Amazon appears to be an unstoppable powerhouse gobbling up its competitors. So how do you ensure your company’s survival? Contributor Joe Hyland explains why it comes down to creating engaging customer experiences that build brand loyalty. Joe Hyland on September 14, 2017 On day one of the recently completed Whole Foods acquisition, Amazon slashed … Continue reading When Amazon comes for your company, don’t lose focus on what matters: Your customer
Bradley Chalupski — September 14, 2017 — September 14, 2017 Growing a company’s customer service operation is never an easy job. Usually, great customer service execs who’ve already managed a moderate amount of scale are called upon to maintain performance across even greater scale. Unfortunately, creating great customer success departments requires a hands on approach … Continue reading Introducing the Future of Customer Support: Employee Motivation
From the early days of 18th century loyalty programs, techniques to improve customer loyalty have considerably evolved. Contributor Shawn Gold takes a look at the next iteration and how it can benefit your brand this holiday season. Shawn Gold on September 7, 2017 As we move closer to 2018, many retailers will try to break … Continue reading A brief history of customer loyalty
Maranda Dziekonski — August 25, 2017 Follow @marandasays — August 25, 2017 Congrats! You applied for a Customer Success position and are now preparing for your first interview. Whether this is your first time interviewing for Customer Success, or you’re an old pro, there are a few things that you should do to prep … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Customer Success Interview
Brooke B. Sellas — August 23, 2017 Follow @madSMscientist — August 23, 2017 Confession: Until recently, we didn’t have a customer retention strategy. I’m a small business owner with mostly word-of-mouth and repeat clients. Not having a plan for retaining clients is absolutely dumb (confession #2!). No matter where you are in the process of … Continue reading Increase Your Profits With This Customer Retention Strategy
In a noisy, hyper-competitive market, how do you stay ahead of your rivals? Contributor Kevin Bobowski explains why customer lifetime value and building a customer-obsessed organization are essential. Kevin Bobowski on August 23, 2017 What is your company’s competitive advantage? It’s a simple question but a difficult one to answer. And it’s getting more … Continue reading The one martech metric that really matters: Customer lifetime value
By Mandy Pennington August 17th, 2017 Today’s buyers and browsers have more ways to interact with businesses than ever. From voice search and proximity-based marketing to social media and live chat, it’s never been easier to connect with customers. But this increase in communication channels and platforms doesn’t necessarily translate to a positive customer experience. According … Continue reading Use Customer Journey Maps To Craft Better Experiences
Mike Kappel — August 16, 2017 Follow @PatriotSoftware — August 16, 2017 herblady28 / Pixabay As a small business owner, you know the importance of building a loyal customer base. The way consumers feel about your company correlates with how much they frequent it. By knowing how to make customers feel special, you can gain … Continue reading 7 Ways to Show Customer Appreciation
Shep Hyken — August 11, 2017 Follow @Hyken — August 11, 2017 The continual advancement of digital technology is nothing new, yet providing an outstanding customer experience is now becoming more impossible to do without incorporating the latest digital elements into it. As Andrew Watson, Director of Customer Experience & Partner Marketing at Vivint, states … Continue reading The Evolving Nature of Digital Customer Experience – Are You Ready for the Future?
Sammi Reinstein — August 11, 2017 — August 11, 2017 In 2017 alone, it’s predicted that more than 8,600 stores will shut down. Retail giants such as Radio Shack, Payless Shoe Source, and Staples will close a staggering combined total of 1,982 stores and shift more of their focus to e-commerce. Modern shoppers are flocking … Continue reading The Experts Weigh in on Customer Experience in E-Commerce
