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# Shift4Shop eCommerce Blog | Customer Service (3)

[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read

## [How to Optimize Your Customer Service Process](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-optimize-your-customer-service-process)

 By [Zara Walker](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/zara-walker) [March 11, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-optimize-your-customer-service-process) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-optimize-your-customer-service-process#comments-listing)

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You’ve purchased a radio, but for some reason you just can’t get it to work. It’s still under warranty, so the logical thing to do is call the manufacturer.

After an hour on hold, listening to elevator music, you give up. You then decide to email the company but the email bounces.

As a last-ditch attempt you reach out via their Facebook page, only to be met with silence. Not even an automated acknowledgement of your message.

Infuriated, you vow to never, ever buy anything from this brand again.

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 4 min read

## [How to Handle GDPR Customer Removal Requests](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests)

 By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [January 22, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-handle-gdpr-customer-removal-requests#comments-listing)

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Your European customers may have a right to be forgotten, making your business responsible for capturing, tracking, and logging any valid removal requests.

The European Union's recently enacted General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires businesses to erase an individual's personal data upon request when certain circumstances apply.

This right to erasure or right to be forgotten is found in Article 17 of the [GDPR](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32016R0679&from=EN). While there are some exceptions — for the completion of a contract,\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read

## [How to Create an Epic Returns Experience That Drives More Sales](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-create-an-epic-returns-experience-that-drives-more-sales)

 By [Matt Warren](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/matt-warren) [January 14, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-create-an-epic-returns-experience-that-drives-more-sales) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-create-an-epic-returns-experience-that-drives-more-sales#comments-listing)

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Having a solid returns process in place is critical to ecommerce success - and businesses that aren’t prepared will be left behind.

Returns is one of the hottest [ecommerce trends](https://www.veeqo.com/blog/ecommerce-trends-2019). Backed up by [89% of shoppers](https://www.3dcart.com/ecommerce-market-statistics.html) claiming to have returned a purchase in the last three years.

But the costs have also surged. With deliveries [estimated to cost $550 billion by 2020](https://www.3dcart.com/ecommerce-market-statistics.html) - 75% more than four years previous.

All leaving the average retailer needing to offer hassle free returns to stay competitive, but getting\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 6 min read

## [7 Tools to Help You Improve Your Relations with Customers](https://blog.shift4shop.com/7-tools-to-help-you-improve-your-relations-with-customers)

 By [Amelie Mahone](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/amelie-mahone) [January 04, 2019](https://blog.shift4shop.com/7-tools-to-help-you-improve-your-relations-with-customers) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/7-tools-to-help-you-improve-your-relations-with-customers#comments-listing)

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The difference between a one-time customer and a lifelong customer is the relationship you’ve built together.

It may be time-consuming, but with the right strategies, building meaningful and long-lasting relationships with your customers is an easy process. Meet them where and how they want to be met, and you’d be surprised how much more value that customer will provide to your business.

We have created a list of **7 helpful tools** that will enable you to maintain successful and profitable\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 9 min read

## [How Messaging Apps Can Help Improve Ecommerce Customer Experience](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-messaging-apps-can-help-improve-ecommerce-customer-experience)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [June 27, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-messaging-apps-can-help-improve-ecommerce-customer-experience) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-messaging-apps-can-help-improve-ecommerce-customer-experience#comments-listing)

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## Live Chat vs Messaging Apps

With so many customers visiting your website, it’s not always easy to keep track of everyone’s request, which is why about [21% of live chat interactions go unnoticed](https://www.superoffice.com/blog/live-chat-support-study/). The average response time for a live chat is 3 minutes, and with the increasing expectation in instant replies, it’s just not enough time to accommodate most customer requests.

Instead of becoming a useful tool to bolster customer experience, **live chat often becomes a burden for companies and a\[...\]**

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read

## [How to Measure the Success of your Customer Loyalty Program](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-measure-the-success-of-your-customer-loyalty-program)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [May 11, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-measure-the-success-of-your-customer-loyalty-program) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-measure-the-success-of-your-customer-loyalty-program#comments-listing)

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In today’s competitive landscape, brands see customer loyalty programs as one of the key facilitators to grow their business. According to the research group Colloquy, there are [2.65 billion loyalty program memberships](https://www.colloquy.com/article_view.asp?xd=11134) in the U.S. alone. In fact, companies spend a staggering [$2 billion](https://www.capgemini.com/consulting/resources/reinventing-loyalty-programs/) on loyalty programs every year.

Although companies embark on these initiatives with great enthusiasm, they aren’t really aware of how well their loyalty programs are working. That’s because **most businesses lack\[...\]**

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read

## [GDPR: The New International Rules for Collecting and Managing Customer Data](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data)

 By [Gonzalo Gil](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/gonzalo-gil) [April 13, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/gdpr-the-new-international-rules-for-collecting-and-managing-customer-data#comments-listing)

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From May 25th 2018, the European Union will be enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While the law is designed to protect the personal data of EU citizens, the act is the first of its kind in a number of ways: it applies to all organizations with which EU residents can interact; compliance will be enforced globally; and fines will be far higher than existing rules.

With time running out to fulfill the new regulations before they are brought into effect, [Sage](http://www.sage.com/za/business-resources/essential-reading/gdpr-compliance-guide-for-global-business-infographic) have compiled\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read

## [How to Increase Customer Awareness for Your E-Store?](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-increase-customer-awareness-for-your-e-store)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [April 09, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-increase-customer-awareness-for-your-e-store) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-increase-customer-awareness-for-your-e-store#comments-listing)

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Building an e-store relies heavily on the products you’re selling and the financial elements of the business. However, there’s another feature that can help you master the former two bits of your [eCommerce business](https://www.3dcart.com/start-an-ecommerce-business.html) – **customer awareness**. This concept refers to the degree to which your potential buyers are aware of the existence of your eCommerce brand.

This is a two-way relationship.

On the one hand, eCommerce entrepreneurs are aiming at spreading the word about their brand and increasing their\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 7 min read

## [Defining Your Store Policies](https://blog.shift4shop.com/defining-your-store-policies)

 By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [March 26, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/defining-your-store-policies) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/defining-your-store-policies#comments-listing)

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Most customers these days are used to shopping online, and they generally know what to expect. However, these expectations can work against you if your store operates any differently than how the customer thinks it will. If you lay out your store policies in an easy-to read format, and in an easy-to-find location on your website, you can help avoid misunderstandings with your customers and keep them satisfied.

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 5 min read

## [What Do Consumers Want from an eCommerce Returns Policy?](https://blog.shift4shop.com/heres-what-consumers-want-from-an-ecommerce-returns-policy-why-smart-online-retailers-should-follow-suit)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [January 05, 2018](https://blog.shift4shop.com/heres-what-consumers-want-from-an-ecommerce-returns-policy-why-smart-online-retailers-should-follow-suit) [4 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/heres-what-consumers-want-from-an-ecommerce-returns-policy-why-smart-online-retailers-should-follow-suit#comments-listing)

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*Guest post by Michael Lazar.*

Every December, consumers pad the pockets of online retailers worldwide as they shop for holiday gifts for their loved ones. For 2017, experts at the National Retail Federation and Internet Retailer have predicted that there will be double-digit growth from the same time last year, with at least a 19% increase in worldwide sales being forecasted.

As the holiday shopping rush settles end of December, retailers cope with the litany of reverse logistics that follow.\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 4 min read

## [4 Reasons Why You Need to Use an RMA to Handle Returns](https://blog.shift4shop.com/4-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-an-rma-to-handle-returns)

 By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [November 20, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/4-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-an-rma-to-handle-returns) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/4-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-an-rma-to-handle-returns#comments-listing)

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Let's face it — returns are no fun, but there's always a chance they'll happen.

No matter how informative your product descriptions, how high-quality your images, and how great overall your products are, you'll still need to deal with customers who want to return their purchase.

In fact, some customers [deliberately buy multiple variants of a product](http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-retail-returns-1228-biz-20161227-story.html) — usually clothing — intending to keep only one and return the rest!

***The use of an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) system to handle returns\[...\]***

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 4 min read

## [5 Common Reasons Why Customers Return a Purchase](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-reasons-why-customers-return-a-purchase)

 By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [October 23, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-reasons-why-customers-return-a-purchase) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-reasons-why-customers-return-a-purchase#comments-listing)

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Understanding your customer is one of the most important goals for any business, whether eCommerce or brick-and-mortar. The knowledge of what motivates your customers will help you build a solid strategy for forming good relationships with them. Among other things, you need to know what they like and dislike, why they prefer certain products over others, and why they sometimes return their purchases.

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 4 min read

## [3 Ways Store Credits Can Enhance your Returns Process](https://blog.shift4shop.com/3-ways-store-credits-can-enhance-your-returns-process)

 By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [September 15, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/3-ways-store-credits-can-enhance-your-returns-process) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/3-ways-store-credits-can-enhance-your-returns-process#comments-listing)

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Store credits are more than just a substitute for a cash refund. They're a powerful customer service tool that can open up new ways for you to process returns. The way you implement store credits as a customer service strategy should depend on what you sell and what your customer base is like, but if you've been thinking of store credits as a "weak" version of a refund, it's time to reevaluate what they can do for your business. In fact, store credits should be considered a vital component of\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 3 min read

## [How to Write Product Information to Minimize Returns to your Online Store](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store)

 By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 18, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store#comments-listing)

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Put yourself in the following scenario: you're shopping online for a new [shirt](https://www.3dcart.com/ecommerce-website/how-to-build-a-t-shirts-ecommerce-website.html). You find one you really like, and check the product information. It doesn't say much, but you know your size and the pictures look good, so you go ahead and order. A few days later, your new shirt arrives and you remove it from the packaging to try it on. It's a little larger than you expected, but maybe it will shrink in the wash. Actually, it doesn't seem to be cotton— it's a little itchy. What blend of fabrics is\[...\]

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 9 min read

## [5 eCommerce Tactics That Will Boost Customer Retention Through the Roof](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-ecommerce-tactics-that-will-boost-customer-retention-through-the-roof)

 By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [June 09, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-ecommerce-tactics-that-will-boost-customer-retention-through-the-roof) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-ecommerce-tactics-that-will-boost-customer-retention-through-the-roof#comments-listing)

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*Guest post by Alex Jasin.*

It’s *really* expensive to find new customers.In fact, it costs [up to twenty-five times more](https://hbr.org/2014/10/the-value-of-keeping-the-right-customers) than just keeping the customers you already have.Surprised? If you’re selling online, keep reading, because customer retention can be a complete game changer for your eCommerce business.

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 1 min read

## [Deliver Superior Customer Service with 3dcart’s New CRM File Upload Feature](https://blog.shift4shop.com/crm-file-upload-feature)

 By [Shift4Shop](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/shift4shop) [September 12, 2016](https://blog.shift4shop.com/crm-file-upload-feature) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/crm-file-upload-feature#comments-listing)

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With eCommerce evolving into an increasingly competitive market, more businesses are feeling the pressure to deliver consistently memorable, great customer service around-the-clock.

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[Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 3 min read

## [About a simple little thing called honesty and how it impacts brand image](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/about-simple-little-thing-called-honesty-and-how-it-impacts-brand-image)

 By [Shift4Shop](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/shift4shop) [April 07, 2016](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/about-simple-little-thing-called-honesty-and-how-it-impacts-brand-image) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/about-simple-little-thing-called-honesty-and-how-it-impacts-brand-image#comments-listing)

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In today’s world of aggressive marketing strategies, buzzing social media and huge promises, businesses tend to forget about the very nature of people. More often than not, they want to build a brand image based on completely wrong premises. Spin doctors and marketing experts like to prepare campaigns where they pinpoint strengths, pros, advantages or even false promises.

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## [8 Creative Ways to Express Customer Appreciation](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/8-creative-ways-to-express-customer-appreciation)

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For most eCommerce merchants, attracting and retaining existing customers is their primary marketing focus, and for good reason too.

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## [5 Benefits of Using Olark Live Chat on Your Online Store](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/5-benefits-of-using-olark-live-chat-on-your-online-store)

 By [Shift4Shop](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/shift4shop) [June 30, 2014](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/5-benefits-of-using-olark-live-chat-on-your-online-store) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/5-benefits-of-using-olark-live-chat-on-your-online-store#comments-listing)

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Whether you participate in marketing forums or read authoritative websites on ecommerce, you'll  surely come across this same conclusion about live chat--- it can boost your business!

The great news for 3dcart merchants is that Olark Live Chat, a premium provider that's bound to do wonders for your online store, is being offered for a 14-day free trial.

What are the perks of using Olark Live Chat? Take a look at these amazing benefits reported by those who have used it: 

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## [How to Write an Awesome Return Policy for Your eCommerce Store](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/how-to-write-an-awesome-return-policy-for-your-ecommerce-store)

 By [Shift4Shop](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/shift4shop) [March 11, 2014](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/how-to-write-an-awesome-return-policy-for-your-ecommerce-store) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/blog/how-to-write-an-awesome-return-policy-for-your-ecommerce-store#comments-listing)

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Working in the world of eCommerce has its limitations, and part of your job as an online store owner is to overcome them. One such limitation revolves around the simple fact that a shopper doesn’t get to physically look at, or feel a product before making a purchase. In an effort to compensate for this, online store owners can create a return policy that’s succinct, informative, engaging and easy to understand.

Your eCommerce return policy is crucial for making returns and exchanges easy for\[...\]

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