How-to guides
Customer experiences can be complicated, but your customers don’t have to know that. Read our how-to guides for actionable steps and behind-the-scenes tips for building better customer relationships.
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How software and cloud services companies can scale CX with self-service and intelligent triage
See how top performers in the software and cloud services industry are using self-service and intelligent routing to scale their CX without sacrificing profitability.
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How to evaluate chatbot performance
How can chatbots be used? With more than two billion people regularly buying items online across the…
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How to manage multiple teams effectively
As a result of COVID-19, lots of businesses have had to learn how to manage multiple…
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Social media strategy—how is it done?
Social media. Everyone uses it, but not everyone does so effectively. Companies with a robust social…
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What makes a great digital strategy?
Crafting a digital marketing strategy is essential for business success. You must think about more than…
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What is a go-to-market (GTM) strategy? How to build one in 11 steps
Learn how to use a go-to-market strategy to turn your product concepts into tangible offerings—without chaos or confusion.
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8 ways to adopt and grow a customer service mindset
How do you ensure that your customer service team understands their role and leads the charge when it comes to driving customer satisfaction and loyalty? The answer: help them adopt a customer service mindset.
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Chatbots vs. conversational AI: What’s the difference?
Chatbots and conversational AI are often used synonymously—but they shouldn’t be. Understand the differences before determining which technology is best for your customer service experience.
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Connecting your CX and marketing strategy
There’s more to a brand than its latest advertising campaign and tagline. It’s also how you…
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How to Keep Customer Data Clean
Your customer data is the key to sales success. It’s how you get in touch with…
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How to use Facebook Messenger for customer service
Messaging has emerged as one of the most popular support channels. Here’s how (and why) you can use Facebook Messenger for customer service.
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Styles and methods of conflict management in customer service
Most people try to avoid conflict in their day-to-day lives, but anyone in customer service can…
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How can technology help provide better customer care?
Customer care is a key part of any business, whatever ‘customer’ means to you. And increasingly…
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A step-by-step guide to a new CRM integration
Customer relationship management (CRM) integrations can be a time-consuming and costly process if they’re not planned…
Guides and ebooks
Guide to the Zendesk Marketplace
When your agents can deliver a great experience, customers are more likely to do business with you.
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The ultimate guide to WhatsApp Business
WhatsApp is the most popular chat app in the world and the top messaging app used by companies. Here's your complete guide to WhatsApp Business.
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How To Work Better And Smarter In Customer Service
To ensure your customers are always happy, your service team needs to be happy too. By…
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How to invest in the right CX technology for the future of your business
Achieving business success has always been a balancing act. On one hand, it’s about understanding how…
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Customer service philosophy: how to create one and 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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