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Customer Service Articles

Welcome to our article library where you will find an extensive collection of customer service articles by expert authors.

Customer Service – Or Customer Care? Knowing the Difference Can Mean More Profit

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Dick Barnes
Real Customer Service Man

A 5% increase in customer retention can boost bottom line profits from 25% to 125%. Learn how you can profit too.

Establishing Trust – How to Build Relationships and Make Them Work for You

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Alvah Parker
Do you trust your bank?

Trust is not earned easily and when it comes to gaining the trust of your clients, there are some important steps to be followed.

Why Not Do a Customer Survey?

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Linda Pophal
Businessman doing a customer feedback survey

Finding out exactly what your customers think and feel is one of the most important aspects of providing customer service excellence.

5 Star Service vs. 4 Star Service – What’s the Difference?

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Dr. Bryan K. Williams
5 Star Customer Service Award

5-stars is not an award, it’s a declaration to your team that good is not good enough and only excellence will do.

Changing the View on Customer Engagement and Employee Retention

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by CSM Contributor
Happy employees with customers

It is necessary in this economic climate to develop stronger relationships that create a long-term backbone for the company.

Memorable Encounters – Every Time!

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Kimberly J. McCloskey
Happy customers

Here are four ways we can leave our customers with a positive lasting impression.

New Strategies for Contact Centers

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Steven Grant
Call center operations

An important focus of any effective leader is to improve the day-to-day operating capabilities of the contact center.

Customer Service is Key in Today’s Economic Climate

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Bob Selden

Do you know how much your customers are helping you survive the downturn?

Dispelling Customer Loyalty Myths

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Cindy Solomon
Customer Loyalty

Learn about the myths of gaining, satisfying and keeping loyal customers.

Mystery Shopping Ideas for Your Business

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Judi Hess
Mystery Shopper

Is your store or business really delivering the best service? Find out with a spot of mystery shopping.

Keep Your Customers Blissed Out & Excited

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Honorée Corder
Raving Fans

By keeping your customers engaged you will become your very own marketing department.

Creative Customer Service Strategies

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by John Jantsch
Process Flow Diagram

Here are some simple practices that you might add to your customer service routine.

The Easiest Way to Build Trust with Your Customers

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Dave Charest
Customer loyalty

Honesty really is the best customer care policy. Find out how you can get your customers to trust you.

What Customers Really Want: Five Steps to Customer Loyalty

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Judi Hess
Customer Loyalty Cloud

Find out how to attract and retain loyal customers in five easy steps.

Do-It-Yourself: The Age of True Customer Service Has Long Passed By

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Kenya Simmons
Diy Customer Service

Companies should not forget the fundamentals of customer service, which is to “Serve The Customer”.

The Year of the Customer – Are You Ready?

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Denise Ryan
Year of the Customer

Even after a recession, when businesses have been closing and people have been laid off, customer service is still terrible!

Customer Astonishment: 10 Secrets to World-Class Customer Care

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Darby Checketts
Darby Checketts

Great customer relationships are fine. But a satisfied customer is no longer enough. Learn more in this article by Darby Checketts.

In Difficult Times, Keep Your Customers Happy

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Drew Stevens
Happy customers is store

Drew Stevens highlights the unconscious subtleties that will help separate your organization, make you different, maintain client loyalty and keep your profits.

Critical Customer Information You Can’t Afford to Miss

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Lora Adrianse
Customer Relationship Management

If you think customer relationship management is just a piece of software, you’re dead wrong.

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