The Importance of Customer Support in 2025

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73% of customers stated that a positive experience significantly influenced their loyalty to a brand.

2025: The year of customer service-led growth.

As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that customer service will be the driving force behind business growth. Amid the ever-changing landscape of the business world, leaders are constantly seeking ways to propel their companies forward. With many organizations holding off on deploying new initiatives until they have a clearer outlook, the focus has shifted to areas with the most immediate impact—customer experience (CX).

The benefits of prioritizing customer service are manifold. Companies that invest in CX can expect higher returns on investment and improved customer retention. Research indicates that 64% of business leaders recognize the positive impact of customer service on growth, and 60% see a direct correlation with customer retention.

Customer Loyalty

In a market where customers prioritize service quality, businesses that excel in CX are poised to outpace their competitors rapidly.Despite these clear advantages, a gap remains between business perceptions and customer expectations. While 60% of companies believe they provide good customer service, only 54% of customers agree. This discrepancy highlights the need for businesses to not only meet but exceed customer expectations. High-quality service is not about extravagant gestures but about making interactions seamless and convenient for customers across all channels.

70%

of consumers are willing to switch brands after a single negative experience.

64%

of business leaders see customer service positively impacting growth.

89%

of consumers are more likely to make another purchase after a positive customer service experience.

Chapters.

In this 2024 edition, we will be releasing chapters over the next few months. Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when we release a new chapter.

1. Importance of Customer Experience in 2025

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2. Building an Effective Customer Support Team

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3. Personalization in Customer Support

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4. Measuring & Improving Customer Experience

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5. Customer Support Technology and Tools

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6. Customer Support Best Practices

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7. Data Privacy and Security

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8. The Future of Customer Support

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9. Customer Support Channels

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