ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

(destinationCRM) In a provocative Harvard Business Review article, researchers from the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) argued in 2010 that companies should Stop Trying to Delight Your Customers, because “wowing” customers was a losing strategy. 7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2)

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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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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

A company’s call center is often the primary point of contact between customers and the organization. Therefore, optimizing the call center experience should be a top priority for companies that want to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. My short answer is not to change anything that the customer would notice.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

As recent reports suggest, companies that invest in higher levels of customer service often reap the financial rewards in the investment created. When leveraged effectively, it can provide invaluable insights that leads to better decision-making and, ultimately, happier customers.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. A positive experience can result in lasting loyalty, endorsement, and evangelism. My Comment: A company that is known for its amazing customer service has it baked into its culture.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Well, the customer experience is a key ingredient to getting new business and maintaining customer loyalty. But delivering excellent customer experiences isn’t something that you can measure one time and not look to improve. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It’s smart business, too, considering 90% of Americans use customer service as a factor in deciding whether or not to do business with a company. Just as significant, 96% of customers say customer service is important in their choice of loyalty to a brand. What Is Excellent Customer Service?

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

More likely than not, it was a frustrating, time-consuming experience and not in line with today’s customer expectations. Brands that leverage real-time VoC data can improve the customer experience by: Driving product innovations. Optimizing customer service training programs and performance.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2017

The Contact Center Playbook for Improving Customer Satisfaction [Whitepaper] by Nicolina Savelli. Fonolo) In this handy playbook, contact center leaders will learn the ins and outs of improving customer satisfaction, otherwise known as CSat. The Future of Customer Loyalty Programs – Now and for the Holidays by Timi Garai.

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Comm100

AUGUST 29, 2021

As storefronts have evolved, so too has customer service. Now more than ever, customers are empowered to expect more from businesses and get more in return. Customers expect flexibility across channels and a consistent experience no matter how they reach out. Putting it all together. Empathetic. Consistent.

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Stella Connect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When brands treat customers as their biggest advocates, they have the potential to drive meaningful results, as illustrated by the fact that WoM marketing produces roughly $6 trillion in consumer spending each year. #2: 2: Personalization isn’t just a nice to have—roughly half of customers expect personalized experiences. .

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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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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

If your customer leaves unsatisfied, they are unlikely to give you any repeat business. The customer relationship you have established goes out the window, and you’ll have to start building customer loyalty with someone else. But what if you could turn that unhappy customer into a happy one instead? Intervention.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

Reducing friction creates efficiencies, not only for the customer but also the business. Customers expect an easy and convenient experience with anyone they do business with. A great product delivered with a great customer experience that is also easy is a winning combination. It’s about customer service training.

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The accessibility offered by social media has blurred ‘business-hours-only’ boundaries and now your customers expect you to be available 24/7. In one Social Habit survey , 32% of respondents said they expect a reply within 30 minutes of contacting a brand on social media.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2023

Hult (Harvard Business Review) How can a company best create a compelling customer experience? My Comment: The ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) is the “go to” study about customer satisfaction. Losing Customers Due to Lack of Relevance? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 3, 2022

(CMSWire) As a customer experience professional, do you have to be a trained statistician?Thankfully, As we all know, statistics play a big role in measuring customer satisfaction and tracking progress over time. My Comment: In the past few weeks, I’ve suggested articles on ways to measure customer experience/CX.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2023

Home Depot Svp on Building a Seamless Shopping Experience by Judy Mottl (Retail Customer Experience) Retailers across the board are deploying and implementing innovative technology in a quest to both attack and engage customers as well as increase loyalty within its consumer base. What Is a Contact Center?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

5 Ways to Track Customer Satisfaction by Foundever (Foundever) Satisfied customers are more likely to remain loyal to a brand, to recommend its goods and services to friends and family and are more likely to show forgiveness after a single disappointing customer experience. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In fact, in many cases, superior customer service is now one of the most powerful secret weapons an organization has. In one recent study , among many with similar findings, 78% of respondents said good customer service is fundamental to earning their loyalty and business. Changes mindsets about problem-solving.

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Book Review: Exceeding Customer Expectations I just finished reading Kirk Kazanjian’s book Exceeding Customer Expectations. Possibly Related Posts: Book Review: The Retail Doctor’s Guide to Growing Your Business I just finished reading The Retail Doctor’s Guide to Growing.

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ProProfs Chat

JUNE 15, 2020

You need to realize that 73% of customers claim that the key factor of their loyalty to your brand is the quality of their experience with your brand. That gives you all the more reason to be more customer-oriented and create strategies that assist you to be more vigilant towards their growing needs and expectations.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Well-trained operators mean better customer satisfaction. Here we offer 12 essential tips for live chat operators to communicating effectively, addressing customer issues efficiently, and representing your brand professionally. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams.

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