Shep Hyken

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. Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service Customer Experience B2C B2B 124

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

That’s why a high customer retention rate is an important goal for many businesses. Excellent customer service is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Customer retention supports long-term growth because it creates a loyal customer base. Why Does Customer Service Impact Retention?

Customer Retention 173

Customer Retention Customer Service B2C Customer Loyalty 173

Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

B2B customer service has some challenges that B2C customer service doesn’t. Learn what B2B customer service is and 6 ways to excel at it. Read the full article

B2B 75

B2B Customer Service B2C 75

Shep Hyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. Why B2B Customer Experience is Just as Vital for Growth as B2C by Gal Oron. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 134

Customer Service B2C Customer Loyalty B2B 134

Totango

MARCH 4, 2022

B2B customer service is often confused with B2B customer success, but they are not the same. Despite their differences, however, they do share an intimate relationship – you need strong customer service to achieve customer success. What is B2B Customer Service? Server interruptions.

B2B 94

B2B Customer Service B2C Net Promoter Score 94

Zendesk

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The right customer service plan is like the Infinity Gauntlet in the Marvel Universe. Similarly, a customer service plan captures and displays the crucial elements of customer service in a living document. The plan gives your business a blueprint to achieve your customer service goals.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Journey Map B2C B2B 52

Help Scout

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Check out the companies who are delivering exceptional customer experiences in B2B, B2C, and Ecommerce. Read the full article

B2C 113

B2C Customer Service B2B Customer Experience 113

CommBox

JANUARY 28, 2024

Self-service support channels such as chatbots, online portals, knowledge base and FAQs are considered crucial for customer service. You might even say that they’re now mandatory for any service organization. Research indicates that 67% of consumers prefer self-service over speaking to a company representative.

AI 52

AI Customer Service Real Estate B2C 52

Bill Quiseng

MAY 10, 2023

So I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of these 25 QUI QUOTES about customers and customer service. FIRST BEST First, be the best to your customers. When it comes to customers and customer service, don’t be just good. Focus on the customer, not technology.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Social Media Customer Loyalty B2C 78

Shep Hyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. They want B2C-like experiences.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service B2C B2B Sales 65

Shep Hyken

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.

Customer Service 131

Customer Service Customer Loyalty B2C B2B 131

Zendesk

MAY 5, 2022

Internal service for employees is just like customer service. According to Zendesk’s Employee Experience Trends Report 2022 , requests from corporate employees increased 31 percent last year, nearly double the rate seen by both B2B and B2C companies. What is internal customer service?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service B2C Start-ups Legal 98

TeamSupport

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Congress declared the first full week in October “ National Customer Service Week.” It is a week many companies use to say thanks, encourage, express gratitude, and show their appreciation for their customer service employees. Global events have changed the way companies—whether B2B or B2C—interact with their customers.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service B2C Social Media B2B 101

CommBox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In 2021, Gartner found that 80% of the service industry leaders in B2B and B2C organizations rate migrating to self-service as their top priority, then upgrading contact center technology (79%) and automating customer service processes (77%). . Chatbots can help businesses save up to 30% on their customer service.

AI 96

AI Customer Service B2C Real Estate 96

Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service. Effective customer service should contribute to a positive relationship between the organization and the customer. Beyond convenience, customer service should develop customers’ sense of belonging and recognition.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service E-commerce Customer Relationship Customer Loyalty 74

Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. Second, but as importantly, be Magnificently Boring to CARE for your customers. Remember this sentence from our first class: Customers seek the best emotional value in their entire experience. Welcome to CX 102 or Advanced CX.

CX 88

CX B2C Hospitality Hospitality 88

Help Scout

AUGUST 22, 2023

We decided to take a data-driven approach to identifying the top companies in B2B, B2C, and ecommerce that are delivering memorable support. Read the full article

B2C 40

B2C Customer Service B2B 40

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

At Fonolo, we’ve been wary of reading too much into channel preference data and cohort studies , but there is no denying that SMS is becoming a more significant part of customer service interactions. Businesses are getting the message, pun intended, and are starting to engage and serve customers through this channel.

Customer Service 91

Customer Service Contact Center Omnichannel B2C 91

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Customer service isn’t just a buzzword. When done right, it works to attract, retain, and convert more customers. 90% of Americans view customer service as a signal to determine if they should do business with a company. Tip #1: Customer service is all about the experience. Robust Email Support.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service B2C B2B Touchpoint 99

TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The difference between a B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) customer is night and day. To most B2C companies, customers are a dime a dozen. A B2C company isn’t focused on their current customers nearly as much as acquiring new ones. Here are a few of the more common tactics….

B2B 60

B2B Customer Service B2C Start-ups 60

Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Is Free by Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog) Customer service is expensive. Also, this article isn’t just for the B2C world. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Retail B2B B2C 74

TeamSupport

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Last year, we highlighted some of the key customer service trends to watch in 2018 and many of them came to fruition. Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019…. Once again, for the third year in a row, here are 7 customer service trends to watch in 2019….

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Sentiment Analysis B2B B2C 111

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 7, 2020

With customer care more important than ever, how are support teams adapting to this new uncertain reality? ” To find out, we surveyed 400 support managers, directors, and executives across both B2B and B2C and affected industries like media, healthcare, and technology. For B2C teams, customer satisfaction is taking a hit.

B2C 217

B2C B2B Education Healthcare 217

Shep Hyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Yes, it’s focused on retail, but with supply-chain issues hitting virtually every industry (B2C and B2B), the ideas shared in this article are applicable to most businesses. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Retail B2C Start-ups 81

Callminer

MAY 11, 2020

To learn more about how customer service and customer experience managers can best handle disgruntled employees, we reached out to a panel of management professionals and asked them to answer this question: “What’s the best way for customer service / experience managers to handle a disgruntled employee?”.

Customer Experience Management 273

Customer Experience Management Customer Service Customer Experience Non-Profits 273

Intercom

AUGUST 13, 2019

Automated customer service isn’t a new concept. But much has changed, both in usability and customer perception. Voice recognition technology has improved, AI solutions can interpret customer feedback, and chatbots have started to answer the questions they receive, not just pass them off to a human.

Customer Service 139

Customer Service Start-ups AI B2C 139

VOZIQ

APRIL 14, 2023

The first one is: The Definitive Guide to Social CRM by Barton Goldenberg In this book, Barton Goldenberg offers a proven, four-step methodology for succeeding with Social CRM work in any B2B, B2C, or B2B2C organization. Integrate this information into expanded customer profiles. • We’re always open to new book recommendations.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Entertainment B2C CRM 40

VOZIQ

APRIL 14, 2023

The first one is: The Definitive Guide to Social CRM by Barton Goldenberg In this book, Barton Goldenberg offers a proven, four-step methodology for succeeding with Social CRM work in any B2B, B2C, or B2B2C organization. Integrate this information into expanded customer profiles. • We’re always open to new book recommendations.

Customer Service 40

Customer Service Entertainment B2C CRM 40

Provide Support

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The Impact of Customer Service on Purchase Decisions. Zendesk survey revealed that 62% of B2B and 42% of B2C customers purchased more after a good customer service experience while 66% of B2B and 52% of B2C customers stopped buying after a bad customer service interaction.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service B2C B2B 63

Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Today’s course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. This is not a customer service training class. Ideally, all of you will be enthused and energized to engage customers, not just to satisfy, but to WOW them. Customer service is what you do for your customers.

CX 78

CX B2C Hospitality Hospitality 78

Fonolo

JUNE 5, 2019

Big question: How should text-based communication work alongside voice for customer service? Is Chat Eating into Phone-Based Customer Service? ”. Recent Acquisitions Put Focus on Messaging for Customer Service. developed an expertise in managing WhatsApp B2C deployments.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Contact Center B2C CRM 73

The Customer Service Blog

AUGUST 3, 2022

The UK Customer Satisfaction Awards are the UK's most prestigious awards in the area of British customer service. The Awards are run by The Institute of Customer Service. The Awards recognise organisations and individuals that have implemented successful customer service strategies.

Customer Satisfaction 73

Customer Satisfaction B2C B2B Innovation 73

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Welcome to part three in our series exploring digital transformation in customer service. In this series, we’ve been looking at how digital transformation is helping organizations transition to a digital customer service offering that benefit both them and their customers.

Customer Service 89

Customer Service AI B2C Technology 89

Shep Hyken

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis. My Comment: This article is actually an interview with PwC Customer Transformation Leader George Korizis.

Customer Service 47

Customer Service Retail B2C Manufacturing 47

Totango

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

This encompasses interactions with your brand during all stages of their customer journey , including before purchase, during the buying process, and after making a purchase. B2B customer experience differs from B2C customer experience in several important ways. Why Take B2B Customer Experience Seriously?

B2B 111

B2B B2C Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 111

Comm100

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Cutting wait time, reducing operational costs, and improving conversions are just some of the customer service superpowers already enabled by AI. In this case, the customer service chatbot can show empathy and assure patients the doctor will never judge them. Let’s explore the top 6 chatbot examples of 2020.

AI 58

AI Customer Service Healthcare B2C 58

The Customer Service Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The finalists have just been announced for the 2022 UK Customer Satisfaction Awards - the country’s most prestigious award scheme in the field of customer service and customer satisfaction. The Awards recognise organisations and individuals that have implemented successful customer service strategies.

Customer Satisfaction 52

Customer Satisfaction B2C B2B Innovation 52