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When Being Grandfathered Means Nothing: How Netflix's Changes Affect Its Most Loyal Customers
By Victoria Heckstall | September 26, 2016

Learn how Netflix's loyal customers are affected by changes to their billing policy, and what it means to you and your customers.

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The Ins and Outs of Customer Lifetime Value for B2B Industries
By Denis Zhinko | September 15, 2016

The why and how of measuring LTV in B2B industries using customer relationship management software.

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5 Surprisingly Simple Ways Your Startup Can Look Bigger Than It Is
By Tony Messer | September 08, 2016

If you're a startup you can use a bit of smoke and mirrors to give the impression that you are a bigger, more established business.

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A Guide to What Clients Want and How To Deliver on It
By Tommy Wyher | August 03, 2016

Clients all want the same thing and this is how to deliver on these common needs/wants.

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5 Proven Ways to Deal with Consumer Complaints Online
By Christine James | July 22, 2016

Angry customers can be a nightmare when they complain. Here are five proven ways to turn online complaints into positive experiences.

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5 Customer Acquisition Strategies for Steady Growth
By Joydeep Bhattacharya | July 08, 2016

Is your brand getting lost in the crowd? Are you aware of the recent digital marketing trends that are essential for customer acquisition?

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How to Lose a Customer in 10 Ways
By Christine James | July 08, 2016

Gaining new customers is critical, but make sure you are also holding on to your current customers too.

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Be Authentic: 6 Key Tactics for Building Strong Customer Relationships
By Waqar Hassan | June 14, 2016

Importance of keeping customers satisfied cannot be ignored and businesses should make it a priority to improve customer relationships.

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The Pros and Cons of Offering Money-Back Guarantees
By Anna Johansson | May 02, 2016

We’re all constantly on the lookout for ways to increase conversions and drive sales, but there’s one thing many of us are afraid of trying: the money-back guarantee.

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Lessons from Big Brands: 4 Customer Service Pitfalls That Will Destroy Your Brand
By Christine James | April 21, 2016

Let's look together at four big customer service pitfalls that can destroy your company's brand and its presence online.

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Data-Driven Marketing: Decision Making Through Surveys
By Christopher Jan Benitez | April 18, 2016

Read on to find out how to harness the power of surveys and learn about important tools you could use to improve your conversion.

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Reality Check: Here Are 5 Signs Your Customer Service is Broken
By Christine James | March 25, 2016

Businesses sell products or services to customers.

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3 Ways Technology is Improving Customer Service in the Auto Industry
By Blair Nicole | March 10, 2016

Technology is changing the way consumers interact with their auto service providers.

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Changing Perception: Simple Ways to Improve Your Customers’ Waiting Experience
By Sarah Pike | March 09, 2016

A recent Software Advice survey found that 97 percent of patients get frustrated with lengthy waits.

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Baked to Perfection: The Secret Recipe for a Successful Customer Loyalty Programs
By Megan Totka | January 26, 2016

Research shows it costs businesses an average of five times more to acquire a new customer than to market to an existing one.

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The Evolution of Online Customer Service: Where We Are Now?
By Tamar Weinberg | December 15, 2015

Plus, The Tools You Need to Get Up to Speed

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The Perks of Being Loyal: How to Build a Customer Loyalty Program That Works
By Lucinda Watrous | December 15, 2015

Want to launch a customer loyalty program for your business? Read this first.

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Relationships Matter: Seeing Customers as Shareholders and Ambassadors
By Oscar Jofre | December 10, 2015

By spending money with you, customers become investors. Here's why customers are your best shareholders and your biggest advocates.

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Customer Service Crimes: This Is Why Your Business Is Failing
By Niraj Ranjan | November 24, 2015

89% of customers defect to competition after experiencing poor customer service. Read what businesses should never do to customers.

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10 Customer Service Books Every Business Owner Should Read
By Tony Campbell | November 23, 2015

No matter how great you think your business's customer service is, it can always get better. Learn what leading industry experts recommend.

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Hooked on a Feeling: Why Customer Emotions Matter for Your Brand
By Becky Wu, Ph.D. Senior Executive Vice President | November 02, 2015

Customers want to feel a connection between what they buy and how they envision their lives. Here's how to tap into that need.

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5 Psychological Reasons Customers Say No To You
By Niraj Ranjan | October 29, 2015

Psychology and marketing go hand in hand. Marketers can benefit from the vast amount of surveys and research that psychologists have done.

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13 Ways to Develop Your Company’s Help Desk Best Practices
By Ron Avignone | September 28, 2015

Here are some help desk best practices that can be used when evaluating what your company is doing as well as what you should be doing.

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Leveraging The Power and Benefits of Social CRM
By Anthony Carranza | September 04, 2015

How to Maximize Your Brand and Efforts With Social Media Customers

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6 Signs A Customer Is Not Worth It
By Niraj Ranjan | July 31, 2015

Just because a customer is paying doesn't mean they're good for your business. Watch for these signs.

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Like PB&J: Customer Service as a Marketing Strategy
By Greg Shuey | March 26, 2015

Customer service is the new marketing. As seen with Amazon and Zappos, providing ultimate satisfaction to your customers sells itself.