Consumers have many options, and about 55% of them are willing to pay more when brands deliver exceptional customer experiences.
So what exactly defines the customer experience, and what can you do to make improvements?
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So what exactly defines the customer experience, and what can you do to make improvements?
Your customers are interacting with you through several channels, such as e-mail, contact centers, social media, in-store visits, online shopping, etc
The customer experience is about more than each of these touchpoints – it’s about the entire customer journey and your relationships with customers across this journey
45% of consumers abandon an online transaction if their questions or concerns are not addressed quickly.
Consumers are two times more likely to share their bad customer service experiences than are to talk about positive experiences.
1/3 of consumers have stopped doing business with a company after experiencing poor customer service.
It is 6 to 7 times more costly to attract a new customer than it is to retain an existing customer.
About 70% of buying experiences are based on how the customer feels they are being treated.
A 10% increase in customer retention levels results in 30% increase in the value of the company
Delivering exceptional customer experience means knowing your customers. The better you know them, the more relevant offers you can provide, enhancing loyalty and retention. You should, therefore, centralize all your customer interactions into one database.
By using the right software CRM, CX solution, you can do highly targeted customer interactions and provide offers based on your customers’ needs and preferences.
Today’s consumers expect to have personalized interactions with companies. Including both offline and online communications. While people prefer to be greeted by their first name versus “Dear Customer,” personalization goes well beyond this, such as personalized recommendations when shopping online based on past purchases, triggered emails when it’s time to purchase or small random gifts. Imagine coming to a store and being welcomed by pleasant personnel ready to advise and assist you. And also, imagine they do not have what you are looking for, and the staff gets it for you from the competitor’s store just around the corner. Experiencing such exceptional customer service will most certainly boost your loyalty and retention. Moreover, you will most likely share a positive customer experience with your friends and relatives.
More customers and prospects are using social media to interact with customer contact centers. Consumers expect to be engaged by companies when asking a question or posting a complaint. Prompt attention to customer complaints, questions, or comments on social sites provides an excellent opportunity to build better customer relationships with social followers.
Customers want to feel like they are dealing with the same company, regardless of the channel. Every channel experience should be stamped with your unique brand image. By connecting each of these cross-channel interactions, the best experience can be delivered no matter where your customer is on the buying journey.
Delivering exceptional customer experience means knowing your customers. The better you know them, A genuinely successful customer experience program begins with a company-wide customer focus. Listen to your customers and then empower your employees with that information.
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