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Jesse Short

After spending a few years working as a support agent, Jesse made the switch to writing full-time. He is a Help Scout alum, where he worked to help improve the agent and customer experience.

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Is Agile Right for Customer Support Teams?
Customer Service
Is Agile Right for Customer Support Teams?
Understanding AI Ticket Routing: Benefits and Challenges
Customer Service
Understanding AI Ticket Routing: Benefits and Challenges
The 9 Best Free Help Desk Ticketing Systems in 2025
Customer Service
The 9 Best Free Help Desk Ticketing Systems in 2025
Encouraging Empathy in Customer Service Teams
Customer Service
Encouraging Empathy in Customer Service Teams
9 Customer Experience KPIs to Track for Better Business Outcomes
Customer Service
9 Customer Experience KPIs to Track for Better Business Outcomes
The 17 Best Customer Service Software in 2025 (Free & Paid)
Customer Service
The 17 Best Customer Service Software in 2025 (Free & Paid)
What is Knowledge Management? A Beginner’s Guide
Customer Service
What is Knowledge Management? A Beginner’s Guide
7 Customer Service Resume Examples + Best Practices
Customer Service
7 Customer Service Resume Examples + Best Practices
Common Customer Complaints: 8 Examples and Solutions
Customer Service
Common Customer Complaints: 8 Examples and Solutions
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