Editorial
The Gist
- Back to CX Basics. Amid AI acceleration, companies are rediscovering that foundational experience work still drives loyalty and revenue.
- Human + Machine Wins. Personalization, multichannel communication, and automation work best when they complement — not replace — empathy and clarity.
- Data-Driven CX Momentum. Objective metrics, AI tools, and customer feedback loops help teams fix friction faster and prove CX impact.
Without your customers, it would be hard for your company to exist as it wouldn't generate the revenue needed to sustain. It's critical to create positive customer experiences for your customers to ensure that they continue spending on your products or services.
Let's take a closer look at a few ways to enhance the customer experience and foster positive relationships with your clientele. With advances in AI in customer experience, take these tips as a reminder on the blocking and tackling of CX: the foundational elements that may get lost with the advancements of technology the last few years.
Table of Contents
- 1. Personalize the Experience
- 2. Communicate Through Multiple Channels
- 3. Listen to What Your Customers Say
- 4. Embrace Automation for Customer Transparency
- 5. Make Use of Objective Customer Data
- 6. Embrace Artificial Intelligence in CX
- 7. Visualize Who Your Customer Is
- 8. Make It Easy for Customer to Find What He Wants
1. Personalize the Experience
Think about the relationships that you have with your close friends and family members. They probably refer to you by name, and they probably also have a good understanding of what you like and dislike. Referring to customers by name and learning about their preferences can be a great way to show them that you care about them on a human level. You may also include gestures such as sending coupons or other gifts on a customer's birthday or sending personalized cards at Christmas.
2. Communicate Through Multiple Channels
Nowadays, people do not necessarily want to use their phones to talk to a representative. Instead, they may prefer to communicate through text, chat. Therefore, you can encourage current or prospective clients to reach out with questions about a product or inquiries about an existing order using these tools. Otherwise, they may decide that it's too difficult to get the help that they need and give up on an order in favor of a competitor.
3. Listen to What Your Customers Say
Your customers are happy to tell you when you're meeting expectations or missing the mark entirely. Listening to their feedback can provide valuable insights into what the company can do to better service their needs. For example, customers may complain that orders take too long to ship or that store employees are rude or aren't knowledgeable about products. Taking feedback seriously can help you make adjustments to help customers feel respected and valued as customers and people.
4. Embrace Automation for Customer Transparency
Let's say that you get 100 calls a month from customers asking where their orders are. A simple solution to that problem may be to add an order tracker to their accounts. This enables them to see where their products are without having to tie up your customer service team. In addition to being easy and convenient for patrons to use, it frees your people up to handle more critical issues such as damaged or lost orders, payment issues or other problems that require personal attention.
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5. Make Use of Objective Customer Data
Time spent on your company website, average transaction value or store traffic volume are all objective metrics that can help gauge the health of your business. Generally speaking, happy customers spend more time browsing products and more money on those products.
A drop in online traffic could indicate an issue with slow loading times or perhaps your site dropped in search results. A drop in spending could be caused by dissatisfaction with products or services offered. Either way, it's important to keep good records and investigate anomalies thoroughly to fix the issue and make life easier for your customers.
6. Embrace Artificial Intelligence in CX
You can use technology to automate large swaths of your business such as billing and shipping. Artificial intelligence can also be used to help customers find products or services that they are looking for or to serve as your core customer service tool.
You can also use AI or augmented reality (AR) tools to help customers find what they are looking for quick. It can also be used to help customers visualize what they are buying before doing so. For instance, you could show a customer what their house would look like if they painted the exterior red or replaced asphalt shingles with metal roofing.
7. Visualize Who Your Customer Is
One of the key ways to ensure that your customer gets what they want is to know who your customer is. Ideally, you'll create ICP before you begin operations, unveil a new product or engage in any other type of sales or marketing missions. This ensures that you are using language that will attract customers and motivate them to buy. It also ensures that you are taking actions with their needs in mind to ensure that you offer an experience that resonates with them on their terms.
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8. Make It Easy for Customer to Find What He Wants
Every customer wants to know that he can get what he wants or needs in a timely manner. You may also decide to limit the number of options available such as offering shovels that come in one size and color or cars that come with a few standard options. The fewer decisions a customer has to make, the more likely that they will buy your product, and they will do so with less stress and aggravation.
Improving the customer experience can increase revenue and ensure that your brand is growing and it's sustainable for years to come. Customers are more than happy to serve as ambassadors for the company, which means that you can keep marketing costs down as well. Finally, it's worth noting that happy customers are often easier to work with, which means that your employees will be happier as well.
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