Skip to main content

Article


Latest stories

Article
26 min read

55 sales pros to follow on Twitter

Connect with some of the brightest minds in sales.

Article
9 min read

Stemming the loneliness epidemic one interaction at a time

As you’ve likely heard, there is an epidemic of loneliness going around. People feel profoundly disconnected…

Article
20 min read

The 42 best sales books of all time

Whether you’re a sales rep, manager, or executive, these are the best sales books for improving your skills and success rate. Add them to your list now.

Article
8 min read

The startup psychologist: It’s easy to bake your issues into your company

The entrepreneurial journey can be lonely, all-consuming, fraught with failure, and devastating to relationships. All the…

Article
2 min read

Chat support models: shared vs dedicated

Here are two methodologies for channel assignment that can help improve the overall customer experience

Article
20 min read

The definitive guide to sales forecasting methodologies

Understand the basics of sales forecasting and master key techniques to improve your decision-making.

Article
4 min read

Let the robots have those jobs—the evolving AI-agent relationship

AI-supported automations can have a huge impact on your agents. Here are some things to keep in mind as you implement new workflows and leverage technology for increased productivity and agent satisfaction.

Article
13 min read

What is a customer success manager and what do they do?

Does your company have a customer success manager? If not, you’re missing out. Here's how this role can help your organization.

Article
2 min read

Customer pain points: How to identify and resolve (+ examples)

You’ve likely come across pain points in your life—road work causing a traffic jam or a…

Article
10 min read

30-60-90 day sales plan for managers, reps, and sales territories

Establish credibility and confidence with a clear 30-60-90 day sales plan.

Infographic

How artificial intelligence is making the customer experience better

What do artificial intelligence and customer experience share in common? It’s that both are bound to…

Article
12 min read

How to create customer surveys: 8 tips + templates

Use our customizable survey templates to create customer surveys your audience will want to complete, helping you collect usable, quality customer feedback.

Meet us at the top

Read the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report.

Article
1 min read

What is tier 0 customer support?

Tier 0 support is a great way to help your customers help themselves

Article
4 min read

One-minute meditations to help you reset

It always sounds lame when someone tells you to deal with stress by taking a few…

Article
12 min read

How to deal with difficult customers: 13 tips + examples

Understanding how to deal with difficult customers is essential in customer service. Learn how to turn a challenging situation into a great customer experience.

Article
2 min read

Here's how AI tools can help you manage your knowledge base

Content Cues help service teams manage their knowledge base with helpful nudges and AI-driven insights.

Article
8 min read

How to get sales and customer service teams working together

Overcoming traditional silos between sales and customer service is difficult. But failing to do so can result in lost sales and a poor customer experience. Learn how to integrate sales with customer service on strategic and tactical levels to improve your sales process.

Subscribe to the blog

The best source of information for customer service, sales tips, guides, and industry best practices. Join us.