Keeping Customers Happy During the Holidays

Keeping Customers Happy During the Holidays

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56295349The holiday season is coming up! Your customers are shopping for gifts, making this season one of the busiest of the entire year. If your business is not prepared for this season, you can miss out on sales and possibly drive customers away. Follow these tips to keep customers happy during the upcoming holiday season.

Plan for the Season
The holiday season is extremely busy for all businesses. This can put a strain on customer service responsibilities, making it difficult for your customers to find what they need in time. Schedule a meeting as soon as possible to discuss the upcoming season with your employees and come up with strategies for handling the extra work. Hiring a call center is a great way to handle customer service responsibilities without taking away time and energy from other responsibilities.

Check Your Website
A lot of today’s customers research companies online before visiting stores in-person. Many of these customers also purchase online instead of going to stores. A slow or poorly designed website can mean bad news, especially during the holidays. Check your website to make sure it is working properly and is easy to navigate. You should also test the mobile version of your website as many customers will be visiting from smart phones and tablets. Take measures to ensure that your website can handle extra traffic that is likely to come through during the season.

Look at Customer Information
Loyal customers will have purchasing history you can look back at to get an edge this holiday season. This information can help you decide what types of products and services to focus on this season as well as what types of sales to offer. You can also use this data to offer customers rewards or thank you cards as a special touch for the holidays.

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