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25 essential customer service skills to develop

Learn 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

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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How to build a QA scorecard: Examples + template

A QA scorecard can help you reduce customer churn and boost agent performance. Learn why it’s important and download our scorecard template below.

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What is online customer service? + 8 ways to improve your online customer service

Online customer service is the process of answering customer questions digitally using tools such as email, social media, live chat, and messaging apps. Here are tips for good online customer service.

Join 2,000 service leaders at Zendesk Relate 2026

Over three days, you’ll hear from headliner Ali Wong, Emmy-winning comedian known for her witty, authentic storytelling, alongside leaders from Levi’s, ASOS, Canva, Supercell and more. Relate is where service leaders connect, learn and discover new resolutions.

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How CX helps healthcare SMBs earn healthy bottom lines

Smaller healthcare companies stand to grow strong on a foundation of great customer experiences.

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Workforce optimisation: The ultimate guide for 2026

Workforce optimisation makes processes more efficient and employees more productive, and gives more flexibility to your bottom line. Learn more about it below.

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AI in customer service: All you need to know

Leverage AI in customer service to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs and provide fast and personalised support at scale.

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13 ways AI will improve the customer experience in 2026

Use artificial intelligence to enhance the customer experience at every stage of the buyer's journey.

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What is customer service?

Customer service is the support you offer customers throughout a business relationship. Learn why it's important and assess your own customer service aptitude.

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19 best FAQ page examples & how to build yours

FAQs are important customer-facing resources every business should have. Take a look at some FAQ page examples for inspiration to make your own.

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Sales promotion: Definition, examples, and types

Sales promotions allow companies to boost short-term revenue through increased sales. Learn how to build a sales plan with our free guide.

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Why fintechs need to deliver superior digital customer service right now

What is digital customer service, and why does it matter to fintechs? We provide expert tips and examples for improving your CX strategy.

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How to embrace new behaviors in 2021

2020 brought on a seismic shift in consumer trends, but many industries are adapting.

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How online retailers are transforming the customer experience with conversational commerce

For e-commerce businesses, conversational messaging provides unparalleled opportunities to improve the customer experience—and sell more goods and services in the process

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What is customer retention? 11 examples and strategies to retain customers

Businesses work hard to attract customers through a mix of marketing, social media and brand strategies.…

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Feedback form examples, templates, and how to write your own

Use these customer feedback form tips to help you hear more from your customers and improve your CX.

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What is Customer Satisfaction? (And how to achieve it)

Learn the secrets to achieving, measuring and improving customer satisfaction to drive your business.

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What's a BPO call centre and what does it do?

If your business doesn’t have the bandwidth to adequately handle all your inbound and outbound calls, you may want to consider outsourcing. Read on to learn how a BPO call centre can step in

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