{"id":5487,"date":"2021-11-24T12:03:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T20:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=5487"},"modified":"2026-04-03T04:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:57:08","slug":"8-customer-appreciation-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/8-customer-appreciation-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Genuine Ways to Say &#8220;Thank You&#8221; to Your Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Like clockwork, when we turn our calendars to the month of November, it\u2019s as if there\u2019s something in the air that prompts us to be thankful. And thankfulness so often touches on a range of topics \u2014 including things like personal health and wellbeing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then, it\u2019s only natural that our thoughts also extend to those in our lives that we\u2019re thankful for. That list is likely comprised of friends and family and sometimes even our beloved pets (they\u2019re family too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you, Customer!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone who works at a company that has customers, whether you directly interact with them or not, this is the season to appreciate them, too. If we heed the wise words of Legendary Management Professor, <a href=\"https:\/\/erpnews.com\/purpose-business-create-keep-customer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peter Drucker when he says<\/a>, \u201c<em>The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer<\/em>,\u201d we do indeed owe our customers a debt of gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s with this in mind that I turned to the customer experience (CX) community for advice on how to truly thank customers. During the daily <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jtwatkin\/status\/1455209355251388419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Experience Question of the Day<\/a> (CXQOTD) on November 1, I asked, \u201cHow can you tell customers that you appreciate them?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CXQOTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CXQOTD<\/a> for Nov 1:<br><br>How can you tell customers that you appreciate them?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/djksar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@djksar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LeslieO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LeslieO<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stacysherman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stacysherman<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mentalmarketer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mentalmarketer<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jennysuedempsey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jennysuedempsey<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JuliaAhlfeldt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JuliaAhlfeldt<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlexAllwood?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AlexAllwood<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NealDlin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NealDlin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JeremyHyde_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JeremyHyde_<\/a> @dbeaumont266 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SeanBHawkins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SeanBHawkins<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DebbieSzumylo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DebbieSzumylo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/globaldenton?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@globaldenton<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/murphyjfraser?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@murphyjfraser<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/cx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#cx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kFDdDI19mC\">pic.twitter.com\/kFDdDI19mC<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jeremy Watkin (@jtwatkin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jtwatkin\/status\/1455209355251388419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 1, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The responses didn\u2019t disappoint. As I explored the various suggested ways to appreciate our customers, two major themes emerged: Show and Tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, it\u2019s more like tell and show \u2014 so as not to be confused with the grade-school activity of bringing a favorite object to school and telling your classmates about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s critical that we BOTH tell AND show our customers that we\u2019re thankful for them.<\/strong> In the remainder of this article, I\u2019ll share the variety of ways we can effectively thank our customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 ways to TELL your customers \u201cThank you\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Press1ForNick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nick Glimsdahl<\/a> put it most succinctly in his response to my question when he said \u201cTell them!!!\u201d And I couldn\u2019t agree more. We need to tell customers that we\u2019re thankful for them as much as we possibly can. But what are some of the best ways to do this? Here\u2019s a list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Send a thank you note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about the last time a company sent you a note of thanks just for being their customer. Those occurrences are probably pretty rare. But, as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stacysherman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stacy Sherman<\/a> says, \u201cA personalized, handwritten note goes a long way.\u201d And it need not be a huge expense. Consider sending a postcard with a few sentences of gratitude. This requires a few minutes of your time and less than a dollar to send and can go a long way with your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is a strategy you wanted to implement permanently, you could even consider utilizing tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greetingsisland.com\/cards\/thank-you\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greetings Island<\/a> to send out &#8220;Thank You&#8221; cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with online tools, you still have the option to print your designs and handwrite your letters. Because I think we can all agree handwritten is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Call a customer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers already know they can contact your company for support, and depending on your business, they know someone may call trying to sell them something. We all love that, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why, as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/debbieszumylo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Debbie Szumylo<\/a> comments, \u201cA call out of the blue to tell them they are appreciated\u201d will go a long way. Try calling a customer with no ulterior motives other than to say \u201cI appreciate you.\u201d If you\u2019re looking for additional topics to discuss, take a moment to ask, \u201cHow has your experience been?\u201d I\u2019ll bet some will give you valuable feedback on how to improve your product or service. (We\u2019ll talk more about this later in the article)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a good way to tell customers that you appreciate them, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/seanbhawkins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sean Hawkins<\/a> once worked with a contact center agent who said, \u201cThank you for your partnership and business. Without you, we wouldn\u2019t be here.\u201d Whatever it is you say to the customer, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tanujdiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanuj Diwan<\/a> adds that we must always \u201cbe genuinely appreciative.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Shower customers with gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even take the appreciation a step further and send gifts to your customers \u2014 and if you can swing it, try sending a gift with no strings attached. A marketing promotion like a coupon or discount to get customers to purchase more service, may not always be perceived as a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mentalmarketer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MentalMarketer<\/a> recommends to \u201csurprise and delight them with personalized gifts.\u201d Personalization is key here. If you understand individual customer needs, habits, and preferences, you can tailor the gift specifically to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need an occasion for gifts, what better idea than to send customers a birthday gift? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bossladyCX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boss Lady Consult<\/a> says it \u201cdoesn\u2019t need to be anything big. We\u2019ve seen clients offer as little as a song of their choice from iTunes.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/customerservicelife.com\/the-post-birthday-cx-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I know I\u2019m always partial to my free birthday beverage from Starbucks.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019re looking to scale this customer appreciation, why not encourage and empower your customer support team? \u201cAllow agents the ability to give discounts, rewards, gift cards, and more,\u201d suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/seanbhawkins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sean Hawkins.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Feature customers in your marketing and social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to show gratitude, says <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/globaldenton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rick Denton<\/a>, is to \u201cfeature the customer on your marketing and social media.\u201d This is a terrific idea on a few different levels. First, this gives customers valuable facetime with your company \u2014 connecting them to humans as opposed to a faceless brand. Second, in the case of a small business, they may greatly appreciate and benefit from any help in building and growing their online brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dbeaumont266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Beaumont<\/a> recommends that we \u201chave a customer spotlight where the customer gets to talk.\u201d I think of the way we\u2019re able to celebrate those customers doing cool things on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/category\/featured-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Featured Customers section<\/a> of our company blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Throw a party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>David went on to suggest throwing customers a \u201cbig appreciation party.\u201d This is a great idea, especially in a business-to-business (B2B) setting. It\u2019s great to wine and dine your customers \u2014 but don\u2019t stop there. Also consider giving them something of value like an inspiring speaker, workshop, or the opportunity to collaborate with other customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What a great list of ways to tell customers that you appreciate them. I\u2019m curious to hear which of these ideas you\u2019ve implemented at your company. Now, let\u2019s talk about how we show our appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/category\/customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/more-customer-service-tips-1-1024x154.jpg\" alt=\"more-customer-service-tips\" class=\"wp-image-5498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/more-customer-service-tips-1-1024x154.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/more-customer-service-tips-1-300x45.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/more-customer-service-tips-1-768x115.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/more-customer-service-tips-1-1536x230.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/more-customer-service-tips-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 ways to SHOW your customers \u201cThank you\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When faced with my question of ways to appreciate customers, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cx_scott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scott Ontiveroz<\/a> astutely remarked, \u201cMaybe it\u2019s a bit cliche, but \u2018actions speak louder than words\u2019 rings true here.\u201d Indeed it does! Let\u2019s talk about three ways we can show appreciation to our customers with our actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Listen to customer feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to showing customers that you\u2019re thankful for them is to listen to them. We\u2019d best heed this advice from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/leslieo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leslie O\u2019Flahavan<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cYou can show customers you appreciate them by listening to them closely and reading their words closely. People just want to be heard. Listening (or reading) is the most intimate, affirming thing you can do for anyone, including customers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to listening to customers, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/heyCXguy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">That CX Guy<\/a> points out that we can \u201cAsk for more feedback\u201d whether it\u2019s during conversations with customers or via feedback surveys. But there are also plenty of ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-listen-to-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listen to our customers<\/a> without asking them for feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Use feedback to continuously improve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve heard from your customers, it\u2019s time to take that feedback and put it into action. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/heyCXguy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">That CX Guy<\/a> says to use customer feedback to \u201cDeliver more value.\u201d Fix bugs, add features, and ultimately make the product or service better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stossinsupport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craig Stoss<\/a> states that \u201cactioning feedback and saying thank you to those who gave you the feedback is the ultimate appreciation.\u201d When you do take action based on customer feedback, be sure to \u201clet them know that the reason you took action is because you appreciate them. You value their feedback and the relationship\u201d adds <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jimbasscx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jim Bass<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world where we\u2019re so accustomed to offering feedback to companies and hearing crickets in response, the act of implementing their feedback and then closing the loop with them is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Be consistent and reliable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/royatkinson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roy Atkinson<\/a> reminds us to get back to the basics and \u201cprovide good service.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nealdlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Neal Dlin <\/a>expands on this when he says: \u201cConsistency can go farther than transactional appreciation. A cool thank you wanes. Consistency doesn\u2019t. Because it\u2019s much harder so it demonstrates true appreciation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistently great service is the end result of continuously listening to customers and implementing their feedback. Customers don\u2019t expect perfection, but this practice shows that we value their business and want to keep it for the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Care for the people caring for customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, whether we\u2019re telling or showing our customers that we appreciate them, all of these actions will be carried out by our employees. The act of first telling and showing your employees that you appreciate them will directly impact the quality and sincerity of the gratitude shown to your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivating care and concern for your employees will have a lasting impact on both your customers and your company culture. There are countless ways you can show appreciation to your employees \u2014 and we\u2019ll be sure to expand on that later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>In the meantime, are there any ways you creatively appreciate your customers? We\u2019d love to hear your thoughts. Creating meaningful connections with our customers is central to NumberBarn\u2019s mission. THANK YOU for being a valued member of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NumberBarn<\/a> community, and for all you do to show gratitude for your customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like clockwork, when we turn our calendars to the month of November, it\u2019s as if there\u2019s something in the air that prompts us to be thankful. 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