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Customer service reports: A complete guide + 6 metrics to track

Customer service reports can help your organization deliver an outstanding customer experience time after time. Discover key metrics and how to implement them.

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

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

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9 customer service gifs that explain a day in the life of a support agent

Customer service representatives do not get enough credit. See here for funny customer service gifs that explain life in a support job.

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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 great customer experiences. Returnly…

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Startup Central — The human guide to leading remote teams

WFH is here to stay. In this guide, we talk to startup leaders about how they're facilitating productive, human collaboration from anywhere.

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What is omnichannel customer service? Definition, importance & strategy

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

Join 2,000 service leaders at Zendesk Relate 2026

Over three days, you will 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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Small but mighty: Booksellers adapt to meet customer demand

You could say that books are having a moment right now. With more people looking for…

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What is customer value? Definition, formula, and importance

Customer value is how much a product or service is worth to a customer. Here’s how companies can enhance their value to improve the customer experience and increase satisfaction.

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

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

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Read the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report.

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Updating "always be closing" for 2020: 10 sales stats you need to know now

It’s time for we need a new “ABCs of Sales” strategy. Here’s what we recommend.

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Call center burnout: what it is and how to overcome it

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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The power of a culture built on gratitude

In his posthumous letter for the New York Times, Senator John Lewis could have chronicled his…

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7 ways to reduce bias in conversational AI

You may remember Tay, Microsoft’s infamous Twitter chatbot that unintentionally picked up on hate speech and…

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17 common types of customer needs (+ how to meet them)

Understanding customer needs is essential for building loyalty and driving business growth. Explore the most common types of customer needs and discover strategies to meet them in this comprehensive guide.

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