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How to create an effective customer success plan (+ a template)

Deliver successful customer experiences with data-driven strategies and operational processes with a customer success plan.

Help my AI!

Not all AI-powered bots are created equal—some have real attitude problems. Meet a crew of AI characters that need help finding the right path forward with their work.

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Service desk chatbots: A jump-start guide for 2026

Service desk chatbots can help both IT support and customer service teams. Learn how a service desk chatbot can improve your employee and customer experience.

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Chatbot persona: What it is + how to create one

A chatbot persona is a bot's human-like characteristics and personality. Learn how to create a unique chatbot persona to match your brand and level up your CX.

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ChatGPT for customer service: Capabilities and limitations

Learn about the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT for customer service and how businesses can leverage OpenAI's API.

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Customer success playbook: A comprehensive guide

Customer success playbooks help align your team goals with your customers’ to drive better results and retention. Enhance your customer experience with our free success playbook templates.

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Ethics of AI in CX

AI ethics act as a safeguard against biases, privacy violations, and unintended consequences that can harm others (and your business). Learn how to use AI for CX ethically.

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Reach beyond: A CX Moment with Mizuno

Zendesk spoke with iconic sports equipment supplier Mizuno’s director of customer support about how improving communication between support teams led to better CX.

Report: IT leaders tackle new challenges with security, AI, and CX

Discover new insights and data from 1,200 IT leaders about AI, data privacy, and CX strategies.

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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Words! What are they good for?

In this Cybersecurity Awareness Month special, we take a deep dive into the top cybersecurity terms you need to know.

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Say hello to September integrations

New Zendesk app integrations are here. Learn all about how these integrations can help out your sales and support teams.

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Voice support is as popular as ever. Here’s the newest way to manage customer service calls

Introducing the Zendesk Voice API for seamless customer support.

Meet us at the top

Read the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report.

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7 ways CX leaders can close the AI trust gap with customers

Customers already believe in the power of AI to improve their experiences. Here's how companies can honor those expectations.

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What is an omnichannel contact center? A complete guide

Omnichannel contact center software streamlines communication channels so customer service reps can provide consistent and personalized support.

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What is product-market fit? Examples and strategies to find it

Product-market fit is achieved when you find the proper market for your service or product and fulfill the needs of your target audience.

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ChatGPT vs. Bard

ChatGPT and Google Bard provide similar services but work in different ways. Read on to learn the potential benefits and limitations of each tool.

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The hottest integrations are here

New Zendesk app integrations are here. Learn all about how these integrations can help out your sales and support teams.

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