product

New Feature: Multi-user access for the Influx dashboard

We've just launched our most requested feature since day 1 of Influx in 2013: Multi-user access.

interviews

Building an early support team for a high-growth SaaS business - interview with Cori Morris from Front

Cori Morris has been leading the support operations at Front since the launch of their in-house support operation. Growing the team from a party of one to six with a bunch of learnings along the way.

best practices

Get more leads with these six automated live chat tactics

Adding live chat to your funnel is not only a great way to support your customers; it can also prove to be super fruitful in igniting sales and optimising leads.

customer support

What 10+ years in support taught us about working with customers

Communication can be difficult for everyone, even when your job is centered on it. As a customer support representative, you must draw on a wide range of talents, including basic communication skills.

interviews

Tech support KPIs and management - interview with Todd Zabel from Janrain and Google

Todd Zabel has been helping customers and building support systems for more than ten years now, and he's done it at leading companies including Google, Janrain, and TiVo.

customer support

The five tools to keep your customers supported, between support emails

Nurturing your customer relationships is one of the best, and most proven, ways to grow your business. Successful customers generally spend more and refer more customers to you.

customer support

The four types of customer service agents hired by leading brands

Your support experience is only as strong as the people providing it. If you want to provide excellent support, you need to find, train, and manage the right people.

tips and tutorials

Five easy ways to generate referrals from your support conversations

Generating customer referrals is one of the most powerful and time-tested ways to grow any business. When someone you trust recommends a business, you listen.

interviews

Global support team management - interview with Kristin Aardsma from Basecamp

Managing and leading a 15-person support team is no small feet. Doing this while everyone is working remotely, scattered all around the world, creates an entirely new set of challenges.