Wowdesk Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Research shows that 86% of buyers are willing to pay more for a great customer experience, and companies that prioritize customer support software see up to 60% higher profits. With the rapid digital transformation, businesses must adopt the best customer support software to enhance efficiency and satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Digital Marketing Strategies That Can Improve Customer Retention by John Hall (Forbes) What happens if you gain 10 new customers but lose 20 from your existing client base? Most customer support agents care.

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR Lessons from the pandemic can improve your customers’ experiences by Joyce Kim.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It does not matter if you deal with retail, technology or even online gaming; providing support at any time of the day will increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Around-the-Clock Accessibility Increases Convenience One advantage that is hard to miss with the 24/7 customer support is that it can be accessed easily.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

In customer support, empathy works the same way. Customers want to feel valued, not processed. Empathy bridges that gap, turning frustrated customers into loyal advocates. Empathy bridges that gap, turning frustrated customers into loyal advocates. In customer support, empathy plays a similar role.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

In customer support, empathy works the same way. Customers want to feel valued, not processed. Empathy bridges that gap, turning frustrated customers into loyal advocates. Empathy bridges that gap, turning frustrated customers into loyal advocates. In customer support, empathy plays a similar role.

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Nicereply

JUNE 18, 2020

Customer retention is the act of keeping customers engaged, creating customer advocates, and reducing churn before it happens. Imagine you never acquired another customer. Your sales team went home, and all you had left was your current group of customers. That’s where customer retention comes in.

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ShepHyken

MAY 18, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty Is Flat. These 6 Customer Retention Strategies Actually Work by Hal Koss. But how do you build loyalty that leads to customer retention? by Rachel Lane.

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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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TeleDirect

MARCH 14, 2025

24/7 Call Center Solutions: Enhancing Customer Experience Around the Clock 24/7 Call Center Solutions are essential for businesses aiming to provide seamless customer support, enhance customer satisfaction, and stay competitive in todays fast-paced marketplace. Reduced wait times and improved customer satisfaction.

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CCNG

JUNE 14, 2023

Think about the very best customer experience that you have ever had with a brand. Now, I will share with you one of my best experiences… Once when I was preparing for a vacation, I spent many evenings searching the web for the best pricing for our airplane flights. Simply put, they created an emotional connection with me.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The focus on enhancing customer experience has gained traction in recent years. As businesses recognize its value, the shift from a product-centered approach to a customer-centric one continues. Actionability is also, as we believe, one of the essential aspects of customer experience management.

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Cincom

JANUARY 30, 2025

This clearly highlights that if companies limit themselves to standard loyalty programs, customers will not hesitate to leave, consequently cutting down a large chunk of your revenue. Thats where customer experience software enters. What is customer experience management? What is CX Software?

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

According to The State of the Customer Experience survey that we did earlier in 2018, all companies track customer experience using one or several of the 6 world-wide recognised KPIs: Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), Churn rate, Retention rate, Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) or Customer Effort Score (CES).

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Data is at the heart of delivering exceptional customer experiences. While businesses have long recognized the value of storing, processing, and analyzing data, the ability to utilize this information in real-time is what truly sets customer-focused companies apart. Why Does Reverse ETL Matter for Customer Experience?

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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.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing an exceptional customer experience is crucial for any business, especially in industries like software development. A positive customer experience can set you apart from your competitors, ensuring long-term relationships with your clients and fostering brand loyalty.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. GetFeedback) NPS, CES, and CSAT are customer loyalty metrics. How To Boost Customer Retention Effectively Using Video by Koushik Marka. We Need to Stop Sucking at Customer Service by Shaun Belding.

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ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. They expect you to be there, to know their history as a customer, and to treat them with priority and respect.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2017

4 Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty Now and for the Long Haul by Heike Young. Salesforce) Lasting businesses are built on customer retention. So the margin for error for crafting long-term customer relationships is razor-thin. 5 Key Customer Experience Trends for 2017 by Donna Peeples.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2020

Experience-led businesses have 1.7x higher customer retention, 1.9x higher customer satisfaction rates” – Forrester. Customer Experience: A duo of two harmless and normal words. Hence, creating positive customer experiences is a necessity for businesses today. return on spend, and 1.6x

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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. My Comment: Let’s start this week with a list of customer retention strategies.

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Wowdesk Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Whether a startup or an enterprise, investing in a helpdesk system optimizes operations and enhances customer loyalty. In this article, well explore why businesses must adopt a helpdesk ticketing system for seamless support. Overview of Customer Support Challenges Managing customer support without a dedicated system can be chaotic.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2021

It happens when a company uses the information that they have to proactively reach out to customers who are having a problem or are not utilizing features of the product that are most helpful to them. – Customer service is not a department. – Delivering proactive customer service is profitable. It is a philosophy.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2017

He manages a team of customer support professionals and knows what the best customer service looks like – and how to deliver it. In this informative article he shares five of the ways his team delivers a consistent customer experience. 3 Best Practices to Retain Customers and Stop Churn by Sarah Frazier.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2023

She writes about how flexible workspaces revolutionize work, enhancing customer experiences through cost savings, increased productivity, and a dynamic, collaborative environment. This week, we feature an article by Srushti Shah, Head of Product Marketing for Middleware.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

And this doesn´t just impact initial interactions but contributes to customer retention, too. To keep new and current customers engaged, no business should leave out one of the most important pieces of the customer experience puzzle: email marketing.

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Taylor Reach Group

MARCH 10, 2020

Over the past number of years, the customer experience (otherwise known as “CX”) has become a profession unto itself. Roles like Chief Customer Officer, Customer Experience Director, Manager, Customer Success have been popping up. Increasingly, brands understand the importance of the customer.

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Lumoa

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It’s no secret that customer experience is key to a company’s success. But what may be surprising is that as businesses compete more and more for customers, customer experience is becoming the new competitive battleground. . A Good Customer Experience Builds Customer Advocacy.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2016

And, more than just another channel, Twitter has created applications specific for customer service and business. Difficult Customers 101: The 4 Difficult Customers & How To Tame Them With Customer Support by Jack Plantin. The Top 8 Customer Experience Trends in 2016 (Infographic) by David Younger.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, customer experience (CX) has become the cornerstone of business success. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to tools like Salesforce for SME to streamline their operations and improve customer interactions.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Advancements in AI-driven customer experience (CX) solutions have changed the game for businesses, especially in retail and e-commerce. Companies are now leveraging chatbots, virtual assistants, and AI tools to streamline interactions, offering efficient and accurate customer support around the clock.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Modern product management practices incorporate AI-powered analytics to detect patterns in customer behavior and anticipate needs before they become support issues. Streamlining Product Documentation Clear product documentation serves as a bridge between development and customer support teams.

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 7, 2025

Whether its a technical glitch, a healthcare crisis, or a travel disruption, having round-the-clock support ensures that your customers are never left stranded. Boosting Customer Retention Consistent, reliable customer service builds trust and loyalty. Minimize downtime with instant troubleshooting.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Thus, you don’t have to make more efforts to find new customers. Finding new customers is, of course, costlier when compared to retaining the existing ones. Customer engagement guarantees business growth and success. In 2020 , customer experience will overtake price and product quality as the key brand differentiator.

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ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to handle customer complaints? Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. 6 tips you must know by Alibaba.com.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. The impact of bilingual support on the customer experience cannot be understated. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business?

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