CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

Written by Jenny Dempsey, 5.25.2022 You don’t actually want to contact customer support. Before a customer can reach out to get support, there needs to be communication channels in place. This may be self-service, in-person, phone, email, chat, social media or text message. You may use some or all of them.

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:    How can companies effectively balance customer self-service with personal interactions in high-stakes situations? Why is empathy important in customer service interactions, and how can AI complement this human trait?

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TechSee

MARCH 11, 2025

AI is changing the customer service game. For service leaders across nearly every industry, AI is the key to scaling smarter, driving revenue, and keeping customers loyal. AI is more than automation—intelligent decision-making transforms service operations. The result?

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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. It includes: Standards.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2021

She shares common misconceptions about customer service and offers ways to fight them in order to provide great customer experiences. Keep reading to dive into four common misconceptions about customer service, and how to combat them to offer better customer experiences. In the U.S. of all sales.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

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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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CSM Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Companies providing top-notch customer service are finding that self-service portals make all the difference. These portals, as part of modern help desk software, enable customers to independently resolve common issues, access important information, or reach support at their own pace.

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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

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. Start listening today!

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pradeep Rathinam who writes about how we must understand what the large population of millennials expect when it comes to customer service. – Shep Hyken. They are literally changing the rules of customer service on the fly. Compare that with 10-15 hours of screen time! Get creative!

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. Well, consider this a refresher.

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CCNG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Many businesses are using self-serve customer service options that make their customers more happy and feel empowered enough to keep returning to those businesses. The self-serve option helps customers personalize their wants and makes it easier for them by simply doing it themselves.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 12, 2022

This week we feature an article by Soumya Juttukonda, a content developer & digital media strategist at Knowmax , an AI enterprise knowledge base solution to enhance customer service. She shares how you can reduce customer support tickets and enhance customer experience. Map the customer journey.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Beat Your Best Quality Scores – 15 Quick Wins by Megan Jones (Call Centre Helper) Improving quality scores in customer service is an ongoing process that requires dedication, effective communication, and continuous training.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 2, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Important Considerations for Customer Service Surveys by Paul Selby. CustomerThink) A lot has been written on performing customer service or customer satisfaction surveys. Yes and yes!)

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What are the challenges in finding the right balance between technology and human support in customer experiences? What frustrations do customers face when dealing with customer service, and how can AI address them? How can AI be used to personalize and contextualize customer experiences in contact centers?

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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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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Top 5 Tips to Improve Social Customer Service by Kristina Knight. And, while about two-thirds of consumers contacting b usinesses for customer service are doing so on social media, this is a problem.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A customer service roadmap is a strategic plan that outlines the goals, processes, and milestones needed to offer exceptional customer support. Why Do You Need a Customer Service Roadmap? 6 Key Steps to Building a Customer Service Roadmap 1. Start by defining your customer service philosophy.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Advances in the World of Customer Service. Shep Hyken speaks with HDI’s senior writer/analyst, thought leader, customer support guru, and co-host of the popular #CustServ Tweet Chat, Roy Atkinson. They discuss how technology is advancing customer service and support.

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CCNG

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Your customers already want AI Customer Service. Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) have created a new era of automating the most vital aspects of customer service. The leaders of this space have already explored how AI can improve your organization’s customer service (or support center).

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ShepHyken

APRIL 15, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Customer Service Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Sam Del Rowe. My Comment: This article is an interpretation of a Forrester report focused on customer service and customer experience.

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2022

Using AI to Enable and Empower Customer Service Agents. Shep Hyken interviews Deon Nicholas, CEO and Co-Founder of Forethought , a company that builds human-centered AI to transform the customer service experience. Top Takeaways: A lot of people think that AI is all about deflecting customers away from support agents.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune! by Deeksha Dadu.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2021

Every year I write my customer service and customer experience (CX) predictions in my Forbes.com column. So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. Our customers keep getting smarter about customer service and experience. Customers are becoming impatient.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Customer Service Will Never Go Out of Style. Keeping Customer Service Relevant to Self-Service and Proactive Service. They discuss the evolution of customer service and customer needs in a digital world, and how companies can employ self-service and proactive service to meet customer demands.

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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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TechSee

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Self-Service. Using digital twins to further boost the adoption of self-service follows the trend toward personalized service, and the shift away from a one-size-fits-all approach to customers. The post 3 Ways Digital Twin Technology is Transforming Customer Support appeared first on Techsee.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As the market becomes increasingly competitive, offering exceptional customer service has never been more crucial for cryptocurrency companies. Effective customer support helps build trust, ensure smooth transactions, and foster customer loyalty, making it a key differentiator in the crowded marketplace.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be….

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TechSee

MAY 20, 2020

Two years ago, we cracked open the champagne when Gartner named TechSee as a Cool Vendor in its CRM Customer Support and Service Report. TechSee was honored as a pioneer in Computer Vision AI-powered Visual Assistance for customer service, based on our proprietary, multi-patented technology.

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ShepHyken

MAY 11, 2018

This week we feature an article by Rohit Prasanna who shares a great list of 10 customer service trends that will affect the customer experience this year. – Shep Hyken. The customer-centric economy has taken the front-seat across the globe, and it is no different for B2B businesses.

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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 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. Biggest Pitfalls with Customer Service AI…. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 20, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Effort Score or Customer Satisfaction? CustomerThink) Customer Effort Score is a popular metric used to measure customer service satisfaction using one single question.

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