ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: How can companies integrate their sales and support teams to enhance customer interactions? How can small businesses enhance customer support after a sale? What are the benefits of a customer advisory board?

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Chief Customer Officer Surveys Feedback CRM 156

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2021

As you might be aware, BFCM days indicate to eCommerce business owners how the next year will be in sales. billion in sales between Black Friday and Cyber Monday globally, up 76% from last year. To increase your store’s sales, the customer experience of the store must be top-notch. What’s customer experience?

Customer Experience 241

Customer Experience SaaS Sales Marketing 241

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2019

This week we feature an article by Charles Richard who shares an article about how important it is for software development companies to have a successful customer experience strategy. We all crave for “more”- entrepreneurs expect more from their employees whereas your coworkers as well customers may expect more from you.

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Customer Experience Feedback Customer centricity Customer retention 297

Outsource Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In this post, we’ll explore how to harness the power of call centers to increase your ecommerce sales and stay ahead in the competitive digital marketplace. They enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and boost sales. Customer service is more important than ever for brand loyalty.

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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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outsourcing Customer Support Healthcare Technical Support 62

CCNG

AUGUST 28, 2024

By rapidly embracing digital tools like AI, Analytics, and Automation, contact centers are completely changing how they function and deliver customer experience. This ultimately improves the contact center’s efficiency, reduces costs, provides 24/7 customer support, and enables informed decision-making. from 2022 to 2030.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. How to leverage technology for a better customer experience.

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Technology Customer Experience Complaint resolution Gamification 265

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 Service.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

She shares the benefits of having dedicated customer support in B2B organizations. In the case of such a need, the best option is to turn to another company that can provide customer support soft ware. Benefits of dedicated customer support . First and foremost are the improvements in sales.

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B2B Customer Support Best practices Coaching 174

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2021

He shares how brands can make their customers’ digital experiences more personalized. Are you looking to make your digital customer experience more personalized? Live chat software is a messaging platform that allows customers to communicate with ser vice reps in real-time. Maximize team productivity .

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Personalization Customer Experience Chatbots Metrics 227

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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call center solutions Call Center Multi-channel support Abandon rate 62

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. Reality isn’t what we think or believe.

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Customer Service Customer centricity Surveys Customer Support 371

Interaction Metrics

MARCH 13, 2025

Sentiment analysis reveals the emotions your customers feelbut knowing how they feel is only useful if you know why they feel the emotion in the first place. If you want to improve customer experience, you need more than just emotional data. What Is Customer Sentiment Analysis?

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Customer Experience Feedback Metrics Customer emotions 62

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2021

Customer Service Trends For 2021 . Modern customers want real-time interactions that are personalized and consistent. To meet their demands, we expect to see more technology in customer support in 2021, as well as a growth in omnichannel support strategies. Increased Usage of Live Chat For Real-Time Support .

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Customer Service Chatbots Analytics Upselling 371

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. Bi-weekly one-on-ones.

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Customer Service Chatbots Education Feedback 371

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. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service First call resolution Contact Center Best practices 351

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2022

He shares how to get your customer service, sales, and marketing teams in sync. One of the most overlooked struggles for any business’s customer experience is getting every team on the same page. . Teams struggled to share information, which damaged how customers saw us. I saw this at my startup JustReachOut.

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Sales Marketing Customer Service Upselling 174

TechSee

APRIL 17, 2022

The unpleasant experience of being bounced around, waiting on hold as you are passed from one customer service agent to the next is why many consumers dread contacting customer support. Warm transfers deliver an effortless and seamless customer experience. This is particularly true in a service organization.

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Customer Experience Self service Call Center Chatbots 207

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The point he was making was that the customer experience begins the moment the customer connects with you, not when they see you on stage or in person. Everything that happens leading up to the sale is part of the customer experience. And, that includes customer service.

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B2C Entertainment B2B Sales 329

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Baphira Wahlang Shylla, a digital marketer at Knowmax , a SaaS company that provides knowledge management solutions for various industries that are seeking to improve their customer service metrics. She shares how BPOs can enhance your customer experience.

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Customer Experience Scripts Self service outsourcing 165

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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Customer Experience Enterprise B2B Customer centricity 52

TeleDirect

JANUARY 7, 2025

With rising customer expectations and increasing call volumes, you may start to notice cracks in your customer support system. If your team is overwhelmed, or if customers are expressing dissatisfaction, it may be time to consider implementing a call center. Decreasing customer satisfaction scores (CSAT).

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Call Center Wait times Abandon Call Multichannel 126

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

He shares how to improve the SaaS customer experience to encourage customer loyalty. So, while creating a product, focus on customer success to ensure customer satisfaction and reduce churn. So, offering a pleasant customer experience is critical to the success of your organization. . For example.

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SaaS Customer Experience B2B Feedback 183

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Steve Miller, Head of Customer Success at Cirrus , a contact center solution that helps companies engage with their customers. He shares the benefits of excellent customer experience for your customers and employees. Steve Miller is the Head of Customer Success at Cirrus.

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Customer Experience Contact Center contact center solutions Technology 183

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Whether you’re managing tickets, tracking metrics, or offering omnichannel support, these Zendesk apps are game-changers. If you’re looking for the best Zendesk apps to revolutionize your 2025 support strategy, this list has you covered. This app is perfect for businesses aiming to enhance customer engagement and retention.

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Customer Experience Technical Support Coaching Sales 52

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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Customer Experience Airlines CCNG Chief Customer Officer 195

ShepHyken

MAY 7, 2021

He shares how brands can make their customers’ digital experiences more personalized. Are you looking to make your digital customer experience more personalized? Live chat software is a messaging platform that allows customers to communicate with ser vice reps in real-time. Maximize team productivity .

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Personalization Customer Experience Chatbots Metrics 174

ShepHyken

AUGUST 29, 2023

I had no idea that years later, I would write about this example in one of my books, Amaze Every Customer Every Time. And guess what happens when they practice helpful behavior versus typical sales behavior? They make the sale. In these examples, the salespeople cared as much – maybe more – about me than the sale.

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Sales Customer Service Customer Support Customer Experience 314

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 15, 2017

This is the reason brands are focusing on a customer experience module so that they can handhold customers through this process. Key insights for customer handholding. Customer Empathy – Use the digital forum to connect with the customer and bring them back to the fold. Penney, Sears and Macy’s.

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Omni-channel support Sales Marketing Technology 333

ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2021

He writes about how businesses need to realign their sales and marketing strategies in order to survive a post-pandemic world. The impact extends from B2C (business-to-customer) markets to B2B (business-to-business) sales as well. They may end up losing a lot of customers, and thereby, revenue opportunities.

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B2B Journey mapping B2C Telecommunications 382

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

An employee can be good at the technical side of the job – and care about the company – but be terrible when it comes to dealing with the customer. I’ve encountered front-line employees in customer support and sales positions who should never have been put on the front line. A couple of suggestions here.

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Personalization Customer Support Sales Customer Service 420

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Top Takeaways: Customer experience, including customer service, is marketing. Create an experience that gests people to say, “I’ll be back,” and makes them want to share it with others. Understand what your customers want and deliver consistently. Customers usually have many options.

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Customer Experience Marketing Sales Customer Service 156

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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Customer Experience Customer centricity Feedback Surveys 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

For example, algorithms are able to digest complex customer data and provide relevant content to individuals at the right time. AI-driven chatbots are being deployed more and more within customer support functions, but web personalization extends beyond just automated bots. So, how is AI changing customer experience?

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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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Customer Experience B2C Journey mapping B2B 167

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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. The segmentation and personalization options provided by reputable email newsletter software empower you to provide customized experiences to every reader.

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Marketing Customer Experience Entertainment Customer centricity 158

IdeasUnlimited

MARCH 6, 2024

The Power of Omnichannel Support In today’s digital era, customers interact with brands through multiple channels. Understanding this, IdeasUnlimited extends its services across various platforms, providing omnichannel support. Training and experience are the hallmarks of IdeasUnlimited’s call center representatives.

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