{"id":23104,"date":"2023-08-15T13:20:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T20:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/?p=23104"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T00:22:54","slug":"lets-get-personal-ways-to-tailor-and-improve-cx-using-zoho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/lets-get-personal-ways-to-tailor-and-improve-cx-using-zoho\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Get Personal: Ways to Tailor and Improve CX Using Zoho"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over half of American consumers (54%)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> think customer service is an afterthought rather than a priority to companies? How about the fact that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cxtrends.zendesk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70% of buyers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> would gladly spend more money on businesses that offer personalized customer experiences?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an entrepreneur, your brand&#8217;s survival in the increasingly competitive online market depends on how fast you adapt your strategies. Do you provide exceptional and tailor-made experiences? If not, your business may drown instead of rising above a sea of competitors. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But no need to panic.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are here to throw you a lifebuoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM systems combine strategies, practices, and technologies to organize, manage, and analyze customer data, interactions, insights, and almost everything else in between. Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/five-of-the-best-zoho-crm-functions-and-uses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">features<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/top-10-zoho-crm-extensions-for-enhanced-productivity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integrations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help build strong brand-consumer relationships by understanding preferences and anticipating needs, leading to increased customer retention, loyalty, and satisfaction. Zoho, in particular, is a powerful CRM system that can improve customer experiences (CX) and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1088\" height=\"399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4.png 1088w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4-1024x376.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-4-768x282.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Zoho-Supported Personalization Tips for Improved Customer Experiences<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you level up your CX efforts, PrimeView has compiled the following tips for delivering personalized customer experiences:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Visualize and Chart the Customer Journey<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Customer Journey Map (CJM) is a visual representation of the ways your customers engage with your business across various stages. From external touchpoints like ads and social media to internal touchpoints like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/anatomy-landing-page-converts-well\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landing pages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/chatbot-vs-human-which-is-better-for-customer-service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chatbots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/numbers-dont-lie-40-web-form-facts-and-stats-to-jot-down\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web forms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/blog\/convert-today-best-words-use-call-action\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call-to-action (CTAs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and other onboarding processes \u2013 a CJM lays it out for you. Having an effective mapping process lets you put on and walk in your customers&#8217; shoes, challenging your assumptions about how a customer may respond to your efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho CRM offers real-time insights into customer preferences via <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PathFinder<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This tool discovers your customers&#8217; journeys throughout different touchpoints and channels. You can use the information to understand your customers on a deeper level, develop killer marketing strategies, and craft more meaningful customer journeys. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/crm\/commandcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PathFinder<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Always Be Ready to Help<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By &#8220;be ready to help,&#8221; we don&#8217;t mean hounding customers like salespeople do in physical stores (because most people actually hate that). Customers appreciate receiving personalized service <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when they ask<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for assistance. It sends a clear message that your business is always prepared to provide support and address concerns, building trust and reliability. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpscout.com\/75-customer-service-facts-quotes-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 percent of consumers want immediate service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (within 10 minutes or less), and 60 percent have purchased from one brand over a competitor based on the service they received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t lose your audience to your business rivals. Here are ways to offer personalized CX:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a help desk software:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zoho Desk \u2013 awarded in several categories for Best Software 2020 by G2 \u2013 can help you support your customers whenever, wherever, through a single interface. It can record all interactions emerging on various channels, meaning whenever a customer has an issue, your team has all the context and references they need to offer an immediate solution. Also, remember to converse with your customers like you would with a friend, as 64% of consumers want AI bots to provide the same level of service and empathy as humans. Be nice and seize every chance to turn even the most challenging conversations into positive interactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establish a FAQs page:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page is where customers can find answers to questions and concerns. For example, for all stores, a walkthrough of the ordering process, accepted payment methods, return or exchange policy, and expected delivery timeline is necessary. Providing this information prevents repetitive inquiries from customers who can easily access the answers on your FAQs page.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1088\" height=\"399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-4.png 1088w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-4-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-4-1024x376.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-4-768x282.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Send Engaging and Personalized Emails<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 40% of consumers say they have approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/marketing-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 unchecked emails in their inboxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the ones you sent out could be among them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your newsletters always end up in the spam folder, remain unread, or never lead to an action, a lack of personalization may be the culprit. Nothing turns off a prospect quicker than the feeling of receiving a generic mass email. As it happens, message personalization is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/email-marketing-stats#ai-email-marketing-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">72% effective as a strategy for email marketing campaigns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mailchimp is a robust marketing automation platform for creating, sending, and analyzing marketing communications, including emails. You can integrate Mailchimp with Zoho CRM to streamline the process and deliver tailored content through newsletters. However, keep in mind that email frequency plays a crucial role in your unsubscribe rate. Sending too many newsletters can seem like you&#8217;re overloading users&#8217; inboxes with spam messages. So, collaborate with your marketing team to establish a well-thought-out schedule for sharing personalized emails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running personalized, heavy email marketing campaigns will capture your customers&#8217; attention. You might open your inbox one day and realize you&#8217;re flooded with responses! Fortunately, Mailchimp is an all-in-one marketing platform that allows you to manage and talk to clients and customers with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1088\" height=\"399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-3.png 1088w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-3-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-3-1024x376.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-3-768x282.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1088px) 100vw, 1088px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ask Customers for Their Opinion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, aside from your efforts and your employees&#8217; commitment to excellence; you have your customers to thank for your position in the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide the best possible customer experience, continue to identify gaps in your service. For example, you can ask your customers directly about how you can do better and improve their experience. Customers may surprise you with their valuable insights and shed light on business aspects (customer service, website speed, quality of content, etc.) that need improvement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways to reach out to your customers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Zoho Survey to get in touch with your audience on every device and review results in real-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize Zoho CRM&#8217;s SalesSignals feature to receive real-time notifications whenever a lead, prospect, customer, or contact opens an email, visits your website, or interacts with your business. SalesSignals allows you to respond promptly, engage, or follow up with them while their interest is high from one central hub, your Zoho CRM account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your social media accounts to Zoho CRM to monitor engagement and connect with customers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms. You can initiate contact or respond to comments and direct messages from the CRM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoho CRM integrates with multiple SMS and phone services. It enables sending and receiving text messages, as well as making calls, to anyone in your contacts. This feature helps you stay connected with customers through different channels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help getting started with Zoho, PrimeView provides top-notch <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/crm-solutions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/digital-marketing\/\">digital marketing<\/a> services. Contact us at +1-480-970-4688 to speak with a Zoho CRM consultant and get a free quote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>The Bottom Line: Get Personal With Your Customers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalizing customer experiences is a fundamental element of success for any business\u2013big or small. By going the extra mile to understand your customers and offering custom solutions to meet their needs (and make them feel like the valuable customer they are), in time, you will have a loyal customer base that will keep supporting your business.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know over half of American consumers (54%) think customer service is an afterthought rather than a priority to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23503,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"templates\/single-post-full-width-banner-with-sidebar.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23104"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23104\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23535,"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23104\/revisions\/23535"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.primeview.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}