate, what you communicate, and how often you communicate can create the experience that gives a customer confidence to continue doing business with you.

Article 21

Article 2021 Customer Service E Commerce 21

ShepHyken

JUNE 24, 2019

My Comment: If you want customers to come back, they must have confidence that the experience they have with you will be consistent and predictable. This article focuses on one of the key strategies in driving customer confidence, and that’s creating trust. Numbers one, two and four are non-negotiable.

Article 119

Article 2019 Customer Service Poor Customer Service 119

TechSee

APRIL 9, 2024

Satisfaction metrics, such as Customer Satisfaction Scores (CSAT) and Net Promoter Scores (NPS), see substantial improvement, reflecting the smoother, more engaging onboarding experience.

Net Promoter Score 124

Net Promoter Score NPS Customer Satisfaction Customer Confidence 124

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 15, 2018

(CBT Automotive Network) If the focus is educating the customer not only on the product but how you will deliver it and be of service, then you will distinguish yourself from others who are just trying to manipulate customers into buying a product.

2018 93

2018 Article Customer Service Automotive 93

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This is due to an optimized server environment that reduces response time and improves customer convenience. As a result, customer confidence grows because they are confident in protecting their data. Thanks to the flexibility of settings, you can adapt your server to individual business needs.

Communication 52

Communication E Commerce E-support Consulting 52

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

News of compromised accounts or large-scale fraud can spread rapidly, shaking customer confidence and even causing long-term brand damage. In addition to monetary losses, the reputational fallout from a fraud scandal can be devastating.

Government 52

Government Financial Banking Technology 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This article addresses a very important point at the beginning, and that is a bad experience due to a customer returning merchandise could end with the customer never coming back. On the other hand, returns handled well can give the customer confidence to continue to do business.

Article 88

Article 2024 Customer Service Magazine 88

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

How SOC 2 Helps Build Customer Trust and Confidence Here are a few ways that having SOC compliance can help your business build trust with customers: Demonstrates Your Commitment to Security : SOC 2 compliance is the ultimate demonstration that your business is dedicated to protecting customer data.

Document 52

Document Customer Confidence Customers Information 52

TechSee

APRIL 9, 2024

Satisfaction metrics, such as Customer Satisfaction Scores (CSAT) and Net Promoter Scores (NPS), see substantial improvement, reflecting the smoother, more engaging onboarding experience.

Net Promoter Score 109

Net Promoter Score NPS Customer Satisfaction Customer Confidence 109

ClientSuccess

JANUARY 3, 2023

Check out our resources below for more customer success best practices and insights for how your organization can approach customer success with the customer at the center: eBooks: 5 Ways to Surprise & Delight Your Customers. Customer Success as a Culture: Customer Success Leaders Edition.

Net Promoter Score 81

Net Promoter Score Reference Loyalty Customer Confidence 81

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Staff, voters and customers remember those who have attempted to pull the wool over their eyes. 3 ways to improve customer service using Artificial Intelligence. AI for high resolution levels – customers simply want answers and they expect fast results, with or without a pandemic.

Poor Customer Service 105

Poor Customer Service Customer Service Insurance Automotive 105

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2018

An easy return policy creates customer confidence and trust in the brand. The Humanoid Touch: How AI is Changing Customer Experience by Deb Miller. Return policies are very specific to your brand and what you’re looking to accomplish — there is no one-size-fits-all strategy.

Article 79

Article 2018 Customer Service Magazine 79

Kayako

JULY 28, 2022

Instead of more choices and channels, companies should optimize a self-service process that: Prioritizes customers’ ability to resolve their problems via self-service. Gives customers confidence they can resolve their issue, so they don’t abandon the attempt too early.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Management E-support B2C 116

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2018

For those that haven’t been following, the five-steps are: 1) Acknowledge the problem and thank the customer for bringing it to your attention. 2) Apologize for the problem. 3) Fix it or discuss the resolution. 4) Have an attitude of ownership. 5) Act with urgency.

Customer Confidence 67

Customer Confidence Customer Service Training Customer Service Customer Focused 67