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Say hello to 2020 with new integrations

We've got a great roundup of new integrations to ring in the new year. Read all about them

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How to overcome common sales-related customer service challenges

Having separate silos for sales and support can make it harder for both parties to get their jobs done, but the short end of the stick goes to the customer caught between them

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6 productivity tips for customer support agents

Reducing the time it takes to resolve a customer issue makes everyone happier. Getting there means taking actionable steps for greater support agent efficiency

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By 2035, analysts expect a primarily digital society

“Digital is changing our entire social contract, the implicit understanding of what our society is based…

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Lessons from Reddit: 5 ways businesses can support digital altruism

When it comes to trending stories involving the internet, news about leaked emails, debates about online…

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4 factors hindering your close rate

We’ll talk about the four most common factors that hinder close rates and how to eliminate…

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Welcome Sell apps to the Zendesk marketplace

With nearly 1,000 apps available for Zendesk Support and Chat, the Marketplace allows support organizations to extend Zendesk products Today, we expand into new territory — the world of sales

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The case for a fragrance-free workplace

It’s Monday morning, and you step into the elevator, feeling good as hell, looking your best.…

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Deep learning vs. machine learning: A complete guide

Uncover the difference between machine learning and deep learning to understand how they impact human-like AI.

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The power of lead value in sales forecasting

Learn how to determine lead value and how it can be used to build sales forecasts that result in a more accurate impression of your future revenue.

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What is the best sales tracker? (Hint, it’s not Excel.)

It's time to stop formatting endless spreadsheets and invest in a tool that does the work…

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5 trends from retail’s 2020 Big Show

In addition to fresh starts and earnest resolutions, January calls tens of thousands of retailers to…

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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How to leverage the exponential smoothing formula for forecasting

In this post, we’ll cut through all of the dense algebraic equations to explain what exponential smoothing is and how it’s used in sales forecasting

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How to improve customer service in 11 steps

Good customer service is critical for retaining and acquiring customers. Learn how to meet and exceed customer expectations in our guide.

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Digital transformation can be a rough employee experience—but it doesn’t have to be

Our brains are designed to create and foster habits. Brains burn a lot of calories, and…

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3 best practices to cultivate loyalty in customer service

There are actionable ways to drive loyalty through your customer support. And loyalty really matters

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How to use sales psychology to increase lead conversion rates

To increase your lead conversion rate, you need to understand how consumer biases play out in…

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