ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. My Comment: It has been said that customer service is the new marketing. If that is the case, then social media customer service (also known as “social care”) falls into that category. Here’s a statistic you won’t believe.

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Customer Service Best practices Customer retention Customer Support 236

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.

Customer Service 237

Customer Service Customer retention Customer centricity Education 237

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.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Consulting 48

ShepHyken

MAY 12, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. LinkedIn) When it comes to the strategic decisions that will help you thrive as a company, a positive experience is not the only factor that will make customers choose you, or stay with you.

Customer Service 249

Customer Service Chatbots Customer retention Marketing 249

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.

Customer Service 223

Customer Service Customer retention Marketing Sales 223

ShepHyken

JANUARY 16, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 5 Stages to Building Customer Loyalty by Melissa Gonzalez. IBM) As a digital marketer, it’s important to remember that a long-lasting customer relationship takes time and trust; and trust takes a lifetime to build and a second to break.

Customer Service 228

Customer Service Customer retention B2C Contact Center 228

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. My Comment: This article is about customer support. My Comment: I enjoy articles on customer service metrics.

Customer Service 200

Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Advertising 200

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. How Twitter’s Recent Changes Affect Customer Service by Dan Gingiss. My Comment: Twitter has become an important customer service channel. The Top 8 Customer Experience Trends in 2016 (Infographic) by David Younger.

Customer Service 208

Customer Service Upselling Customer retention B2C 208

Callminer

APRIL 30, 2020

Given the often-hectic nature of call-based customer support, it is not at all uncommon for conflicts to arise with confused or otherwise frustrated customers. The most successful companies have solutions in place for monitoring customer interactions and analyzing customer sentiment. Be sure to apologize.

Customer Service 273

Customer Service Scripts Construction Feedback 273

TechSee

APRIL 3, 2018

It is well known that the acquisition costs of converting new customers far outweigh the cost of maintaining current customers, further motivating companies to find and implement innovative customer retention strategies. Technology – key to successful customer retention strategies.

Customer retention 141

Customer retention Technology Analytics Technical Support 141

Callminer

JULY 30, 2020

No company wants to receive complaints about bad customer service, but even companies that strive to create exceptional customer service will occasionally disappoint a customer. Still, responding to complaints about bad customer service can be difficult, even for your best call center agents.

Call Center 265

Call Center Customer Service Scripts Coaching 265

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Considering the cost of attracting new customers ­– one estimate is seven times more than keeping existing ones – many companies would do better to focus on retaining their engaged enrollees.

Customer Service 36

Customer Service Customer retention Wait times Self service 36

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2020

Pem discusses the importance of shifting customer service tactics in order to cater towards customers from each generation. According to research conducted by New Voice Media, US-based businesses lose up to $62 billion yearly from having bad customer service. Treat them with patience and special treatment.

Customer Service 223

Customer Service Entertainment Marketing Customer Support 223

CCNG

JANUARY 11, 2023

With some of the frustration I’m hearing, you might assume that customer service is taking a hit – particularly when there are daily reports of inflation, an oncoming recession, and the need to cut costs constantly. These same companies found themselves having slow growth and customer service and customer retention issues.

Customer Service 195

Customer Service CCNG Education Self service 195

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2020

Pem discusses the importance of shifting customer service tactics in order to cater towards customers from each generation. According to research conducted by New Voice Media, US-based businesses lose up to $62 billion yearly from having bad customer service. Treat them with patience and special treatment.

Customer Service 206

Customer Service Entertainment Marketing Customer Support 206

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.

Customer retention 125

Customer retention Feedback Surveys Metrics 125

ShepHyken

JULY 20, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Customer Experience Trends Thet COVID-19 Is Only Accelerating by Stephen Fioretti. This article is an excellent look at how the future of customer service became today’s way of doing business.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Self service Customer retention Surveys 159

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Increase Employee Retention With These 4 Tips by David Finkel. Total Retail) The holiday season guarantees a seasonal spike in customer support tickets, resulting in a 42 percent increase.

Customer Service 236

Customer Service Chatbots B2C B2B 236

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.

Customer Support 160

Customer Support Surveys Inbound sales Construction 160

ShepHyken

APRIL 17, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Getting More Referrals = Letting People Your Customers Care About Know About Brands That Care About Them by Joseph Michelli. Joseph Michelli) Here are some broad approaches to activating promoter behavior in your loyal customer base.

Airlines 198

Airlines Customer Service Customer retention Customer Care 198

ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2021

They discuss how to utilize customer information and behavior to help ensure customer success. Top Takeaways: – Customer service can be reactive. – Customer success can be proactive. – Customer service is not a department. – Delivering proactive customer service is profitable.

SaaS 370

SaaS Upselling Customer retention Feedback 370

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.

Customer Service 172

Customer Service Customer advocacy Average Handle Time Customer centricity 172

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Let’s start this Top Five roundup with a list of questions on customer retention. In the end, the author wants you to focus on a single goal: happy customers. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 172

Customer Service Customer retention Advertising Contact Center 172

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme.

Customer Service 180

Customer Service Customer retention Self service Engineering 180

ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The following tactics improve your search engine rankings and enhance the customer experience. I asked the salesperson how easy it is to get customer support. Plus, happy customers refer friends and family.

Customer Service 31

Customer Service Customer retention Engineering Chatbots 31

ProProfs Blog

JUNE 26, 2020

It’s not just great communication skills that make a customer support operator great at their job. 62% of customers say that a representative’s knowledge and resourcefulness play a key role in creating a good experience. Learn the commonly used customer service and support lingo. But, where to start?

Customer Service 179

Customer Service APIs Customer Support Feedback 179

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If you don’t understand how they think about purchases and support, it’s time to learn. Our customer service and CX research confirm this. Of course, customer service and experience hover over all of these.

Customer Service 186

Customer Service Self service Personalization Customer retention 186

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 189

Customer Service Morale Customer retention Marketing 189

ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

But, with the overwhelming consumer demands and customer expectations, you cannot afford to negate the importance of satisfactory customer services. . Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%. Increasing customer retention rates by 5% boost profits by 25% to 95%.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Customer retention Feedback Airlines 152

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. The top five things you hate most about customer service by Sarah Ingrams . Whether you’re buying new gadgets, planning a holiday or managing your finances, everyone has to deal with customer service from time to time.

Customer Service 168

Customer Service Benchmark Customer Care Finance 168

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. My Comment: Some customer service and CX principles are universal, regardless of the industry. I agree with the title.

Customer Service 186

Customer Service Contact Center Customer centricity Banking 186

ShepHyken

MAY 4, 2023

In today’s digital world, customer service productivity is more important than ever. This means that it is critical for customer service professionals to have the best tools and processes in place to handle these inquiries efficiently and effectively. What is customer service productivity?

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Metrics Self service Customer retention 156

ProProfs Blog

JUNE 5, 2020

More than that, only 1 in 26 unhappy customers will complain about what they don’t like about your service; the rest will churn. The more customers leave, the less your business grows. With customer retention being the primary driver of companies’ revenue, churn lowers your profits by far.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Chatbots Customer retention Feedback 136

ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

Every single company in the world wishes to offer delightful customer service. . But, a lot of companies don’t have a plan in place when things go wrong during the customer service process. This is one of the biggest examples to date that emphasizes on the importance of customer service recovery. .

Customer Service 146

Customer Service Feedback Surveys Customer Support 146

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Growing Customer Service Alongside Your Company. They discuss his company, Big Ass Fans , and their approach to providing high-quality customer service to support their industry-leading products. In Shep’s Opening Monologue… He compares the profitability of customer acquisition versus customer retention.

Customer retention 232

Customer retention Surveys Sales Customer Service 232

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service B2C Customer retention Government 156

ShepHyken

MARCH 13, 2020

higher customer retention, 1.9x higher customer satisfaction rates” – Forrester. The modern-day customers are informed, have an immense number of options before them, and take only a fraction of a second to switch brands due to a poor experience! Help Desk Ticketing System – 5 Ways it Revolutionizes Customer Support: 1.

Customer Support 277

Customer Support Customer retention Customer Experience Management 277