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How social advocacy is shaping retail consumer trends
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The definitive guide to crafting captivating customer testimonials
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Customer satisfaction measures how happy your customers are with your products or services. For many businesses, it's the key to success—and the reason some fail.
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We support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community
Following a year of xenophobic rhetoric and racist attacks amid the pandemic, Asian Americans have faced…
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Everyone knows customer service is important. Or at least everyone should know. Because we are all…
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Customer transparency: Why it matters and how to increase it
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What is cross-selling? The complete guide (+ examples)
Cross-selling is the process of selling a related product or service to an existing customer.
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How Project N95 streamlined its volunteer-staffed support using Zendesk
To date, Project N95 has provided more than six million units of PPE to healthcare workers throughout the U.S.
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Big questions, big answers: What’s top of mind for CX leaders in 2021
3 key lessons for running a business in a post-pandemic world, and why it's so important to build resilience into your systems and social capital within your workplace
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What is online customer service? + 9 ways to improve it
Online customer service is the process of answering customer questions digitally using tools such as email, social media, and more. Learn more in this guide.
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Switching from live chat to messaging
You can switch from live chat to messaging in Zendesk with just a few clicks. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
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Customer segmentation analysis: an actionable guide
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What is customer care? Definition, importance, and best practices
Investing in customer care can build lasting brand loyalty and boost customer satisfaction.
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Employee experience: Internal help desks and the future of work
Employers must adjust to new ways of working so that employees have the tools they need to perform and collaborate effectively. Enter the internal help desk.
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