When it comes to brand loyalty, customers punish companies that fail to live up to their promise, but reward companies that deliver the best experience. Increased effort – whether that means waiting on the phone for over an hour, explaining a problem to multiple agents, or failing to resolve an issue independently – frustrates customers and encourages them to find alternative options. The amount of effort customers exert as they interact with a company’s products and services is therefore a crucial driver of overall satisfaction and loyalty. In addition to being a strong predictor of loyalty, effort can also reveal pain points within a customer’s journey, even if overall sentiment towards the brand is positive. For companies looking to reduce customer churn and improve overall experience, measuring effort cannot be overlooked. In fact, a Gartner study suggests that customers are four times more likely to become disloyal to a brand after an effortful experience with customer service.
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