ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. There is nothing wrong with that!

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Customer Service Average Handle Time Contact Center Metrics 184

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

This week we feature an article from Chelsea Lamb , co-founder and head tech writer at Business Pop. She provides multiple strategies to improve the customer experience in order to gain and retain repeat customers. It’s been said that customer service is dead. Unfortunately, for many businesses, this is true.

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Customer Experience Wait times Surveys Feedback 407

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

This week we feature an article by Apira Giriharan, a Marketing Manager from Blackchair with extensive knowledge of all matters related to CX solutions. She writes about how contact center agents can maximize productivity and provide a better customer experience. What is a CX management platform?

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Customer Experience Management Contact Center Engineering 385

ShepHyken

MARCH 20, 2023

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. 8 Best Practices for Creating a Compelling Customer Experience by G. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Journey mapping Agent burnout Customer Service Airlines 31

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Charles Duhigg is a staff writer for The Times and author of “ The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. ” Andreas Weigend, the former chief scientist at Amazon.com said in Duhigg’s article, “It’s like an arms race to hire statisticians nowadays. Habits and Marketing. Mathematicians are suddenly sexy.”.

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Marketing Customer emotions Employee engagement Customer centricity 418

CCNG

MAY 10, 2023

Despite what industry experts may profess, customer service isn’t getting any better. While customers expect immediate answers to their inquiries, efficient order processing, and fast shipping, there’s no indication that fulfilling these expectations is improving customer service. But I do have my own experiences.

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Customer Service CCNG Journey mapping Consulting 195

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Marketing Customer Service Airlines Self service 228

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2018

You finally get to a customer service rep. You tell your story and the customer service rep responds, “I’m sorry, that’s not my department.” Since customer service has become a center of attention for most companies (even though some still don’t get it right), “That’s not my department” is being heard less and less.

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Wait times Customer Service Personalization Management 296

ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2020

This week we feature an article by Paul Selby, a product marketing director for ServiceNow Customer Service Management. He shares tips and examples of how both companies and customers can adapt during a worldwide crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. To say we live in interesting times is an understatement.

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Customer Service Airlines Self service Entertainment 157

ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2021

Customer Service Lessons From the Disney of Healthcare. They discuss some of the foundational concepts in creating an exceptional customer experience. Top Takeaways: Some businesses such as a healthcare practice or provider, do not have a product that the customer touches. How do you create customer loyalty?

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Healthcare Wait times Education Customer Service 234

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

This week we feature an article by Christa Heibel who writes about how important employee feedback is to a successful customer service experience and high CSAT ratings. – Shep Hyken. CSAT surveys are critical in determining challenges that your customers are facing so that you may improve the customer experience.

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Feedback Customer Experience Abandon rate Surveys 258

Callminer

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

If you wouldn’t do that in front of your mom, you shouldn’t do that while on the phone with your customer. We train our customer service reps to avoid playing off the caller’s emotions…”. You have to have grace under fire in any customer service position, but especially when you only have voice at your disposal.

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Contact Center Call Center Gamification Wait times 345

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

This week we feature an article by Catalin Corzini who shares information about how chatbots can provide a better experience and how to customize the customer journey when using chatbots. – Shep Hyken. Instantaneous Customer Service. Say goodbye to waiting times for a customer’s queries to be answered.

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Chatbots Personalization Healthcare Government 243

Callminer

OCTOBER 11, 2018

FCR measures on a bot-led service provide the ability to measure results from the customer’s perspective. FCR measures on KBs could indicate if certain articles are missing and give insight into whether KBs are causing people to give up and speak to an agent. Nate is from Riverdale, NY. Ben M Roberts @Roberts_Ben_M.

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Call Center Metrics Contact Center Wait times 561

ProProfs Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

That means being consistent at learning and acquiring knowledge can help you shape a customer’s journey better. Learn the commonly used customer service and support lingo. To help you get started, we’ve prepared a small customer support glossary below. An Assignee is a person who is assigned a customer service ticket.

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Customer Service APIs Customer Support Feedback 179

ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week we feature an article by Soumya Juttukonda, a content developer & digital media strategist at Knowmax , an AI enterprise knowledge base solution to enhance customer service. She shares how you can reduce customer support tickets and enhance customer experience. Map the customer journey.

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Customer Support Self service Journey mapping Wait times 193

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

The first is unacceptable wait times. Now, whether that means being on hold on the phone for more than a couple of minutes, waiting several hours or even days for a response to their email, or simply never receiving that call back they were promised when they logged a query on your website, excessive wait times are a serious no-no.

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Contact Center Wait times Call Center Customer Experience 278

ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2022

This week we feature an article by Shruti Bansal, Digital Marketing Expert at Ameyo , an AI-powered contact center solution. In the contact centers, customer agents are swamped with numerous customer queries during the peak seasons such as holidays, festivals, the new year, etc. Bring down the waiting time .

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Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Call Center 203

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2020

This week we feature an article by Mathew Cooper, a Content Marketing Head at POS Plaza. As contactless transactions only need a tap on the reader or payment terminal, staff behind registers can be cut to be distributed on the sales floor to improve efficiency across other important areas of customer service and shop experience.

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Customer Experience Technology Sales Government 238

Russel Lolacher

JUNE 15, 2021

“Businesses often forget about the culture, and ultimately, they suffer for it because you can’t deliver good service from unhappy employees.” – Tony Hsieh. I read a lot of articles, books and blog posts about customer service experience and ways to attract, retain and reacquire customers to keep organizations happy and healthy.

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Customer Service Journey mapping Surveys CRM 128

ShepHyken

JUNE 2, 2017

This week we feature an article by Matt Nolan who talks about what a great customer service experience really is. We can learn a lot when we look at what companies around the world are doing to adopt new service models. For more articles from Shep Hyken and his guest contributors go to customerserviceblog.com.

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Wireless Banking Analytics Call Center 189

ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2018

This week we feature an article by Gary Anderson who explains why the customer experience creates customer loyalty and generates repeat business. – Shep Hyken. You can offset this lower cost by providing an excellent customer service experience , though. The Experience.

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Advertising Surveys Feedback Sales 198

CCNG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Ranging from the intricacies of AI-driven personalization to the influential real-time analytical capabilities shaping proactive decision-making, these trends not only redefine operational structures but also signify a monumental shift in how contact centers engage with customers, aiming to provide unparalleled experiences.

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Contact Center Technology CCNG First call resolution 195

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2024

Queue wait times can be a significant frustration for customers and can lead to poor customer experiences, leading to lower sales and revenue. Here are some more ways retail stores can cut the queues and reduce customer waiting time. The checkout queue was too long.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This week we feature an article by Janine Hunt, Client Partnership Director at Kura , a company that provides customer service solutions by outsourcing contact center services and software solutions. She shares how customer service is the deciding factor to your customer’s loyalty to your business.

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outsourcing Customer retention Contact Center Customer Service 156

Comm100

MAY 7, 2024

The demand for fast, efficient, and personalized customer service is growing – and growing fast. 54% of global consumers have higher customer service expectations than they did just one year ago, according to a recent Microsoft study. How to Streamline Customer Service with 7 Actionable Strategies 1.

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Customer Service Chatbots Self service Analytics 82

Comm100

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Now, as we look to the future of customer service in higher education, we see that institutions are expanding on the progress of remote learning tools with new channels for student services. Read on for the top five higher education customer service trends you’ll want to keep on top of. Automation takes off.

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Education Customer Service Chatbots Personalization 96

Fonolo

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Virgin has slowly but steadily been building its case for the worst company for customer service in this history of customer service. Most Improved Wait Time 2020. Least Improved Wait Time in 2020. Let’s look at the worst companies to call in 2020. Worst Company to Call in 2020.

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Airlines Telecommunications Banking Wait times 162

Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. In this article, we’ll answer your questions like “what is a chatbot?” Types of chatbots.

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Chatbots Customer Service Wait times Banking 90

Solvvy

AUGUST 22, 2022

As customer expectations increase, implementing artificial intelligence (AI) customer service is becoming more important to business growth strategies. . Customer service is often the face of your company. How does AI Customer Service Work? Self-service . Agent assist.

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Customer Service Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Self service 89

CSM Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

Healthcare isn’t only about giving aid to people in need of medical attention, but it’s also a part of the customer service industry. Despite this, you must never treat your patients as pure customers. When you say customers, you’re implying that these individuals are simply there to buy products from your establishment.

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Customer Service Healthcare Entertainment Wait times 98

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Whether you are selling metal exterior doors or distributing plumbing fixtures and fittings, taking care of your customer’s needs must be your number one priority. Here are 7 ways to provide perfect customer service in the home improvement industry. Amazing customer service starts as soon as people walk through your door.

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Customer Service Wait times Customer Care Personalization 98

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Sage , an international company that helps organizations of all sizes with accounting, payroll, and payment solutions. It discusses customer experience gaps that hinder profitability and how to close them. Are you providing as good of a customer experience as you think you are?

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Customer Experience Upselling Accountability Feedback 156

24-7 InTouch

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Customer self-service can be improved with the help of interactive bots that offer features like FAQ documents and links within a contained conversation. With SMS, agents can handle multiple queries simultaneously, boosting operational efficiency and reducing wait times.

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Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience First call resolution Average Handle Time 52

Quiq

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The tingling of bells… The unpacking of thousands of twinkle lights… the entire retail industry taking a deep breath in anticipation of customer service issues…. You know that while it’s lucrative, it’s also extremely tough on your customer service team. This could put even greater stress on your customer service team.

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Customer Service Chatbots Wait times Surveys 83

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We’ve now reached the fourth and final part of our series exploring Digital Transformation in Customer Service. The Building Blocks for Successful Digital Transition , exploring strategies for boosting success in a customer service transformation. Gaining Trust Through Data Security. Following Security Best Practices.

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Customer Service Best practices Chatbots Personalization 90

Quiq

MARCH 10, 2023

Just the idea of call centers evokes the drone of bored customer service agents, long hold times, and endlessly ringing phones. Business messaging benefits your customers, your agents, and your business. Customer service is all about meeting customer needs, and business messaging hits many of those pain points.

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Customer Service Benchmark Wait times Personalization 87