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Freshdesk Marketplace Stories from the Month that Went by

The Marketplace has been growing week on week and as usual, we have a new set of apps that have been added to our marketplace this month. This month has been an exciting time for us as we also had our partner webinar with CxMoments on 1o July 2018. Let’s dive into what the Freshdesk marketplace brings to the table this month to boost your customer experience and customer engagement.

The Art of Negotiation in Customer Service

Not a single day passes without negotiation for a customer service agent. It could be during conflict resolution or feature requests or when you are recommending an upgrade. Being a customer service agent is more than just dealing with difficult customers. Strong understanding and effective persuasion are the guiding stars to conduct a good negotiation. One also requires top-notch people skills to be adept in the art of negotiation.

HipChat users: What should you consider before committing to Slack?

The news that Slack has acquired the intellectual property behind Atlassian’s HipChat and Stride chat and messaging services, has left its users wondering, “What next?” All that’s clear is that Atlassian will be discontinuing HipChat and Stride and providing a migration path to Slack for users. When that happens, and what that actually means is unclear. So, if you’re one of those users, and you’re considering your alternatives, what should you be thinking about?

The Complete Guide to Choosing An Online Helpdesk

This is a sneak-peek of all the things that are in store for you in this guide. By the end of this guide, you should have answers to these questions: What is an online helpdesk and why do I need one? What kind of online helpdesk is best for my business? ITSM or customer support? Hosted or on-premise? How do I put together a feature list? What if I have no idea what I need?