By: Stacy Sherman, MBA, CX Certified
Why does the employee experience matter just as much, if not more than the customer experience? In a recent episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, I joined Gabe Larsen and Vikas Bhambri from Kustomer to discuss why this is true and other incredibly insightful employee experience best practices. You can hear the full episode below to learn more. … Continued
Social media and e-commerce go hand in hand. Each is dependent on the other because social media plays a pivotal role in determining the success or failure of any e-commerce business. Both also have a major impact on the quality of the online user experience with your brand. For instance, 88% of online shoppers say … Continued
The customer experience (CX) refers to the impression consumers have of your brand as a whole throughout the entire buyer’s journey. A positive customer experience is vital to the success of your business. And, every business should strive to exceed its customers’ expectations in order to retain them as long-term loyalists. However, in today’s highly … Continued
I watch my Keurig pumps the last few drops of coffee into my cup. It’s always those last few drips that seem to take the longest. Tired and impatient, I just want to move on with my morning. This stage of the brewing process serves as a great analogy for where we stand with the … Continued
One of the main reasons consumers choose one brand over another is trust. Trust helps consumers move through the sales funnel, from initial awareness and sales to advocacy and support. When businesses fail to instill trust, it’s because they don’t understand what their customers’ needs are. This usually leads to poor customer experiences and lack … Continued
Students are the heart of higher education. They pump energy, purpose and the almighty dollar into the veins of post-secondary institutions. Without students, colleges and universities would lose their beat. Unfortunately, since the pandemic, enrollments have seen a sharp decline. According to a study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, post-secondary enrollments declined 2.5% … Continued
The story of how one marketing agency continued to thrive in a shifting industry landscape by maintaining a customer focus. In the last year, we’ve all been put through the wringer. A pandemic. Political unrest, job losses, and struggling businesses. But, in times like these, it’s important to remember that, “Tough times never last, but … Continued
Recently, I witnessed the perfect storm at the vet. Two staff members were working frantically behind the counter to man the phones and check-out waiting patients. At least 5 pet owners were waiting to pay while also attempting to social distance as their pets whined, meowed, barked and yanked on leashes. As one … Continued
If recent history has taught us anything, it’s that people should know all of the facts before they make a decision or take action. But, rather than dredge up dicey subjects and lay out the red carpet for a battle royale in the comments, I’ll explain my sentiments this way. Imagine you’re on a long … Continued