What is a CES (Customer Effort Score)?
Formula: Sum of All Effort Scores / Number of Survey Responses
Measures how much effort customers must expend to use your product or resolve issues. Focus on reducing friction. Companies use CES to identify and eliminate pain points in customer journey.
Improve CES by streamlining customer interactions, reducing friction points, and optimizing service processes. Focus on self-service options, clear communication, and efficient problem resolution.
Good CES scores typically range from 1-5 or 1-7, with lower scores indicating less customer effort. Compare scores across industry standards and track improvements over time.
CES strongly correlates with customer loyalty and retention. Lower effort scores typically lead to higher customer satisfaction and increased repeat business.
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