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Building an Effective Chat Workflow with Zendesk

Learn how to create a seamless chat workflow with Zendesk, ensuring consistent support, reliable escalation, and efficient agent management.

How can I build an effective chat workflow with Zendesk?

Building an effective chat workflow with Zendesk involves setting up a consistent support experience, a reliable escalation path, an agent assignment plan, and real-time channel management.

To start, ensure your support suite integrates well with Zendesk Chat. This allows agents to switch seamlessly between different support channels like chat, phone, and email. A consistent support experience is crucial, as 83% of online shoppers need support to complete a purchase. Offering multiple channels ensures customers can reach you in their preferred way.

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