Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 12, 2022

The late Steve Jobs said at a 1997 Apple World Worldwide Developers Conference, “You’ve got to start with the Customer Experience first and work backward towards the technology.” However, customers are changing how they have experiences these days, and organizations that don’t keep up will be left behind.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Sure, you may not intend to, but there are probably ways you, as the leader of your department or organization, are sabotaging the experience your customers have. Today, leaders have more expectations with fewer resources. Watch out for these sneaky ways typical business methods lead to customer defection.

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CX Accelerator

OCTOBER 28, 2020

I know this isn’t the original intent of the song, but to me, this points to the importance of listening to our customers — especially those things that frustrate and aggravate — and then learning from those mistakes. We don’t necessarily try to fix the customer but we definitely try to fix the problem for the long term.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The first week of October is both Customer Service Week and the week of CX Day! This week of celebrating success through CX and better customer service is an important reminder that we all serve a role in this. But customer service has a special place in the way a customer feels about your brand!

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Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 18, 2024

So, today we are going to look at how you can strike a balance between personalizing your interactions and offerings for customers without freaking them out. To clarify, there is nothing wrong with this approach, and, in some cases, leveraging technology for personalization can be very successful for these business models.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! by Reuben Yonatan (Fast Company) Customer service (CS) and customer experience (CX) are the two faces of the same coin and go hand in hand with each other.

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Comm100

JULY 6, 2021

For many small businesses, the idea of launching a chatbot to handle customer support and sales questions seems out of reach. The cost to run it, the expertise to set it up, and the time to manage it – all this needs a level of resource that they can only dream of. Say hello to Comm100 Task Bot !

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 13, 2020

When I go into an organization, and they say their goal is to delight customers at every moment of contact. Honestly, it sounds exhausting, for both the team and your customers. There is a significant connection between successful Customer Experiences and the amount of effort they require from customers.

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TechSee

JULY 9, 2019

According to Gartner , organizations should strive to deliver low-effort customer experiences because simplicity is the most significant driver of loyalty. In fact, 96% of customers who experience a high-effort interaction become more disloyal compared to just 9% who have a low-effort experience. Getting off on the wrong foot.

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Over the course of history, the typical support interaction has involved a customer reaching out to a business, typically by phone, and waiting in a support queue in the event of something going wrong. Have Robust Self-Service Tools in Place for Customers. Implementing Proactive Support.

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 4, 2024

The result was a lot of wasted time, energy, and resources (read: $$$$) in siloed efforts to capture the potential of the Web—that no one understood yet. Different departments within an organization are looking for ways to integrate AI, but they aren’t talking to each other. We did this on the podcast recently.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 22, 2019

While new technology continues to emerge, the digital transformation of recent years has conditioned consumers to expect ultra-responsive, technologically-powered customer service, but they want more than that. As customer service leader Paul R. Consumers Expect Brands to Know Their Personal Preferences.

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GetFeedback

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Want happy, loyal customers? But for the business with limited resources and a thousand different priorities, building a thriving customer base is easier said than done. It isn’t a one-and-done achievement—you have to devote constant attention to activities that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. In this article, I’m going to break down the customer experience lessons you can learn from the Eras Tour that will help you get the loyal audience of your wildest dreams. What’s Wrong With Customer Satisfaction?

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CX Accelerator

OCTOBER 28, 2020

I know this isn’t the original intent of the song, but to me, this points to the importance of listening to our customers — especially those things that frustrate and aggravate — and then learning from those mistakes. We don’t necessarily try to fix the customer but we definitely try to fix the problem for the long term.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

MAY 12, 2020

Getting Decision-Makers to approve new customer experience initiatives has rarely been easy. Customer experience, a business discipline late to the business doctrine party, has often been told to sit at the kids’ table and be quiet while the adults chat. Your customers will need more help as they navigate these breakdowns.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Partnering in Complex Times: Turning to the Experts for Best-In-Class Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review. Their lack of flexibility paved the way for new, more dynamic cloud-based. It’s a video.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

So, when I share some statistics I read regarding customer satisfaction and leveraging behavioral economics, some of which I felt very glass-half-empty about, I hope a few of you, with your half-glass-full dispositions, will help me see the bright side. It is a shame because behavioral economics is about understanding your customers better.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

APRIL 2, 2015

While it’s technically easier to reach people through social channels for marketing and sales, it doesn’t mean it’s the right way to do things. It’s risky, but they are trying new ways to reach this group. One of my favorite resources for all things digital marketing is Tom Martin ’s book, The Invisible Sale.

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Gainsight

APRIL 15, 2022

As the old saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? . The power dynamic has flipped from vendors to customers. Customers have more control than ever before, and companies that don’t build their offerings with the customer at the center will be left behind, sooner rather than later. . Spider-Man.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Lego Customers Lose Millions of Pieces a Year. Magazine) Lego Group knows something about talking to its customers, and not just because it has a few creative employees. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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BirdEye

MARCH 17, 2023

Small business owners must navigate complex challenges ranging from customer acquisition to human resource management and financial oversight, leaving them with an overwhelming amount of responsibilities to manage alone. Table of contents What is small business consulting?

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TechSee

APRIL 26, 2021

On the one hand, every business needs to save money and customer service is generally the first on the chopping block. A majority (52%) of these consumers prefer to get remote support from customer service agents. This means that call centers are more important than ever for assisting customers with their technical problems.

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Help Scout

APRIL 29, 2021

Your customer service culture is not what your fancy “Customer Guarantee” promises, and it’s not whatever you say it is in your new employee handbook. It’s worth noting that companies with any of these primary cultures can still deliver good customer service experiences. What does a customer service culture look like?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Do your rewards hit the “must-have” mark that turns casual customers into brand fans? My Comment: Reward programs are a great way to drive repeat business. Nothing wrong with that! Do Your Rewards Rock?

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This connection is essential to understand to create a winning customer strategy. . The same is true for customer data. A larger strategy for using your data is equally as crucial to your gained insights as improving experiences for customers is for connecting to your bottom line. . Building a Knowledge Pyramid.

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Retently

MAY 2, 2023

The key to success for SaaS companies lies in prioritizing the positive experience of their clients through a customer-centric approach. While there are many ways to do that, measuring satisfaction levels and actively seeking relevant feedback is critical to improving customer journeys. What is NPS, CSAT, and CES?

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Thematic

JUNE 28, 2023

Large Language Models (LLMs) are set to revolutionize the way customers engage with technology and receive personalized services. If you work in customer experience (CX), then hold on to your hat - in this article I’ll explore how LLMs can make a radical difference in your work. Here are the answers: 1.

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BirdEye

MARCH 29, 2024

This blog post explores the process of adding a collaborator on Instagram, accepting collaborators, and the right ways to use this amazing feature. If you manage social media accounts, you know that keeping up with Instagram’s ever-changing algorithm can be challenging. Table of contents What is an Instagram Collab post?

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Kustomer

JUNE 30, 2022

Traditional, reactive customer support, during which companies only address customer issues after they’ve taken place, is no longer enough for today’s customers. What Is Proactive Customer Support? What Is Proactive Customer Support? Customer support is no longer a “nice-to-have” feature.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And just like these new phrases have become commonplace now, new customer experience trends are popping up as well. Not only has the world changed, but technology has improved, and companies have been finding new ways to provide customers with a great experience. I’ve been self-isolating” would be equally unusual.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 19, 2024

The back office meaning often gets overshadowed amidst the buzz of customer interactions. increase in customer satisfaction, a 5.4x increase in customer satisfaction, a 5.4x They provide the essential tools and resources for front-line teams to deliver exceptional products and services to customers.

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BirdEye

MARCH 24, 2023

The following are some of the business development basics and benefits for any company: Customer acquisition and expansion of markets A solid business development strategy is integral to the acquisition and nurturing of new customers. It guides your team with steps and techniques to generate high-value leads that convert to customers.

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BirdEye

JULY 19, 2022

Business Manager can act as a central hub for all of your Facebook business resources. This makes it easy to monitor activity and create detailed reports measuring things like customer engagement and ad performance. Keeping business activity separate from your personal accounts helps make sure posts don’t end up in the wrong place.

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Solvvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

What is a Customer Service Knowledge Base? To build strong relationships with your customers, you must be transparent and provide information. A customer service knowledge base gives you an easy way to provide tips and guidance to educate your users or customers. What Exactly Does a Knowledge Base Contain?

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