Choosing Live Chat Over Zendesk Messaging
Why might some businesses choose to stick with live chat instead of switching to messaging?
Some businesses might choose to stick with live chat if they rely on specific features that are not yet available in Zendesk Messaging. While messaging offers many advanced capabilities, there are a few features in live chat that are still being developed for messaging.
Additionally, businesses that have established workflows and customer experiences centered around live chat may prefer to wait until messaging fully supports their needs. However, Zendesk plans to eventually encourage all live chat users to transition to messaging to take advantage of its enhanced features.
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What are the key benefits of using Zendesk Messaging over live chat?
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How does conversation persistence in Zendesk Messaging improve customer support?
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What automation features does Zendesk Messaging offer?
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How does the Zendesk Agent Workspace enhance support efficiency?
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Can Zendesk Messaging be customized for specific business needs?
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What are the business benefits of using Zendesk Messaging?
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How does Zendesk Messaging support omnichannel management?
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