While creating a great customer experience is crucial for attracting customers, retailers also need to measure how effective their efforts are in retaining them.
One important metric is the repurchase rate, which shows the percentage of customers who make additional purchases within a certain time. This rate reflects how loyal customers are to a brand, something retailers always want to encourage.
Another metric to consider is the referral rate, which measures how many customers recommend a product or service to others. A positive customer experience can boost this rate, showing how good interactions lead to advocacy.
All these strategies aim to reduce churn rate, which shows the percentage of customers or revenue lost over time due to unsuccessful retention efforts. Low retention rates signal areas where the customer experience needs improvement.
It’s essential for businesses to focus on keeping loyal customers just as much as attracting new ones. The success of a business depends on how well they manage both groups at the same time.
To learn more about how businesses are tracking customer relationships and how this is shaping their customer experience efforts, please see the infographic highlighted alongside this post.
How Customer Experience Can Combat Customer Churn, provided by BillingPlatform, a company dedicated to empowering businesses via their cloud billing solution