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CSAT vs NPS: Which Survey Should You Send After a Support Chat?

CSAT and NPS measure different things. One belongs after every support chat. The other belongs on a quarterly schedule. Sending the wrong one at the wrong time gives you misleading data.

·7 min read
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How to Reduce Support Tickets by 50% Without Ignoring Customers

Handling 200 support tickets per week at 15 minutes each burns 50 hours. These 5 methods cut that number in half without making customers feel ignored.

·8 min read
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Customer Support for E-commerce: Automate Before You Hire

Every online store answers the same 5 questions dozens of times per week. Automating them with a knowledge base and AI chatbot saves 20+ hours before you need to hire.

·7 min read
Growing Business

The Support Stack for Bootstrapped SaaS: What You Need (And What You Don't)

Enterprise support tools charge $55 per agent per month. Bootstrapped SaaS companies need a different approach. Here is what actually works at each stage of growth.

·7 min read
Growing Business

How to Set Up Customer Support Before You Hire a Support Person

You do not need a support team to deliver great customer support. A knowledge base, AI chatbot, and live chat widget cost less than one day of a support hire's salary.

·7 min read
Growing Business

When to Stop Answering Support Emails Yourself (A Founder's Guide)

Founders who answer every support email themselves lose thousands in opportunity cost each month. Here are the signs it is time to stop and the steps to transition.

·7 min read