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The five steps in the sales process that turn prospects into customers

When you set off on a road trip, you have a vehicle and a map. On…

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Customer experience: 5 simple strategies that bring immediate improvement

Experts share the CX strategies that make a real difference.

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Customer service acronyms explained

Customer service acronyms can be confusing to those still learning the field. Learn the explanations behind 30 common customer service acronyms.

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Four ways in which Zendesk can make your life easier, now

Keeping up with customers' expectations is vital to your business – and this means nimble support operations. Here are four ways in which Zendesk can help you deliver the best customer service (and make your life easier).

Discover AI innovations shaping service at Zendesk AI Summit

Join us for our biggest digital event of the year. Hear from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, be the first to see new AI innovations and choose sessions tailored to your role. Plus, get your AI questions answered by experts during the live Q&A. Register now and secure your spot.

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How we work: the employee experience reimagined

Every organisation is working out the next new normal, whether that’s a return to modified office life or a long-term version of working from home. As employees' needs and expectations rise, HR leaders must reimagine the employee experience of the future – today.

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A guide to customer service reports

Discover the reports that help you better understand and improve the customer experience.

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What is interactive voice response (IVR)? a complete guide

IVR technology can be a game changer for call centres. Discover what an IVR system is and how it improves telephone support.

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What is customer obsession? How to become customer obsessed

We’ve all heard the stories of companies going above and beyond to provide their customers with…

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8 customer courtesy tips and why it matters

Find out why compassionate customer service matters, and what it can do for your business.

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What is customer-facing? Everything you need to know about customer-facing roles

Learn about customer-facing roles, what kind of people do well in them, and how to improve your own customer-facing skills.

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Integrations galore

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your agents provide the perfect customer experience.…

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What is omnichannel customer service? Definition, importance and strategy

Take an omnichannel approach to create seamless, reliable customer interactions.

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What is a contact centre? Definition, types, and use cases

Establish a flexible, dynamic contact centre to drive customer loyalty and improve agent efficiency.

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Understanding call center burnout

Call center employees face unique challenges that can often lead to burnout. Understanding why can help fix bigger problems down the road.

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Transformation in the money transfer industry: The impact of customer expectations

Over the last ten years the money transfer industry has seen dramatic change. A decade ago,…

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An overview of apps for startups

We know based on our Startups CX Benchmark Report 2020 that fast-growing startups use more apps than their slower-growth counterparts.

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Why Cloud 100 startups are investing in CX

The Forbes Cloud 100 list recognises top cloud and software startups. Find out why so many of these companies are prioritising customer experience.

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How to anticipate your customer needs and solve them

What are customer needs, and how can your business solve for and anticipate them?

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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.