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Customer Service – Best Reads Week of September 24

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: The Undeniable Need For Superior Customer Service Each Time, Every Time Like sports teams, when it comes to customer service, a.k.a. customer experience, you cannot take even one play off. Why Great Customer Service Is Key To A Positive Brand Reputation For brands that do it right, contact with customer service makes a different kind of impact — a good one. 5 Small Businesses That Get Customer Experience Right Emulate the moves these businesses make… 

Customer Service – Best Reads Week of September 17

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: Adapt Or Die: Why Focusing On The Customer Is More Important Than Ever In this guest post, the founder of Engaging.io, Todd McPhee, says marketing’s no longer about conversations or engagement, but in 2018 it’s all about delighting your customer. Customer Service Conversation Killers The wrong word choice, an ambiguous attitude — can cause conversations to die. The article above has some common conversation killers, and how can you avoid them in customer service. Personalize Customer Service To Boost Sales Opportunities Tips… 

Customer Service – Best Reads Week of September 10

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: 4 Simple Strategies That Will Help You Offer Excellent Customer Service The story about Amazon and the PlayStation will warm your heart. It’s also a great model for your company to follow. Disrupt Your Competition: Lessons From Uber, Amazon, Walmart And Carvana (Who Is Carvana?) When technology meets creativity, the opportunity to create convenience can disrupt competitors and even entire industries. Try adding convenience to your customer experience and see what a difference it can… 

Improving Customer Service Through Life-long Learning

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Customer service is at an all-time low and customer satisfaction in dealing with a product or service issue is just as low, about 40 percent. Two of three consumers are likely to experience rage during an interaction with a customer service rep. In addition, 63 percent of consumers are likely to experience no satisfaction whatsoever in dealing with a product or service complaint. For retailers the outcome is not good as it is putting about $202 billion in revenue at stake and can slash consumer repeat business and loyalty to shreds. This is a huge motivator as the brand that shows any… 

Customer Service – Best Reads Week of August 27

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: First, just relax and realize people have been complaining for 4,000 years. Want proof? Consider this tablet complaining about the wrong grade of copper delivered. To improve your customer service, know these 5 Statistics About The Future Of Customer Service With an industry shifting this quickly it can be difficult to determine where to start. Here are five critical statistics that help bring the new CX landscape into perspective. 7 Effective Customer Service Skills Your Team… 

Customer Service – Best Reads Week of August 20

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: First, why the weekly (we post these weekly) reminder of customer service? Because Google Finds Customer Service Beats Loyalty Programs Travelers are starting to place a higher priority on customer experience over loyalty programs. Google’s data just proves it. Three Ways To Step Up Your Customer Service Take a step back and think about how you can freshen your approach to customer service, specifically by considering the three tips in the article above. 3 Bad Habits… 

Customer Service – Best Reads Week of August 13

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: First, a reminder Why Great Customer Service Matters It matters because customer service is generally so poor nowadays that some ponder Is Customer Service Dead? (It’s not.) In fact, we’re reminded Customer Service is Always Number 1 It also Goes a Long Way So improve your customer service. Read how to Create A Differentiated Customer Experience An interview with the CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, to better understand how she and her company have been able to build… 

Customer Service – Best Reads Week of August 6

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Each week, we read a number of articles on customer service from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: To improve customer service, one must first know What Customers Want and Expect You are being compared to the best service they have ever received – from any company or any person. It could be a vendor, a retail store, even an online seller – any business. Customers now know what great customer service looks like, and they expect it from you. 5 Ways to Improve Your Customer Service Five things that every small business owner should… 

Customer Service – Best Reads Week of July 30

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Each week, we read a number of articles on from online sources. Below, the top reads on customer service from the following week: Helpful Strategies for Superior Customer Service While written for the security system industry, the tips can apply to any industry. Try These New Customer Service Social Media Strategies With consumers turning to social media to contact companies, be prepared with the strategies outlined above. Want to model exceptional customer service? Model what this airline did. Yes, an airline! Finally, you will have customer service flubs. Here’s a reminder that a business should own up to customer service flub…