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New year, new integrations

New year, new Zendesk app integrations. Learn all about how these new integrations can ease workloads for your sales and support teams.

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EU-US data transfers after Schrems II

Here are the steps Zendesk is taking to enable cross-border transfers of personal data while adhering to EU privacy requirements.

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Here's why you should be investing more in customer service

According to our research, standout customer service can change anyone's mind—even your most upset customers.

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2023: The year of customer service-led growth

While leaders navigate a constantly changing reality, they must keep thinking about how to drive their…

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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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What is a ticketing system? (+3 ways companies use them)

Want to avoid getting overwhelmed by support tickets? Use ticketing systems to manage the influx and provide your customers with timely responses.

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Making spirits bright: 5 ways to support your CX team during the holidays

When spending is up and inventory is down, it puts extra pressure on customer service teams at a time when ticket volume is already high. Here's how to help your staff through the busiest season of the year.

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Why companies migrate help desk software and how to do it right

Discover how businesses migrate help desk software to improve their customer support. Learn how to transfer data with a comprehensible migration strategy.

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Celebrating new integrations

New Zendesk app integrations are in—let's celebrate. Learn all about how these new integrations can ease workloads for your sales and support teams.

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Using TikTok for customer service: 4 brand examples + takeaways

TikTok has catapulted from home dance routines to a medium for just about everything—including customer support. Take a look at how four prominent brands are using TikTok to boost their CX.

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Conversational UX: A beginner's guide (+5 best practices)

Conversational UX is quickly becoming a key ingredient in an exceptional customer experience, but getting started can be difficult. Here’s everything you need to know about conversational UX before you dive in.

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What are customer touchpoints? Examples + how to identify them

Customer touchpoints shape how consumers view your brand. That’s why mapping the customer touchpoint journey is so important for your business and the customers you serve.

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40 best Contact Us page design examples and best practices

Your Contact Us page can leave a lasting impression on existing and potential customers. Do away with generic templates and create a page that stands out in all the right ways.

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Ultimate guide to customer lifecycle management

Customer lifecycle management (CLM) describes the process of tracking the steps a consumer takes on their journey to making a purchase. Prioritize CLM to provide better support and retain customers.

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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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The gift of new integrations

It's the season of giving new Zendesk app integrations. Learn all about how these new integrations can ease workloads for your sales and support teams.

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Top ways to drive collaboration between support and development teams

Collaboration between CSAs and developers can be difficult at best—and a blocker at worst—which can have disastrous impacts on customer support success metrics. But there's a better way.

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