ShepHyken

JULY 1, 2019

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. The author of this short article shares his take on the similarities and differences between the two. I Debate Myself by Steve Olenski.

Journey mapping 318

Journey mapping Customer Service B2C Big data 318

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A powerful sales technique exists that can help. The best sales organizations use it well; the worst, not so much. It describes how they give customers or prospects something with the hopes that their generosity will be returned in higher sales or customer loyalty. No one wants to be tricked or cajoled into the sale.

Sales 344

Sales Call Center Marketing Personalization 344

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 19, 2016

This year, outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia announced that it would give 100 percent of its Black Friday retail and online sales to grassroots environmental organizations. In a subsequent blog post , company CEO Rose Marcario reported that Patagonia had expected Black Friday sales to reach $2 million. Sales soared in 2012.

Sales 353

Sales Banking Customer emotions Education 353

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2020

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. In this article, he discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of certain aspects of customer service. by GISuser.

Airlines 316

Airlines Customer Service Advertising Customer Experience 316

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. Can Your Customer Service Make a Sale? And sure, there were those sales. Find out in this article. Thats a lot of returns!

Customer Service 197

Customer Service B2B Sales Self service 197

ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2019

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. This article has some examples of good and bad vision statements, but they are all short. Then you must read this article.

Customer Service 307

Customer Service Enterprise Analytics Customer Experience 307

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

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. The idea is that putting the customer before the sale is a good strategy. This article reminds of this strategy. by Mary Drumond.

Customer Service 311

Customer Service Chatbots Contact Center Metrics 311

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 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: About a month ago I included an article about Sweetwater as part of the Top Five Roundup. This company is on my radar.

Customer Service 295

Customer Service Entertainment Banking Marketing 295

ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

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. And, even though the emphasis of the article is on small businesses, this can work for any type of business. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 306

Customer Service Customer centricity Feedback Personalization 306

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

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. This article should spark some ideas. Read the article and brainstorm how one or two (or all) of these apply to your business.

Customer Service 298

Customer Service Self service Consulting Consulting 298

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2018

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: Let’s start this week’s “Top Five” list with an article that will make you smile. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Chatbots Consulting Consulting 58

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 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. Enjoy this article that focuses on creating positive memories for your customers. Here are my top five picks from last week. Make a plan.

Customer Service 284

Customer Service Customer centricity Construction Customer Experience 284

ShepHyken

AUGUST 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. This article shares the concerns you should consider when putting technology between your customer and a live support agent.

Customer Service 231

Customer Service Customer centricity Chatbots Self service 231

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

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. While the article does focus on Customer Experience strategies for retail, many are also applicable to B2B – or any type of organization.

Customer Service 271

Customer Service B2B Journey mapping Best practices 271

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 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. That message is loud and clear in just the first two paragraphs of this article. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Government 238

Government Customer Service B2B B2C 238

ShepHyken

AUGUST 23, 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. This article, while focused on retail, has application to any industry. My Comment: The title of this article says it all. Just kidding!

Customer Service 51

Customer Service CRM Marketing Customer Experience 51

ShepHyken

JANUARY 14, 2019

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: The cost of losing a customer is more than losing just one sale. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Journey mapping 257

Journey mapping Customer Service Customer centricity Customer Experience 257

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 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. A well-balanced customer experience strategy can impact every area of the business, enabling better sales/marketing/operational outcomes.

Customer Service 46

Customer Service B2B Benchmark Personalization 46

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Nick Bandy, Chief Marketing Officer at LiveVox , an omnichannel platform that helps brands seamlessly communicate with their customers. And more importantly, how can you ensure that it’s not costing you sales? If Not, It Could Be Costing You Sales appeared first on Shep Hyken.

Sales 325

Sales CRM Contact Center Customer retention 325

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 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. My Comment: With “The Great Resignation” being such a hot topic, I felt this article should be at the top of the list for our Top Five roundup this week.

Customer Service 243

Customer Service Chatbots B2C B2B 243

ShepHyken

APRIL 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. That message is loud and clear in just the first two paragraphs of this article. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Government 224

Government Customer Service B2B B2C 224

ShepHyken

JANUARY 10, 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. My Comment: Here is an interesting article from the New York Times about the state of customer service. My Comment: This article hits two areas.

Customer Service 216

Customer Service Upselling Sales Customer retention 216

ShepHyken

MAY 19, 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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 231

Customer Service Government Banking Customer centricity 231

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 22, 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: Were winding down the year, and I cant think of a better article to read to prepare for 2025. Cheers to an incredible year ahead!

Customer Service 156

Customer Service outsourcing Customer Support Chatbots 156

ShepHyken

MAY 17, 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. Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. (B&T)

Customer Service 231

Customer Service Customer retention Marketing Sales 231

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 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: I had heard about the “Zero Consumer” but wasn’t 100% sure what it meant until I read this article.

Customer Service 231

Customer Service B2C Customer retention B2B 231

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 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: This article is about customer support. My Comment: I enjoy articles on customer service metrics. Personalization.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Advertising 207

ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 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. This article will explain what ChatGPT is and why it has the opportunity to transform customer experience. Will it take over the world?

Customer Service 45

Customer Service Banking Customer Experience Surveys 45

ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 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. For context, these are the customers who continue to buy from you over and over again, and should account for the majority of your total sales.

Customer Service 197

Customer Service Advertising B2C Big data 197

ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 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. All five of this week’s articles are focused on customer loyalty. First, the subtitle of the article mentions personalization.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Experience 207

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

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. This short article and infographic has ten marketing tips that cross over to the CX world. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 226

Customer Service B2B Customer retention B2C 226

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 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. Start by reading this article. 7 Ways Leading Companies Boost Repeat Sales by Nicholas Leighton. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Brand ambassadors 197

Brand ambassadors B2C Customer Service B2B 197

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 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. This article shares some great insights and findings. If you like this type of information, you’ll enjoy this article.

Customer Service 191

Customer Service Self service Personalization Customer retention 191

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 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. Our first article of this week’s Top Five roundup address that very issue. this is a must-read article. Nobody likes to wait.

Customer Service 39

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Automotive Wait times 39

ShepHyken

JUNE 5, 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. To them, it’s nothing sales can’t smooth over with a steak dinner and a $300 bottle of wine. My Comment: I love this article for two reasons.

Customer Service 43

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Support Customer Experience 43

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 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. This article is by an expert who consults in the NPS world. Here are my top five picks from last week. You need to do something with the data.

Customer Service 41

Customer Service Contact Center Consulting Consulting 41

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 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. Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7

Customer Service 178

Customer Service B2B B2C Engineering 178