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Customer Success and the Hospital Pass
“Hospital pass” is a term used in several football codes to describe a pass that subjects the recipient to heavy contact, usually unavoidable, from an opposing player — the expression implying that the recipient of the pass could end up in hospital. (Wikipedia). To throw (someone) under the bus is an idiomatic phrase in American English meaning to sacrifice a friend […]
Customer Satisfaction and Retention: Definitions and Differences
Having trouble differentiating customer satisfaction and retention? Simply put, while measurable, customer satisfaction is subjective and experiential. Retention, however, is an objective, observable, and measurable phenomenon. You either retain a customer or you don’t. It’s clear. The satisfaction a customer feels, however, can change due to a real issue with the software or how that […]
Introducing Akita — Reimagining Customer Intelligence
For six years I worked at a company that sold advertising to some of the biggest brands in the world. Maintaining good relationships with customers was essential. A happy customer was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars while an unhappy one was gone forever. We used the best software available to land new accounts and […]
What is Customer Stickiness: How to Measure & Increase it?
Although customer churn and retention are the most important metrics that help you assess the overall health of your business, they often fail to explain why customers leave or stay with you. This is precisely where customer stickiness can help you. To answer the question “What is customer stickiness?” with ultimate precision, we must thoroughly […]
Best Customer Success Books You Should Read in 2024
Customer success is the backbone of a successful SaaS business. The way your CS team manages and nurtures customer relationships often determines the size and quality of your customer base and, therefore, affects revenue and growth. A smart customer success manager knows very well that customer success is a dynamic and ever-changing field where continuous […]
10 Customer Success Conferences to Check Out in 2024
To become and remain successful in the realm of customer success, one must constantly hone their skills, make meaningful connections with other customer success leaders in the field, and find a place to get some inspiration and discover innovative ideas and strategies. One of the ways to advance in your CS career is to attend […]
Customer Success Playbooks: Definition, Types, Tips
SaaS businesses’ success depends on both customer acquisition and customer retention. In the past few years, many companies have started to invest more in their customer success efforts, ensuring existing customers achieve their desired goals and get maximum value from the SaaS product in a short period of time.
What Are Customer Success Operations and Do You Need Them?
In the ever-growing SaaS environment, ensuring customer success is vital for business survival and growth. With growing customer, industry and market demands, the responsibilities of customer success teams have been expanded as well. To be able to manage their efforts properly and see some satisfying results, CS teams needed all the help they could get.
Customer Success Trends and Predictions You Need to Know in 2024
Customer success teams have become more important revenue drivers for SaaS companies. With their skills and expertise, combined with advanced CS tools and well-crafted strategies, they can ensure a business’s sustainable and steady growth.