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From Shared Inbox to Zendesk: Unlocking Pro-Level Customer Support

If your team is still using a shared inbox to manage customer communication, it might be time for an upgrade. While shared inboxes may work well for smaller teams, they start to become inefficient as your business grows. As more emails come in, important messages can get missed, duplicated, or lost, which can lead to frustrated customers. That’s where Zendesk comes in—a customer experience (CX) platform designed to streamline your support operations and deliver a far more efficient, responsive, and enjoyable experience for your customers.  The Challenges of Shared Inboxes At first, a shared inbox seems like a simple...

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The Power of Hybrid Support: How Chatbots and Live Agents Create a Seamless CX

In today’s digital age, customers expect instant service. They want their questions answered quickly, whether it’s midnight or the middle of the workday. That’s where chatbots and live support come into play. On their own, both chatbots and human agents offer important benefits—chatbots provide quick, automated responses, while live agents offer personalized support for more complex issues. But when you combine the two? You get a seamless, hybrid system that delivers a far superior customer experience.  This article will break down why blending chatbots with live support is the ultimate way to boost customer satisfaction and how Zendesk can...

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Workforce Planning: The Secret to Streamlining Customer Support

In today’s dynamic business climate, keeping up with customer demands is more important than ever. One of the best ways to ensure your team is ready to meet these demands is through strategic workforce planning. But what exactly is workforce planning, and how can it benefit your organization? Let’s break it down, covering what workforce planning is, the benefits it offers, some best practices, and how Zendesk can help you make the most of it. So, What is Workforce Planning? Workforce planning is all about making sure you have the right people with the right skills in the right...

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4 Tips for improving support

Solving customer problems can feel like having superpowers. Not all heroes wear capes, but it would be nice to gift capes to customer support agents. To sharpen your customer support superpowers, here are four tips to keep in mind when offering customer support. Make a good first impression Making a good first impression is always important. When your customers contact you, the way you respond could be their first or only impression of your company and brand. If the customers have a bad experience, they are likely to get a negative view of your company. Zendesk says their brand...

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What you should know about omnichannel customer service

New or smaller businesses often face a puzzle when thinking about channel selection. The number of communication channels available can feel overwhelming. The most obvious choice might be to choose one, maybe two, channels and handle all customer contacts through them. Unfortunately nowadays it’s not longer enough. Customers require businesses to provide a seamless experience as they move between channels and interact with your brand in-store, on your website, mobile app or with your call center. Customers expect a seamless and consistent approach across all those channels. They are becoming more comfortable interacting with companies across a growing number of...

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