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The way we work is always changing—and so are customer expectations. Ditch the buzzwords and industry jargon and get back to the foundation of customer service. Check out the latest technology and trends that are creating better customer experiences.


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Adapting to the shifting customer journey: Conversational business goes mainstream

The way humans communicate is constantly changing. From the onset of emails and mobile phone SMS…

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Building the best customer experiences with Facebook and Zendesk

Facebook’s family of apps are familiar figures in our daily lives. The move to messaging marks a natural shift in communication for businesses, too. Zendesk is making it easier than ever to get started.

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You need a more customer-centric service strategy. Here’s why.

More companies are competing on customer service and research shows investments in this area can pay off. Find out how you can leverage CX to get ahead of your competition.

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Integrations galore

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your agents provide the perfect customer experience.…

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Why Cloud 100 startups are investing in CX

The Forbes Cloud 100 list recognises top cloud and software startups. Find out why so many of these companies are prioritising customer experience.

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Four ways in which badges can boost community engagement

Badges are a powerful tool for increasing engagement in an online community and streamlining the conversations within it.

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Welcome to your one-stop integration shop

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

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CX and COVID-19: What agile companies are doing differently

See what the data says about how the most successful companies are adapting and innovating to meet customer needs as the pandemic wears on.

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Leading a startup during a pandemic: five lessons from five founders

Starting up during a pandemic? Not easy, but these founders are making it work. Find out what they said about CX, growth and empathy.

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Apple Business Chat and Google’s Business Messages: What you need to know about the two newest CX channels

Apple Business Chat and Google's Business Messages are the newest players in the CX messaging game. Businesses should take note.

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New Zendesk app integrations are here

The newest integrations from Zendesk – at your service.

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Through the CIO lens: 5 important CX trends for 2020

Discover more CX trends that we're seeing in 2020 and find out how CIOs are in a unique position to drive their organisations towards customer centricity.

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Thoughts from HR: 3 effective ways to support your employees during COVID-19

Employees expect the same clear communications from their employer as they do from their favorite brands.…

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Show big support for small businesses

Since the enforcement of social distancing and shop closures, turnover in small business stores has plummeted to record low levels. To show our support, we are sharing some examples of our small business heroes offering unique products and services in this changing environment.

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Gartner's 5 key emerging technologies and their impact on customer experience

At Zendesk, we create service-first CRM solutions that allow companies around the globe to provide innovative…

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5 ways financial services are banking on conversational customer support

Financial services are leaning into modern conversational experiences to manage their customer relationships

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10 ways to deliver good customer service: examples, principles and definition

What is good customer service? Be nice. Be quick. Be thorough. Your customers will thank you. And so will sales, marketing and the rest of your company.

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The Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2020

Customer loyalty can help drive the success of a business, and the customer experience (CX) drives…

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3 best practices to cultivate loyalty in customer service

Not long ago, loyalty in customer service was fairly simple, both in meaning and in method.…

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