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Zendesk update: Helping each other to keep moving forward
Here is a snapshot of how we've been navigating the COVID-19 crisis.
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What do successful startups have in common? They prioritize CX
We studied over 4,000 startups to determine whether there was a connection between startup growth and CX investment. Spoiler alert: there was.
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Connecting your CX and marketing strategy
There’s more to a brand than its latest advertising campaign and tagline. It’s also how you…
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What is an enterprise help desk? 6 big business benefits
Provide excellent support experiences at scale, improve productivity, and streamline your operations with an enterprise help desk.
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4 ways badges can boost community engagement
Badges are a powerful tool for increasing engagement in an online community and streamlining the conversations within it.
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Caroline Criado Perez on systemic data bias that counts women out
Years ago, I read an article explaining that most objects that appear solid aren’t; they are,…
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Customer onboarding guide: 11 templates + best practices
Customer onboarding teaches new customers the value of your product or service. Use our customer onboarding templates to set customers up for success.
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Top 11 call center skills every agent needs
Great call centers start with hiring agents with the right call center skills. Here are the personal qualities and technical skills agents should possess.
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5 ways AI is helping solve human problems
We all use artificial intelligence (AI) every day. I regularly ask Siri to call my mom;…
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Welcome to your one-stop integration shop
New Zendesk app integrations are here. Learn all about how these new integrations can ease workloads…
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Proven ways to deal with high call volume
High call volume can overwhelm agents and harm the customer experience. But support managers have a host of ways they can manage and deflect inbound calls.
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CX and COVID-19: What agile companies are doing differently
See what the data says about how the most successful companies are adapting and innovating to meet customer needs as the pandemic wears on.
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30 customer success interview questions for manager candidates
Want to build the team of your dreams? Here are the customer success manager interview questions you've got to ask.
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How to start a call center (without breaking the bank)
Starting a call center can be an intimidating undertaking. We've broken down the process into a few simple steps, so you'll be up and running in no time.
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Forget the pitch: 9 sales questions to close the deal
You need to know your prospect before you pitch to them. Here are the sales questions you need to ask to get them talking.
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4 companies talk CX, changing course, and managing expectations
Despite best intentions, describing the state of the world right now as “the new normal” doesn’t…
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How to successfully onboard a remote customer support team
Effective onboarding is essential to modern business success, but it's not always easy—especially if you're trying to onboard a remote customer support team.
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