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How tech companies are using AI to control costs in ‘year of efficiency’
Find out how leading tech and SaaS companies are using AI to reduce customer service costs and increase productivity.
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New standard in CX–measuring customer emotions
Take a moment and think about your latest purchasing experiences. Can you recall buying a product…
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The new frontier in finserv: immersive CX with conversational AI
Getting customer service right is vital for customer retention across all sectors, but the stakes are especially high for financial service providers, given the high lifetime value of customers, and the increasing shift from brick-and-mortar to online banking. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a critical role in customer journeys, giving customers new ways to bank.
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What are customer profiles? A complete guide, examples and free templates
Leverage data to build rich customer profiles so you can provide more relevant, personalised experiences.
Women in Leadership
At Zendesk, we care about creating an inclusive environment for all leaders, in particular women leaders, so that we can celebrate achievements, provide networking opportunities and collaboration to help support women in CX and beyond.
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Value chain: definition, examples and guide
The value chain gives you the tools to maximise your company’s value and profit margin by evaluating all business activities.
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100+ catchy sales slogans and taglines that customers will love
The best sales slogans and taglines live on in your customers’ minds for years to come. Learn what makes a catchy slogan and how to use it to generate next-level sales.
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6 easy steps to trial Zendesk Talk
Zendesk believes phone support is a powerful way for companies to help their customers – and,…
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What is a sales funnel? Strategies on how to create one (+ examples and templates)
A sales funnel is critical for understanding the path to purchase. Learn how it works and how to build one so you can increase conversions.
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Play nicely in the ticket queue using the Play button or Guided mode
Optimising ticket workflow is top of mind for any customer service manager and becomes even more…
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Default triggers explained
Triggers are business rules that are automatically executed in response to certain events that have occurred…
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Community tip: how to set a reminder on a ticket
It’s great to be able to put a ticket on hold but I’m sure you’ve suffered…
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Top 10 change management models: a comparison guide
Adapting to change can be easy. Learn about the top 10 change management models and methodologies to help your team successfully navigate organisational shifts.
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Welcome to Showcase: where we shine a light on the intelligent heart of customer experience
Customer experience is now shaping the way companies across the world do business. We’ve seen companies…
State of Financial Services CX 2023
Get the latest research and expert tips on how to create game-changing financial services CX in 2023.
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What is first contact resolution (FCR)? Benefits + best practice
When used wisely, first contact resolution (FCR) can help increase agent efficiency and drive improvements in the customer experience.
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What exactly is direct selling? | A direct sales explainer
Don’t be so quick to dismiss D2C sales. With more customers shifting online, you need to take advantage of the growing direct selling market.
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What is a knowledge base? The essential tool you’re missing
Help customers find their own answers by offering a knowledge base – a virtual library of information about your product or service.
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What is conversational commerce?
Conversational commerce isn’t just a trend – it’s a new way of connecting with customers.
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Horizontal Experience: what is it and how can companies benefit from it?
It’s no secret that customer experience is now influencing the way many companies operate. Adopting a…
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