There are various aspects of a business that can use the services of a secret shopper. This has given rise to a few different types of secret shoppers.

The actual point of sale is one such special aspect. Evaluation of this particular interaction is essential to understand the kind of service a customer is getting. It is the satisfaction of the customer at this point that is going to determine whether or not the customer returns to the shop.

This all important evaluation is done by on-site secret shoppers. These shoppers are present on the site unknown to the sales staff and give an exhaustive report on the way the staff conduct themselves. On-site secret shoppers are also asked to evaluate other physical attributes like cleanliness and upkeep, product presentation and demonstration, appearance and attire of the staff and any other details asked for.

Often the first contact that a customer has with a business is a telephone call that he makes to find out certain details. The reason for the call may vary from asking for product details, finding out about specific brands or just getting driving directions to reach the store. It is very essential that such calls are attended in a very courteous and professional manner. The way the call is attended may determine whether or not the customer decides to visit your store.

Secret phone shoppers are used to evaluate how this service is handled by the staff. Secret phone shoppers give reports on several issues. A few of them are whether the phone was answered promptly, was the customer put on hold for an inordinate period of time, how was the tone and manner of the staff member handling the call, did the staff member have answers to all the questions asked and whether the customer was welcomed to visit.

Secret phone shoppers usually record their conversations and then file their reports based on this recording. Businesses use these reports to improve their training programs for the staff.

The services of Internet secret shoppers are used to evaluate customer interaction over the Internet. The promptness of response and the quality of response is evaluated. Any tardiness shown in these respects is likely to discourage prospective customers.

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