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What are customer profiles? A complete guide, examples, and free templates

Leverage data to build rich customer profiles so you can provide more relevant, personalized experiences.

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Customer service philosophy: How to create one + free template

To consistently provide great service, companies need an actionable customer service philosophy. Here’s how to create one that stands out.

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The 4 types of communication styles in the workplace + quiz

Different types of communication styles exist in every workplace. Learn how to identify communication patterns and collaborate more effectively with teammates.

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25 essential customer service skills to develop in 2024

Read our list of the most important customer service skills for cultivating excellent CX, and utilize our templates to seamlessly incorporate these skills into your resume.

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How to deal with angry customers: 17 tips, templates, and examples

Knowing what to say to angry customers can turn a tense situation into an opportunity. Learn how to deal with irate customers and use our free templates.

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52 effective sales email templates (+ writing tips)

Increase your chances of success with these sales email templates that cover every stage of the pipeline, from prospecting to closing.

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7 cold email templates that skyrocket response rates

Getting a prospect to respond to a cold email isn’t always easy. Our template playbook can help with that.

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Customer reviews: How to get and use them [+ templates]

Most of your customers read reviews before deciding to purchase a product or service. Here's how to get more customer reviews that convince people to buy.

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How to start a virtual call center that provides excellent customer service

Learn the best way to set up and manage a remote customer service team.

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5 key benefits of contact center as a service (CCaaS) software

Adopt a CCaaS solution, and you’ll be set to connect with customers across all channels and leave your dated contact center technology in the dust.

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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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8 knowledge base article templates that work

The key to success is finding the right mix of knowledge base article templates for your target audience. Use our templates to get a head start.

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How to start a call center (without breaking the bank)

What is a call center? Defined, it's a team of customer service agents that responds to incoming calls about customer issues. Here's how to start one.

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11 help desk best practices for better internal support

These internal help desk management tips can help set up harmonious employee and user expectations around help desk response times.

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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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Customer service training: The complete guide

Prepare your team to deliver great customer experiences with this customer service training guide—and download our template.

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34 customer service email templates + best practices

Use these customer service email templates to provide faster and more consistent responses to customers.

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