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Top 22 benefits of chatbots for businesses and customers

Not all bots are bad—when it comes to customer service, the benefits of chatbots are many. See how the technology can take your customer support to the next level.

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Voice of the Customer (VoC): Streamline data collection + analysis to inform strategy

Are you truly listening to your customers? Use Voice of the Customer programs to gather feedback and improve the customer experience.

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Expanding omnichannel support with WhatsApp

Companies that serve a global customer base are increasingly putting WhatsApp at the center of their omnichannel support programs

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Lights, camera, integration

We’re putting a spotlight on our brand new cast of app integrations

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How Bolt supports customers despite lightning-fast growth

With the omnipresent threat of competition nipping at Bolt’s heels, the ride-sharing company keeps its mission pretty simple: offer fast, simple, and effortless service. The goal is for riders and drivers to share a seamless experience that inspires loyalty on both sides

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Here's what it takes to be a great customer service leader

Good customer service is quickly becoming a core value to companies and has never been more…

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How moderators can make your community a better place

As community forums become essential tools for scaling support, it’s natural for companies to need some help keeping the conversation flowing. Here's why moderators are key to success.

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Mizzen+Main brings service led retail to life with Sunshine

Being able to provide a top-of-the-line product is only half the battle. As the days progress and technology advances, so will our customers’ expectations

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How service recovery programs can build customer loyalty

Don’t let your customer service team miss out on the opportunity to turn every negative interaction into a positive one. Take a look at how a service recovery program can help

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What is customer empathy? Tips and importance

Customer empathy is the ability to see things from the customer’s perspective. Walking a mile in your buyers’ shoes can have big-time business value.

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Time to team up: Zendesk’s new partner program

Zendesk's redesigned partner program is eminently flexible, helping partners drive customer engagement and deliver great customer experiences

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What's the difference between real-time analytics and historical analytics?

Customer experience is the bottom line when it comes to decision making. But how do we know we’re making the right choice?

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The 5 most important customer service techniques

Customers are king and in order to treat them like royalty, your customer service team needs to deliver the best experience every time

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Messaging apps are open for business

7 out of 10 consumers would like to message a business. Global messaging platforms have recognized the opportunity and have all opened their doors to messaging

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Cultivate community for a better customer experience

A robust user community is a powerful combination of support, social networking, and communications that streamlines the customer experience across the board. Here’s how it can start driving results immediately.

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How Homebridge scaled with Zendesk

As a fast-growing company, Homebridge attributes much of its success to superior customer service. Having customer…

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Improving CSAT and ticket resolution with apps from the Zendesk Marketplace

Marketplaces are an incredible resource with nearly limitless possibilities, but they can be overwhelming and confusing if you don’t know what to look for

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