{"id":22407,"date":"2019-01-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/itid\/how-to-make-your-customers-happy-develop-simplicity-that-rewards\/"},"modified":"2022-08-16T04:49:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T04:49:56","slug":"how-to-make-your-customers-happy-develop-simplicity-that-rewards","status":"publish","type":"itid","link":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/itid\/how-to-make-your-customers-happy-develop-simplicity-that-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Your Customers Happy: Develop Simplicity That Rewards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you\u2019re a service business or a product company, the very first thing you care about is your service and the very first person \u2013 your client. At Artelogic<\/a> they say, never fall in love with your product or a company, remember that your users and clients should always be your true love. It\u2019s important to put them in the first place from the very beginning and keep it unchanged.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Artelogic has begun its journey in 2012 and since that time the company applies this client-centric approach to the software they develop, while constantly thinking on how to improve the reality of their own clients. In today\u2019s competitive world, you can improve your communications, be exceptionally transparent with your customers\/users, come up with new slogans and logos, test and try many things. However, what clients do really value is the way they are treated by the company, i.e. their customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Improving customer experience sounds so easy and basic, but it\u2019s not. Do you want to challenge the quality of your service? Try to shape its value in one sentence. If after a while, you are not happy with it, work harder on your service, not a sentence.<\/span><\/div>\n
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In order to make it satisfying, you need to understand the way a person thinks and feels. However, there is one thing that is common for everyone, as we all are customers, buyers, consumers \u2013 we all want our experience to be simple.<\/span><\/div>\n
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So, there can be no doubt that a simplified customer experience means a better customer experience. One question remains: how can you enhance your brand\u2019s reputation with it?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What Makes Customer Experience Simple?<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Concise Information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Think about Google\u2019s main page.\u00a0<\/span>There are a search bar and two buttons on the white background. This is it, simplicity at its best. At the same time, it is unfair to call Google itself simple \u2013 the search algorithms are a state-of-the-art technology.
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    This is the essence of the simplified customer experience \u2013 no matter how complicated the internal processes are, you have to make using your services easy for customers.<\/span><\/div>\n
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    For instance, simplicity means making all the legalese easy to comprehend for someone who doesn\u2019t have a degree in law or creating simple instructions and guidelines for using your services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    • Taking The Shortest Route Possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      Now, think about the app that irritates you the most. Obviously, it annoys you because it requires you to tap and swipe too many times to perform a certain action. Every. Single. Time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      This example illustrates the ultimate recipe for excellent customer experience: don\u2019t make your customers go an extra mile. Minimize the number of actions they need to do to get what they need. This applies to every possible interaction you may have with an existing or potential customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      For example, if you run a brick-and-mortar store, make finding what your customers need easy with signs and directions. Your website and\/or software solution users should always make the minimum number of clicks or gestures to perform a certain action.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Making customer experience simple doesn\u2019t mean reducing the face-to-face interaction to one line like \u201cHow can we help you?\u201d. Make sure you maintain the balance between making the interaction simple yet satisfying for the customer (personalize your message, choose the right time, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      • Processes \u2013 Think a Few Steps Ahead<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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        Excessive bureaucracy has never been beneficial for any company. Making all the processes simpler is what you have to start with. By processes, we mean the sets of actions that either the consumers or the employees do to fulfill certain tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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        For instance, the process of placing an order on your website should require the minimum number of actions and the least amount of information about the customer, but enough to be safe and effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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        As for working processes, keep them as simple as possible, too. If your employees spend more time preparing reports than doing their actual job, this is the case of excessive bureaucracy. Reporting is necessary, but you need to keep it wise. Make sure to set the processes in a way that allows employees to reach their maximum productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        Besides, keep in mind that automation is a game changer for making any process simpler. A CRM and similar advanced tools can help manage all the data on your customers or project flow with fewer efforts. So, invest in automating the routine tasks.
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        • Expertise & Experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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          The more experienced employees are in their lines of work or the more right team is composed for the particular project, the better they are at reacting to customers\u2019 requests. This means two things. Firstly, they get their tasks done faster. Secondly, they deliver results of higher quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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          For instance, it will take more time for an inexperienced manager to figure out how to solve the client\u2019s request. Or, an app developed by an inexperienced developer is more likely to be full of bugs or to receive negative feedback on poor user experience design.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

          This is why always make sure the team members have relevant experience in their lines of work. Considering that every field is constantly changing, try to provide your employees with opportunities to stay up-to-date with the progress.
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          • Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
            Respecting your own time as well as the time of your clients is no doubt a great practice. Saving time is what simplicity is all about. Moreover, by saving your customers\u2019 time, you show the company\u2019s respect to them.<\/span><\/div>\n
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            You have to remember that the cost of software you use should equal to the amount of time you save. Choose estimation approaches that will help you to leverage the data you get from the expertise base. By doing this, you\u2019ll receive very high accuracy in project estimation.<\/span><\/div>\n
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            Time efficiency can be achieved thanks to well-set internal and external processes, routine tasks automation and the sufficient experience of the team members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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            • Return on trust as a commitment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Trust is something that simplicity can\u2019t exist without.\u00a0<\/span>We consider trust as a way of managing client\u2019s assets, such as time, belief, idea, expectation, privacy, personal data. It is the most valuable currency, which can be achieved by building transparent relations. As\u00a0<\/span>Jon Gordon<\/b>, the best selling author on leadership said:\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTrust generates commitment, commitment fosters teamwork, and teamwork delivers results\u201d<\/span><\/i>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Every team member should be trusted to make small-scale choices to enhance the customer experience. Employees should be free to go an extra mile if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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              Making customer experience simple should be a part of the corporate culture. Employees should believe that their mission is to make every experience outstanding and hassle-free, and you should trust them to come up with the best ways to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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              How to estimate the success in making customer experience simple? The NPS is an answer. By interviewing your clients, you allow them to evaluate your service, give you honest feedback and set better standards if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

              Why Sticking To Simplicity Is Vital?<\/b><\/div>\n
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              In the core of all ideas mentioned above, there is a thought that the client\u2019s satisfaction is the only service to be paid for. Remember, profitable businesses do not emerge from dissatisfied customers. Here\u2019re a few reasons why bringing simplicity to complex processes is necessary if you want your business to succeed:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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              • Consumers Are Willing To Pay For It<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                It might sound like a bold statement, but simple experience always wins. Why? In the modern dynamic world, time is one of the most valuable resources since it is finite and irrevocable.
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                According to Global Brand Simplicity Index 2017, 64% of consumers are ready to spend more on simpler experiences. If your company values the customers\u2019 time and efforts, you can be sure they will appreciate this and opt for your brand even if the product is more expensive than the one other companies offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                • Higher Retention Rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Simplicity is the key to higher retention rates and, consequently, revenue growth. There is a price to be paid for mistreating customers. Did you know that gaining new customers costs, on average, 5 times more than retaining existing ones. The thing is, it is easier and less expensive to promote your new product or features to existing customers than potential ones. Besides this, it is just plain common sense that customers who enjoyed the experience are more likely to make a purchase from your brand again. As a result, your revenue is higher and the costs are lower.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  • Peer-To-Peer Advertising Is More Efficient<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Global Brand Simplicity Index 2017 says that 61% of consumers are more likely to recommend the brand that provides simpler experiences and communications. And consumers are quite susceptible to such recommendations: 92% trust the recommendations coming from people they know personally, and 82% of consumers actively seek referrals from their partners, friends, family, and acquaintances.
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                    Believe it or not, but the good old word-of-mouth marketing remains to be among the most reliable advertising channels you should be paying attention to. Remember: a satisfied customer is your brand\u2019s advocate, and simplicity is what makes them satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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                    • It Makes Financial Sense<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Consequently, if your brand doesn\u2019t strive for simplicity, you lose many. You lose it when you have to invest in acquiring new customers because you have difficulties with retaining your existing ones. You lose money because your margin could be higher thanks to the streamlined customer experience. Finally, you fail to exploit the peer-to-peer marketing at full capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n

                      Improving customer experience sounds too general, doesn\u2019t it? This is why we advise sticking to making it simple. While it is important to adapt to your specific target audience\u2019s expectations and demands, there is no doubt all customers want their life to be simpler. Meeting this need is the best investment you can make. The more we try to simplify the reality, the more simple world will surround us.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":22408,"template":"","itid":[],"class_list":["post-22407","itid","type-itid","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/itid\/22407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/itid"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/itid"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"itid","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/itid?post=22407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}