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Best practices for conversational customer service

Best practices for conversational customer service

Companies are gravitating towards conversational customer support for the same reasons customers are: it's fast, personal, convenient, and secure.

What is agent experience? (+ why it's good for customers, too)
Article | 6 min read

What is agent experience? (+ why it's good for customers, too)

Does a satisfied customer create a satisfied employee? Does a satisfied employee create a satisfied customer?…

What are data silos? Why they’re a problem + how to fix your business silos
Article | 5 min read

What are data silos? Why they’re a problem + how to fix your business silos

Data silos make life harder for support agents and customers alike. Learn how to free siloed data and improve CX.

Zendesk obtains HDS certification
Article | 3 min read

Zendesk obtains HDS certification

Zendesk has obtained a Health Data Hosting (HDS) certification, demonstrating our commitment to protecting personal data.

How to use Facebook Messenger for customer service
Article | 9 min read

How to use Facebook Messenger for customer service

Messaging has emerged as one of the most popular support channels. Here’s how (and why) you can use Facebook Messenger for customer service.

5 ways to cultivate loyal customers through social media
Article | 9 min read

5 ways to cultivate loyal customers through social media

5 social media strategies for improving customer loyalty and connecting with customers of all ages. Develop deeper relationships with your customers and show them what your business is all about.

How chatbots can help agents improve customer support
Article | 5 min read

How chatbots can help agents improve customer support

The human agents who help your customers need help, too. Here are key reasons to deploy AI-powered chatbots at the frontline of customer support.

Get your monthly integration fix here
Article | 5 min read

Get your monthly integration fix here

New Zendesk app integrations are here. Learn all about how these new integrations can ease workloads for your sales team.

Zendesk legal terms update 2021
Article | 3 min read

Zendesk legal terms update 2021

As a service-first company, we update our terms and policies on an annual basis. Here's a summary of the key updates.

What are customer profiles? A complete guide, examples, and free templates
Article | 15 min read

What are customer profiles? A complete guide, examples, and free templates

Leverage data to build rich customer profiles so you can provide more relevant, personalized experiences.

What is a customer service philosophy? (+ how to write your own)
Article | 8 min read

What is a customer service philosophy? (+ how to write your own)

To consistently provide great service, companies need an actionable customer service philosophy. Here’s how to create one that stands out.

What is Customer Service?
Article | 16 min read

What is Customer Service?

Customer service is the support you offer your customers from the moment they first contact your business to the months and years afterward.

How business texting can lead to better customer service
Article | 7 min read

How business texting can lead to better customer service

Business texting is using channels like SMS and WhatsApp to deliver personalized, convenient, and scalable customer service.

What does a customer service manager do? Key responsibilities and skills
Article | 8 min read

What does a customer service manager do? Key responsibilities and skills

Learn what it takes to become a successful customer service manager, and get tips from business leaders on how to land the role.

Supporting your customers starts with supporting your agents
Article | 8 min read

Supporting your customers starts with supporting your agents

With customer engagement at record highs, nearly 70% of agents report feeling overwhelmed. Here’s why investments in the wellbeing of your employees benefit your customers, too.

Elevate your ecommerce business with Zendesk integrations
Article | 5 min read

Elevate your ecommerce business with Zendesk integrations

Consumers around the world have changed their shopping habits over the past year, with e-commerce seeing…

Welcome to the integration station
Article | 7 min read

Welcome to the integration station

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your agents provide great customer experiences. Discord…

How to prioritize your CX budget
Article | 8 min read

How to prioritize your CX budget

According to the CX Trends report, companies plan to invest more in customer experience across the organization. Knowing this, what should companies do next — and how?

Why customer service matters for fintech startups
Article | 6 min read

Why customer service matters for fintech startups

Personal finance is so important to consumers that more than a third of Americans review their…

Self-service support: Why companies need it and how to do it right
Article | 6 min read

Self-service support: Why companies need it and how to do it right

See how self-service support and agents can work together to provide an exceptional service experience that keeps your customers coming back.