ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: I’ve always said a great customer experience (CX) starts with a great employee experience (EX).

Customer Service 171

Customer Service Entertainment Consulting Consulting 171

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Having been a marketer for over a decade, I deeply understand the impact of a good customer experience. Thats a department.

Customer Service 179

Customer Service B2B Sales Self service 179

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Unless the customer is trying to take advantage of you, this is sound wisdom. According to this article, it is not.

Customer Service 179

Customer Service CRM Customer Experience 179

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. I always preach that our goal should be to not just fix a problem, but to restore customer confidence.

Customer Service 171

Customer Service Surveys Feedback Chatbots 171

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How To Make Your Customer Strategy Fun by Chip Bell (Forbes) Is your organization about fun? Average won’t cut it.

Customer Service 186

Customer Service Customer centricity Entertainment Airlines 186

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 179

Customer Service Self service Customer Experience Personalization 179

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: Retail returns are becoming a costly problem for both retailers and customers. According to this article, 16.5%

Customer Service 171

Customer Service Automotive B2B SaaS 171

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Having been a marketer for over a decade, I deeply understand the impact of a good customer experience.

Journey mapping 186

Journey mapping Customer Service Customer Experience Marketing 186

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My Comment: There has never been a better time to understand your customer’s buying behavior.

Customer Service 171

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Experience Call Center 171

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Ive always said that achieving excellence in service and CX is a journey without a destination. He received 396!

Customer Service 179

Customer Service Best practices Customer Experience Analytics 179

ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2025

With all the talk of AI, ChatGPT and more, Im often asked when interviewed, Whats changed in customer service? For thousands of years actually about 3,775 years when customers have had a problem or question, they have contacted the company they are doing business with and hoped that it would be resolved to their satisfaction.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Chatbots Self service Technology 207

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The title sums up the gist of the article. What makes a great customer experience? Theres power in personalization.

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Metrics Benchmark Consulting 163

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien.

Customer Service 393

Customer Service Customer Support Surveys Self service 393

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 385

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer retention 385

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Go back and read the first sentence of this very short description, and then read the article. Custom Studio (Inc.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Contact Center Metrics Consulting 156

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. “I Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging.

Customer Service 399

Customer Service Customer Experience Marketing Management 399

ShepHyken

JULY 5, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. They may even make you rethink how you email your customers. 7 ways leaders can model great customer service by Jeff Toister.

Customer Service 379

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Surveys 379

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf.

Customer Service 393

Customer Service Customer retention Contact Center Sales 393

ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council.

Customer Service 370

Customer Service Benchmark Customer Experience Surveys 370

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. Then do a Google search for articles about their success.

Customer Service 365

Customer Service Government Customer Experience Marketing 365

ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The article explains the role is “transitionary,” however I believe that there is no destination. by Mary Drumond.

Chief Customer Officer 373

Chief Customer Officer Customer Service Best practices Contact Center 373

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? My Comment: How do customers prefer to reach out to you for help and support?

Customer Service 370

Customer Service Chatbots B2C Consulting 370

ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, I wrote 52 Shepard Letter articles and released 52 podcast episodes. Some people have told me they love the cartoons and dont read the articles. Here is the best from 2024: Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication : Communication is a cornerstone of the customer experience. Your goal is to win back the customers confidence.

Customer Service 193

Customer Service Customer Experience Personalization 193

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Experience Tips and Advice from the Pros During Disruption by Srijana Angdembey. My Comment: Another list! (I

Customer Service 370

Customer Service Entertainment Customer Experience Marketing 370

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Sharpen) Let’s dive in on five of the best practices FedEx uses to deliver top-notch customer service.

Customer Service 356

Customer Service B2B Best practices Customer Experience 356

ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. My comment: You know I love stats and facts about anything related to customer service and CX. Think about that!

Customer Service 344

Customer Service First call resolution Contact Center Best practices 344

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. You’ll smile.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Best practices Metrics Customer effort 67

ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Why marketing can no longer ignore customer experience by Jason VandeBoom. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Airlines 357

Airlines Customer Service Coaching Surveys 357

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Forget Customer Experience. CMSWire) ECM and content services, while related, are not the same.

Customer Service 347

Customer Service Best practices Marketing Customer Experience 347

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters.

Customer Service 341

Customer Service Customer centricity B2B Government 341

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 334

Customer Service Chatbots Customer effort Scripts 334

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Pun intended!)

Customer Service 324

Customer Service Entertainment Coaching Self service 324

CCNG

MARCH 12, 2025

In todays fast-paced world, customer service is all about speed. Customers dont care how much information you have they care about how fast you can solve their problem. When a customer is on hold or waiting for a response, time is critical. This leads to happier agents, which in turn leads to better customer service.

Customer Service 195

Customer Service CCNG First call resolution Morale 195

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 324

Customer Service B2B Journey mapping Chatbots 324

ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. Start listening today!

Customer Service 314

Customer Service Contact Center Self service Customer Experience 314

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? Winning Customer Loyalty With Real-time Refunds by Irina Ionescu.

Customer Service 312

Customer Service Surveys Customer Experience Accountability 312

ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 3 Ways to Create a Better Customer Experience That Increases Conversions by Joel Comm. It’s part of the customer experience.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Average Handle Time Metrics Analytics 61