Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Customers search for easy shopping solutions on clear, engaging websites. E-commerce sales are now projected to reach $7.4 Companies should aim to meet their customers’ expectations by continuing to fine-tune their customer experience (CX) programs. Customer Experience in E-commerce Trend Predictions for 2023.

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E Commerce 2023 E-support Customer Experience 83

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. “We love customers,” “Customer satisfaction guaranteed,” or “Service is our number one product.” And caring is the foundation of trust and the preamble to loyalty.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Decoding CSAT: What It is and How to Calculate Your Score by Dorcas Adisa (Sprout Social) In this article, we answer everything you need to know about customer satisfaction score (CSAT). My Comment: The CSAT score, or “Customer Satisfaction” score, is a popular assessment that many companies use.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Ways to Maximize Customer Happiness & Satisfaction by AppleMagazine (AppleMagazine) Making your customers happy should be your business’s number one priority. Happy and satisfied customers mean that you can maintain regular sales and profit, which can help you maintain success.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 4, 2022

And if you’re in a contact center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy into your customer service training and customer service coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2020

(Forbes) Airline customer service improved in 2020, rising to its highest level since 1994. That’s right, air travel got better while the world fell apart, at least according to the latest numbers from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), a closely-watched barometer for customer service.

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Second to None

MARCH 29, 2019

We have listed the top ten in a previous blog ; net promoter score, customer satisfaction, and customer effort score are all commonly used measurements to name a few. Say that you want to invest in a new training program for your customer service team in an effort to increase the efficiency of service.

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ROI Measurement Net Promoter Score Effort Score 86

ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2022

Customers are complaining that service is worse than ever. The ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) is at a low. Many companies are struggling to deliver customer service with fewer employees. How to Calculate: Customer Lifetime Value Formula (CLV) by ClientSuccess. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Net Promoter Score 65

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 sure

JUNE 25, 2014

Low overheads, scale up fast, punch above your weight, and a whole wide world of potential customers. But it comes with a challenge when figuring out how to increase sales effectively, as there’s a big disadvantage compared to traditional business: You never get to meet your customers. How to increase sales the easy way.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

My Comment: What I like about this article is that it is a reminder that creating a customer-focused culture, and that includes customer service and CX, starts with the top in the C-Suite with leadership defining the CX vision. When Customer Service Automation Goes Off the Rails by Don Fluckinger.

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2018 Article Customer Service Social Media 82

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Bean stood behind every sale. While it almost ended the company from the very start, it created the foundation for their service and quality standards. My Comment: Why resolve customers’ issues and complaints? Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Net Promoter Score 86

ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2020

Ten Tips to Increase Customer Loyalty by Atlanta Small Business Network. ASBN) Building customer loyalty takes time and effort, but the reward is guaranteed sales. Here are ten strategies to adopt if you want your customers to be loyal to your brand. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Competitive Advantage 90

Stella Connect

APRIL 17, 2018

If you’re in a call center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy in your customer service training and coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease. Don’t lecture; listen.

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Integrity Solutions

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This is especially relevant where staff performance is constantly measured and rated by customers. Review customer service training programs , related coaching and development plans to make sure they align with and reinforce the standards for customer communication. Customer satisfaction improves.

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Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Document Customer Service Training 77

Kristina Evey

AUGUST 19, 2014

One of the best ways to increase customer satisfaction and to improve the customer service skills your staff delivers is to encourage your staff to proactively “Connect the Dots” for your customers. Customer Experience Management customer satisfaction Customer service customer service training'

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Connections Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Satisfaction 54

Magellan Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

To resolve this concern, many businesses opt to call center outsourcing — the process of subcontracting customer care services , sales/telemarketing functions , and market research to a service vendor. The patterns and needs of customers dictate the direction of the market. Telefónica.

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Ecrion

JULY 14, 2020

One employee may be more skilled at calming angry customers down, while another excels at finding solutions to obscure problems. So why do companies use a one-size-fits-all approach to training these employees? As we move into the future, customer service training will become more personalized.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Doing it right the first time tells your customers that you value their time and that the people in your organization have the power to solve problems in the moment. What to Look for In Customer Service Training Programs. A customer service culture has to be built on more than just words.

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Customer Service Banking Customer Service Training Culture 67

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

My Comment: If you have just one customer support person or a huge team, you must have a way to measure success. Notice that number two is focused on not customer satisfaction, but employee (agent) satisfaction. How to Rock Customer Support During Holiday Season by Mansi Bhatia. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Airlines 71

Bill Quiseng

MARCH 28, 2016

Inbound or outbound; service or sales. Telephone Doctor has a near foolproof plan on improving customer service that will boost your employees moral, and more importantly, your callers will feel they have definitely “called the right place.” Every business has one thing in common. Phone calls. And have fun!

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ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2020

Ten Tips to Increase Customer Loyalty by Atlanta Small Business Network. ASBN) Building customer loyalty takes time and effort, but the reward is guaranteed sales. Here are ten strategies to adopt if you want your customers to be loyal to your brand. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Competitive Advantage 62

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Customers expect world-class service from your company, so it’s vital that every employee provides excellent service to win and keep their business — regardless of their role. Well, excellent customer service can be the difference between having a loyal, happy customer base and one that’s constantly churning.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Here are our steps you can use to build a management process which closes the loop and acts on customer feedback, all the while improving experiences for your customers. Free Download] 50 Customer Service Training Activities for Live Chat and Telephone Teams. Correlating Business and Customer Experience Metrics.

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Customer Experience ROI Metrics Net Promoter Score 94

ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

Three Important Considerations for Customer Service Surveys by Paul Selby. CustomerThink) A lot has been written on performing customer service or customer satisfaction surveys. Sales & Happy People, Guaranteed: Customer Support That Works by Lightricks. My Comment: Do you want more sales?

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Stella Connect

APRIL 17, 2018

If you’re in a contact center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy in your customer service training and customer service coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 15, 2016

One the most frequent questions is “What low cost/no cost ways would you recommend to improve the delivery of customer service by my employees?” Create a Customer Satisfaction Investigation (CSI) team. Isn’t it criminal to take a customer’s money and then not deliver to meet his expectations?

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Bill Quiseng

JANUARY 25, 2023

Ultimately, success in retail customer service is all about interpersonal skills. And for an industry set to take advantage of retail sales that will be generated by Gen X and baby boomers, that is good news. There are a lot of people wanting to enter the retail business.

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Service Untitled

MAY 6, 2013

The ultimate success of a company is predicated on exceptional customer service experiences. For post-sales service, Consumer Reports ranked Apple Customer Service ahead of other companies for best PC tech support with the company scoring an 86 out of a possible 100 points. P PRESENT. L LISTEN.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 2021

How To Conduct the Best Customer Service Training (+ Top Training Programs) by Alejandra Zilak. Bluleadz) At the end of the day, you can invest all you want in fancy customer relationship management (CRM) tools and omnichannel communications. It’s about customer service training. Just kidding!

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Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

By pushing for the sale in all your Facebook posts and tweets, you end up ignoring many of your customers. How about being a bit more personal and actually communicating with your customers? Remember when customers were limited to using the telephone if they wanted to contact businesses?

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Social Media Customer Service Multi-Channel 2014 145

LiveChat

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The lack of proper customer service training plan can lead to a bunch of support problems. If you don’t train agents properly, you can’t expect good customer service results. Agents that are not trained will often feel that their skills are not that valuable, leading to higher turnover rates.

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Integrity Solutions

JULY 9, 2019

By asking questions and listening to uncover these emotional needs, the salesperson can provide the customer with the tools, information and support that will not only get the deal closed but also ensure that manager shines with his new boss. You know they’re not just trying to make a sale—they’ve got your back.

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Loyalty Sales Customer Centricity Culture 53

Magellan Solutions

MAY 6, 2020

To resolve this concern, many businesses opt to call center outsourcing — the process of subcontracting customer care services , sales/telemarketing functions , and market research to a service vendor. The patterns and needs of customers dictate the direction of the market. Telefónica.

Call Center 52

Call Center Telecommunications Banking Financial 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

(Harvard Business Review) Customer expectation in the United States has held steady for the last decade, while customer satisfaction has deteriorated. To reverse this trend, many companies are now strategically leveraging all parts of their organizations to offer customer-centric approaches to increase customer satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Customer satisfaction directly affects your bottom line, and if you want to increase sales or maintain your current customers, it’s critical that you understand what they care about most. Customer satisfaction is a significant factor in business success. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Stella Connect

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Customers rarely experience the joy of interacting with cheerful, confident, high-performing agents who’ve been around a while—and who know how to turn great service into immediate and future sales. But for fast-growing companies trying to scale their customer service teams, the costs are far too high.

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