ShepHyken

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Improve Customer Support on a Budget by Tycoonstory (Tycoonstory) Whether youre a startup starting to gain traction, or an established business, you need to run a lean operation.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My CX research finds that while most customers (70%) prefer the phone as a primary channel for customer support, 30% prefer the digital experience, which can include chatbots.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Done right, customer support makes you money. .

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Customers Really Want From a Loyalty Program by Eileen Stephens (CMSWire) Customer loyalty programs have become a multi-million-dollar industry and a critical driver of revenue for brands.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Creating Great Customer Experiences Starts With Employees by Matthew McGuire (CMSWire) Empowered, well-supported employees deliver better customer experiences.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 30+ Customer Experience Statistics to Know in 2025 by Viraj Mahajan (Notta) If you were to list a businesss most crucial operations in 2024, customer service would probably be among the most important ones.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What role does artificial intelligence play in enhancing customer service interactions? What are the benefits of proactive communication in customer service? How can AI-driven tools support customer service agents in delivering better service?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. With its unforgettable characters, intricate plots, and immersive storytelling, Star Wars encapsulates timeless wisdom that companies can apply to cultivate customer loyalty and satisfaction. You may think I am crazy.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This week we feature an article by Robert Occanyan who shares what successful customer support teams are doing to deliver an exceptional customer experience. . Here’s an important fact that customer support teams should always remember—people are more likely to remember negative experiences over positive ones.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2021

Sh e provides tips and examples of how to improve the customer experience with automated support emails. Email automation is a way to keep your customers happy. With automation, you improve the quality of communication and keep customers updated in a timely manner. Increase support team effectiveness.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. Here are eight different ways to streamline your customer support. I like them all.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills, Customer Support Expert at ProProfs , a company that provides software that empowers organizations to deliver happiness to their customers and employees. He writes about what automated customer service can do for your business. What is Automated Customer Service? .

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 25, 2024

How 24/7 Call Centers Improve Your Customer Experience In todays global and always-connected marketplace, customer expectations have evolved dramatically. Businesses are no longer judged solely on the quality of their products or services but on the customer experience (CX) they provide. These include: 1.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. How do you handle a bad customer service experience ? It is when it happens.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to customer service and customer experience (CX), there is a difference between perception and reality. First, how we think our customers perceive our customer service and CX is often not the reality. It’s what our customers say. It’s just our perception.

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ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sowmya Juttukonda, content developer & digital media specialist at Knowmax , a knowledge management system to enhance customer service. She shares how organizations can create an environment that motivates employees to become more productive and improve customer experience.

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

Written by Jenny Dempsey, 5.25.2022 You don’t actually want to contact customer support. This may be self-service, in-person, phone, email, chat, social media or text message. Your company will choose which channels to configure for customers to reach out. 68 Customer Support Email Address Name Ideas.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: How can AI simplify the process of delivering a seamless customer experience? How can AI enhance customer service while balancing technology and human interaction? What is the impact of AI on customer service jobs?

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TechSee

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These days, businesses know that top-notch customer service isn’t just a competitive advantage – it’s an expectation. Luckily, many new AI and automation tools help CX departments boost customer satisfaction while cutting overhead. Still, not all service challenges are the same. This isn’t a dream.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Think about that!

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TechSee

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Customer experience, or CX, is a fundamental component that determines the success of a business. Companies thriving today recognize that finding ways to improve customer experience is not just an option but a strategic necessity for 2025, with all the opportunities and challenges that it entails, and beyond.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Someone asked me a question: Sometimes I’m so frustrated when I call a company’s customer service number. And if you really think you are 100% right and the customer support agent is wrong, consider ending the call and calling back to speak with a different agent who may respond differently. You can ask for a supervisor.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2025

We Want Satisfied Customers: Our annual customer service research found that one in four (23%) dont return to a business that just satisfies them. Only the Front Line Needs Customer Service Training: Everybody in an organization is responsible for their role in customer service. Its something you do.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

Did you know 90% of Americans consider customer service as the key factor when deciding whether to do business with a company? If you’re a customer-focused organization, you need to prioritize customer service. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

He shares six tips and strategies to share with your team for improving the eCommerce customer experience. Poor customer service costs businesses over $75 billion a year in lost profits. Only by delivering amazing customer service. Decide What “Amazing Customer Service” Means. Strategies.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Lets kick off this week with a powerful statement: In 2025, delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) is the difference between growth and decline. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2021

As businesses struggled with frequent disruptions, customer service teams grappled with increasing call volumes from distressed customers, establishing the importance of empathic customer service for business continuity as well as growth. . Customer Service Trends For 2021 .

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

If, on that day, time is important and you don’t want to make others wait, the answer is probably the fastest – as in more convenient – choice, not the best coffee or the friendliest service. If you’ve been following my work, you know I’m a big fan of a convenient customer experience. Once time is gone, you can’t get it back.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When Customer Care Isn’t Enough, Call the Customer Delight Brigade by Katie Deighton. Customer Service is SO Annoying (Tips to Make it Less So) by Jim Gilbert. You’ll smile.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2023

Most everyone in the business world is familiar with the idea of customer experience (CX). And as popular as CX is, there’s a somewhat new concept that has been coming on strong for the past five years, and that’s the employee experience (EX). Most businesses today use technology to meet their customers’ needs.

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ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Customer Service Competency Class Now a Requirement for Fordham Admission by Isabella Scipioni.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2025

I had a sit-down with Michael Podolsky, the CEO of PissedConsumer.com , a sounding board for consumers to leave comments and reviews when they cant get the customer service they want or deserve. If customers are frustrated by your competitions complicated return policies, make sure you arent guilty of the same.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2024

What types of customer support tickets can be automated with the help of AI? How are large companies incorporating AI into their customer support platforms? What is the impact of AI automating simpler customer support tasks? How can AI help agents focus on high-value tasks in customer service?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. Here are three customer service trends brands should prepare for in 2021.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 19, 2019

Our discussion was all about eliminating friction, especially in the customer support world. Simply put, to stay competitive, we must make things easier for the customer. So, here is a list of areas with opportunities to eliminate friction and displeasure for the customer: Duration: How long do we make customers wait?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. . Why use social media as a customer service channel? .

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