ProProfs Blog

APRIL 30, 2019

We at ProProfs bring to our readers a thought-provoking conversation we had with Shep Hyken , the Customer Service and Experience Expert. Shep Hyken offers valuable insights into the customer support domain and how to create a customer-centric culture in your organization.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. How to Become a More Customer Centric Business in 5 Steps b y Mark Sallows. FitSmallBusiness) Customer centric businesses invest the whole team focus on supporting their prospective and existing customers.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Employee Experience Connects with Customer Experience by Francesca Di Meglio (HR Exchange Network) Positive employee experience begets customer experience. It should support and augment it.

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By focusing on efficient service interactions, nurturing a customer-centric culture, and leveraging technology, we’ll outline how enterprises not only create a seamless and delightful customer experience but also drive business growth. Train employees to anticipate and meet customer needs proactively.

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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. Each of these terms is customer-facing disciplines, but they cannot be used in place of the other.

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

You might have a hard time believing, but the most effective solution is building a customer centric organization. . But what is customer centricity ? Maybe a couple of customer surveys. For decades, companies of all sizes across the globe have been working on their customer centric business strategy.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Common and Enormous Mistakes Companies Make with Customer Experience (CX) Programs by Augie Ray. Foundational Steps for Customer Journey Mapping Initiatives by Dom Nicastro. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Guide to Revenue Generation by Gladly. My Comment: This is a special report from Gladly regarding the contact center’s role in delivering a great CX that gets customers to want to come back.

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ProProfs Blog

MARCH 27, 2019

The promise of a delightful customer support experience comes with the responsibility of actually delivering it consistently. Just buying and installing the latest customer support software onboard does not automatically mean that you will provide a great experience to your customers.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Tom Hinds, SVP Customer Engagement at Advocate Aurora Health.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. The New Qualities of Customer Service Excellence by Denyse Drummond-Dunn. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. As the Head of Customer Support and Engagement at HotDoc, she is responsible for leading the customer support and engagement strategy.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

The world is becoming more and more globalized such that businesses are now interacting with customers from all corners of the globe more prominently. Providing exceptional customer support requires clear and accurate communication, yet language barriers often stand in the way. The Growing Need for AI in Customer Support 1.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Annette Franz.

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ProProfs Blog

JUNE 5, 2020

Perhaps, getting customer service operations back in gear is what entrepreneurs need to shake-off the pandemic-induced slowdown. The good news is that CX experts from big brands are ready to spill the beans with their valuable customer service tips during COVID 19. Shep Hyken Keynote Speaker & Customer Service Expert.

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ShepHyken

JULY 11, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Oh when you smilin’, when you smilin’ The whole world smiles with you” – do happy customers = better customer experiences? Well worth your attention, especially if you have any type of customer loyalty program. by Ian Golding.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Spotting Customer-Centric Companies I. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, this vision is a reality for some, and it all centers around the compass of customer service. Recognizing the pivotal role customer service plays in this quest is the first step towards a more rewarding consumer journey.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) Today, your customers compare you to every customer experience they have with every other brand. A fulfilled employee is more engaged at work and with your customers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Boost Customer Satisfaction by G. Harvard Business Publishing) Customer satisfaction is at its lowest point in the past two decades. 9 Effective Ways To Be Proactive About Customer Service by Forbes.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Digital Customer Service. Transforming Customer Experience for an On-Screen World. Shep Hyken interviews Rick DeLisi and Dan Michaeli, authors of Digital Customer Service: Transforming Customer Experience for An On-Screen World. They discuss why customer-centric companies need digital transformation.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cleaning a Toilet vs. Calling Customer Support: 3 Factors Impacting the Customer Experience by Eric Smuda. The author then moves on to three specific reasons why customers dislike the customer support experience.

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TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Raise your hand if you’ve heard that your business needs to be customer centric. Now raise your hand if your business is customer centric. Never even heard of customer centricity? Never even heard of customer centricity? 86% of customers are willing to pay more for a better customer experience.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 ways to Use Social Listening for Customer Service by Steven MacDonald. SuperOffice) Your customers are contacting you in a channel that they prefer – and they expect you to respond.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The customer service landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). As a product manager, it’s crucial to stay ahead of these trends to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Customer expectations are at their peak in the current fast moving and interconnected digital era. Offering a customer service that runs all day is important for businesses: that is one of the ways that they will be able to meet the high demands of the customers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 29, 2024

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more:    What are the challenges in creating a more customer-centric culture? How can leaders support employees in executing customer-centric initiatives? which he wrote with Diane Magers.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

For start-ups, where the reputation of your brand is still being built, providing excellent customer service can create lasting impressions and loyal customers. When its time to hire and train your first customer support representative (CSR), the process might feel overwhelming.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 25, 2024

This blog explores how 24/7 call centers can transform your customer experience, their benefits, and how to implement them effectively. A 24/7 call center is a customer service center that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A 24/7 call center ensures: Seamless support for customers worldwide.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 13, 2025

Best Practices for Training Call Center Agents for Exceptional Customer Service Best Practices for Training Call Center Agents for Exceptional Customer Service play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction, boosting efficiency, and maintaining a positive brand reputation.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Whatever drives repeat business – and ideally, customer loyalty – is a good program. I’m often asked to define customer centricity. And it not only supports the customer, but also the customer service agent.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In reality, the lines between customer service agents and technicians have become blurred – the technician’s role includes some traditional responsibilities of agents, and the agent’s role includes more responsibilities traditionally held exclusively by technicians. Focus on reducing customer effort.

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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.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 20, 2025

Imagine agents using AR to guide customers through technical setups in real-time or leveraging VR for immersive training sessions. These innovations enhance both customer support and agent development, paving the way for a more interactive and efficient service model.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2017

Nick Francis Shares How to Create a Customer-Centric Company. How would you like to increase customer loyalty? Shep Hyken interviews Nick Francis, CEO of Help Scout and thought leader in the customer service support world. Nick shares his tactical steps to creating a better customer experience.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. How a customer service project is helping Southwest Airlines realise its 360-customer vision by Nadia Cameron.

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ProProfs Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

Now, it would be wrong to say that such a big airline company did not have a devised structure of customer service policies. So how do you possibly take your service policies out of presentation slides and build your business culture around them? As a leader, Jeff has always emphasized the power of customer service.

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