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Organizing Knowledge Base Content in Zendesk

Learn how to organize your Zendesk knowledge base using categories and sections for a simple, user-friendly structure.

How should I organize my knowledge base content in Zendesk?

Organizing your knowledge base content in Zendesk involves creating a simple structure using categories and sections. At the topmost level, you have categories, and within those, you can create sections to further organize your articles. This two-level structure helps users easily navigate your help center.

For example, you might have a category called 'Using Guide' with sections like 'Guide basics' and 'Setting up Zendesk Guide'. If you prefer a flatter structure, you can create just one category and organize everything within sections. The key is to keep it as simple as possible to make it user-friendly. For more details, check out the originalZendesk help doc.


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