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Sh*t support agents say

Everyone wants good customer support, but if you’re a support agent, listening to people’s problems 40…

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Caught on video: The Zendesk rebrand

The new version of Zendesk has more colors, individual product identities, and a super sweet logomark.…

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Ask the analysts: Gartner’s take on the customer service technology landscape

As we approach the midpoint of the year (how did that happen so fast?), it’s a…

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5 times virtual digital assistants should take the lead with customers

Siri, Cortana, and other personal assistants have permeated our lives; every day we depend on them…

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Phone support do's and don'ts

In the world of customer service, voice support still holds steady as a channel that customers…

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The best hold music since 'Careless Whisper'

Most companies' hold music is unlistenable. Here's how to make yours better.

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Innovate your customer service with embedded support

Digital customers no longer accept being treated like transactions instead of people. Thus, the growing demand…

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The secret to Amazon’s customer loyalty success

While customer loyalty may seem like a sure-win game, there are some potential drawbacks (unbelievable, we…

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Why delighting customers doesn't pay

Rick Delisi, co-author of The Effortless Experience: Conquering the New Battleground for Customer Loyalty, came to…

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The New Face of Customer Service

Successful customer service is no longer about “handling” customer complaints and questions. Instead, it requires building…

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10 tips for providing great customer service on Twitter

Start delivering efficient, memorable customer service on Twitter with these top tips.

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Zendesk masters of customer service webinars

7 Strategies for Turning Angry Customers into Loyal Fans Learn creative problem solving and down-to-earth emotion…

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Customer satisfaction last quarter: trick or treat?

With the release of the our quarterly Zendesk Benchmark report, we’re very happy to announce that…

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Why customer service is so important to online shoppers

Most people think of shopping online as a way to cut costs. E-commerce stores relieve customers…

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One face of the brand customer support

Streamlining and improving the customer service experience has been proven to increase profits for retailers.1 Simply…

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The Customer Service and Social Media Revolution

Customer service organizations face increasing amounts of pressure to deliver better service over a broader range…

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The holiday satisfaction slump: keeping holiday customers happy

Holidays are hard on customer satisfaction. Last year, you might have noticed a slump in your…

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