{"id":4491,"date":"2017-02-16T13:34:35","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T18:34:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/element212.com\/?p=4491"},"modified":"2017-02-16T13:34:35","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T18:34:35","slug":"how-to-show-love-to-your-customers-beyond-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/element212.com\/how-to-show-love-to-your-customers-beyond-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Show Love To Your Customers, Beyond The Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You want to be sure you are doing more than just the minimum which, unfortunately, is what many deliver.\u00a0 Here are eight suggestions on how to show a deeper love for your customers and, in the process, enable you to stand out from your competition:<\/p>\n<p>In our first post centered on <a href=\"https:\/\/element212.com\/loving-your-customers-dont-tell-them-show-them\/\">Loving Your Customers<\/a>, we shared nine foundational steps to showing your customers that\u00a0you genuinely value, appreciate, and care about them.<\/p>\n<p>These initial acts will take you beyond the sale and help you begin to establish trusting relationships with your customers.\u00a0 But don\u2019t stop there, because they will not be enough to sustain for the long-term.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. \u00a0Promote a customer on your social media, case studies, or newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Featuring your customers and providing them with added, free exposure will go a long way in grabbing their attention and earning their loyalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. \u00a0Attend customers\u2019 events<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not all of your customers will host events, but when one does, attend if possible; your customer will appreciate that your interest in their business goes beyond merely receiving their checks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. \u00a0Show thanks whenever it is possible and appropriate<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many companies are so focused on trying to earn new business that they forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/element212.com\/customer-feedback-the-key-to-customer-loyalty\/\">nurture relationships with current customers<\/a>; be certain that you make a point of showing gratitude for your customers frequently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. \u00a0Be an expert<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simply providing a product or service is not enough; go above and beyond by serving as an expert in what you do, so that your customers will keep coming back for more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. \u00a0Get feedback from your customers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Though you are an expert, never assume your advice is appreciated and embraced; be sure to get feedback so you know your solutions and service are aligned with your customers\u2019 expectations, goals and aspirations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. \u00a0Educate your customers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be seen as a trusted resource by telling your customers about trends, solutions, and events related to their industry; customers will genuinely appreciate that you are thinking of them and that you took the time to share information that may be valuable and important.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>7. \u00a0Do what you say you will do<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This should be a given. 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