On-site Experience

In this article we will discuss Enhancing the Customers On-Site Experience.

When it comes to delivering exceptional service, most businesses will focus on the face-to-face interactions. However, the customer journey begins way before a handshake or greeting is necessary. 

The moment a visitor approaches your premises, they will begin to form an opinion about your brand. This is why small, but often overlooked details such as signage, lighting, as well as staff presence will carry significant weight.

Optimize Entry Points

Always ensure that your building’s entrance is clear, and welcoming.

Also ensure it is accessible. Broken doors, and confusing signage, or even cluttered spaces at the front door will often give the wrong message. If applicable, you should offer sheltered walkways.

You should also consider awnings to protect customers from bad weather. These enhancements are not very costly but they signal that you care about the comfort of your visitor.

Create a Flow That Makes Sense

Think about the current physical layout of your location. Ask yourself, “Is it intuitive?” Can your visitors easily find the reception, as well as waiting areas, or self-service kiosks? 

Giving clear directions minimizes frustration and also reduces your staff workload. Use floor markings, as well as digital displays, or use friendly staff to guide your customers naturally through the space.

Leverage Smart Technology

Modernizing the on-site experience doesn’t mean you do a full tech overhaul. Small upgrades, such as contactless check-ins, as well as live wait time updates can make a big difference.

Also, mobile queueing systems can vastly improve your service perception. 

One area that often gets very little thought is the arrival experience. One way to make this pleasant is to use car park management solutions that will help to streamline your traffic flow. 

This will reduce search time for your parking spaces, and will create a smooth transition from vehicle to the front desk.

Enhance Waiting Areas

Customers often need to wait at your office but that doesn’t mean they should ever  feel ignored. You need to provide seating that is comfortable and clean. 

Offer water stations, as well as charging ports, or even tablets that have basic browsing options. Soft music, pleasant scents, as well as good lighting will go a long way in helping to shape an environment that feels professional as well as thoughtful.

Train Staff to Be Proactive

The best service teams don’t just react, they also anticipate. You should ensure that your staff are trained to recognize when a customer may need help.

This should be recognizable even before they ask. A small gesture, such as walking someone to their destination or even offering assistance through a form, will transform the entire visit.

Maintain with Intention

Cleanliness and upkeep are more than just operational duties, they are acts of hospitality. Make sure you schedule regular checks for your washrooms, walkways, and also common areas

Small details such as a fresh coat of paint or functioning automatic doors will subtly communicate quality as well as care.

This is definitely the way you should go about taking care of your customers and keeping them coming back.

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Haider Khalid

IP Network Consultant (CCIE# 52939) | Service Provider | Data Center Networks
Haider Khalid is an IP Network Consultant (CCIE# 52939) who has worked with several ISPs & Telecom operators in Pakistan, Middle East and the UK. He is always keen to learn new technologies and likes to share them with his peers and other people. In case of any questions or feedback, please feel free to drop a comment below or connect with him on LinkedIn.

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