Inside Customer Service

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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Customer Loyalty 147

Customer Loyalty Start-ups Customer Service Customer Experience 147

Comm100

MARCH 6, 2024

Gone are the days when customers could only get slow and often frustrating support via email or phone. And far gone are the days when agents had little to no information about the customer they were speaking to and were restricted to serving one user at a time. The advantages of live chat 1.

AI 90

AI Customer Service Sales Customer Satisfaction 90

Totango

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Building and leading a customer success team is no easy feat. From gaining the buy-in of other departments to training team members and earning customers’ trust, the role of a customer success leader can be as challenging as it is rewarding. 5 Key Takeaways. 5 Key Takeaways. Need help leading your CS team?

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 23, 2022

The process of purchasing software is increasingly complex – the choices for products and services are endless, and customers have a harder time parsing which companies to trust and which product will better cater to their needs. Customers are looking more and more to their peers before considering a purchase.

B2B 118

B2B Education Start-ups Agriculture 118

Fonolo

MAY 10, 2018

In 2018, companies, platforms, and users alike are keeping an even closer eye on privacy and, importantly, verified, trusted, and accurate content. Luckily, those seeking reliable sources for CX and CS-related topics can still rely on a special corner of the digital sphere, one which has made a comeback in recent months: Blogs.

Customer Experience 113

Customer Experience Contact Center Innovation Omnichannel 113

Win the Customer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But beyond personal connections and entertainment, social media has also revolutionized the world of customer service. In this blog post, we’ll explore why social media customer service is so important and why businesses should prioritize it. Immediate Response : Social media allows for real-time communication.

Social Media 59

Social Media Customer Service Entertainment Customer Loyalty 59

Totango

JULY 11, 2023

G2 recognizes Totango as a leader in customer success G2 , the software industry’s largest and most trusted marketplace, unveiled their 2023 summer report, and there are cheers all-around, as Totango was honored with 15 leader badges, including “Most Implementable” in the Enterprise Implementation Index for Customer Success software!

Customer Journey Map 82

Customer Journey Map Sports Innovation Touchpoint 82

ClientSuccess

JANUARY 3, 2023

As a customer success team, it’s essential to stay agile and in tune with your customers’ evolving needs. To truly understand what your customers value and appreciate about your products, services, or offerings – as well as their experience with you – requires engaging directly with them.

Net Promoter Score 81

Net Promoter Score NPS Customer Loyalty Innovation 81

Totango

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Building and leading a customer success team is no easy feat. From gaining the buy-in of other departments to training team members and earning customers’ trust, the role of a customer success leader can be as challenging as it is rewarding. 5 Key Takeaways. 5 Key Takeaways. Need help leading your CS team?

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Customer Bliss

JUNE 9, 2021

“The best way to learn if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”. Both customer and company are better off because they are in each other’s lives. By sharing information about their products and pricing, and by openly transferring knowledge to customers they prove they want to do what’s best for them. Ernest Hemingway.

Hospitality 115

Hospitality Hospitality Customer Relationship Business Growth 115

Totango

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As a leader in customer success, who’s your friend in the C-suite? Is the customer journey mapping exercise a worthwhile effort? Who owns the customer community for your organization? 2023, Chris Dishman , Totango’s SVP of Global Customer Success, hosted the lively Hot Takes! We hope so! At Totango Live!

Customer Journey Map 97

Customer Journey Map Construction Touchpoint B2B 97

Execs In The Know

JUNE 14, 2023

This blog post will explore some best practices for maintaining security for remote employees, with a focus on data security and workplace privacy. We will also touch on cutting-edge approaches and emerging technologies that enable organizations to enhance security while delivering exceptional customer experience.

ML 52

ML Artificial Intelligence Education AI 52

SurveySensum

JANUARY 26, 2024

When the package arrived, she found some glitches and contacted customer support for assistance. The responsiveness and effectiveness of the support team in resolving her issue became a pivotal moment in Claire’s customer journey. Claire’s story encapsulates the essence of a customer journey. What is a Customer Journey?

Social Media 52

Social Media Touchpoint Start-ups Customer Feedback 52

Zendesk

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In the early 2010s, the Age of the Customer emerged. The Age of the Customer continues today—and the data shows it. Gartner research reveals that 74 percent of customers expect more from brands, not only in their products and services but also in how they treat their customers. What is customer trust?

Social Media 97

Social Media Age of the Customer Customer Feedback Touchpoint 97

SurveySensum

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s like asking for a favor, but an important one! Over 9 in 10 consumers trust recommendations from friends and family over anything else. Over 9 in 10 consumers trust recommendations from friends and family over anything else. They help you spot customers who aren’t just happy but super excited about your brand.

NPS 52

NPS Customer Feedback Gaming Social Media 52

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 14, 2015

More and more of your Customers believe access to self-service options is essential to their relationship with your business. Their Customer Service Success Blog reported some interesting stats to consider about Customer’s self-service options, including: By 2017, Only 1/3 of Customer service interactions will require human assistance.

Customer Experience 160

Customer Experience Customer Relationship Customer Service Social Media 160

CSAT.AI

MARCH 15, 2023

With all the talk of Gen Z vs Boomers or the differences between Gen Z and Millennials, it’s important not to forget the most awesome Generation – Generation X. They have significant buying power and might be the core customer base of a brand. Not fans of micromanagement they often operate autonomously. “Freedom!

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Sentiment Analysis Gaming Technology Technology 99

ClientSuccess

JANUARY 16, 2023

Providing exceptional customer success begins with listening to your customers. It’s essential to create an environment of trust and open communication, where customers feel heard, valued, and appreciated. To help you provide the best customer experience, here are six steps to ensure you always listen to your customers.

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Social Media Customer Feedback Customer Experience Customer Service 64

VOZIQ

AUGUST 13, 2023

Customer-obsessed businesses have one focus, a happy customer, and we have some books that show how much-satisfied customers contribute to the company’s overall growth. Here’s our pick of the quarter; let’s begin with an insightful book that delved deep into customer research.

Customer Acquisition 52

Customer Acquisition Customer Retention Finance Actionable Insights 52

Totango

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Building and leading a customer success team is no easy feat. From gaining the buy-in of other departments to training team members and earning customers’ trust, the role of a customer success leader can be as challenging as it is rewarding. 5 Key Takeaways. 5 Key Takeaways. Need help leading your CS team?

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Fonolo

JULY 5, 2023

Customer perception has never mattered more. In the age of social media backlash and call-out culture, how your customers feel about your brand is key to your success. Although it’s almost impossible to completely control what people think about your organization, improving customer opinions of your brand is very possible.

Social Media 104

Social Media Sports Customer Satisfaction Net Promoter Score 104

Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) meted out a $185 million fine that included a $100 million penalty to Wells Fargo in 2016 for their violation and abuse of consumer trust. The CFPB said employees made fake PIN numbers and email addresses to enroll unwitting customers in new products—1.5

Sales 141

Sales Start-ups Customer Experience 141

Intercom, Inc.

MARCH 15, 2018

As a startup scales, the importance of infrastructure engineers simply can’t be overstated. All the while, he’s been sharing his latest thoughts on infrastructure, devtools, management and more, on his Irrational Exuberance blog. One of the blog posts was about this Yahoo! product called Yahoo! It was a miracle.

Engineering 214

Engineering Start-ups Innovation Outlook 214

Execs In The Know

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Execs In The Know recently held its Fall 2021 Customer Response Summit (CRS) event (October 18–22, 2021) featuring nearly two dozen online, virtual sessions including engaging panels, a featured case study, highly informative Shop Talks, and five powerful keynote presentations from these top brands: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Keep It Authentic.

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CX Technology Technology Customer Experience 52

Customer Bliss

JANUARY 17, 2020

We are living in a world where customers have the megaphone. That’s actually been one of the most wonderful forcing functions: when finally it wasn’t about who we said we were; it’s about what employees and customers say we are. That’s really forcing us to focus as leaders on experience now. Did you improve my life?

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CX Customer Experience 130

ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Understanding Vectors by Vecteezy As an industry and a discipline, customer success managers are getting better at delivering a higher percentage of positive customer experiences. Customers want to feel heard, understood, and supported – and empathy helps customer service teams meet those needs.

Customer Journey Map 80

Customer Journey Map Construction Customer Relationship Customer Loyalty 80

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 14, 2014

With headlines like this, it’s no surprise that according to a blog published on Econsultancy.com, 87% of consumers don’t believe that there are adequate safeguards in place to protect their information? Consumers also believe that in spite of this concern about safety they must share data to have a better experience with a company.

Data Mining 131

Data Mining CEM Customer Retention Customer Loyalty 131

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 13, 2019

What we know from early research on employee engagement is that if you have happy employees, chances are you’re going to have satisfied customers. My new ebook, Happy Employees Make Happy Customers , explores this concept in great detail. So how do you get happy employees and how does it affect Customer Experience?

Customer Experience 165

Customer Experience Start-ups Government CX 165

Hodusoft

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Leveraging Advanced Call Center Software- Enhancing FCR in Banks and Financial Institutions Witness the evolution of the banking and financial landscape as it progresses into a new era of customer service excellence, driven by cutting-edge technology and real-time statistical insights.

Compliance 64

Compliance Customer Satisfaction Sentiment Analysis Omnichannel 64

SurveySensum

JULY 11, 2023

This delightful experience, my friend, is what we call customer experience (CX). Before we move ahead, let’s understand – What is customer experience? Customer Experience is the overall impression a brand creates in the minds and hearts of its customers. This makes you a loyal customer.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Touchpoint Customer Retention Net Promoter Score 83

Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

Every interaction with your business has the power to build or damage the relationship with your customer – and can directly impact your revenue. 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase due to a poor customer experience (CX). If you’re reading this blog post, you are probably one of them.

Sentiment Analysis 83

Sentiment Analysis Compliance AI Social Media 83

VOZIQ

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Businesses that have managed churn and improved their customer relationships and CLV are on a steady path to success. But what does it take to win a customer’s trust and have an ever-growing CLV? We have picked the best of the internet to help you answer that question and much more on customer loyalty.

Sentiment Analysis 40

Sentiment Analysis Customer Loyalty AI Customer Relationship 40

VOZIQ

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Businesses that have managed churn and improved their customer relationships and CLV are on a steady path to success. But what does it take to win a customer’s trust and have an ever-growing CLV? We have picked the best of the internet to help you answer that question and much more on customer loyalty.

Sentiment Analysis 40

Sentiment Analysis Customer Loyalty AI Customer Relationship 40

SurveySensum

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, companies that prioritize customer feedback are more likely to stay ahead of the curve and meet the evolving expectations of their customers As a business owner, I was so focused on what I thought was suitable for my product that I forgot to notice customer feedback.

Customer Feedback 52

Customer Feedback Construction Start-ups CX 52

Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Which customer service blog posts helped to shape the last decade for you? . When we look back at the customer support industry in 2010, we see a very different beast to the one we work in today. Here, we cover the 20 best customer service blogs and influencers to follow in 2020. Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Contact Center Social Media CX 136

Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

A: Wells Fargo Bank, the latest bank to suffer the scrutiny of the truth and forced to answer for taking advantage of its customers’ trust. However, it looks bad, and looking bad, after damaging customer’s trust, is almost as bad as actually being bad. A Customer Experience has several influences.

Construction 166

Construction Sales Customer Experience 166

ClientSuccess

DECEMBER 5, 2022

What is a Customer Advisory Board (CAB)? A Customer Advisory Board (CAB) is a powerful tool for SaaS companies to maximize customer success. It helps drive better relationships between customers and the company, ensure customer satisfaction, and increase loyalty. Build Your CAB with the Right Mix of Customers.

Social Media 87

Social Media Start-ups Customer Satisfaction NPS 87