ShepHyken

AUGUST 4, 2021

Forty-eight percent of Americans would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. . It seems that going to the dentist to get a filling or a root canal is preferred over having to call customer support. This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

A good customer service experience is doing what you are supposed to do. Beyond satisfactory – and beyond good – is an exceptional customer service. His company, ClearSource provides customer support via phone, email, chat and social media for companies that want to outsource their customer service.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Voice of the Customer Surveys: Expert Tips for Creating Effective Surveys & Must-Ask Questions for Gaining Valuable Insights by CallMiner. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Surveys Customer Experience Feedback 294

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

AUGUST 4, 2021

Forty-eight percent of Americans would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. . It seems that going to the dentist to get a filling or a root canal is preferred over having to call customer support. This statistic comes straight from the 2021 Achieving Customer Amazement Study we conducted this year.

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Customer Support Surveys Customer Service Personalization 212

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Blending Brand And Culture Can Impact The Customer Experience by Chris Cancialosi. Forbes) Customer experience is a memory. Survey: Customer experience trends 2019 by Lynne Capozzi.

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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.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It wasn’t that long ago that you would go to a store, dine at a restaurant, do business with a vendor or call a customer support center and notice how good the customer service was. A great service experience stood out. Back then, the rock star company that was known for customer service was IBM.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? One of the most important parts of this process is making sure that you’re asking customers the right questions. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

MAY 23, 2018

Two years ago I reported on NewVoiceMedia’s “serial switchers” report that indicated that $62 billion was lost due to poor customer service. Customers want and expect more than ever before – because that’s what we have we taught them. The customer service rock stars tout the accolades and awards that they have received.

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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

TeleDirect

MARCH 13, 2025

What Are Call Center Services? A Comprehensive Guide to Customer Support Solutions What Are Call Center Services? A Comprehensive Guide to Customer Support Solutions provides an in-depth look at how call centers function, the services they offer, and how businesses can benefit from outsourcing these services.

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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. Business Insider recently reported on a survey in which 69% of millennials said they learn more from technology than from people.

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Customer Service Self service Customer Support Scripts 263

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 Nice customer service, but don’t miss the opportunity to turn that thank you into the next opportunity.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 15, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ayush Chaudhary who writes about the social media customer support experience. Social customer service allows you to take the interactions with your customers to an even higher level. – Shep Hyken. Think of it as a telephonic IVRS analog for customer support.

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Chatbots Customer Support Healthcare Scripts 197

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2025

This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more: How can companies leverage artificial intelligence to improve customer experience? What challenges do businesses face in becoming truly customer-centric? How does AI compare to traditional surveys in measuring customer satisfaction?

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Chatbots Customer centricity Metrics Feedback 196

TeleDirect

MARCH 20, 2025

How to Improve Call Center Customer Service How to Improve Call Center Customer Service is a critical consideration for businesses striving to enhance customer satisfaction and build brand loyalty. Prioritize VIP customers or repeat callers to reduce wait times. Encourage teamwork and collaboration.

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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.

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Customer Service Self service Surveys Scripts 138

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Employee Experience Strategy: 3 Tips to Steal From Customer Service by Brian Westfall. My Comment: Customer service is not just for customers. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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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Chatbots Surveys Self service Personalization 431

ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2020

He writes about how to best perform e-commerce customer service. Impeccable customer service helps you hit the hearts of your followers. After all, any good brand out there does not just only have customers. You can achieve that by providing the best customer service possible. Set Up a Knowledge Base.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2021

So, here are three of my favorite ways to get to know your customer.? . Create a survey to learn what your customers want and expect from you. The shorter the survey , the higher the percentage of response you’ll get.? . Obviously, getting to know what your customers want, need, and expect is just half of it.

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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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Customer Support Self service Journey mapping Wait times 187

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The #1 Guide To Customer Experience Conferences in 2020 by Krishna Charan. My Comment: Every wonder what customer service and customer experience conferences to attend. Will they be eliminated?

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Customer Service Customer Experience Surveys Customer Support 226

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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ProProfs Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

These customer survey questions are a great way to check your customer’s happiness with your products and services. . Good customer survey questions capture the real emotions of the customers that reflect the perception of the brand. Types of Survey Questions. Where can we improve?

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Empathy is essential in customer support, but how do you know if its actually making a difference? By using customer feedback and tracking specific metrics, you can see just how empathy shapes the customer experience and drives your teams success. Start by designing survey questions that target emotional interactions.

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CX Accelerator

JUNE 8, 2020

Surveys are a great way to listen to the voice of the customer, so don’t misconstrue the title of this article as being “anti-survey.” Problems occur, however, when surveys become the only way we listen to customers — especially when you consider that a good survey response rate is in the realm of 20-30%.

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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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ShepHyken

AUGUST 3, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Personalization and Customer Experience Strategies for Success by Larisa Bedgood. Business2Community) Personalized customer experiences are now at the center of all marketing initiatives.

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TeleDirect

MARCH 20, 2025

18 Call Center Tips for Delivering Exceptional Customer Service Delivering exceptional customer service is crucial for maintaining a strong brand reputation and ensuring customer loyalty. Prioritize Active Listening Active listening is crucial for understanding customer concerns.

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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 24, 2017

This week we feature an article by Brooke Harper who writes about the importance of using social media to provide great customer service. If you’re not monitoring what customers are saying about you and your company on social media, what are you waiting for?! – Shep Hyken. Then try asking them, through a survey.

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ShepHyken

JULY 15, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Phrases Customers Hate by BJ Bueno (The Cult Branding Company) Try avoiding these phrases like the plague. Why Customer Obsession Is the New Customer Service by Stephanie Mehta (Inc.

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Customer Service Surveys Accountability Customer Experience 212

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.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. I’m a fan of surveys, but only if they are done correctly.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What’s the Difference Between Customer Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty? HubSpot) Customer satisfaction is a measurement of a customer’s attitude toward a product, a service, or a brand.

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