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eCommerce Service Tips

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Published on: April 14, 2025
Updated on: October 16, 2025

Elevate commerce experiences with AI

AI is transforming commerce. These conversational platforms offer personalized experiences, efficient service, and intuitive shopping.

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Published on: February 10, 2025
Updated on: September 16, 2025

Ecommerce Customer Service Best Practices

These ecommerce best practices will set your service heroes up for success. 

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Published on: November 22, 2021
Updated on: September 16, 2025

How to use AI in ecommerce this holiday season  

Discover the best ways AI can help retailers maintain customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and unlock revenue during this make-or-break time.

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Published on: March 25, 2021
Updated on: September 16, 2025

Gladly certified as Shopify Plus partner

Our partnership with Shopify furthers our mission of empowering brands to deliver radically personal customer experiences at scale

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Published on: February 2, 2020
Updated on: September 16, 2025

Shopify Plus basic training

If are looking for ways to reinvigorate your business, one of the most important steps you should be considering is providing Shopify Plus basic training.

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Customer Expectations

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Published on: September 24, 2025
Updated on: September 25, 2025

Phygital shopping: the future of retail customer experience

Discover how phygital shopping blends physical and digital retail to create seamless customer experiences that drive loyalty and revenue growth.

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Published on: September 18, 2025
Updated on: September 18, 2025

What is shoppertainment and how it transforms modern retail

Defined as a revolutionary retail strategy combining shopping with entertainment through live streaming, interactive content, and social engagement.

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Published on: March 19, 2020
Updated on: September 16, 2025

Call center scripts

Your essential call center script for e-commerce and retail.

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Published on: February 3, 2018
Updated on: September 15, 2025

Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Customer satisfaction surveys (also known as CSAT surveys) are an essential tool used by customer service teams to gauge a customer’s overall satisfaction.

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Published on: December 7, 2023
Updated on: September 15, 2025

The evolution of customer experience

Track the qualitative and quantitative CX evolution through the decades. See how powerhouse brands Apple and more captured the pop culture spotlight.

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Inside Gladly

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Published on: July 15, 2025
Updated on: September 16, 2025

Customer Service Automation: A Complete Guide in 2025

Learn how to use customer service automation to improve efficiency and reduce cost without compromising quality.

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Published on: May 24, 2025
Updated on: September 16, 2025

Stop choosing between speed and soul—Why your helpdesk needs Sidekick

Transform your helpdesk with Gladly Sidekick! Move beyond cost-cutting AI & deliver personalized, efficient customer experiences. Learn how.

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Published on: March 25, 2021
Updated on: September 16, 2025

Gladly certified as Shopify Plus partner

Our partnership with Shopify furthers our mission of empowering brands to deliver radically personal customer experiences at scale

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Published on: May 26, 2020
Updated on: September 15, 2025

Increasing live chat sales with Gladly Payments

What if you could empower your agents to close the sale, in the moment, as they’re talking to your customer?

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Published on: March 9, 2018
Updated on: September 15, 2025

Glad(ly) to Be a Woman this International Women’s Day

From hashtags on social media, to female-led marches on streets all over the world, the past two years have seen a renewed focus on female empowerment.

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Customer Service

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Published on: October 31, 2025
Updated on: October 31, 2025

Stop waiting for your helpdesk to ship great AI

Stuck in a helpdesk contract with horrible AI capabilities? Here's the secret to customer-centric automation, which you can deploy in weeks.

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Published on: January 17, 2024
Updated on: October 31, 2025

How BARK matches the passion of pet parents through radically personal CX

Gladly and BARK leaders discuss the profound impact of AI on strengthening customer connections while scaling.

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Published on: March 14, 2024
Updated on: October 31, 2025

Fostering leadership roles for women in CX — a Q&A with Mandi Geary

BSN Sports’ Mandi Geary delivers an inside look at how her leadership in the field of CX has impacted her peers and the industry at large.

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Published on: October 29, 2025
Updated on: October 29, 2025

Common customer service mistakes to avoid

Discover the most common customer service mistakes small businesses make and learn practical solutions to improve customer satisfaction and build loyalty.

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Published on: October 20, 2023
Updated on: October 28, 2025

Can companies implement AI in-house? An expert weighs in

Build or buy: the classic decision many brands are facing around AI. An AI expert at Gladly weighs in.

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Best Practices

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Published on: October 29, 2025
Updated on: October 29, 2025

How to calm angry customers, a complete guide

Master the psychology and techniques to transform angry customers into loyal advocates.

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Published on: October 17, 2025
Updated on: October 17, 2025

Customer journey mapping for SMBs, the complete 2026 guide

Discover how customer journey mapping can boost retention for small businesses.

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Published on: October 16, 2025
Updated on: October 16, 2025

How to know your customers like a luxury brand does

Luxury CX expert Maria Elias at Inktel shows how human care and AI turn service into loyalty, with training, ROI, and “invisible care” at scale.

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Published on: October 13, 2025
Updated on: October 13, 2025

Best AI tools for small businesses in 2026

Discover AI solutions for small business that deliver efficiency without losing your humanity. From ChatGPT to AI customer support, here's what actually works.

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Published on: September 30, 2025
Updated on: October 3, 2025

Boost Shopify Sales: Focus on Customer Satisfaction

Learn how focusing on CSAT, proactive customer success, and AI tools can build lasting loyalty and reduce acquisition costs.

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How-To

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Published on: October 20, 2025
Updated on: October 21, 2025

Small business guide to customer support automation in 2025

Learn how to automate customer support while keeping the human touch. Handle most routine inquiries automatically, and boost satisfaction scores.

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Published on: June 12, 2018
Updated on: October 16, 2025

How to prioritize customer requests

The trick is to prioritize fairly and address the enquiries accordingly.

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Published on: October 9, 2025
Updated on: October 9, 2025

How to build customer success with no experience

No customer success experience? That might be your advantage. Learn how to build genuine customer relationships without legacy baggage holding you back.

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Published on: October 6, 2025
Updated on: October 7, 2025

Customer success strategy for startups

Learn how to build a customer success strategy that reduces churn, increases lifetime value, and helps your startup beat the 90% failure rate.

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Published on: October 1, 2025
Updated on: October 1, 2025

The hidden costs of voice AI for CX leaders

Voice AI pricing goes beyond the monthly fee. Calculate the true total cost of ownership for voice AI solutions.

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Social Support Commerce

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Published on: January 19, 2022
Updated on: September 15, 2025

How to improve ecommerce customer service

More tips to help you deliver next-level eCommerce customer support experiences that your customers will thank you for.

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Published on: November 1, 2021
Updated on: August 21, 2025

Using Instagram to generate revenue alongside a great support experience

Learn how customer support via Instagram offers a huge opportunity for gaining brand recognition, new customers and a reputation for great customer service.

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Published on: November 12, 2021
Updated on: August 21, 2025

10 tips to boost revenue with social support commerce

Take a look at these strategies for using social support commerce to increase your brand’s reach by providing superior customer service.

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