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CUSTOMER SERVICE KING

Customer Service Resource Library

Useful apps, courses, blogs, podcasts, and original templates in one place.

Browse by topic or search for what you need. Third-party resources belong to their publishers; inclusion does not imply sponsorship or endorsement.

Podcast · Audio

Amazing Business Radio

Shep Hyken interviews business and customer experience guests.

What to check: Use an episode as a prompt for a short team discussion.

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App · Shared inbox

Crisp

For evaluating customer messaging and team inbox workflows.

What to check: Run the same trial scenarios you use for other vendors.

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Download · Templates

Customer Service King Script Pack

Twelve original editable response patterns for common service moments.

What to check: Download the free text file and replace all placeholders before sending.

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App · Ticketing

Freshdesk

For teams that need a structured support queue and workflow rules.

What to check: Check the plan-level routing, reporting, and automation features required by your team.

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App · Shared inbox

Help Scout

For small teams organizing email conversations and self-service articles.

What to check: Test inbox ownership, collision handling, permissions, and the knowledge base workflow.

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Blog · Editorial

Help Scout Blog

Customer support writing, team operations, and service ideas.

What to check: Vendor-published resource; use it alongside independent evaluation.

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Course · Training

Help Scout Resources

A library of support templates, guides, and educational resources.

What to check: Adapt examples to your business rather than adopting policies verbatim.

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Course · Training

HubSpot Academy: Customer Support

A customer support course for building foundational skills.

What to check: Use lessons with your own policies and supervised case practice.

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Blog · Editorial

HubSpot Service Blog

Customer service guides and explanations of common support topics.

What to check: Vendor-published education; compare recommendations with your own needs.

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App · CRM

HubSpot Service Hub

For teams considering customer service alongside CRM workflows.

What to check: Check required tiers, customer records, ticket workflows, and implementation cost.

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App · AI support

Intercom

For exploring combined human and AI support experiences.

What to check: Test answer accuracy, human handoff, usage pricing, and source management.

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App · Chat

LiveChat

For businesses assessing staffed website chat.

What to check: Confirm coverage hours, notification behavior, and transcript access.

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Blog · Editorial

Shep Hyken Blog

Customer experience perspectives and examples for team discussion.

What to check: Choose one article and identify a practical change your team could test.

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App · Chat

Tidio

For evaluating website chat and automated customer conversations.

What to check: Test your common questions, integrations, and after-hours escalation.

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App · Ticketing

Zendesk

For evaluating a broader customer support platform.

What to check: Compare implementation effort, required channels, permissions, and total costs.

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App · Ticketing

Zoho Desk

For teams comparing help desk options within the Zoho ecosystem.

What to check: Review integrations, assignment rules, permissions, and data export.

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