{"id":2211,"date":"2024-12-19T10:32:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T10:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kapable.club\/glossary\/?p=2211"},"modified":"2025-12-02T06:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:54:11","slug":"net-promoter-score-nps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kapable.club\/glossary\/net-promoter-score-nps\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Net Promoter Score (NPS)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a customer satisfaction metric that measures customer loyalty by asking how likely customers are to recommend a company\u2019s product or service to others, typically on a scale from 0 to 10. It is widely used to gauge overall customer experience and predict business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Are Customers Categorised in NPS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three key customer groups in Net Promoter Score, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promoters (9-10)<\/strong>: These are highly satisfied customers who are likely to recommend your product or service, driving growth through word-of-mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passives (7-8)<\/strong>: Customers who are satisfied but not enthusiastic. They are unlikely to actively promote your brand, and a slight change in competitors\u2019 offerings could sway them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detractors (0-6)<\/strong>: Unhappy customers who are unlikely to recommend your brand and may even discourage others from using it. They are often the source of negative feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By understanding these groups, businesses can tailor their strategies to engage promoters, convert passives, and address the concerns of detractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How NPS Is Calculated?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPS is calculated by subtracting the percentage of detractors from the percentage of promoters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Formula<\/strong>: NPS = % of Promoters &#8211; % of Detractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>: If 60% of respondents are promoters and 20% are detractors, the NPS would be 40 (60% &#8211; 20%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This score typically ranges from -100 to +100, with higher scores indicating a stronger customer loyalty and likelihood of recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Benefits Of Using NPS For Business Growth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are five key benefits of using Net Promoter Score, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customer loyalty insights<\/strong>: NPS helps businesses measure the loyalty of their customers, providing valuable insights into long-term relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benchmarking<\/strong>: It allows companies to track performance over time and compare themselves with industry standards or competitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Actionable feedback<\/strong>: The survey results give direct feedback that can be used to improve products, services, and customer experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Predicts growth<\/strong>: High NPS scores are often correlated with higher growth, as promoters are likely to drive word-of-mouth referrals and repeat business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer-centric focus<\/strong>: By tracking NPS, businesses maintain a focus on customer satisfaction, ensuring they adapt to changing needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can Businesses Act on NPS Feedback?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are five best practices for leveraging NPS feedback effectively, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Follow up with detractors<\/strong>: Address the concerns of detractors immediately to resolve issues and improve their experience, showing that their feedback is valued.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engage promoters<\/strong>: Leverage promoters by encouraging them to share their positive experiences through reviews, referrals, or testimonials, boosting brand credibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyse trends<\/strong>: Look for patterns in NPS data to identify recurring issues or opportunities for improvement, focusing on areas that matter most to customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close the feedback loop<\/strong>: After taking action based on NPS feedback, inform customers about the changes made, showing that their opinions lead to tangible improvements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set improvement goals<\/strong>: Use NPS scores to set clear goals for customer satisfaction and loyalty, striving for higher scores over time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reading-material-box\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ultimate-Question-Revised-Expanded-Customer-Driven\/dp\/B0064E4NVI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ultimate Question 2.0<\/a>&#8221; by Fred Reichheld: The book by the creator of NPS provides insights on using the score to drive business success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.co.in\/books\/about\/Measuring_Customer_Satisfaction_and_Loya.html?id=818wT_TGJgAC&amp;redir_esc=y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty<\/a>&#8221; by Bob E. Hayes:&nbsp; This book offers a detailed look at customer satisfaction metrics, including NPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Winning-Purpose-Unbeatable-Strategy-Customers\/dp\/1647821789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winning on Purpose<\/a>&#8221; by Fred Reichheld: A follow-up to The Ultimate Question, this book dives deeper into how customer-centric strategies and NPS can drive sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"3314\" class=\"elementor elementor-3314\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf996e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aaf996e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d99d4c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d99d4c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/apply\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1304\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/kapable.club\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blog-Banner-3.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-505\" alt=\"Professional ready for leadership training\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a customer satisfaction metric that measures customer loyalty by asking how likely customers are to recommend a company\u2019s product or service to others, typically on a scale from 0 to 10. 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