Delivering excellent customer experience is not just about having the right customer support processes, software, and agents in place. It requires a deep understanding of the factors that influence how customers rate their support. The truth is many companies struggle with this challenge, and you are not alone. Customers are complex individuals with unique personalities, meaning that one support tactic may work wonders for one customer but not another. As a customer-facing team, your ultimate goal should be to create conversations and experiences that delight your customers and turn their frowns upside down. To achieve this, you need to get into your customers' heads and understand their thoughts. In this blog, we will explore the first 2 key drivers of customer experience that can help you create more customer happiness.
1. "Paradox of Choice"
In his book "Paradox of Choice," psychologist Barry Schwartz explains that offering too many choices leads to indecision, anxiety, and dissatisfaction. The more choices customers have, the more difficult it is for them to make a decision, making them feel unsettled and anxious. In customer support, offering too many channels can have the same effect. Research shows that customers prefer straightforward solutions to their problems rather than a broad array of support channels. When faced with too many options, customers may feel intimidated and avoid contacting support altogether. It's crucial to simplify the support experience by offering only a few easy-to-navigate channels. This reduces customer anxiety and helps them progress towards a solution more quickly. Additionally, increasing customer expectations and the perception of what a perfect product should be adds to this sense of dissatisfaction when reality falls short of customer perceptions.
2. Creating a Favorable Initial Impact
In customer service, the initial thirty seconds of interaction can determine the conversation's outcome and influence the customer's satisfaction rating. Many companies recognize the significance of their support agent's initial greeting to the extent that they provide a scripted greeting that includes smiling and saying hello. Studies indicate that people can differentiate between a smile and a non-smile in vocal intonation, emphasizing the critical role of a smiling tone in creating a favourable initial impact. However, it can be challenging for disinterested support agents to smile sincerely during each interaction, and scripted greetings may not always be practical. Nevertheless, companies encourage support agents to develop the habit of delivering scripted greetings, as they can eventually become more natural. It is vital to bear in mind that the first thirty seconds are pivotal, and a simple smile can significantly contribute to creating a positive first impression.
Final Thoughts
Personalizing the customer experience is a powerful way to engage customers and drive sales.
Studies have found that personalization is highly effective because it offers a sense of control and alleviates information overload. Personalization minimizes the need to sift through extensive information by only displaying relevant data. Tailored content creates a feeling of control, even without active decision-making. By using technology to understand their clients, businesses can offer personalized customer experiences. Simple methods include addressing customers by name, adding personal touches to communication, providing assistance through various channels, using contextual information, and ensuring smooth transitions between interactions. By adopting these practices, companies can offer a genuinely personalized experience that distinguishes them from their competitors.
Zooloo's DSM 2.0 is a customizable solution that can integrate smoothly with e-commerce and ERP systems. It assists in creating personalized customer engagement, fostering long-term relationships, simplifying workflows, and enhancing customer support with minimal effort. To enhance your business's operations and to improve your customer engagement experience, contact sales@zooloo.asia.
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