Connect

Connecting with customers means good communication – for advertising, marketing, social media, and even among your team. In Connect we dig into the most important strategies, methods, and trends and tell you how to better get your point across.

The 24 Best Customer Service Books in 2025

Great support turns a quick sale into a lasting relationship - and often a vocal advocate. Learning how to create those moments is the most valuable skill in business today. It’s how you transform a simple transaction into trust, and trust into vocal loyalty. This is what builds... read more

48 minutes
Jun 9, 2025

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What’s a Canned Response and Should You Use It?

Let’s be honest. No one likes typing the same reply 50 times a day. “Yes, your order has shipped.” “Yes, you can reset your password here.” Sound familiar? Canned responses are here to give customer service agents a fast, consistent way to answer common questions without... read more

17 minutes
May 16, 2025

Live Chat Best Practices That Actually Work (+ Common Mistakes)

You’ve probably seen it: that little chat bubble popping up in the corner of a website, offering help in real time. And when it’s done right, it’s magic. Quick answers, zero phone queues, and a human touch that makes customers feel heard. But not all live chat experiences are... read more

15 minutes
May 7, 2025

Smart Ways to Improve Your Contact Center Average Handling Time

It was 4:58 p.m. on a Friday when Mia, a customer support lead at a fast-growing tech company, noticed something odd. Despite hiring new agents to handle calls, call queues were long, customers were frustrated, and her team felt the heat. The culprit? Average handling time — or... read more

10 minutes
May 5, 2025

Live Chat Etiquette Tips for Agents and Managers in 2025

Live chat has emerged as one of the most preferred and powerful channels for customer support. Whether it’s a quick question, a product issue, or a complex service request, customers now expect real-time assistance and want it to feel human, respectful, and efficient. That’s... read more

11 minutes
Apr 25, 2025

Top Facebook Chat Plugin Alternatives for Your Business

On May 9, 2024, Facebook officially shut down its free Chat Plugin, a favorite tool for businesses to connect with their customers through Facebook Messenger. For many, this change left a big gap in how they interact with website visitors and respond to customer queries.... read more

12 minutes
Dec 20, 2024

How Businesses Can Navigate AI Regulations in the EU and US

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers incredible innovation opportunities and significant regulatory challenges. Businesses must navigate the complex regulatory environments of the EU and US to succeed in leveraging AI responsibly. Whether you’re developing AI systems or... read more

11 minutes
Dec 5, 2024

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