If I need help with a new product or service, you can bet that I’m going to try to find the answer on my own if it means I can avoid reaching out to customer support. I initially thought this may just be my millennial nature, but it turns out that I’m part of the…
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Wiki vs. knowledge base – Exploring definitions, challenges, and benefits
When I worked at HubSpot Support, I frequently referenced our knowledge base for product documentation, troubleshooting steps, and how-to guides for assisting customers. I frequently referred to both our internal wiki and our knowledge base; although they have some similarities, there are some clear distinctions. If I needed a refresher on connecting an external domain…
Wiki vs. knowledge base – Exploring definitions, challenges, and benefits
When I worked at HubSpot Support, I frequently referenced our knowledge base for product documentation, troubleshooting steps, and how-to guides for assisting customers. I frequently referred to both our internal wiki and our knowledge base; although they have some similarities, there are some clear distinctions. If I needed a refresher on connecting an external domain…
Leading questions: What they are & why they matter [+ Examples]
Picture this: I’ve just walked in the door and barely put my bags down after a hotel stay. My phone buzzes. It’s a survey from the hotel asking, “How wonderful was your recent relaxing stay with us?” My immediate thought? That’s a classic leading question. Leading questions like that have a knack for steering you…
Leading questions: What they are & why they matter [+ Examples]
Picture this: I’ve just walked in the door and barely put my bags down after a hotel stay. My phone buzzes. It’s a survey from the hotel asking, “How wonderful was your recent relaxing stay with us?” My immediate thought? That’s a classic leading question. Leading questions like that have a knack for steering you…
AI agents vs. chatbots: What’s the difference?
If you’ve contacted a company looking for customer support recently, chances are you were prompted with a digital interaction first. Companies are increasingly relying on digital-first interactions like chatbots and AI agents to help them scale their customer support function. In my time working at a leading chatbot company, I’ve seen companies build great digital…
The best AI agents for customer support teams
Today’s customer support teams are faced with the impossible task of managing high volumes of support requests while also providing a high level of customer service. Have you been there? I know I have. With AI’s ability to create personalized experiences, find efficiencies, and deploy automations, customer support teams are quickly adopting tools like AI…
The best AI agents for customer support teams
Today’s customer support teams are faced with the impossible task of managing high volumes of support requests while also providing a high level of customer service. Have you been there? I know I have. With AI’s ability to create personalized experiences, find efficiencies, and deploy automations, customer support teams are quickly adopting tools like AI…
AI agents vs. chatbots: What’s the difference?
If you’ve contacted a company looking for customer support recently, chances are you were prompted with a digital interaction first. Companies are increasingly relying on digital-first interactions like chatbots and AI agents to help them scale their customer support function. In my time working at a leading chatbot company, I’ve seen companies build great digital…
12 Crucial strategies for promoting team collaboration — Plus, the biggest collaboration roadblocks, according to ClickUp’s CEO
I used to think team collaboration was mostly about being a good teammate — offering help, showing up to meetings, and staying in the loop. But the longer I’ve worked on cross-functional teams, the more I’ve realized that real collaboration is something you have to design on purpose. After more than a decade of managing…