The continuous conversations feature in Zendesk messaging allows customers to receive notifications when an agent responds, even if they leave the conversation.
This feature is particularly useful when agents are unavailable, as it encourages customers to re-engage with support through their preferred channel. It helps maintain communication and ensures customers don't miss important updates.
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