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Three Simple Messages Can Dramatically Enhance the Customer Experience. Why Are Companies Afraid to Say Them?

Customer Think

What’s the payoff of aggressively communicating about problems? The 2021 Delight Study showed transparency and honesty are the two biggest causes of customer delight and increased willingness to pay more for a product or […]

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Customer service definition, skills, and important principles for 2021

Zendesk

And the surge to online has put the spotlight on customer service, with half of customers surveyed in our 2021 Trends Report reporting that CX is more important to them now compared to a year ago. Customers are more online than ever—and they expect online experiences that are on par with, or better than, in-person experiences.

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How to Leapfrog Competitors With Your Digital Customer Experience

SBI Growth

Having a full comprehension of customer experience in a digital world is crucial to revenue growth today. This motion requires not only active market listening, but communicating actionable insights across product, service, and channels — all while reducing friction in.

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7 sales prospecting techniques you need to succeed in 2021

Zendesk

In fact, the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report found that ecommerce sales increased by 30 percent in 2020. Today’s customers also care about different things than they did pre-pandemic. Seventy-five percent will spend more for a good customer experience. Book intentional time for prospecting.

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The 10 best communication apps for delivering great customer service

Zendesk

In the early 2000s, the thought of companies connecting with customers over instant messaging would have seemed ludicrous. But in 2021? According to the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2021 , messaging channels like WhatsApp and Facebook are becoming new consumer favorites. The best communication apps.

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7 customer service trends to follow in 2021

Zendesk

Companies have put customer service at the top of their priority lists for 2021, and with good reason. 77% of customers say they’re more loyal to businesses that offer top-notch service. But what does great customer service look like these days? Have customer expectations changed? &nbsp. &nbsp.

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6 Ways Sales Changed Between 2021 and 2022 [+What To Expect in the Next 6 Months]

Hubspot Sales

These powerful insights can inform every aspect of your sales process — from pitching to customer retention. Read on to learn how to sales has changed from 2021 to 2022, and what to expect in the coming months. What's more, 84% of sales professionals communicate with a prospect on 2-4 different channels (i.e.,

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