ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

A Pop Culture Guide to Customer Care Training by Matt Searfoss. TCFCR) Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? A perfect way to open a discussion about some very important customer service topics. Five Ways to Humanize Customer Service by Jeff Toister.

Customer Service 210

Customer Service Self service Customer Care Technology 210

ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. Customer experience and customer service are often used interchangeably and are the buzzwords for businesses in the age of instant gratuity.

Customer Experience 218

Customer Experience Customer Service Chatbots Upselling 218

CCNG

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When most business leaders hear the term “improve customer experience,” many immediately think of investment … new systems, more customer service agents, etc. With the right approach, improved customer experience can also dramatically reduce operating costs.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience CCNG Customer centricity Big data 195

Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

In fact, 79% of US consumers say they have used a self-service portal for customer service, and 88% of customers expect companies to have self-service options. 65% use self-service channels because they like the convenience and don’t want to talk to agents or wait on hold to do simple routine tasks.

Self service 110

Self service Airlines Accountability Customer Care 110

Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 10, 2016

It parallels a shift in the overall mindset of consumers in this area, one of a more commanding and capricious customer. In other words, the Customer Experience matters here more than it did even a couple of years ago. More of these consumers (66%) want self-service for their needs over calling into customer care.

Wireless 265

Wireless Self service Surveys Consulting 265

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

He shares how to improve the SaaS customer experience to encourage customer loyalty. Software as a service (SaaS) has grown rapidly in recent years, particularly in recent months. So, while creating a product, focus on customer success to ensure customer satisfaction and reduce churn. Why is it Important?

SaaS 185

SaaS Customer Experience B2B Feedback 185

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The Analytic Customer Experience. How AI Can Support Human Customer Service. They discuss trends in digital customer service, including hyper-personalization and fast, frictionless self-service. The trend across industries is toward elevating the customer experience.

Self service 53

Self service Contact Center contact center solutions Employee engagement 53

BlueOcean

MARCH 11, 2025

Or perhaps you can sense that your customers are looking for more when they come calling. Either way, conversation intelligence technology is in the spotlight as an attractive solution to driving a more powerful customer experience. But its not a simple one. This isn’t a contradiction; it’s valuable intelligence.

Customer Experience 62

Customer Experience Calibration Average Handle Time Metrics 62

Callminer

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

COVID-19 led to new realizations about how call centers need to operate, including a shift to remote work , system-wide stressors and important shifts in customer experience and service expectations among consumers. Live engagement sets customers at ease. Contactless preferences encourage self-service, even online.

Call Center 376

Call Center Technology Banking Contact Center 376

ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Important Considerations for Customer Service Surveys by Paul Selby. CustomerThink) A lot has been written on performing customer service or customer satisfaction surveys.

Customer Service 137

Customer Service Self service Surveys Scripts 137

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

Customer Service 166

Customer Service Chatbots Self service Customer Care 166

CCNG

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Less than half of CX execs trust their company's ability to deliver great experiences. Here are over 100 customer experience stats and trends for you to discover. 99% of Customer Experience and Success leaders believe CEM has a positive impact on their business. Only 8% of their customers agreed.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Journey mapping Metrics Surveys 195

COPC

JULY 25, 2022

Organizations can make self-service a more desirable option by developing an easy-to-use system that resolves issues efficiently. See how Amazon Web Services (AWS) automates voice and non-voice communication using natural language ML services in our upcoming webinar.

Self service 81

Self service Benchmark Contact Center Chatbots 81

COPC

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With digital self-service technology advancing at a phenomenal rate, why are interactions with chatbots and interactive voice response (IVR) systems still the sources of so many frustrating customer experiences? If customer experience is an afterthought in design and implementation, customer loyalty and revenue suffer.

Self service 85

Self service Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Benchmark 85

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

This week we feature an article by Andy Ko who writes about not making your customers wait to have their questions answered. Self-service support is becoming more and more widely accepted. Don’t be fooled by the promise of traditional self-service solutions like knowledge bases and static FAQs.

Self service 212

Self service B2B SaaS Enterprise 212

Aspect

JUNE 17, 2019

It’s no secret that customer experience has been rapidly evolving in recent years, with consumer habits and demands changing daily and new communication channels opening continuously. Learn about how we created this interactive chatbot for Lidl to deliver personalised wine expertise to its customers.

Customer Experience 122

Customer Experience Chatbots Self service Consulting 122

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. Social Proof.

Marketing 223

Marketing Customer Service Airlines Self service 223

ShepHyken

MAY 5, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Dan Rood, writes about the precious commodity of time and why we must use the latest technologies to help customers save time and have amazing customer experiences. I think a great self-service option is key for everyone. Shep Hyken.

Self service 203

Self service APIs Surveys Analytics 203

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2021

The authenticity of an organization very much depends on the quality of the customer support that it provides. An up-to-the-mark first-call resolution (FCR) must be maintained to sustain a good customer experience. As the means of customer support are evolving, so is the significance of FCR. Customer agent training.

First call resolution 216

First call resolution Management Chatbots Self service 216

ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

When you checked in, did you use a self-service option—like the airline’s website, app, or airport kiosk—to check your bags, choose your seat, and print out your boarding pass? If you’re like most people, you used the self-service option. My Comment: This article had me a the title: “Kick Ass Customer Service.”

Customer Service 192

Customer Service Self service Feedback Customer Care 192

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care?

Customer Service 176

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care Self service 176

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune!

Customer Service 230

Customer Service Customer centricity Self service Customer Care 230

Noble Systems

JULY 15, 2019

Digital transformation is one of the hottest topics among CIOs of companies that have mandated improving the customer experience as their top priority. Businesses that recognize delivering extraordinary customer experiences is a key differentiator have started to completely rethink their approach. AI Defined.

Customer Care 70

Customer Care Abandon rate Self service Airlines 70

Inbenta

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

There is little surprise then that the new wave of digital banking is all about customer experience. . Banks need to improve the quality of their customer service without sacrificing time to redundant user queries. Guiding Bank Consumers Towards Digital Self-Service. Want to build your own banking chatbot?

Banking 95

Banking Chatbots Customer Care Self service 95

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology. Self-service, web chat and chat bots gain in popularity. But which customer service medium is the most effective? Most customers will visit an organization’s website as their first point of interaction.

Customer Service 214

Customer Service Self service Personalization Technology 214

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

About: Robert Weideman is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Nuance Enterprise Division, responsible for customer self-service solutions that are used by leading organizations around the world to automate and optimize the customer care experience – from the call center to the Web and mobile devices.

Chatbots 126

Chatbots Self service Enterprise Call Center 126

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 5 Tips to Improve Social Customer Service by Kristina Knight. My Comment: I’m still surprised at the number of companies that don’t embrace social media as a viable customer support channel.

Customer Service 210

Customer Service Self service Chatbots CRM 210

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

My Comment: Want to now what your customers hate more than anything (when it comes to customer service)? Then read this article featuring five of the top “irritations” that customers in any business might experience. When The CMO Owns Customer Experience: 10 Top CMOs Share Their POV by Blake Morgan.

Customer Service 164

Customer Service Benchmark Customer Care Finance 164

ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2016

There are plenty of unique ways to engage your community and boost your social following, each of which helps customers get to know the names and faces behind your brand and stay loyal to your product or service. My Comment: Social media enhances the customer experience. ” Customers want access to a quick solution.

Customer Service 208

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Care 208

Callminer

OCTOBER 11, 2018

It is the percentage of customer questions that could/should be handled in self-service by the customer. The best way for a company to improve upon this metric is to teach the customer how to access their self-service pages, such as checking their own order status. Brian Dooley @Brian_Dooley.

Call Center 561

Call Center Metrics Contact Center Wait times 561

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 180

Customer Service Self service Personalization Customer retention 180

ClearAction

AUGUST 29, 2015

3 Types of Customer Experience Action Essential to ROI. If your recipe for customer experience ROI does not call for 3 types of action, it will probably flop. If your recipe for customer experience ROI does not call for 3 types of action, it will probably flop. 2) Macro Customer Experience Action.

Customer Experience 117

Customer Experience Employee engagement Journey mapping Surveys 117

CSM Magazine

MAY 2, 2019

A well-planned and maintained knowledge management system is the cornerstone of a successful customer experience strategy. No matter how great your product or service may be, customer experience can make or break your business: Modest improvements to customer experience can generate up to $775 million over three years for a company.

Customer Experience 91

Customer Experience Management Self service Interactive Voice Response 91

BlueOcean

APRIL 7, 2025

And youre ready for your outsourced customer service RFP to hit the road and bring you some stellar options for a new contact center partner. AI and customer care are growing deeply intertwined, with intelligent tech delivering powerful insights for hyper-personalized experiences. What results have you seen?

Contact Center 62

Contact Center outsourcing Customer Care Metrics 62

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Far more inclined to tap a forum or FAQ page for answers, they have downright driven the decision for companies to beef up their self-service portals. Born with a device in hand, millennials are incredibly proactive when it comes to solving their own support issues. Compare that with 10-15 hours of screen time!

Customer Service 261

Customer Service Self service Customer Support Scripts 261

Playvox

APRIL 21, 2023

No matter where your customers get service, they’ll expect outstanding customer experience (CX), so you’ll have to be ready. Make sure your contact center is set up for digital success behind the scenes so that you can provide the experiences your customers demand. What Is Omnichannel Customer Experience?

Customer Experience 95

Customer Experience Contact Center Multichannel Self service 95

CCNG

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Customers are less patient, and robust technology that meets both employee and customer needs isn’t being implemented fast enough and efficiently enough to reduce the anxiety. The drive toward self-service is a reality and with good reason, as customers want self-service.

Management 195

Management Average Handle Time Self service CCNG 195