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How to deal with difficult customers: 13 tips + examples

Understanding how to deal with difficult customers is essential in customer service. Learn how to turn a challenging situation into a great customer experience.

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12 help desk metrics to measure support performance

Here are 12 help desk metrics and KPIs to measure your business's ability to serve customers or employees.

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What is average handle time (AHT) and how do you calculate it?

Average handle time (AHT) is a customer service metric that measures the average length of a customer's call. Use it to improve operational efficiency.

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21 customer service KPIs every support team needs to track

Customer service KPIs can provide insight into the effectiveness of your customer support. Discover the 21 most important metrics to track below.

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Support tiers: The 5 levels + how to set them up

An effective support tier structure is critical to optimize customer experience and employee retention. Learn about the five levels and how to implement them.

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First reply time: 9 tips to deliver faster customer service

First reply time refers to how quickly an organization can respond to a customer. Learn how to measure, track, and improve this crucial metric in our guide.

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Multilingual customer support: What it is + 5 tips to execute

Providing multilingual support is key to casting a wide net in the marketplace and establishing a diverse, loyal customer base.

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8 tips for building a thriving help center

Most customers prefer solving issues on their own, but that doesn’t mean they should be left alone. Learn some best practices for building a help center.

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Customer lifetime value (CLV): What it is + how to calculate it

Customer lifetime value is how much a consumer will spend with your business over time. Learn how to calculate and increase this crucial metric in our guide.

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