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Churn rate: What it is + how to calculate it
Customer churn rate is a key metric for businesses looking to scale. Learn how to calculate it and ways to reduce it in our guide.
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Customer experience: A comprehensive guide for 2024
Customer experience (CX) refers to all the interactions between a business and its customers. Learn why it's so essential and how you can improve your CX strategy.
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A guide to customer satisfaction surveys: Top questions, examples, and templates
Asking the right customer satisfaction survey questions will provide key insights into what's working and what isn't so you can enhance the customer experience and increase retention.
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How to choose a CRM system: A step-by-step guide
A CRM can boost sales productivity and drive revenue—but only if you choose the right solution. Read our article to learn how.
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4 types of CRM and how to choose the right one
There are four types of CRM systems—operational, analytical, collaborative, and strategic—designed to support sales teams that can drive better customer experiences.
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What is a customer portal? A complete guide
A customer portal is a hub where customers can self-serve and manage their support requests. Discover how it benefits your customers and business.
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Customer retention: Metrics, strategies, and examples
Discover tried-and-true customer retention strategies to keep customers coming back.
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Ultimate guide to customer focus in 2024
Improving your customer focus starts by deepening your understanding of what customer focus means and building an effective customer focus strategy.
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Customer complaints: Definition, examples, and resolution tips
Customer complaints aren’t ideal, but they can help improve your business. Here’s how to handle them in an impactful way.
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Deep learning vs. machine learning
Uncover the inner workings of machine learning and deep learning to understand how they impact the tools and software you use every day.
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11 ways to deliver good customer service: Principles + tips
Good customer service is critical for retaining and acquiring customers. Learn how to meet and exceed customer expectations in our guide.
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9 tips for providing great social media customer service
Today’s customers expect excellent social media customer service from leading brands. Learn how to win buyers’ hearts on their favorite platforms.
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What is the difference between chat and messaging?
Chat and messaging are two popular methods to connect with your customers. Learn why different communication methods provide a better customer experience (CX).
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Inside sales vs. outside sales: What are the key differences?
Learn the differences between inside and outside sales—and the responsibilities, skill sets, and tools for each—so you can adopt the right sales model for your business.
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11 tips to improve agent productivity and efficiency
Are you ready to take your customer support team to the next level? Follow these tips to boost agent productivity and efficiency.
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12 types of customers + how to support them
Customer service isn’t one-size-fits-all. Understanding the different types of customers can help you optimize the customer experience and hit your business goals.
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What is personalized customer service? + 10 ways to provide it
Personalization is essential to supporting top-tier CX. Uncover 10 ways to prioritize personalized customer service by leveraging customer data in our guide.
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