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8 great FAQ page examples and how to create your own

An FAQ page should be part of your team’s investment in customer self-service. Get inspired to create your own with these FAQ page examples from well-known brands.

How to track consumer behavior (and why you should)

Track consumer behavior and leverage that data to create better, more personalized customer experiences.

12 smart sales goals for your team

Set up the right sales goals, and you’ll be set to provide customers with a thoughtful and personal buying experience.

How to create a sales strategy that works in 2022 (tips and examples)

Want to create an effective sales strategy? Start here with our five-step approach.

Discover AI innovations shaping service at Zendesk AI Summit

Join us for our biggest digital event of the year. Hear from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, be the first to see new AI innovations and choose sessions tailored to your role. Plus, get your AI questions answered by experts during the live Q&A. Watch now.

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What is digital engagement? + Customer engagement strategies

Learn how a digital engagement strategy can help your business create better customer relationships and boost your bottom line

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How to create customer surveys: 8 tips and examples

Customer surveys are a great way to gather feedback—the challenge is getting people to respond. Here’s how to create engaging surveys your customers will actually complete.

Customer loyalty: A guide to types and strategies

Customer loyalty is when customers reward a company with repeat business over time. Our guide covers definitions, types, and strategies to help you learn how to build a loyal following.

Customer onboarding guide for 2022 (+6 best practices and examples)

Customer onboarding is the process of teaching new customers the value of your product or service. Here's how to build an onboarding program that sets clients up for success.

What is a support ticket?

Support tickets offer a wealth of data about your customers that can benefit your entire organization — but what do support tickets actually look like?

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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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7 cold email templates that skyrocket response rates

Getting a prospect to respond to a cold email isn’t always easy. Our template playbook can help with that.

Gross sales vs. net sales: Key differences explained

Gross sales and net sales are two metrics that offer distinct advantages when it comes to gauging revenue. Yet not many people can tell the difference.

What is a customer engagement platform? Top platform features

Real connections with customers can improve customer satisfaction, sales, and retention. A customer engagement platform helps businesses manage complex customer relationships.

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…

The sales cycle: what is it and what are the 7 main stages?

When you understand the sales cycle, you can experience success more consistently. Learn how to make the most out of yours.

15 min read

What is a CRM database? The ultimate guide

Understanding how to create a CRM database shouldn’t be a mystery. In this post, we break down the benefits of a CRM database and what kind of data it should store.

5 types of customers and what they need

As a customer support agent, you will interact with a variety of people, each with their…

How to calculate and improve customer retention rate (+ formula)

While companies should closely monitor their customer retention rate and churn rate, there are other customer retention metrics worth paying attention to.

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

What are customer needs, and how can your business solve for and anticipate them?

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