ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2019

Whether on the phone or in person, it’s important to train your employees the right way to interact with your customers. Customer service is one of the most important parts of doing business. The relationships you create with your customers reflect directly on the success of your business. On the Telephone.

Customer Service 297

Customer Service Customer Support Personalization Management 297

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

Customer Support 178

Customer Support Customer effort Self service Metrics 178

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shaista Haque, writes about the millennial generation’s use of technology and how it is affecting their customer experience. The millennial consumer must be understood in order to deliver an Amazing customer service experience. – Shep Hyken .

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Analytics B2B Technology Enterprise 318

ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2018

This week we feature an article by Kaavya Karthikeyan who writes about customer support metrics that you should be tracking. – Shep Hyken. The best way to outperform your peers is through constant evolution and refining, and nowhere does this apply more than in the customer support arena. My Ritz-Carlton Experience.

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Benchmark Metrics Customer Support First call resolution 189

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

In the contact center industry, for example, there are fewer phone conversations going into customer support centers than in the past. These assistive technologies provide employees with hints, prompts, tips and even personalized promotions based on real-time, dynamic interpretation of what the customer needs or would find appealing.

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Contact Center Self service Banking Airlines 294

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

25% of millennials expect a response within 10 minutes of reaching out to support. Some customer support teams are almost 100% dedicated to triage and answers can take days to materialize. The post Guest Blog: How Millennial’s are Changing the Customer Service Landscape appeared first on Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 265

Customer Service Self service Customer Support Scripts 265

ShepHyken

JUNE 1, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills who discusses the importance of integrating an effective customer support system and how to decide upon live chat software for your organization. – Shep Hyken. Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning” – Bill Gates , Microsoft Founder.

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Customer Support Sales B2B Marketing 276

ShepHyken

JULY 21, 2017

If he or she lacks any, they might not be the best choice for your customer support team. Before hiring a person, check the following two skills. Both of these elements are important, as grammatically incorrect texts can lead to various misunderstandings, making the communication with the customer harder.

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Customer Support Chatbots Education Personalization 238

ShepHyken

MAY 11, 2018

Apart from convenience, the one factor that will define and underline customer loyalty is personalization. Today’s customer expects a business to understand him or her fully and suggest or recommend service/product options. Everyone, including you and me, love the personalization.

Customer Service 268

Customer Service B2B Customer centricity SaaS 268

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Andy Steuer who shares valuable information about how to use virtual web assistants to optimize productivity in areas of customer service, customer support, CRM management and more. – Shep Hyken. Calendar Scheduling.

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CRM Enterprise Benchmark outsourcing 254

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Implement multiple support channels such as email, live chat , phone etc. for customer service. Offering a wide variety of options enables customers to choose what’s most convenient for them. Execute customer support channels according to the customer’s choice in order to offer the best assistance possible.

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CRM Best practices Customer Service Metrics 256

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

By using social accounts for addressing all kinds of customer queries, companies are expanding their customer experience strategy. . CRM tools are increasingly incorporating social media into their customer support modules. It also enables personalized content delivery through email and landing pages.

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Technology Customer Experience Complaint resolution Gamification 272

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2019

One of the best ways is to create a customer persona and don’t forget to give each persona a name and personality. By creating personas, your customer support team can recognize who they are and understand them better. Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: The Customer Experience: Eight Ways You’re Killing The Romance.

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Customer Experience Feedback Customer centricity Customer retention 301

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2019

When trust is lacking, the team won’t be as successful because the blindfolded person might be too suspicious and timid to move. Set aside time at the beginning of the game to discuss what the comic will be about and what each person will draw. Did you change communication methods depending on the person you were talking to?

Personalization 238

Personalization Marketing Customer Service Sales 238

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers.

Self service 190

Self service Chatbots Personalization Interactive Voice Response 190

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Are people asking for customer support? To deliver great social media-based customer service, you have to be able to respond in a timely manner—not in a week, not in a few days, but ideally within a few hours or even within a few minutes. Then try asking them, through a survey. Communication is key to great service.

Customer Service 225

Customer Service B2B B2C Accountability 225

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Bots are a great customer service tool, but they aren’t the ultimate solution to your service woes. There’s only one, true way to create personalized service that delights… Offer Human Support. And not answering your business phone can lead to unhappy customers who don’t leave voicemails and never return.

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outsourcing Answering services Personalization Accountability 207

ProProfs Blog

MARCH 27, 2020

Remember when your business had limited platforms, mostly email, mail, and phone support, to help customers reach your brand? No wonder customers today are more concerned about how their customer support experience might turn out with a brand. best customer experience. ”. And your support operators? .

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Multichannel Customer Support Analytics Entertainment 158

ProProfs Blog

MAY 13, 2020

There lies an evident gap between satisfied and delightful customers. That gap is called Personalization. Two sips and a few smiles later, you open your phone to see news alerts and blogs that you would just love to read. What is Personalized Customer Service. But what is personalized customer service?

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Personalization Customer Service Self service Feedback 167

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2019

For one, a good customer service rep must be aware of their company’s missions and values. Secondly, there should be a balance between professionalism and personality when it comes to interacting with customers. This also includes a good understanding of the business.

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Customer Service Calibration Feedback Sales 215

Creative Virtual

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This year, one of the customer experience (CX) predictions for 2023 falling into that category is that ‘Personalization will get More Personal’. But what does it mean to make personalization more personal? engagement with the customer. This can be applied to marketing, sales, and customer support.

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Personalization Virtual Agent Chatbots Self service 105

ProProfs Blog

MAY 13, 2020

There lies an evident gap between satisfied and delightful customers. That gap is called Personalization. Two sips and a few smiles later, you open your phone to see news alerts and blogs that you would just love to read. What is Personalized Customer Service. But what is personalized customer service?

Personalization 148

Personalization Customer Service Self service Feedback 148

ProProfs Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Everyone says that customer support used to be easy. For an 18th century blacksmith, the questions and concerns from customers were pretty simple. At least it was obvious that customers would simply walk to the store whenever they needed support. . Customer support is not rocket science.

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Customer Support Surveys Inbound sales Construction 160

ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Customer service and customer support may seem like semantics; even Google does not make a difference in them. Each of these terms is customer-facing disciplines, but they cannot be used in place of the other. So, what can you do to get these Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) up?

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Customer Support Customer Service Customer centricity Chatbots 146

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

This is a great look at the channels your customers are on as well as their expectations for each channel. Infographic: We expect a personalized experience by Customers 2020. We want the companies we do business with to value us as a person, not a number. And, it doesn’t just apply to customers.

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Customer Service Personalization Marketing Customer Support 214

Nicereply

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

A roundup of the best customer service articles from 2022—to help you learn something new, revisit long-standing topics, or simply enjoy. Achieving stellar customer support is a moving target, involving a mix of strategy, processes, policies, analytics, and even a little art. 2022’s top customer service blogs.

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Customer Service Complaint resolution Agent burnout Customer Support 97

aircall

AUGUST 14, 2022

But one way to ensure you can scale without compromising on quality is to scale your customer support team too. This means that however much your customer base expands or your business offering diversifies, you’re still providing what lies at the heart of a successful business: excellent customer service. .

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Customer Support Benchmark CRM Chatbots 117

Fonolo

MAY 23, 2023

But did you know that hyper-personalization in the contact center is one of the best ways to delight your customers? Customers want to feel seen. Deloitte reports that 90% of people are attracted to hyper-personalized advertising content, and customers are quickly coming to expect it.

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Contact Center Personalization Analytics Chatbots 106

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Consistently, and irrespective of continent or country, the most effective reps showed true empathy for the customer’s issue, literally “owning” the issue as if it were theirs as well, walking in their shoes. Your employees must clearly understand their role in delivering the promise the narrative makes to the end customer.

Employee engagement 364

Employee engagement Consulting Consulting Enterprise 364

VirtualPBX

MAY 17, 2023

Customer support plays a vital role in maintaining a positive brand image and ensuring customer satisfaction. In today’s fast-paced world, businesses are increasingly turning to automated solutions to streamline their support processes. Hi [Customer Name], thank you for contacting [Business Name].

Customer Support 98

Customer Support Best practices CRM Consulting 98

CX Accelerator

JUNE 8, 2020

During the Customer Experience Question of the Day (#CXQOTD), a daily CX question we pose to the CX community, we asked, ,, “What are your favorite ways to listen to the voice of customer without surveys?” The response was so good that it begged to be a blog post. Interview customers. Back To CX Accelerator Blog

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Surveys Contact Center Consulting Consulting 345

Win the Customer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As a product manager, it’s crucial to stay ahead of these trends to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions. This blog post will explore key AI trends shaping the future of customer service and discuss their implications for product development. Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.

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Personalization Customer Service Telecommunications Chatbots 59

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

People, especially our customers, want to know they are appreciated. Take a few minutes to thank someone in person, write a note, send an email or make a phone call. 8 Etiquette Tips to Inspire Customer Loyalty by Diane Gottsman. 20 Must-Read Books for Anyone Who Does Customer Service (UPDATED!) by Len Markidan.

Customer Service 288

Customer Service SaaS Customer Experience Marketing 288

ShepHyken

JUNE 5, 2023

Customer Support Is an Investment, Not an Expense by Dave Seaton (CMSWire) Traditionally, software companies view support as a necessary expense — a cost center they must bear to correct mistakes. Customer service/support doesn’t cost. When done the right way, it’s a revenue generator.

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Customer Service Chatbots Customer Support Customer Experience 41

CX Accelerator

JUNE 27, 2019

Originally posted on the Rustici Software Blog Last month, I presented to the Nashville Network of Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) and shared how we’ve built a remarkable place to work at Rustici Software and how that leads to providing exceptional service to our customers. Back To CX Accelerator Blog

Accountability 243

Accountability Customer Support Surveys Personalization 243

Creative Virtual

APRIL 21, 2022

42% of Americans would rather clean a toilet and 46% would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. These stats, just two of many in the 2022 Achieving Customer Amazement Study , likely have you nodding in agreement thinking about your own painful customer service experiences.

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Customer Support Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Contact Center 105

TeleDirect

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Why Outsourcing Customer Support Saves Time and Money In today’s fast-paced business environment, providing exceptional customer support is no longer optionalit’s a necessity. Customers expect quick responses, personalized interactions, and seamless experiences across multiple channels.

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